Why a Team Matters More Than a Single Broker
Selling a business is one of the most complex and consequential decisions an owner will ever make—especially in the auto repair, collision, and tire industries.
There isn’t a single skill set that can solve every challenge involved in a sale, and no one person can effectively master them all.
That’s why you won’t find a lone broker juggling everything here.
Instead, you get a specialized team, with each member focused on a critical part of your sale so nothing falls through the cracks.
When you engage with The Auto Repair Boss, you gain access to:
• Valuation and strategy experts who help you understand your most probable selling price
• Listing and documentation specialists who make sure buyers see the real value in what you’ve built
• Marketing and creative professionals who position your business for the right audience
• Transaction coordinators who manage the details so you can stay focused on running your business
• Negotiation support that protects your interests every step of the way
This coordinated approach means your process isn’t fragmented or reactive. It’s strategic, consistent, and built to deliver results. Most owners aren’t aware of how much detail goes into maximizing a sale until they work with a team that does it every day.
You deserve more than a generalist. You deserve a team that understands your industry and treats your business like the life’s work it is.
Meet the Team Supporting Your Success
Our team is deliberately structured to ensure every phase of your sale is handled by someone who excels in that area.
Senior Advisor:
Simon Harrison
MCBI, CM&AP, CEPA, FMVA
Closing Coordinator & Buyer Liaison:
Stephanie Sherbacow
Listing Manager:
TerraBrady
Administrative Assistant:
Grant Parker
Jim Parker: Your Guide for the Journey
Behind this team is Jim Parker, a nationally and internationally recognized business broker with nearly 25 years of experience helping owners buy and sell businesses, including hundreds in the auto repair and related industries.
Jim didn’t start out specializing in auto repair. Like many brokers, he began with a broad view of business sales: manufacturing, construction, restaurants, distribution. But one sector kept calling him back—the independent shops built by hardworking owners who know the value of what they’ve built. Thus, he formed The Auto Repair Boss to serve you, the shop owner.
Jim’s credentials are rare in the industry:
- M&AMI – Mergers & Acquisitions Master Intermediary
- CBI – Certified Business Intermediary
- MCBI – Master Certified Business Intermediary
- CM&AP – Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Professional
Fewer than 40 people in the world hold all four of these designations.
Beyond credentials, Jim is a trusted voice in the profession:
- Chairman of the International Business Brokers Association (3,000+ members)
- Former multi-term State Chairman and Board Member of the Business Brokers of Florida
- Featured speaker for industry associations and national audiences
- Thought leader invited to educate other brokers and advisors nationwide
His depth of experience means Jim doesn’t just facilitate sales; he anticipates issues, speaks the buyers’ language, and positions owners to succeed long before a deal shows up.
What This Means for You
When you work with the The Auto Repair Boss team, you get:
• Specialized industry understanding — not a one-size-fits-all broker
• Professional execution — every detail handled by someone focused on that specialty
• A trusted guide — someone who has seen what works and what stalls in real deals
• Better outcomes — faster sales, stronger terms, and confidence in every decision
Your business is too important to leave to chance or to a solo broker trying to wear every hat.
You deserve a team that stands with you, a guide who speaks your industry’s language, and a process built around what buyers actually value.