Why Louisville Business Owners Choose CGK
When you’re ready to sell your Louisville business, you need a broker who understands the Kentucky market and delivers results. CGK Business Sales works exclusively with businesses generating $1.5M to $100M in revenue.
✔ Free Confidential Valuation — Know exactly what your business is worth before making any decisions.
✔ Local Louisville & Kentucky Expertise — We know this market inside and out, from bourbon country to the I-64 corridor.
✔ Proven Track Record — Over 90% success rate with hundreds of successful business sales.
✔ Complete Confidentiality — Your employees, customers, and competitors will never know your business is for sale.
✔ No Upfront Fees — We only get paid when your business sells successfully.
Wes McDonough
Managing Director — Louisville
With over 25 years in M&A, corporate finance, and entrepreneurship, Wes leads CGK's Louisville operations. During his business brokerage career, he has sold dozens of businesses representing tens of millions of dollars in total value. His diverse background — spanning accounting, project management, and IT at a global talent solutions firm — gives him a uniquely practical perspective on what drives business value.
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Why Trust CGK?
As Seen on “Inside the Blueprint”
CGK Business Sales has been featured on national television, showcasing our expertise in helping business owners successfully exit.
Hundreds of Businesses Sold
From restaurants and HVAC companies to manufacturing firms and service businesses, we’ve helped Kentucky business owners get top dollar — with a 90%+ success rate.
Dozens of 5-Star Reviews Nationwide
Our clients consistently rate us 5 stars across Google, with a 4.9 average from 60+ reviews across all CGK locations. Don’t just take our word for it — see what our clients say below.
Serving All of Kentucky
Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, Owensboro, Covington, Florence, and everywhere in between.
How Selling Your Louisville Business Works
Free Confidential Valuation
We analyze your financials, market position, and industry trends to determine the true value of your Louisville business. No cost, no obligation.
Confidential Marketing
We discreetly market your business to our network of qualified, pre-screened buyers — without ever revealing your identity publicly.
Buyer Qualification & Negotiation
We vet every buyer for financial capability and serious intent, then negotiate the best possible terms on your behalf.
Due Diligence & Closing
We coordinate with your attorney, CPA, and lender contacts to move from signed LOI to closed transaction as efficiently as possible.
Don't see your industry? We've sold businesses in nearly every industry imaginable — including some truly niche ones. Fill out the form or call (502) 287-0332 — we'd love to hear about your business.
What Business Owners Say About CGK
★★★★★ 4.9 Stars • 60+ Five-Star Reviews Nationwide
“Wes was outstanding, guiding us through each step, offering perspective and solutions. His dedication, perseverance, and ingenuity made our business sale happen. I strongly recommend Wes and CGK Business Sales.”
— Suzanne Piispanen
“The team at CGK Business Sales did an outstanding job in selling my business. They were professional, responsive, and worked diligently to find the right buyer. I highly recommend their services.”
— Josh Fowler
“Making the decision to sell was tough, but Wes McDonough at CGK was tremendous from start to finish. We confidently entered an agreement thanks to the groundwork by Wes and his team.”
— Christy Guthrie
Sell a Business in Louisville & Kentucky with Confidence
Whether you own a restaurant in Louisville, a contracting company in Lexington, a professional services firm in Bowling Green, or a retail business in Owensboro, CGK Business Sales is the Kentucky business broker you can trust to get the job done right.
Selling a business is one of the most significant financial decisions you’ll ever make. Most Kentucky business owners have never sold a business before — and that’s exactly why working with an experienced business broker matters. We handle everything from valuation and marketing to buyer qualification, negotiations, and closing — so you can stay focused on running your business while we find the right buyer at the right price.
What Is Your Louisville Business Worth?
Every Louisville business valuation we perform considers your financial statements, market position, customer concentration, growth trajectory, and current buyer demand in the Kentucky market. Unlike automated valuation tools, our process accounts for the intangible factors that drive real deal value — your reputation, your team, your customer relationships, and your competitive position in the Louisville metro.
A CGK business valuation is completely free and confidential. There is no obligation to list your business, and many owners use our valuation as a planning tool years before they are ready to sell.
Louisville Business Broker FAQ
How long does it take to sell a Louisville business?
Most Louisville businesses sell within 6–12 months. Timing depends on industry, asking price accuracy, and how prepared your financials are when we go to market.
Will my employees or competitors find out?
No. Confidentiality is central to everything we do. Buyers sign NDAs before receiving any identifying information, and we never disclose your business publicly.
What does a business broker charge?
CGK works on a success-fee basis — we only earn a commission when your business sells. There are no upfront fees and no retainers.
What size businesses does CGK represent?
We work with business owners generating $1.5 million to $100 million in annual revenue and $300,000 to $10 million in owner’s profit.
CGK Business Sales was recently featured on the television show:
Inside the Blueprint
Need more proof? Click the video to the left to watch how the television show, Inside the Blueprint, recently highlighted our proven approach to helping Louisville business owners sell a business for maximum value through accurate valuation and a confidential, structured sales process.
GregKnox
ManagingPrincipal
Greg Knox, CFA has spent his 25+ year career in investment banking, private equity, a hedge fund, and institutional trading, at institutions as Deutsche Bank, T. Rowe Price, and Wachovia. After his MBA at Cornell... (click Greg's picture to read more)
DerikPolay
ManagingDirector
Derik Polay has over twenty-five years of experience in distressed securities and mergers and acquisitions and seven-plus years of upper-management positions at small and middle-market businesses. Derik’s previous ... (click Derik's picture to read more)
EricLewis
ManagingDirector
Eric Lewis has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked for a breadth of companies ranging from investment banks to proprietary trading firms. Following his MBA at the University of Chicago, Eric... (click Eric's picture to read more)
JasonClendaniel
ManagingDirector
Jason Clendaniel has been in “business” since he was seven years old. Whether mowing lawns, or delivering papers, Jason learned business from the ground up. After graduating from the United States Naval Academy... (click Jason's picture to read more)
MatthewMistica
ManagingDirector
Matthew Mistica has 17+ years of experience in finance and entrepreneurship. Matthew spent 7 years in Corporate Finance working for Chevron and Shell Oil. After his MBA at the University of Houston ... (click Matthew's picture to read more)
WesMcDonough
ManagingDirector
Wes McDonough has over 20 years of experience in both entrepreneurship and corporate finance. Previous to CGK, Wes held numerous positions, including accounting, payroll, billing, project management, and IT/Application Support at ... (click Wes' picture to read more)
MatthewZienty
ManagingDirector
Matthew Zienty has 20+ years of financial industry experience in areas ranging from institutional equity trading, currency trading, financial sales, RIA valuations, payout/loan negotiations & compliance. He has worked for ... (click Matthew's picture to read more)
MyresTilghman
ManagingDirector
Myres Tilghman has had a 25-year career in finance, investments, and capital markets. He has worked with both niche and regional investment banks up to multinational institutions. Prior to CGK Myres spent 18 years trading international derivatives for hedge funds ... (click Myres's picture to read more)
ThomasLennon
ManagingDirector
Mr. Thomas “Jay” Lennon is an Air Force veteran, combat aviator, and distinguished leader with 26 years’ experience leading multi-million dollar projects, finance, and organizational transitions, inside and outside of the government.... (click Jay's picture to read more)
LanceHupfield
Director of Business Development
Lance Hupfeld has over 25 years of experience in sales and business development management. With a broad array of valuable experience, Lance has deep knowledge in healthcare consulting... (click Lance's picture to read more)
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