The Dawn of the “Prompt Engineer” Tycoon: How ChatGPT and 30-Second Reels Are Revolutionizing the Art of Business Buying
Welcome to the golden age of business acquisition, where the barrier to entry is no longer “capital,” “experience,” or “basic literacy,” but rather a $20/month Plus subscription and the attention span of a caffeinated squirrel. If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, you’ve seen them: the Social Media Buyers. They are the...Read More
Headline After Headline – AI This and AI That.
Headline after headline—AI this and AI that. Hell, I woke up to my Twitter feed to see the founder of Twitter slashing headcount. Shocked? No. There’s blood in the water, and like Chief Brody sitting on the back of the Orca chumming the sharks, the hacks we call journalists keep throwing more blood in the water. I look at things a bit differently and am super excited....Read More
Chair’s Letter
June is a good time to step back and look at where we are. We just wrapped up our District awards across the state. The full list of winners will be posted in the next week or so, and I encourage you to take a minute to recognize the members in your District who earned it. These events are a reminder of what BBF really is. We are not just a listing platform. We are an...Read More
New Growth: Returning to the Roots of Smart Business Brokerage
Spring always brings out the country girl in me. It’s a season of renewal — a reminder that the best harvests come from good seeds, steady care, and a little faith. And I’ll be honest… I’m the type who wants results yesterday! But just like on the farm, business brokerages won’t work with impatience. Growth takes time. What I can control is how I...Read More
2025-2026 Immigration Changes Are Reshaping Deals: What Every Business Broker Needs to Know About E-2 & L-1 Buyers
Foreign Buyers Are Still in the Market, But the Rules of the Game Have Changed If you’re a business broker working with international buyers, you’ve probably noticed something: the demand is still there, but the deals are getting more complex. Recent immigration changes in 2025 and 2026 haven’t eliminated opportunities for foreign investors. Instead,...Read MoreChair’s Letter
Walking Event in South Florida – Thank You! In March 2026, the South Florida Chapter put together a different kind of event, and it is worth recognizing. About 25 members, along with family and affiliates, met at Spanish River Park in Boca Raton for an early Saturday walk. There was no agenda, just a few miles and time to talk. What stood out was how...Read More
7 Things to Consider Before Selling Your Business
Selling a business is rarely a straightforward endeavor. There are operational considerations, emotional considerations, and market considerations. Does your company have any red flags or risk factors? How can you increase valuation? What do you plan to do after sale? We recently sat down with Adams Price and Bill Nack, managing directors at The Forbes M&A Group (an...Read More