Steve Niehaus
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Steve Niehaus

Steven G. Niehaus, MBA, CBI, CM&AP, M&AMI

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Steve Niehaus has more than 30 years of leadership experience in a cross-section of industries.  His proven success in developing effective strategies and his skills as a business intermediary results in a positive experience for business buyers and sellers.

Prior to being trained, licensed, and awarded his Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) designation from the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), and his Certified Merger & Acquisition Professional (CM&AP) and Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI) designations from M&A Source, Steve had a successful career with General Electric as Executive General Manager for GE’s Global Business Services.  He has an extensive background in finance, service operations, sales and marketing, and corporate services. 

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He earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Kentucky and an MBA from Arizona State University. He is a member of the Business Brokers of Florida (BBF), International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), M&A Source, and American Business Brokers Association Best Practices Forum.

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Since 2018, Steve has sold 25 businesses, totaling $37M in transactions.  He has earned 12 awards including the 2022 M&A Source Executive Club for transacting more than $5M; two IBBA Chairman's Circle Awards for transacting more than $3M; two IBBA Outstanding Producer Awards for transacting more than $1M; two BBF Dealmaker Top 50 in Sales Volume for the State of Florida Awards; and five BBF Million Dollar Plus Awards.

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Please view my brief information videos:
Support Required From Seller to Seller Their Business 
What is a Business Broker?
What is a Sellable Business?
What is My Business Worth?
Preparing to Sell Your Business    

Steve and his family have lived in Southwest Florida since 2008. In addition to facilitating the buying and selling of businesses in Southwest Florida, his community involvement includes:
  • Adjunct faculty at the FGCU Lutgert College of Business
  • Chairman, Board of Trustees at Edison & Ford Winter Estates, Fort Myers, FL
  • Board Member at Bishop Verot Catholic High School, Fort Myers, FL
  • Local chambers, networking, and business associations
  • Active church member and volunteer/non-profit organizations