About Arx Business Brokers
Only 9% of businesses ever reach $1M in sales.
You've done something rare. You've built a business that actually works - one that generates real revenue, employs real people, and has real value. When it's time to sell, that deserves more than a broker who lists it and hopes for the best.
Why I Started Arx
When it was time to sell the software company I’d built over 13 years, I looked at my options and didn’t like what I saw. My business was too sophisticated for your standard business broker, but too small for the investment banks. I was stuck in the middle.
So I ran my own process. I reached out directly to strategic buyers, ran a competitive bid, and ended up with six letters of intent. It worked - but I had an unfair advantage. I’d spent years in commercial real estate brokerage and auctioneering, closing over a quarter billion dollars in commercial assets - notes, real property, and businesses. I knew the power of competition to deliver market price.
Most business owners don’t have that background. They’re stuck choosing between brokers who post a listing and pray, or firms that won’t return their calls. I started Arx to give them a better option.
What We Do Differently
Most business brokers have never built, grown, or sold a business themselves. They came from real estate or had jobs somewhere. They don’t understand what it takes to build something worth $1M or more.
They’re also terrible at getting back to you. They chase short-term leads instead of helping you plan for the best possible exit. And their marketing? Post a listing, wait for inbound calls, hope someone bites.
We don’t work that way. We go find buyers. We vet them before they see your numbers. We stay in communication because this is your life’s work, not just another transaction.
Your Interests Come First - Always
We represent sellers only. No buyer clients, no dual agency, no divided loyalties. When we sit across the table from a buyer, we’re working for you alone. That’s not a tagline - it’s how we’re structured.
Most brokers represent both sides. They’ll tell you it’s fine, that they can be “neutral.” But neutral isn’t what you need when negotiating the sale of your life’s work. You need someone in your corner.
Who We Work With
We help owners of $1M-$25M businesses nationwide, with a focus on the Pacific Northwest. Our offices are in Bend, Oregon and Lake Oswego (Portland). We’re selective about the deals we take (we turn down about 85% of inquiries) because we’d rather do fewer deals well than chase volume.
If your business includes real estate, we handle both - no juggling separate brokers. With deep expertise in commercial property, we can structure the deal however makes sense: sell together, sell separately, or keep the property and lease it back.
If your business is smaller, a Main Street broker might be a better fit. If it’s larger, an investment bank makes sense. We fill the gap in between - where the deals are too complex for generalists but too small for Wall Street.
What You Actually Get
A Clear Path From Start to Close
Selling a business typically takes 6-9 months. We won't pretend otherwise. But you'll know exactly where you are in the process at every step - from initial valuation through due diligence to closing. No surprises, no "we'll see what happens."
Buyers Who Are Actually Qualified
We don't wait for buyers to find you. We research and reach out to hundreds of potential acquirers for each deal - strategic buyers, private equity firms, and individual operators. Then we vet them before they ever see your financials. You talk to serious buyers, not tire-kickers.
The Numbers to Back It Up
Your financials will face scrutiny from buyers, lenders, and their advisors. We build detailed models and documentation that hold up under examination. When buyers ask tough questions, you'll have answers.
You pay standard broker rates. But you get preparation, research, and hands-on guidance that most brokers don't offer. That's the trade we've made - depth over volume.
Meet the Team
Brecht Palombo
Anthony Taplacido
Wileandro Dela Cruz
Ready to Talk?
If you’re starting to think about selling, the next step is simple: have a private conversation about what your business might be worth. No pressure, no obligation - just clarity.