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Get a free, confidential business valuation and discover what your Denver business is really worth, from the team featured on “Inside the Blueprint.”
Why Denver Business Owners Trust CGK as Their Business Broker
- Free Confidential Valuation. Know exactly what your Denver business is worth before making any decisions. The valuation is free whether you plan to sell next year, in five years, or longer.
- Local Denver and Colorado Expertise. We know the Denver market, from LoDo and Cherry Creek out to Boulder, and across the broader Colorado economy.
- Proven Track Record. Over 90% successful close rate, driven by disciplined intake on the front end and disciplined deal management on the back end, with hundreds of completed sales across every industry.
- Complete Confidentiality. Your employees, customers, and competitors will never know your business is for sale.
- No Upfront Fees on Sell-Side Engagements. We only get paid when your business sells successfully.
Why Trust CGK?
CGK Business Sales was featured on the nationally syndicated “Inside the Blueprint” program, showcasing our work helping business owners successfully exit.
From service businesses and HVAC companies to healthcare practices, manufacturers, and cannabis operators, we’ve helped business owners get top dollar for their companies, with a 90%+ close rate.
Denver, plus LoDo, Cherry Creek, Highlands Ranch, Aurora, Lakewood, Centennial, and Boulder, and surrounding Colorado markets.
Derik Polay
Principal, Leading Denver
Derik Polay leads CGK’s engagements in Denver and the broader Colorado market, with the full CGK national bench of MBA-trained and CFA-credentialed principals behind every deal. He brings experience across operations, financial analysis, and small and lower-middle-market M&A, and works closely with our Managing Principal Greg Knox (MBA, CFA) on every valuation and deal structure decision. Denver sellers get a local point of contact and a national team, not a solo office.
How Our Denver Business Broker Process Works
Thinking about how to sell your Denver business? Here’s our straightforward, three-step process.
Free Valuation
We analyze your financials, market position, and industry trends to determine the true value of your Denver business. No cost, no obligation. Free whether you plan to sell in twelve months, in five years, or further out.
Confidential Marketing
We discreetly market your business to our network of qualified, pre-screened buyers, without ever revealing your business identity publicly.
Successful Close
We negotiate the best terms, manage the buyer’s diligence team, and guide you through closing so you can walk away with maximum value.
Industries We Serve
Our Denver business brokers have sold businesses across the industries that matter to the Colorado economy, including:
Don’t see your industry? We’ve sold businesses in nearly every industry imaginable, including some truly niche ones (and sometimes those are the best). Fill out the form or call (303) 974-7978, we’d love to hear about your business.
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Your Trusted Denver Business Broker, Sell With Confidence
Whether you’re looking to sell your company after decades of ownership or transition out of a business you’ve built from the ground up, CGK Business Sales is the Denver business broker you can trust. From cannabis operators in LoDo to aerospace and defense firms in Cherry Creek, healthcare practices across the metro, and service businesses out in Boulder, we get the job done right.
Selling a business is one of the most significant financial decisions you’ll ever make. Most Denver 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.
CGK serves both High Main Street businesses (roughly $1.5M to $10M in revenue) and lower-middle-market companies (up to about $100M in revenue and $10M in SDE or EBITDA). Our minimum engagement size is $1.5M in revenue or $300K in seller’s discretionary earnings.
What Makes CGK Different From Other Denver and Colorado Business Brokers?
Not all business brokers are the same. Here’s what sets CGK Business Sales apart when it comes to selling a business in Colorado:
- We specialize in High Main Street and lower-middle-market businesses. Whether your business generates $1.5M (our minimum required revenue) or closer to $100M, we have the team and the process to sell it for the highest defensible price.
- Our valuations are CFA-led. Managing Principal Greg Knox is a CFA Charterholder and Cornell MBA. Every Denver valuation is reviewed against that framework, not pulled from a thumb-in-the-air multiple.
- We pre-screen every buyer. No tire-kickers. Every buyer who sees your business details has been financially qualified. Our 90%+ close rate (versus the industry average closer to 20%) reflects disciplined intake and disciplined deal management, not just good marketing.
- Confidentiality is our top priority. We use blind listings, NDAs, and careful information control to protect your business identity throughout the process.
- We understand the Denver market. From cannabis and aerospace and defense to healthcare and professional services, we know what buyers are looking for in Denver, Arapahoe, Jefferson, Adams, Douglas, Boulder, and Broomfield counties.
- Buy-side and sell-side are separate engagements. If you’re a buyer, we represent you under a separate buy-side engagement with separate compensation, so there’s no conflict on either deal.
Frequently Asked Questions About Business Brokers in Denver and Colorado
How much is my Denver business worth?
Business valuations depend on many factors including revenue, profitability, industry, growth trends, location, and market conditions. Our free confidential valuation gives you an accurate, data-driven estimate of your business’s fair market value, with no cost and no obligation. It’s free if you’re seriously thinking about selling on any horizon, whether that’s next year, five years out, or longer. Paid written valuations are a separate product.
How long does it take to sell a business in Denver?
On average, selling a business takes 6 to 12 months from launch to close. Timing depends on factors like your asking price, industry, business size, and how quickly a qualified buyer is found. Well-prepared businesses with clean financials tend to sell faster.
Why use a Denver business broker instead of selling on my own?
A broker brings three things you can’t easily replicate: a pre-screened buyer network, a disciplined process that protects confidentiality, and a CFA-led valuation framework so you don’t leave money on the table. CGK’s 90%+ close rate compares to an industry average closer to 20% for owners who try to do it themselves, and reflects both who we take on and how we manage the deal once it’s under contract.
Will my employees and customers find out my business is for sale?
Not if you work with CGK. Confidentiality is at the core of everything we do. We use blind listings that don’t reveal your business name, require NDAs before sharing details, and carefully control the flow of information. Your employees, customers, and competitors won’t know until you’re ready to tell them.
What does a business broker charge to sell my business?
CGK sell-side engagements work on a success-fee basis, meaning we only get paid when your business sells. There are no upfront fees or retainers. Our interests are fully aligned with yours: to sell your business for the highest possible price. Buy-side engagements are structured separately, with separate compensation.
Do I need to have my financial records organized before contacting you?
It helps, but it’s not required to get started. We can guide you through the financial preparation process during our initial consultation. Having clean books and at least 3 years of tax returns will help maximize your sale price.
What size businesses does CGK take on in Denver?
Our minimum engagement size is $1.5M in revenue or about $300K in seller’s discretionary earnings. On the upper end, we work with businesses up to roughly $100M in revenue and $10M in EBITDA. That range covers both High Main Street businesses and lower-middle-market companies across Colorado.