What Is It Like to Be a Business Broker?
Get a firsthand look at a business broker career from people doing the work.
If you’re considering a career as a business broker, you may be wondering what the work is really like, what it takes to get started, and what challenges you might encounter along the way.
In this on-demand webinar, Murphy Business Sales CEO Veronica Ellinger talks with three Murphy Business franchise owners about their experiences building careers in business brokerage.
Rather than simply explaining the business model, they share their perspectives on the day-to-day realities of the profession—from making a career transition and building a pipeline to working with business owners and navigating complex transactions.
What Does a Business Broker Career Really Look Like?
A business broker works with business owners and prospective buyers through the process of buying and selling privately held businesses. The role can involve business development, relationship building, valuations, confidential marketing, buyer qualification, negotiations, and coordinating the many steps required to move a transaction toward closing.
But knowing what a business broker does is different from hearing what it’s actually like to build a business in the profession.
This conversation gives you that perspective.
What This Session Covers:
Viewers will hear from Murphy Business franchise owners at different stages of the journey who will discuss:
- Why they chose a business broker career
- What their transition into business brokerage was like
- Challenges they encountered while getting established
- What they’ve learned about developing relationships and building a pipeline
- Memorable experiences working with business owners and buyers
- How their definition of success has evolved
- The role training, resources, and the Murphy Business network have played in their businesses
You’ll hear perspectives from franchise owners at different stages of the journey, giving you a more complete picture of both the opportunities and realities of building a business brokerage practice.
Is a Career as a Business Broker Right for You?
There isn’t one background or career path that defines a business broker.
For professionals exploring business ownership, the more important question is whether the work, responsibilities, business-development requirements, and ownership model align with what you’re looking for in your next chapter.
Whether you’re actively considering becoming a business broker or are simply researching potential career paths, this on-demand conversation can help you better understand the profession and decide whether it’s worth exploring further.
Watch the On-Demand Webinar
Hear directly from Murphy Business franchise owners and get a firsthand perspective on what a business broker career can involve.
