Testimonials

When I approached VR Business Sales about helping me sell my business, I wasn’t hopeful that anyone could help me sell in the few months I was willing to remain open. They advised me on my options and we agreed on a plan of attack. Within weeks I was meeting with potential buyers, and in about a month I had several offers to pick from. We closed a month after I accepted the offer, at a price substantially higher than I was asking. I would not hesitate to recommend VR Business Sales to any business owner considering a sale.
Larry Ridinger, Former Owner, B & E Printing, Springfield, Missouri
Jerry Myers helped us buy our franchised restaurant. He was professional and helpful, and even though it wound up taking several months to do so, he obtained the financing necessary for us to be able to purchase the business. We would certainly recommend his services to anyone thinking of buying a business.
David Paladino and Damian Shaw, New Owners, Planet Sub, Springfield, MO
Jerry Myers provided assistance to us in buying the business we had been working in for several years. We would recommend him to anyone thinking of buying a business.
C.J. Miles and B.J. Lowrance, New Owners, Pasta Express, Springfield, MO
Jerry Myers assisted us in purchasing Rosati’s Pizza, a franchised restaurant, in June of 2010. He was very knowledgeable and helped us navigate all the many details that were involved in the purchase. We would highly recommend him to anyone thinking of buying a business.
Shaheen and Megan Motlagh, New Owners, Rosati’s Pizza
I wish to recommend Jerry Myers if you are looking at purchasing a business. He is extremely knowledgeable on all the aspects of purchasing a business and does a great job explaining all the different steps involved. I purchased two different companies with his help and could not have done it without him. He helped me every step of the way and had other resources that could help in the legal and accounting areas. I would highly recommend doing business with Jerry and feel like he has set my entrepreneurial spirit free.
McKay Perry, New Owner, Classic Services Transport, Fair Grove, MO - - Diamond K Express, Pleasant Hope, MO
If you are buying or selling a business I would highly recommend Jerry for the job. This was our first business venture and Jerry went above and beyond to make sure all our questions and concerns were addressed. Jerry is a very knowledgeable and trustworthy individual with hard to find qualities. Jerry helped us every step of the way even through post procurement. His level of service is undeniably remarkable and I guarantee you will be happy with your acquisition.
Krisheena and Kevin King, New Owners, Kings of Kustom Embroidery, Joplin, MO
I worked with Jerry Myers in purchasing my second business in Springfield, Tropical Smoothie Café. He informed me initially of the opportunity and assisted me in obtaining financing for the purchase in a tough lending climate. I would recommend him to anyone interested in business ownership.
Damon Holland, New Owner, Tropical Smoothie Café, Springfield, MO
Jerry Myers worked with me for over two years to find the specific type of business I wanted to purchase. The company I eventually bought with his help was a perfect fit for me. I would very much recommend that anyone thinking of buying a business work with Jerry. He definitely has the knowledge and integrity and resourcefulness necessary to help business buyers meet their goals.
Joe Pirkle, New Owner, Kendall Plumbing, Nixa, MO
I worked with Jerry over about an 8 month period to find a business to acquire, and we found one that is a good fit for me and which has great potential. Jerry is thoughtful and resourceful and I would recommend him to anyone thinking of acquiring a business.
Stan Bell, New Owner, Integrity Floor Covering, Springfield, MO
I would absolutely recommend Jerry Myers to anyone looking to buy or sell a business. It has been five years since I purchased our service business with outstanding assistance from Jerry. His guidance and recommendations have continued to bear fruit. I have worked with numerous business advisers over the years and Jerry is by far the best I have ever seen. He is very knowledgeable, his professionalism is top notch, and you can trust him completely.
Rich Hare, New Owner, Air Services, Springfield, MO
Jerry Myers was instrumental in helping me acquire my first business. Although his official role was representation of the seller, Jerry provided tremendous insight and external resources which allowed me to navigate the process quickly. To date, the business has exceeded my expectations, and Jerry continues to maintain contact periodically even after the sale. I am already considering expansion and vertical integration, and I'm confident Jerry will be serving an integral role as I move forward.
Robert Brooks, New Owner, Classic Services, Fair Grove, MO
My wife and I were fortunate enough to meet Jerry while we were buying our first business. As you can imagine, the whole process can be a bit scary, exciting and overwhelming at times. Jerry was with us every step of the way, answering questions and giving advice. We never felt rushed or pushed to make such a huge decision. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable about the process, but also very kind. We would highly recommend contacting Jerry with any needs you have!
Trey Broussard, New Owner, The Adventures of Learning, Nixa, MO
I had never bought or owned a business before. When I met with Jerry and Bret at VR about this business I was a bit nervous and apprehensive. We spent almost an hour talking about buying a business in general and about buying this business in particular. It seemed like a good fit so we immediately took a tour of the facility and I got to ask the seller questions over lunch. I made my offer soon after that. I have to admit that the whole process seemed to move very quickly from that point forward but whenever I got anxious or had questions, Jerry or Bret were there to slow things down and get me answers. I appreciated the fact that they were knowledgeable, helpful, and that they insisted I retain my own advisors (accountant and attorney). I would have no problem recommending Jerry or Bret to anyone considering the purchase of a business.
Kim Hutton, New Owner, Puzzle Place Learning Center, Nixa, MO
I’m very happy to refer Jerry Myers at VR to anyone thinking of buying a business. He helped me every step of the way in the purchase of my insurance agency, and was especially helpful in guiding me through the process of obtaining an SBA loan to fund the purchase. I found him very knowledgeable and resourceful, and he never once expressed any doubt that we would ultimately succeed in obtaining financing, despite experiencing setback after setback. I could not be happier with the assistance I received from him.
Todd Laney, New Owner, Burly R. Jenkins Group, Springfield, MO
I had been talking to Jerry Myers at VR about my interest in buying a business for nearly 5 years when he finally found one that was a perfect fit for me and my family. I had never bought a business before, and he assisted me with all the details involved in buying a business and all the forms and government numbers I had to get to be able to take over and operate the business. During that time I also talked to other business brokers in the area, but Jerry was definitely the most knowledgeable and the most helpful in getting me to my goal of business ownership. I would heartily recommend him to anyone thinking of buying a business.
Chris Evans, New Owner, MBDR Foods, Marshfield, MO
I found working with Bret McGowne to be a positive experience. In our first meeting he explained to my wife and me what the process of buying a business would look like. After our offer was accepted, he was always available for questions. We stayed on track, he kept us informed, and he made sure we got input from our advisors. Looking back, I can see how much more difficult the task would have been without Bret’s help.
Steve Hadley, New Owner, Sherman’s Plumbing and Heating, Clinton, MO
Jerry Myers helped us buy our franchised restaurant. He was professional and helpful, and even though it wound up taking several months to do so, he obtained the financing necessary for us to be able to purchase the business. We would certainly recommend his services to anyone thinking of buying a business.
David Paladino and Damian Shaw, Planet Sub, Springfield, MO
Jerry Myers provided assistance to us in buying the business we had been working in for several years. We would recommend him to anyone thinking of buying a business.
C.J. Miles and B.J. Lowrance, Pasta Express, Springfield, MO
Jerry Myers at the VR Springfield-Branson office helped me sell my barber shop and the real estate it occupied. He told me he would sell it, reassured me anytime I expressed any doubts about the prospect of selling it, and sold it to a great young barber-to-be. I would definitely recommend his services to anyone wanting to sell their business.
Bill Britt, Britt's Barber Shop, Springfield, MO
Jerry Myers helped me sell my service business and I would recommend him to anyone thinking of selling a business. I had worked with other brokers previously in selling the business and they just were not effective. Jerry got the job done, and at the full asking price!
Les Gardner, Absolute Glass, Springfield, MO
We had decided to just close our retail store when we retired, but our accountant said we should contact Jerry Myers at VR Business Sales to see if he thought the business could be sold instead. Long story short, a few months later the store was sold and our retirement nest egg was a lot bigger than we thought it could be. We would certainly recommend Jerry to anyone considering a possible sale of their business.
Larry and Ruby Clark, Roll N Tobacco, Springfield, MO
At a time when I needed to sell my business the most, Jerry Myers pulled out all the stops and never gave up until the day we closed on it. The only way to go.
Jim Vannoy, Dark Modern Tanning Salon, Springfield, MO
I would certainly recommend Jerry Myers at VR to anyone considering the sale of their business. Shortly after engaging VR to market my insurance agency, I received a full price offer from a young man experienced in the industry who wanted to have an agency of his own. Because of some particular details of the transaction, Jerry had to help the buyer work with 4 different lenders. Throughout the entire process, Jerry expertly guided the buyer through each new requirement from the lenders. Without him, I don't think we would have ever reached the closing table.
Burly Jenkins, Burly R. Jenkins Group, Springfield, MO
Jerry helped us sell our franchise restaurant, Planet Sub, and we found him to be knowledgeable and capable. In addition, he never gave up on helping the buyers obtain their financing, even though at times it appeared impossible. We would recommend him to anyone thinking of selling a restaurant.
Larry Schrimpf and Dustin Curtit, Planet Sub Springfield, MO
I initially contacted VR about selling my business over a year ago. We discussed my situation and decided that by waiting a year we could better position my business for a higher price and an easier sale. After waiting a year, I started working with Jerry Myers and Bret McGowne at VR to market my business. In just 30 days we had a signed offer and less than 30 days after that we closed! Throughout the process of taking my business to market and working with potential buyers, Jerry and Bret kept me in the loop and helped me navigate the process. I would recommend Jerry or Bret to anyone who wants to sell their business. They were honest, professional, and efficient.
Kim Young, Puzzle Place Learning Center, Nixa, MO
Jerry Myers sold my plumbing company for nearly full price in the midst of a severe recession. I would recommend him to anyone thinking of selling their business.
Jerry Kendall, Kendall Plumbing, Nixa, MO
Jerry helped me sell an existing restaurant as my first franchised location. He was knowledgeable and professional and I would recommend his services to anyone thinking about selling their business.
Matt Krupa, Pasta Express, Springfield, MO
Jerry at VR helped us sell our business and we would recommend him to anyone thinking of selling their business. We tried another broker, but he was unable to sell it. Jerry got it sold, and at full price, and handled all the details professionally and efficiently.
John and Beverly Follis, Cartridges Plus, Springfield, MO
Jerry helped us sell our towing service. It took a little over a year, but he kept bringing buyers to look at the business until one finally put in an offer acceptable to us. If you want someone to sell a business who will work hard and never give up, we would recommend Jerry.
Dan and Jennifer Villars, Republic Towing, Republic, MO
I would absolutely recommend Jerry Myers to anyone looking to buy or sell a business. It has been five years since I purchased our service business with outstanding assistance from Jerry. His guidance and recommendations have continued to bear fruit. I have worked with numerous business advisers over the years and Jerry is by far the best I have ever seen. He is very knowledgeable, his professionalism is top notch, you can trust him completely.
Rich Hare, Air Services, Springfield, MO
We would recommend Jerry Myers at VR to anyone thinking of selling their business. We worked with another business broker for over two years trying to sell our business, and never received a single offer. Jerry had it sold in just over two months.
Betty Braden & Peggy Taylor, Dogwood Printing, Ozark, MO
I originally tried to sell my business using a different business brokerage. After more than a year without even one interested buyer, I took the recommendation of my financial advisor and hired VR Business Sales. Within months, Bret McGowne had shown my business to two interested parties and both put in full-price offers! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Bret McGowne or VR Business Sales.
Don Sherman, Sherman's Plumbing and Heating, Clinton, MO
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