Rick Piper
Executive M&A Advisor
Middle-Market Transaction Specialist
Four Decades of Proven M&A Excellence
Rick Piper brings exceptional depth and sophistication to Next Level Business Brokers as Senior M&A Advisor, with four decades of proven success in middle-market mergers and acquisitions. As founder of Piper Group International, Rick has established himself as a premier authority in complex business transactions, with an extensive portfolio of reference letters spanning his distinguished career.
Expertise & Methodology
Rick's comprehensive approach combines proprietary processes with deep market knowledge to consistently achieve superior outcomes for clients. His specialized expertise includes:
- Proprietary Transaction Systems: Developer of proven "Deal Point" and "Roadmap to Closing" methodologies that maximize value through ethical limited auction processes
- Comprehensive Business Positioning: Expert in creating detailed offering memorandums up to 200 pages that position businesses for premium valuations
- Strategic Market Making: Proven ability to generate multiple offers and competitive bidding environments that drive exceptional results
- Complex Transaction Management: Extensive experience navigating sophisticated due diligence, regulatory approvals, and multi-party negotiations
Rick's "caring approach" philosophy ensures clients receive not just transaction expertise, but genuine guidance through what he recognizes as a life-changing event. His track record includes successfully selling businesses that others could not, often achieving substantial premiums over initial market expectations.
Through his partnership with Next Level, Rick expands our middle-market capabilities and provides clients access to his time-tested methodologies for achieving maximum transaction value.
Rick's four decades of M&A expertise and proven proprietary systems bring institutional-level transaction capabilities to our comprehensive advisory platform.
General Questions About Our Services
We understand that selling your business isn't just a transaction—it's your legacy and your family's future. We specialize by industry rather than taking a generalist approach, with advisors who are experts in specific sectors maintaining relationships to 220+ specialized lenders, 100,000+ pre-qualified buyers, and proven track records in their industries. We achieve up to 90% success rates compared to the industry average of 20% because we genuinely care about honoring what you've built while maximizing your value.
Success rates based on businesses completing our full preparation and advisory process - demonstrating the commitment level that separates serious sellers from casual inquiries
Yes. Our success rate is dramatically higher because we only work with sellers who invest in professional preparation through our evaluation process. This creates a commitment foundation that separates serious sellers from casual inquiries, while funding the comprehensive preparation that makes businesses irresistible to buyers. More importantly, it establishes the trusted advisor relationship you deserve during this critical life transition.
We handle businesses from $500K to $100M+ across all industries, treating each as the masterpiece it represents. Our team members specialize in different deal sizes with genuine understanding of what it means to hand over your life's work: $500K-$5M (mid-market), $1M-$10M (multi-state), $2M-$15M (manufacturing), and up to $100M+ (large complex deals).
We have specialized advisors for manufacturing, restaurants & hospitality, healthcare & professional services, retail & e-commerce, waste management, logistics, service businesses, and more. Each advisor combines deep industry expertise with genuine empathy for the business owner's journey, because your decades of expertise deserve someone who speaks your language and respects what you've built.
We have 15 full-time employees dedicated to this process—not just to sell your business, but to support you through one of the most emotionally challenging experiences of your life. You'll have access to specialized advisors, marketing experts, financial analysts, and support staff who understand this isn't just about numbers—it's about securing your family's future.
Your Next Chapter Starts With The Right Partner
You didn’t build your business to settle for “good enough” when it’s time to sell. Your life’s work deserves industry specialists who understand both the numbers and the emotions, who respect your legacy while maximizing your value.
Don’t let another day pass wondering “what if?” Every month you delay is another month of carrying costs, market uncertainty, and emotional stress. Your family’s future is too important to leave to chance.
