Chair’s Letter

For more than 25 years, BBF has been built by countless members who chose to give their time and effort to the organization. What we have today exists because of that commitment, and I am grateful for it. Thank you, Paul McNally, for your guidance over the past two years.

This year is about continuing forward in a thoughtful way.

Our profession keeps changing. Deals are more complex. Clients expect more from their advisors. They rely on business brokers not just for access, but for experience, judgment, and professionalism. BBF plays an important role in supporting its members as those expectations continue to rise.

There are many positive things happening around our organization. We see it in ongoing BLS improvements, strong attendance at luncheons and networking events, successful cobrokerage transactions, and members who step up in local Districts to help move things forward.

BBF membership reflects professionalism, integrity, and competence built over tens of thousands of completed deals. That reputation matters. It works best when members respect one another, take responsibility for how to cooperate with each other, and support the standards that make cobrokerage work.

Education remains a key part of that. Practical, real-world education helps brokers build confidence, avoid mistakes, talk the same language as other brokers and deliver better results. It also helps protect the reputation of our profession. Thank you to those who are organizing luncheons, giving presentations or sharing your experiences!

I also look forward to connecting with many of you at our August conference in West Palm Beach. It will be a chance to learn, share ideas, and spend time together in an amazing location. Please keep watch for registration information over the next month or so.

Thank you for the professionalism you bring to BBF and for doing right by each other. Only when members stay engaged and support one another does our organization stay strong.

I look forward to the year ahead.