Fifty years as an Entrepreneur and Businessman in Georgia. Former CEO of Padgett Business Services considered to be the largest small business accounting firm in the world. John has represented over 285 franchises with offices in Athens and Phoenix. Personally owned and developed 3 franchise companies. He is widely known for creating, expanding, and managing businesses and has provided over 6,000 jobs with the creation of approximately 28 businesses.

John has built and managed 5 assisted living facilities specializing in Alzheimer's Care with locations in Jonesboro, Athens, Conyers, Snellville and Decatur. His development company built and acquired neighborhood shopping centers, office complexes and developed a 90-acre residential subdivision (approximately $10M build out). HIs clients included: Southern Heritage Bank, NationsBank, Associates in Family Practice, Plastic Surgery Clinic, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic, Bromsgrove Apartments and many others.

John Padgett has spent his entire life buying, managing and selling businesses in Georgia and throughout the southeast. He has brokered the sale of hundreds of businesses. He has personally bought and sold approximately 200 small businesses through out the south. EXPERIENCE MATTERS - whether you are interested in Selling a business, Buying a business or Franchising a business, Southeast Business Brokers, Inc. has the experience and John Padgett will help you accomplish your goal.