Jim Parker

Company Overview

Boss Group International is an experienced business brokerage firm specializing in helping people buy and sell businesses. Our divisions serve the Main Street industry and Lower-to-Middle Market Mergers and Acquisitions. While we are industry agnostic, we specialize in hospitality and home services businesses. We are industry leaders, respected by fellow brokers. We maintain the highest levels of ethics, integrity, and confidentiality.

Services Offered

Seller Services Include: Broker Opinion of Value | Maximum Listing Exposure | Ensure Confidentiality | Screen Qualified Buyers | Assist in the Negotiation Process | Allow You to Run Your Business | https://bossgi.com/selling-tutorial/ Buyer Services Include: Buyer Analysis Goals and Objectives | Business Search and Qualification | Initial Screening Diligence & Information Gathering | Assist in Preparation of Contracts | Offer Negotiation Assistance | Ensure a Smooth Ownership Transfer and Post Closing Items | Ensure Confidentiality | https://bossgi.com/buying-tutorial/

Broker Profile

Jim is a nationally respected business broker specializing in the sale of businesses with gross sales of over $1 million throughout the United States. With almost 25 years in the business and over 500 sales as an Intermediary or as acting Broker of Record, Jim brings a wealth of experience to any deal.

Leadership

Incoming Chair for 2026 for the International Business Brokers Association (Over 3,000 members)Current Board of Directors for the International Business Brokers AssociationCurrent Board of Directors for the Business Brokers of Florida (Nearly 1,000 members)Past State Chairman (Three terms) for the Business Brokers of FloridaPast Central Florida President (Three terms) for the Business Brokers of FloridaServes on the BizBuySell Advisory Council

Featured Speaker

• International Business Brokers Association (IBBA)
• Business Brokers of Florida Association (BBF)
• Carolina Business Brokers (CVBBA)
• Ohio Business Brokers Association (OBBA)
• Michigan Business Brokers Association (MBBA)
• New England Business Brokers Association (NEBBA)
• Mid-America Business Brokers (MABB)
• Florida Association of Gov. Guaranteed Lending (FLAGGL)
• California Business Brokers Association (CABB)

Thought Leader

• “

  Let’s Chat with Jim Parker,

  ” a Webinar and YouTube Series that is a popular source of information for business brokers around the world.
• Former regular featured guest speaker for the

  Business Broker Press Webinar Series

• Former regular guest for the “

  Ask the Experts Radio Show

  ” at 1010 AM Tampa Bay, FL & 1470 AM Ft Lauderdale, FL

Education

• M&AMI (Mergers & Acquisitions Master Intermediary)
• CM&AP (Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Professional)
• MCBI (Master Certified Business Intermediary)
• CBI (Certified Business Intermediary)

Sales & Industry Awards

• Multiple Top 50 Business Brokers Sales Awards
• Multiple Chairman Awards & Multiple Deal Maker Awards
• Special State Chairman for the BBF Recognition
• Ken Stebbins Award

Areas Served

Florida: Orlando-Tampa. Volusia County/Orange County/Seminole County.

Affiliations

BBF, IBBA, MAMI, CBI, CMAP