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Ryan Cave

President @ Sunbelt South Florida | Florida Sell-Side Advisor | $2M to $15M Enterprise Value | Busin

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Sunbelt Business Brokers of South Florida

www.sunbeltnetwork.com/west-palm-beach-fl/

North Palm Beach, Florida

Sunbelt Business Brokers of South Florida advises owners on the confidential sale of lower middle market businesses throughout Florida, typically ranging from $2M - $15M in value, with completed deals across home services, specialty contracting, healthcare, insurance, franchise resale, and commercial services.

As part of the Sunbelt Network, the office combines national buyer reach with local execution. The team runs structured sell-side processes targeting strategic acquirers, private equity platforms, independent sponsors, and qualified buyers, managing transactions from valuation and positioning through closing.

The firm’s brokers hold advanced industry designations including CBI, CM&AP, and M&AMI, and have collectively advised on transactions representing hundreds of millions in closed volume.
Services Offered
Services include valuation and positioning strategy, Broker Opinion of Value reports, coordination of certified business appraisals, targeted buyer outreach, LOI negotiation, diligence management, and closing coordination.

In addition to business sales, we selectively assist with commercial and special purpose real estate when included in a business transaction.
About

As President of Sunbelt Business Brokers of South Florida, I advise owners of privately held service businesses on confidential sell-side transactions. Our firm focuses on businesses ranging from $2M to $15M in enterprise value, with completed transactions exceeding $30M.

I lead structured sale processes targeting strategic acquirers, private equity platforms, independent sponsors, and qualified buyers. Over the course of my career, I have advised on transactions representing more than $500M in closed volume across a variety of industries including franchise groups, specialty contracting, healthcare, insurance, technology, and professional services.

My approach centers on valuation and positioning, disciplined buyer outreach, competitive LOI negotiation, and hands-on management of diligence through closing. By limiting active engagements, I maintain direct involvement in each transaction to maximize value and deal certainty.

I hold the CBI, CM&AP, and M&AMI designations, serve as Chairman of the Business Brokers of Florida, and am an instructor for the International Business Brokers Association, teaching valuation and deal structuring to brokers nationwide. I am also a member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization.

Expertise

Experienced in but not limited to the following services and sectors. Contact for a full list.

  • Building & Construction
  • Education & Children
  • Online & Technology
  • Sales of Family or Partner Owned Businesses
  • Valuation Services
Licensed In
Florida
BK3255553
Affiliations
  • Our team maintains active leadership roles within the industry. Ryan Cave serves as Chairman of the Business Brokers of Florida and is an instructor for the International Business Brokers Association, teaching valuation and deal structuring nationwide. Our brokers hold advanced designations including Certified Business Intermediary (CBI), Certified M&A Professional (CM&AP), and Mergers & Acquisitions Master Intermediary (M&AMI). We are active members of the M&A Source and national exit planning organizations focused on lower middle market transactions. Sunbelt Business Brokers of South Florida maintains an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
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M&A Deal Maker of the Year 2021–2024 (BBF)
Platinum Chairman’s Circle 2022–2024 (IBBA)
Executive Club Award 2023–2024 (M&A...

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