Sunbelt of Hudson-Eau Claire
Office ID:
WESTNWI002
WESTNWI002
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
United States
P: (651) 484-2677
About Us
Whether you are ready to sell your business or are looking to buy a business, Sunbelt of Hudson-Eau Claire is the place for you. As a part of the largest business brokerage network in the world, Sunbelt of Hudson-Eau Claire can guide you through the business sales process. Search our available businesses for sale in Sunbelt of Hudson-Eau Claire and surrounding areas by industry category or sale price.
We specialize in serving the buyers and sellers of small business in the Sunbelt of Hudson-Eau Claire area. Our comprehensive services and resources provide professional guidance for business valuations, buyer financing and exit strategy and planning. Contact us today to discover why Sunbelt of Hudson-Eau Claire is the place to go to buy or sell a business.
Office Owner
As managing director, Mr. Evert specializes in facilitating the acquisition and sale of middle market businesses in the manufacturing, service and franchise sectors. Mr. Evert has been involved with Sunbelt Business Brokers, an international organization of approximately 300 locations, since 2000. Mr. Evert has served as a member of the Board of Sunbelt since 2002, and negotiated the sale of Sunbelt corporate in 2006. He founded the Sunbelt Franchise Re-sale program in 2002, (which partners with large franchisors to transition franchisees) and continues to direct that initiative. He is the Region Manager and managing partner for Sunbelt in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Chicago, which collectively have 50 associates. He is a licensed business broker, with nearly 25 years experience of buying and selling businesses. Mr. Evert has obtained the Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) designation from the International Business Brokers Association. In addition, Mr. Evert is a financial partner in several businesses. Mr. Evert began his career in the early 80's, when he founded a video distribution business that grew to over $10 million in sales with over 100 employees. He subsequently sold his company to Major Video Concepts, a $400 million distributor and became its V.P. of Sales directing divestures and acquisitions. During his ten year career with Major, Mr. Evert initiated many strategic acquisitions and divestures of companies that had $1-$20 million in sales, as well being instrumental in a $50 million acquisition. In addition, Mr. Evert helped facilitate the sale or acquisition for many of Major's clients. Mr. Evert subsequently joined Sunbelt and resides in the Twin City area with his wife and two children.
Brokers
Dan has over 12 years experience in brokering hundreds of businesses. Dan was a National Sales Manager for a $350 million dollar National Distributor and "Fortune 200 Private Company". Dan was the National Closer representing over 70 sales reps in closing larger deals nationwide. In addition, Dan has been a successful business owner of a wholesale distribution company. He has extensive experience putting buyers and sellers together, and intimately understands the needs of both buyers and sellers. Dan Arcand is a licensed agent in the State of Minnesota and Wisconsin, and also a member of the International Business Broker Association. Dan Arcand is a member of Sunbelt Midwest, with three offices in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul helping people buy businesses and sell businesses in Minnesota and the greater Midwest area. Sunbelt Midwest agents are licensed Minnesota Business Brokers. Sunbelt Midwest also has business broker offices in Wisconsin and Illinois. MEMBER OF ELITE FIVE MILLION DOLLAR CLUB 2005.
Rick Elliott is a licensed Minnesota Business Broker. He has over 15 years helping people realize their dream in the financial industry. His demeanor in working with real estate and mortgage clients always put the clients best interest at the forefront. Rick has held Executive Level Management experience in small businesses so he is keenly aware of the inner workings that are vital to success. Rick had his own small business for over 5 years and most of his business derived from referrals. Many CPA’s, certified financial advisors, and attorneys referred their clients to Rick because they trust his judgment, thoroughness and integrity. Rick also spent a tremendous amount of time coaching youth athletics. Not only did this require a big time commitment, it also taught him the art of patience and perseverance and he pledges to bring that same commitment of time, patience and perseverance to his clients. Rick Elliott is a member of Sunbelt Midwest, with offices in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis & St. Paul, helping people buy businesses and sell businesses in Minnesota and the Midwest area. Sunbelt Midwest agents are licensed Minnesota Business Brokers.
Mike Finger knows what it means to start, grow, love (and occasionally hate) a business.
After graduating with a Master’s degree in Administration from Hamline University, Mike started a management and accounting business in the Twin Cities. After 15 years of leading and growing the business to 50 employees and $5 Million in annual revenue, he achieved the business owner’s dream and successfully sold the business. After the sale, Mike knew he wanted to find work he was passionate about. The opportunity to work with business owners, both buyers and sellers, at Sunbelt was the perfect fit.
Mike understands the rewards and challenges of business ownership. His experience gives him a unique ability to help sellers and buyers achieve their goals in a business transaction. With exceptional financial, transactional and management skills, he can successfully guide your deal through to closing.
Mike is a long-time resident of Western Wisconsin where he lives on a small farm, and is active as a father, husband and volunteer firefighter.
As a Sunbelt Business Broker licensed in Wisconsin, Mike would love to help you sell or buy a Wisconsin business.
After graduating with a Master’s degree in Administration from Hamline University, Mike started a management and accounting business in the Twin Cities. After 15 years of leading and growing the business to 50 employees and $5 Million in annual revenue, he achieved the business owner’s dream and successfully sold the business. After the sale, Mike knew he wanted to find work he was passionate about. The opportunity to work with business owners, both buyers and sellers, at Sunbelt was the perfect fit.
Mike understands the rewards and challenges of business ownership. His experience gives him a unique ability to help sellers and buyers achieve their goals in a business transaction. With exceptional financial, transactional and management skills, he can successfully guide your deal through to closing.
Mike is a long-time resident of Western Wisconsin where he lives on a small farm, and is active as a father, husband and volunteer firefighter.
As a Sunbelt Business Broker licensed in Wisconsin, Mike would love to help you sell or buy a Wisconsin business.
After graduating from Augsburg College with a degree in Finance (minor in Accounting), Bob started a transportation/logistics company which grew to 93 employees and over $3,000,000 in revenues. He sold the company to Fidelity Capital, a division of Fidelity Investments. Bob has also been a general manager for a large respiratory health care company and managed an accounting/financial consulting service for Robert Half International before joining Sunbelt Business Brokers as a licensed business broker in Minnesota.
As a former business owner, Bob has first-hand experience with the challenges of growing and managing a company and can relate to how emotional the process of selling a business can be. In addition to selling his own company, Bob has purchased multiple businesses before and understands what is important from the buyer’s perspective. Bob’s knowledge and abilities will help the business owner position, value and market their business for maximum return.
Bob lives in Prior Lake, Minnesota with his wife Lynne and their two children. He has been active as a coach and volunteer for Prior Lake youth athletics.
As a former business owner, Bob has first-hand experience with the challenges of growing and managing a company and can relate to how emotional the process of selling a business can be. In addition to selling his own company, Bob has purchased multiple businesses before and understands what is important from the buyer’s perspective. Bob’s knowledge and abilities will help the business owner position, value and market their business for maximum return.
Bob lives in Prior Lake, Minnesota with his wife Lynne and their two children. He has been active as a coach and volunteer for Prior Lake youth athletics.
Chris has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions in varied industries. Prior to joining Sunbelt, Chris was Branch Manager for a $400 million national distributor and subsidiary of Lacy Diversified, a "Fortune 200 Private Company". This branch specialized in strategic acquisitions of distributors, sub-distributors and retailers in its industry. Chris has also worked for smaller growth companies and start-ups with sales under $10 million and for companies as large as Best Buy, where he was responsible for departments generating over $1 billion in annual revenue. Chris is an experienced professional who is ready to help you buy or sell a business. You may only buy or sell a business once in your lifetime, make sure you have a licensed business broker dedicated to achieving the best results. Mr. Jones is licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin. He is also a member of Sunbelt Midwest, with three offices in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul helping people buy businesses and sell businesses in Minnesota and the greater Midwest area. Sunbelt Midwest also has business broker offices in Wisconsin and Illinois. Sunbelt Midwest was named Office of the Year in 2005. Mr. Jones was named Associate of the Year in 2003.
Rich Kelm is a licensed Minnesota and Wisconsin Business Broker. He was the first business broker with Sunbelt Midwest when the initial Minnesota office opened in 2000. Rich was Sunbelt Midwests broker of the year in 2001. He is a member of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), the authority and most recognized organization for training and education in the business broker industry. Rich has sucessfully sold many different types of businesses and understands the details of a business transaction, and the needs of sellers and buyers. He has owned a successful retail and distribution company. Rich has a business degree from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. Before becoming a Business Broker he worked for 18 years with a major Twin Cities newspaper, specializing in sales/promotions and readership growth. Rich is married and has 3 children. He lives in Eagan, Minnesota and has coached many years in Eagan's traveling and in house programs for basketball, softball and baseball. His management and marketing experience will help assist clients in the steps necessary to buying or selling a business. Rich is a member of Sunbelt Midwest, with two offices in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul helping people buy businesses and sell businesses in Minnesota and the greater Midwest area. Sunbelt Midwest agents are licensed Minnesota Business Brokers. Sunbelt Midwest also has business broker offices in Wisconsin and Illinois.
Matt Schroder is a licensed Business Broker in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. Matt was awarded Sunbelt Midwest's Broker of the year award in 2003, 2004 and runner up in 2005 (and not happy about it!) Mr. Schroder has over 14 years of experience in buying and brokering businesses. Before becoming a business broker he owned his own sales and distribution company dealing with many small business owners. He has a very diversified background that includes extensive experience in sales and marketing along with financing and management. Mr. Schroder has successfully brokered over a hundred businesses and is very sensitive to the needs of both buyers and sellers. His experience will educate you through the entire process. Matt Schroder is a member of Sunbelt Midwest, with three offices in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul helping people buy businesses and sell businesses in Minnesota and the greater Midwest area. Sunbelt Midwest agents are licensed Minnesota Business Brokers. Sunbelt Midwest also has business broker offices in Wisconsin and Illinois.
Clayton Wendt has over 25 years of leadership experience in Minnesota based business, specializing in small to mid-sized manufacturing firms. Areas of special expertise include medical device, laser optics, import/export, process control, and publishing. Over-seas experience includes starting a production line in The Netherlands, and successful contract negotiations in Russia. As an Officer of CyberOptics Corporation, Mr. Wendt led operations from start-up to 10 Million dollars in annual sales. In seven years, CyberOptics recorded 23 consecutive profitable quarters, a successful I.P.O. and an Inc. Magazine "Hot 100" award. Mr. Wendt has also successfully produced products of his own creation and marketed them through traditional distribution and as well as web-based channels. Clayton Wendt is a member of Sunbelt Midwest, with three offices in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul helping people buy businesses and sell businesses in Minnesota and the greater Midwest area. Sunbelt Midwest agents are licensed Minnesota Business Brokers. Sunbelt Midwest also has business broker offices in Wisconsin and Illinois.