Jim’s Experience

About Jim Parker, The Lawn Boss

Jim Parker has been a business broker for nearly 25 years. Matching sellers with willing buyers gives him a sense of accomplishment beyond collecting a paycheck. It drives his being and feels great when he can make win-win matches for his clients.

He started as a general broker selling all types of businesses, including manufacturing, distribution, construction, dry cleaners, restaurants, and almost any type of business you can imagine.

However, he found something different about the lawn and landscape business. He found he loved the people, the business model, and the opportunity. He loves connecting with the hardworking guys that got their start pushing a mower, buying their first trailer, and now own a significant business with multiple employees. It’s inspiring and exciting to represent the good folks that get stuff done.

As it turns out, the lawn and landscape industry is a pretty good business to be in. As long as grass and weeds keep growing, we all have job security. Buyers love the recurring revenue model too.

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Jim’s Resume:

Jim Parker, PA, M&AMI, CBI, MCBI, CM&AP “Helping People Sell Lawn and Landscape Related Businesses”

 Education

  •   Bachelor of Science in Communications, Clarion University, Clarion, PA

Industry Education

  •   M&AMI (Mergers & Acquisitions Master Intermediary)
  •   CM&AP (Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Professional)
  •   MCBI (Master Certified Business Intermediary (MCBI)
  •   CBI (Certified Business Intermediary)

(Less than 20 people in the world have all four of the above designations)

Experience

  •   Over 20 years helping people buy and sell businesses
  •   Has been involved in over 500 of business sales as an Intermediary or as acting Broker of Record

Leadership

  •   Current Board of Director for the International Business Brokers Association (Over 2,700 members)
  •   Current Board of Director for the Business Brokers of Florida (Nearly 1,000 members)
  •   Past State Chairman (Three terms) for the Business Brokers of Florida (Nearly 1,000 members)
  •   Past Central Florida President (Three terms) for the Business Brokers of Florida (Over 200 members)
  •   Served in numerous other roles for both the IBBA and the BBF

Featured Speaker

Jim is a national speaker when it comes to selling businesses, having spoken to an audience of up to nearly 1,000 people. Here are some of the associations Jim has been a featured speaker at:

  •   International Business Brokers Association (IBBA)
  •   Business Brokers of Florida Association (BBF)
  •   Carolina Business Brokers Association (CVBBA)
  •   Ohio Business Brokers Association (OBBA)
  •   Michigan Business Brokers Association (MBBA)
  •   New England Business Brokers Association (NEBBA)
  •   ADS Dental Transactions
  •   Mid-America Business Brokers (MABB)

Thought Leader

  • “Let’s Chat with Jim Parker” a Webinar and YouTube Series that is a popular informational source for business brokers around the world
  •   Former regular featured guest speaker for the Business Broker Press Webinar Series
  •   Former regular guest for the “Ask the Experts Radio Show” at WHFS 1010am- Tampa Bay Florida and 1470 am Ft Lauderdale, Florida

Sales & Industry Awards

Has earned nearly 50 sales and industry awards over the years. Highlights:

  •   Multiple Top 50 Business Brokers Sales awards
  •   Multiple Chairman Awards
  •   Multiple Deal Maker Awards
  •   Special State Chairman for the BBF Recognition
  •   Ken Stebbins Award