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| Joe Braier |
| Joe Braier is a true marketing guru. With a master's degree in business marketing from Marquette University and extensive experience as a marketing consultant for companies in the financial and real estate industries, Joe can successfully sell businesses and attract the appropriate targeted buyer. His personal involvement in owning a real estate business provides a true understanding of how to assist others in buying and selling businesses. Joe has tremendous organizational skills and acts quickly with precision during intense situations, which ensures a smooth experience for his clientele, leading to a successful closing. Joe's comprehensive understanding of running a business, unique marketing tactics, and high energy allow him to deliver successful results for his clients. |
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| Nicole k Bullard |
| Nicole comes to us from a large company in Wisconsin where she developed and implemented direct marketing and sales support programs to drive inbound calls and orders. She designs and directs the marketing programs for Lakes Business Group including corporate contract compliance, web standardization, marketing communications with our diverse global client base. She is further responsible for web site integration and key word click programs, SPIFFS, CRM implementation, etc. Nicole is an honors graduate from Marquette University, with a major in marketing. As the marketing guru, she bring fresh ideas and high energy to help drive the VR Team. |
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| Timothy Bullard CEO |
Since 1979, VR has sold more businesses in the world than anyone with close to 100,000 successful business transfers. Our un-compromised commitment to our clients' confidentiality, extensive network of offices and the most technologically advanced assessment/marketing methods available today provide our clients with a level of success unequalled in the business transfer industry. Lakes Business Group, Inc. with over 35 years of hands on experience as small business owners, franchisers, and professional services providers has developed leading edge concepts in Mergers & Acquisitions, Evaluating (Appraising), Enhancing (Improving), Entering (Buying) and Exiting (Selling) small to mid-sized businesses. Our depth of knowledge and experience coupled with the highly developed proprietary tools employed within VR, provides an additional level of support as client advocates, ensuring our clients possess the all-important tools essential to reaping their highest financial rewards whether buying or selling a business.
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| Steve Dittmann |
Steve comes to VR with over 24 years of hands on experience in sales, marketing and business development. In particular, Steve was an owner of an Independent Insurance Agency in Madison, WI for over 20 years. As a former business owner in south central Wisconsin, Steve has strong ties to the business community and is experienced in business negotiations, risk management and financial planning. Professionalism along with exceptional customer relations provides Steve with the ability to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions for those wanting to buy or sell a business.
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| Jeanette Garczynski |
| Jeanette Garczynski brings 5 years of experience in sales and marketing of businesses in Southeastern Wisconsin to VR Business Brokers. Originally from New York, Jeanette graduated from the University of Rochester before living abroad in Europe and South America. She has spent numerous years in the insurance and automotive industry working in various aspects of employee relations and human resources. Jeanette’s comprehensive knowledge of employee assets, intense promotion, and energy make her an invaluable addition to our team. |
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| Larry Heck |
| With over 26 years of being an owner in different businesses, Larry relates very well with entrepreneurs and business owners as he works closely with clients to guide them through each step of their buying or selling process. Larry’s business owner experience in personally running and then selling his businesses give him special insight and understanding of clients’ needs which ensures a smooth, successful, and timely transaction. As founder and President of a business for 12 years in the sports/golf services industry and co-owner and Vice President of a business in the food industry for 15 years prior to that, he has built a commitment to client-oriented service and high standards of professionalism, honesty, and integrity. As Vice President of Client Services, Larry utilizes creativity and out-of-the-box solutions along with the proven VR systems to deliver needs to clients engaged in industries such as banking, manufacturing, retailing, services, sports, investments, and more. |
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| Mark Mahoney |
With over 20 years of experience buying, operating, marketing, and selling a diverse set of businesses for himself and others, Mark has the ability to relate to entrepreneurs and investors alike. His down to earth, straight-forward professionalism coupled with his experience and a Marquette University MBA from provide him the tools necessary to successfully help those wanting to buy or sell a business.
Mark is very committed to customer satisfaction, focused on results, and brings a get-it-done attitude and strong work ethic to the relationship. He currently owns a Powersports business and is the managing partner of a farming operation.
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| Mark Rehwald |
| After a successful 20+ year corporate marketing and sales career with Siemens, Schneider Electric and Johnson Controls, Mark became an entrepreneur. He found his dream business with the help of Lakes Business Group. With his business thriving, he was so impressed with how Lakes Business Group guided him through his transaction, he joined them to help others realize their goal of owning their own business. His unique in-depth knowledge of the business buying process, as well as his marketing experience for sellers is a real asset in bringing buyers and sellers together in a smooth and efficient transaction. |
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| Todd Schlender |
With over three decades of business and manufacturing experience, Todd’s extensive sales and marketing background, has built customer relationships through business development, resulting in a history of sales success. Todd is local to Wisconsin, but has served on the international stage in both small and large business. From Manufacturing to E-Commerce, Todd has hands on experience in all aspects of business including; change management, succession planning and contract negotiations that make him an assets to sellers and buyers alike.
Todd’s management experience with highly engineered products and manufacturing processes provide a keen understanding of a broad range of industry sectors. And having served on several boards, and subsequent committees, in the private corporate and public government sector, Todd knows how to get things done |
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| Mark A Smith |
Mark has spent the last thirty years of his career in small business. His
first venture was to take a small, family-owned, contracting business and grow
it into a thirty-plus employee company with three divisions. After selling
the company in 2002, he joined a metropolitan Milwaukee commercial real
estate firm where he quickly became one of the company's top producing
brokers. His experience as a successful business owner combined with his
knowledge of the commercial real estate market will benefit anyone who wants
to buy or sell a business. |
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| Michael Szmanda |
| Michael Szmanda brings extensive experience in sales, marketing, finance and real estate. Born and raised in Southeastern Wisconsin, he has enjoyed success with small local firms as well as Fortune 500 companies. Michael has been consistently recognized as a top performer by national and international companies such as Sprint, National City Bank and Merrill Lynch. His vast and diverse experience, sales & marketing skills, positive attitude and work ethic makes him an asset to both VR Business Brokers as an organization and most importantly, to his clients. |
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| Mark Zimmerman |
| Mark's distinguished 14-year career in the construction industry strengthens our team’s experience and capabilities. Working with companies, ranging from start-ups to Fortune 100's throughout the Western Hemisphere, gave him a dynamic range of experience. His award winning efforts have been recognized in the industry and he looks forward to bringing his dedication and hard work to you. Successful companies rely on a dedicated team that is driven by innovation and creativity. So whether your goal is to sell, expand, buy or retire, let’s work together to develop the best solution for your needs. |
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