Selling a Company that is your life’s work and hopefully a chunk of your retirement takes special consideration. You can only do it once and it has to be done right. What I got from Bowman/Hanson was straight talk about how deals work and what to expect. They exceeded their promises and our expectations at every turn.
~ Jerry Canabou, Former Owner of Screentronix, Inc.

When I decided to sell Jero Enterprises, I thought about doing it myself. I had personally acquired many companies and brokered countless real estate investment deals. I am glad we retained Bowman/Hanson instead. You had the industry expertise and knowledge to get the deal done quickly, quietly, and best of all for ALL CASH.
~ Jerry Wise, Former Owner of Jero Enterprises: DBA AWT, ThermUp, and BCSA

Kris helped us to stay focused on growing and running our business, as he systematically organized all the information, attracted prospective buyers, and negotiated the deal calmly and honestly. He’s ethical, hard working, and his insistence on transparency is a major factor in keeping both buyers and sellers honest.
~ Bob Pietila, Corporate Identity Systems

I appreciate that Kris never pressured me to sell, and even with the soft economy that hit the Silicon Valley, he managed to find a good buyer and get me the best deal possible. ~ Tom Daniel, ADA Machine

After another broker tried, and failed, to sell my business, I turned to Kris and Eric. Of course, I’m happy with the service we received, but beyond that Kris and I really hit it off. It turns out he enjoys taking his car to the race track as much as I, and we’ve even done it together. Kris is a great guy, and he gets the job done, too. ~ Don Sutton, Just Chairs

My CPA recommended Kris Karlson to help me sell my business, Eurodesign. Because of various patents, warranties, multiple types of WIP and other issues, the due diligence process was exhaustive, and took several months to complete. Kris attended every single weekly breakfast meeting, and handled every email, phone call and piece of paper personally. There is no way I could have done this without his help, and he’s the main reason the sale went so smoothly. ~ Ward Wildanger, Former owner of Eurodesign

Let me give you a different perspective. As one who buys businesses for a living, I can’t think of a better team to work with than Bowman/Hanson. In the 13 years I’ve known them, their combination of creativity and honesty never cease to amaze me. I trust that what they tell me is true, and this makes my job as an investor a thousand times easier. ~ Mark Marth

Without a doubt, ours was a complicated sale. It was hard to let go of a business I dearly loved, but I trusted Kris. At 80, I just wanted to keep going to the shop, so I let Kris handle all the details – which he did without a hitch. Nice guy, great worker. ~ Herb Sabel, Sabel Engineering

Kris was like nothing I’d seen amongst business brokers… young, vibrant, and ready to do his job like a professional. He was more like a business team manager than a salesman – no pressure, but a ton of energy. ~ Tim Wilson, Roadrunner Glass

Kris handled it perfectly. He was present at all the negotiations, even after the investors committed to buy the business. Plus, he got just about everything we asked for from the buyers.
~Lou Marsella, Momar Industries

If Kris had not been involved, I know the deal would have fallen apart. Not having done this before, I underestimated what had to be done. Kris knew how to go in and make the buyer comfortable, averting a problem that could have killed the deal.
~ Brooks Lambert, Enhance Cable Technology

They came to me with what they thought was the best deal and told me exactly why they thought so, even though the deal they suggested meant less commission to Bowman/Hanson! They opened my eyes to some things I would have never considered. I can’t imagine selling a business yourself… it’s far too complicated.
~Frank del Greco, Allied Billing Center, Inc.

As a five-times entrepreneur, I can highly recommend Kris Karlson and Bowman/Hanson. Kris was professional, confident and diligent as he walked me and the eventual buyer through all of the tension normally associated with the sale of a business. I credit Kris for allowing me to move on to many more business opportunities.
~ Carter Rankin, CEO, Carter’s Biz Cafes

My clients trust in me extends to the professionals I refer them to for services I don’t provide. When my clients need the services of a business broker who shares my common sense approach to business dealings and problem solving, commitment to customer service and serving clients with integrity, I refer them to Bowman/Hanson and Kris Karlson with complete confidence.
~ Gary Strutz, CPA – Managing Partner, Stork, Carlson & Strutz

When I refer a client to Kris, I’ll tell them that ‘I’ve got this business broker I’ve worked with. He’s got a good track record, and most importantly, he can help you build more value into your company so that you can sell it at a price that works for you.
~ Pam Hedblad, CPA

All the things that make people think brokers are dishonest or unscrupulous don’t apply to Kris. He’s willing to work… spending time, money and energy with the client when there is apparent short term reward to him. He takes a long-term view. I enjoy working with Kris. The business community is underserved, and there aren’t a lot of people with Kris’ breadth and wealth of experience. I can only think of a couple brokers who I feel good about going back to, and Kris is one of those.
~ Clarence Kellogg, Attorney at Law, Hopkins & Carley

I interacted with Eric through a sale of a business from the point of view of the new owner. I was surprised by the professional and thorough work performed by Bowman/Hanson on this job. He analyzed the tax returns, asked questions about it, asked for additional financial information and accompanied the new owner to the meeting with me. I felt that Eric was keeping the sale on course every step of the way.
~ John Morre, CPA, Managing Partner Morre & Company, LLP

I have had great experiences working with Kris Karlson at Bowman/Hanson. Kris is a competent thinker which is about the highest praise that I can give someone in business. He keeps himself well informed, assimilates and analyzes information almost immediately and consistently provides excellent advice or commentary to those he serves. I never hesitate to refer a client to Kris because he cares as much for clients as we do and gives each of them the benefit of his intellect, experiences and vast personal network of potential service providers, buyers and investors. Ultimately, Kris helps people understand the true value of their business, what they can do to affect that value and then delivers consistently superior results.
~John D Sensiba, CPA, Managing Partner – Sensiba San Filippo LLP

Thanks for all your help on the sale of Sabel Engineering Corporation. Your advice on preparing for the sale, communicating the realities of market and what to expect from the process was right on and of tremendous help keeping the client informed. Your consultation on dealing with employee issues, wind down issues and closing the deal were above and beyond the norm. This was a hard sell from start to finish, thanks for sticking with it and making it happen.
~ Gary Burkel, CPA, CVA

As a well-known an established CPA in Silicon Valley, I’ve been involved in countless mergers and acquisitions. I’ve known Kris Karlson for well over ten years, and in that time I’ve had the privilege of working with him on deals small and big, some exceeding $100M. I like working with Kris because I can always trust his judgment and advice. I know that my clients are in good hands, and will receive unbiased, honest assistance in selling or buying businesses. Kris has an uncompromising work ethic, a strict adherence to transparency in the process, and a keen insight into what works and what doesn’t. He’s creative, but with an attention to detail that makes for a smooth close. I highly recommend Kris as your M&A Advisor.”
~ Russell C. Filice, CPA – Filice Accountancy

I have worked with Bowman/Hanson on multiple engagements in the past. They are professional, knowledgeable and team oriented. I would recommend them to any of my clients.
~ Anthony Matusich, Partner and Director of Accounting Services