Serving Indiana Since 1975

Business Brokerage & Advisory

We understand how difficult it is to put a price on all the years of blood, sweat, and tears you have put into your business, but we’re here to help you.

With many years of experience in business brokerage, we help owners navigate the process of selling a business. Since our founding in 1975, we’ve been building a large and growing network of business owners, commercial property owners, and investors.  Our network allows us to find you the right buyers quickly and efficiently.

We are experts in educating sellers on market conditions, valuing businesses, and making sure your business is poised for the best possible return on your investment. Through us, your exit will be both successful and rewarding.

The US Census Bureau’s Annual Business Survey indicates that baby boomers own 51% of privately held US businesses and 43% are owned by Generation X. A 2023 survey by the Exit Planning Institute reported that 77% of baby boomers and 69% of Generation X owners wish to exit their companies within the next 10 years. This means the largest wealth transfer in history is underway.

We are here to advance entrepreneurship by representing business owners with the successful sale of their businesses. We also represent buyers who are seeking to purchase a business. A recent BizBuySell Insight Report showed that most small business owners were confident that they would receive an acceptable price if they were to sell their business today. Furthermore, the report also predicted continued steady growth for the business-for-sale market.

 


Business Brokerage Services

We provide our clients with a multi-faceted approach to selling businesses, creating a competitive buyer market, and we have proven systems in place that utilize automation and consistent follow-up with qualified buyers.

The activities needed to market the client’s business for sale include:
  • We create compelling, professional marketing collateral that highlights the value of your business to potential buyers.
  • We strategically post, manage, and update online listings to ensure your business receives visibility to the right audience.
  • We carefully evaluate potential buyers to ensure they are serious and qualified, saving you time and effort.
  • We manage and coordinate meetings between you and prospective buyers.
  • We prepare and negotiate offers and purchase agreements, always prioritizing your goals and securing favorable terms.
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Our goal is to guide you through every step of the sales process,

helping you achieve a successful exit and the best return on your lifetime investment.

Recent Transactions

Indiana Mosquito Busters

Warsaw, Indiana area

acquired by Owner/Operator.

Robert Doyle of Sturges Property Group served as sell-side advisor.

Bryan Machine Service

Huntington, Indiana

acquired by Strategic Buyer.

Robert Doyle of Sturges Property Group served as sell-side advisor.

Price Machine and Tool Inc

LaOtto, Indiana

acquired by Strategic Buyer.

Robert Doyle of Sturges Property Group served as sell-side advisor.

FCL Security

Fort Wayne, Indiana

acquired by Owner/Operator.

Robert Doyle of Sturges Property Group served as sell-side advisor.

Weld Done Shop

Ossian, Indiana

acquired by Strategic Buyer.

Robert Doyle of Sturges Property Group served as sell-side advisor.


 

Business Broker & Advisor

Sturges Property Group - Robert Doyle

Robert Doyle is an experienced business broker and licensed commercial real estate broker. He has over 20 years of experience working with sellers and buyers in the Confidential sales of privately owned businesses in a variety of industries including Manufacturing, Retail, Service, and more. Robert also offers personalized and professional representation to every buyer and seller regardless of the size of the transaction.

Robert has been a licensed Commercial Real Estate Broker since 2014 and his credentials include a Masters Degree from Indiana University and additional graduate study at Roosevelt University Chicago (Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate). In addition, Robert is a member of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), the world’s largest organization of business intermediaries. He has considerable buy-sell expertise and a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges inherent in every business brokerage opportunity.

Additional Business Transactions

ClientTypeLocationDetails
Laundromat & dry cleanerFort Wayne, INAcquired by Owner/Operator
Custom frame shopFort Wayne, INAcquired by Owner/Operator
Neighborhood bar & grill establishmentFort Wayne, INAcquired by Owner/Operator