We don't rush. That's why 80% of our listings actually close.
Most brokers sign every listing they can — playing a numbers game where only 20-30% close. We don't play that game. We only take listings we believe will close. That's why 80%+ do — in 3-6 months instead of 12-18.
80%+ close rate
Mountain West focus: UT, ID, CO, WY, MT
Meet Mike Lee
Mike is the Principal Broker & CEPA (Certified Exit Planning Advisor) at First Choice Business Brokers. He’s a Business Value Architect serving the Mountain West, delivering straightforward guidance and closing expertise for businesses valued between $1–$10M.
80%+ close rate
Industry average is 20-30%. We close 80%+ because we assess every business from a buyer's perspective first — is the seller ready, is the business attractive, is the timing right? If the answer is no, we tell you honestly before we take your listing.
3-6 month timeline
Industry average is 12-18 months. We close in 3-6 because we've already done the hard work upfront — no surprises in due diligence, no wasted cycles chasing unready buyers, no stale listings drifting on the market losing value every month.
Mountain West Focus
We specialize in the Mountain West — UT, ID, CO, WY, & MT. We know the local CPAs, attorneys, bankers, and buyers who'll touch your deal before it closes. That regional depth keeps deals moving when most brokers are still making introductions.
Why We're Looking for Partners
A better model for CEPAs, wealth and financial advisors, tax attorneys, CPAs, and business coaches to help their clients exit successfully.
Most broker-advisor relationships are one-way.
The broker takes your referral, closes the deal (or doesn't), and moves on. You don't hear back until the next referral.
We want something different.
We work with a small network of trusted advisors across Utah, Idaho, Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana. We're the closers — you're the builders. When your clients are ready to sell, you send them to us and we get the deal done in 3-6 months with an 80%+ close rate. When our clients aren't ready, we send them to you for the prep work only you can do.
What you get as a partner:
A closer you can trust with your best clients — we don't blow deals
Real referrals back to you, matched to your specialty and geography
A regular cadence of partner calls to stay in sync on active opportunities
What we're asking for:
A willingness to refer your ready-to-sell clients to us when the fit is right
A 30-minute Google Meet after the Summit so we can explore how we'd work together
Honesty if it's not a fit — we're not looking to collect logos
Ready for that conversation? Leave your info below and I'll reach out next week to schedule a time.
More Than Local. A National Network.
When you partner with me, you're also partnering with 300+ FCBB brokers across the United States.
First Choice Business Brokers is a national network of 300+ brokers in local markets across the country.
Mike runs the Mountain West Region for First Choice — Utah, Idaho, Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana. But I'm just one of roughly 110 franchise owners across the United States who are my partners at FCBB. Together we cover all of the major metropolitan areas with our headquarters in Las Vegas, Nevada.
What this means for you:
Your ready-to-sell client isn't in the Mountain West? I'll connect you with the right local FCBB broker — same quality, same values, local execution.
You have clients across multiple states? One partnership with me gives you access to the full national network without having to build 15 individual broker relationships.
Your buyer pool is national? We have buyers in every major U.S. market, each matched to local listings in their area of interest.
One partner. Nationwide reach. Local execution.
That's the difference between working with an independent broker and working with the nation's most established business brokerage network.
I worked with Mike Lee and the First Choice team on the sale of our company. They protected confidentiality, created strong buyer interest, and helped us choose from multiple offers. The process was organized, communication was excellent, and we closed on great terms right at our $6.9M asking price. 5 stars without hesitation.
Jason M
CEO, Plumbing & HVAC Company
I've been fortunate to spend time with Mike and this team as an ecosystem partner. Having worked with others in this industry in the past, this team separates themselves by their values and the way they approach helping business owners understand their options and plan ahead.
Rob O
Owner, Marketing Agency
The team was great to work with. Very personable and they really took the time to understand the business, its history and its value. For people who have never gone through this process before, they are full of knowledge, easy to work with and very informative.
Marjorie J
CEO, Retail & Ecommerce Company
Mike is a class act and applies his "customer first" approach to his business every day. Mike is smart, savvy, and has a "win-win" mentality to business transactions. He's trustworthy and a true business partner.
Dale B
Managing Director, Financial Services
Here's what happens next:
You submit this form with your contact info and primary interest
I reach out personally within 5 business days to schedule a 30-minute Google Meet
On the call, we explore where our strengths overlap and whether a partnership makes sense
If yes, we define how we'll work together. If no, we part as friends.
No auto-responders, no newsletter drip, no sales funnel. Just a real conversation about whether we can help each other.
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