Ready to Retire
You built it over decades. Now you want it in the right hands, at a price that reflects what it is worth, on a timeline you control.
How we helpBusiness brokers and M&A advisors
Know What Your Business Is Worth Before You Decide Anything.
Peterson Acquisitions helps owners sell in confidence, to vetted buyers, at the right price. One conversation tells you where you stand.
Confidential. No cost. No obligation.
- Confidential from the first conversation
- Buyers are screened before they see your business
- 10+ markets. Deals nationwide.
- 4.9 stars across 134 Google reviews
How it works
Three Steps. You Stay in Control of Every One.
Most owners have never sold a business. You do not need to know the process. You need to know where you stand, and what happens next.
Tell Us About Your Business
One confidential conversation. We learn the business, the numbers, and what you want from a sale. Nothing is shared with anyone.
Get a Clear Number and a Plan
A valuation grounded in real transactions and the buyers active in your industry. A timeline. A recommendation. Then you decide whether to go to market.
We Run the Sale
Confidential marketing, buyer screening, offers, negotiation, due diligence, and closing. You keep running the business while we run the process.
See what my business is worth
Confidential. No cost. No obligation.
Who we help
Owners at a Turning Point.
Every sale starts with a reason. We have worked with all of them.
Trading Up
You have outgrown this business and want the next larger one. Selling well is how you fund it.
How we helpLife Changed
A partner, a health issue, a move, or burnout. You need a clean exit without a fire sale.
How we helpLooking to buy a business?
We work with qualified buyers too.
Industries
Specialists in the Industries Owners Sell Most.
Valuation multiples, buyer pools, and deal structures differ by industry. Pick yours.
- Roofing
- HVAC
- Plumbing
- Electrical Contractors
- Landscaping
- Construction
- Commercial Cleaning
- Auto Repair
- Trucking
- Manufacturing
- Medical Practices
- Dental Practices
- Veterinary Practices
- CPA Firms
- Internet and SaaS
Not listed? We sell businesses across industries. Start the conversation
Start here
Three Questions. Then We Talk.
Answer what you can. Skip what you cannot. An advisor reviews your answers and reaches out to set up a confidential call.
- No cost, no obligation, no listing
- Nothing is shared without your permission
- Takes about a minute
Step 1 of 3
The team
Your Advisor Has Done This Before.
One advisor runs your sale from the first call to closing, backed by the full Peterson team.
Founder
Chad Peterson
CEO and Founder
Chad Peterson founded Peterson Acquisitions after building, buying, and selling businesses of his own. He has spent over two decades helping owners sell privately held companies. He wrote From Blue to White and Swinging Doors, and co-wrote Quantum Stack Investing with Lee Levinson. He hosts The Real Chad Peterson Show.
About Chad
Chad Peterson
CEO and Founder
Mesa, Arizona
Michael R. Moore
Partner and Senior Business Broker
Isle of Palms, South Carolina
Lance Hines
COO
Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Markets
Explore Offices. Deals Nationwide.
Advisors on the ground in 10+ markets. Buyers everywhere.
- MinneapolisMinnesota
- DenverColorado
- PhoenixArizona
- Sioux FallsSouth Dakota
- St. LouisMissouri
- OmahaNebraska
- Kansas CityKansas
- AtlantaGeorgia
- CharlestonSouth Carolina
- SeattleWashington
Not near an office? We work with owners nationwide. Start the conversation
Straight answers
The Questions Every Owner Asks First.
If you are thinking it, someone has asked it. Here is what we tell them.
Will my employees, customers, or competitors find out?
No. Buyers see a blind profile first, with no name or location. They sign a confidentiality agreement before they learn which business it is, and they are screened before that. Your team hears it from you, when you decide.
What does it cost to find out what my business is worth?
Nothing. The first conversation and the valuation are free, with no obligation. If you decide to sell with us, we explain our fee before you sign anything.
How long does it take?
It depends on the business, the price, and the buyers active in your industry. We tell you what to expect on the first call, and we tell you if the timing is wrong.
I'm not ready to sell yet. Should I still talk to you?
Yes. The best time to understand what your business is worth is before you need to sell it. One conversation now shapes what you do over the next two years.
What is my business actually worth?
What a qualified buyer will pay. That depends on earnings, industry, risk, and how well the business runs without you. A listing price nobody pays is not a valuation.
Can't I sell it myself?
Some owners do. Most leave money on the table or lose the deal in due diligence. We run sales for a living. Most owners sell once.
Ready when you are
Know What Your Business Is Worth. Then Decide.
Confidential. No cost. No obligation.