Mike Metzger

Business Broker

Office: (804) 601-8928

Cell: (804) 617-6328

Email: m.metzger@murphybusiness.com

Affiliations

Personal Experience

Mike brings to the table over 30 years of leadership, operational management, and executive-level experience with Fortune 250 companies. He leverages his experience and the vast resources of Murphy Business Sales to help the small to middle-market business owner prepare his or her company for sale, find the right buyer, and execute the transaction. As a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) and Certified M&A Professional (CM&AP), he prides himself on conducting all business professionally and in accordance with the highest ethical standards.

A 1989 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Mike began his professional career as an active-duty officer and Naval Aviator, serving nine years flying anti-submarine helicopters from aircraft carriers in the Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf. After leaving active duty in 1998, he continued to serve in the Naval Reserve and retired at the rank of Commander in 2012.

Mike started his civilian career in 1998 with GE Capital as a “Six Sigma Black Belt,” using statistical analysis to drive process improvements in the insurance sector. When the insurance division spun off in 2004 to become Genworth Financial, a Fortune 250 financial services company, he remained onboard to lead the Annuities Servicing group through the challenges of
becoming a publicly held company. He then served as Vice President – Global Operations Controller, where he worked with key executives around the globe to assimilate newly-acquired businesses into Genworth’s overall operational risk management program. With a keen understanding of the complexities of a multi-faceted corporation, Mike helped the company’s business leaders drive profitability through numerous acquisitions.

Just prior to joining Murphy, Mike served as Vice President, Business Risk Officer for the credit card division at Capital One where he led teams in operational risk management and regulatory compliance.

Since 2014, Mike had brokered the successful sale of many companies in Central Virginia, and throughout the Commonwealth. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the US Naval Academy, a Master of Science in Administration (MSA) degree from Central Michigan University, and a Master of Emergency Management (MEM) degree from the University of Richmond. He is past President of the Carolinas-Virginia Business Brokers Association (CVBBA) and currently serves on the boards of West Richmond Businessmen’s Association (WRBA) and Commonwealth Catholic Charities. He lives in Richmond with his wife Tina

Completed Transactions

SOLD

Inflatable Party Rentals Business

Represented by Wright Advisor

Mike Metzger

Testimonials

Mike earned every compliment given and maybe some more that I may have forgotten. Thanks Mike. Onwards & upwards!

Mike Metzger is a very busy broker. There is a reason, and you will appreciate it. Mike helped us sell our fitness business, which by its own nature, is very difficult to sell. We weren't the easiest clients (and we certainly weren't the biggest fish in his tank). We asked a lot, but no matter what, Mike gave a lot. He's professional. He gives it to you straight and doesn't waste time with playing to your ego. It's important to have someone that will tell you what you need to hear, instead of just saying what you want to hear. He's polite, even when you are stressed and you might not be at your own best. He's always on time and he always values yours. He doesn't entertain tire kickers, only those who show they have the ability to get the deal done. We used a couple of brokers before we found Mike. Because of our experience with the others, we understand why Mr. Metzger shines in this business. If you are looking to change directions and sell what you have built up over the years, do yourself a great service and get Mr. Metzger on the case. My wife and I would recommend him a thousand times over----we are not actors & this was not a paid advertisement.

Above all, he is a really good person!

Mike handled our sale very well considering many unforeseen complications. In the end, he was very fair and reasonable.

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If you are planning to sell your business, you MUST use this Company AND Michael Metzger!!

He worked with me the entire time in the most competent and knowledgeable manner and was a partner and a friend. He found me many interested parties, his reach is global, (The purchasers of my businesses were from United Arab Emirates) and we completed the deal overcoming barriers due to the deal complexity. You will not be disappointed!

I highly recommend Mike Metzger and Murphy Business! I've been on both sides of the business buy/sell process before.

I was the buyer this time. While I know he represented the seller, I always trusted Mike to tell me the truth. He was extremely responsive and communicated well. His checklists and other resources were very helpful. And he stayed on top of every detail until after the deal was closed. I look forward to being his friend and working with him more in the future.

If you are looking to buy or sell a business, I would absolutely recommend Mike Metzger.

When I decided to sell the company I founded in 1998 I reached out to Mike Metzger to see if he would be able to assist with the transaction. He was able to find a buyer that was a great fit for my niche business and was there for us throughout the entire process. He made himself available and answered all of my questions promptly. He helped make selling my business less stressful by paying attention to every detail along the way.

Well done, Mike.

I recently sold my business to Accent Professional Recruiting and I must say that I could not possibly have made this happen without the tireless, patient and highly professional way that Mike Metzger of Murphy Business Solutions was able to get both the buyer and myself over the finish line.

Mike knew exactly what to do to cut through the noise of prospective buyers for me, and to find and help qualify the right buyer for my business.

He started by patiently working with me to determine the value of the business, then followed up with me to qualify several prospective buyers based on my special criteria he helped me to identify. With many employees in my service-based business, my desire to protect them was predominant, and Mike went the extra mile to dig deeper with the many finalists, while continuing to be responsive to my many questions. When I was getting close to selling to a buyer I had chosen, but the buyer’s finances unpredictably caused the buyer to stop moving ahead, Mike turned the lemons we were presented into lemonade very astutely - Mike arranged a controlled offer process whereby all prospective buyers were asked to submit their best offers by a fair deadline. This process led to several excellent bids from which I selected three finalists and chose a buyer within a short period. I am delighted not only with the financial facets of the sale, but my employees’ interests are protected and my legacy in the business is being preserved with the buyer chosen with Mike’s knowledge and careful guidance. The experience with Mike ranks as one the best in my 40+ years of professional experience, and I eagerly endorse Mike as a business broker to get the results that you need and want for you and your business.

Mike Metzger is very professional and knowledgeable; I look forward to doing business again with Mike.

Mike Metzger was a pleasure to work with. Buying a business for the first time can be intimidating. Even though Mike represented the seller, his genuine concern for the buyer's needs was apparent. Mike stayed on top of every detail until the deal was closed, even working and being available during his vacation to ensure we met our closing deadline.

I don't know what I would have done without Mr. Metzger during the sale of my business.

He was diligent in advertising the business and then screening interested parties. He protected our privacy to the upmost so that no one in our area even knew we were selling, as we requested. He was very organized and prepared for anything that came along. During the actual selling process, he walked me through what to expect and how to provide documents that the buyer's lender requested. It was all new to me, but he helped me every step along the way. He was professional and trustworthy at all times, and I would trust him any time with my business or personal affairs. I was so glad I had him in my corner and his support made the whole process much easier. I would never consider anyone else to sell my business. He is an exceptional broker and special person.

You will find him to be honest, knowledgeable and will work hard for your best interests. Better yet...we gained a friend!!!

As I began to get closer to my retirement, I considered selling my business but had no idea where to begin. Then I met Mike Metzger I felt as if I had known him for years immediately He explained the process of selling a business to me This gave me a better understanding of what is involved As we began the process, I came to realize that Mike was very organized and knowledgeable This coupled with his guidance would allow my wife and I the focus needed to achieve the benchmarks as they came to us From the time we collected information to create a listing, interviewing buyers to developing a contract thru to the closing, Mike's Guidance and patience was amazing. He was able to take us from listing to closing in 6 months during a pandemic. He managed to make the process of selling our business comfortable for my wife & I and also able to get the sale price we wanted I would highly recommend anyone interested in selling their business to talk with Mike first. He was a pleasure to work with.

If you are looking for someone in your corner, I cannot recommend Mike Metzger or Murphy Business strong enough!

Murphy Business & Financial Services, in particular Mike Metzger, should be commended at the highest levels for their dedication to their clients, amazing follow up skills, outstanding communication and their ability to roll with the punches. Regardless of the hurdles placed in the path of a successful business sale, Mike overcame each one by being proactive in his approach and anticipating. As the buyer of a business from one of Mike's clients I can only say that he works to find a mutually beneficial close, always professional and one of the best business people I have had the pleasure of working with.

Mike is very professional and was available every step of the way. I highly recommend working with Mike and his network.

Working with Mike was fantastic- he helped me sell my business quickly and efficiently, while remaining a calm and helpful guide to the process.

If you are looking for someone to sell your business, I cannot recommend Mike Metzger or Murphy Business strong enough!

Murphy Business & Financial Services, in particular Mike Metzger, should be commended at the highest levels for their dedication to their clients, amazing follow up skills, outstanding communication and their ability to roll with the punches. As the seller of a business and being represented by Mike I can only say that he was very informative, helpful, knowledgeable, very responsive, and guided us through the entire process until got the job done. He was always professional, warm, likable and one of the best business people I have had the pleasure of working with. On top of that, you get yourself a friend for life.