Results Business Advisors Research
Advisory Approach
Results Business Advisors (RBA) is a premier business brokerage firm serving the lower middle market from Omaha, Nebraska. Founded in 1975 and revitalized under President Evan Meester's leadership in 2013, RBA has established itself as one of the Midwest's most active business brokers, having completed over 70 transactions across diverse industries since 2013. The firm's thesis centers on confidentiality, attention to detail, and customer service as the cornerstones of successful business transitions.
Unlike traditional investment banks that focus solely on larger M&A transactions, RBA specializes in selling privately held companies under $100 million in value, with particular strength in main street and lower middle market businesses where family-owned and founder-operated companies seek ownership transitions. Their team of professional brokers brings hands-on operating experience—having owned, managed, and sold their own small businesses—which uniquely positions them to understand both the emotional and financial complexities of business exits.
Sector Focus
RBA maintains broad industry exposure rather than deep vertical specialization. Their deal history spans manufacturing (metal fabrication, custom machining, hydraulics, wood products), distribution and logistics (food grade liquid bulk hauling, equipment parts, consumer goods), healthcare services (durable medical equipment, travel nursing, medical staffing), business services (janitorial, security, property management), retail and consumer (restaurants, convenience stores, auto repair, beauty salons), and construction trades (roofing, landscaping, HVAC, concrete, specialty trades).
The firm has particular depth in Nebraska and Iowa regional transactions, though they have completed sales spanning multiple states including Colorado, South Dakota, Alabama, and other Midwest markets. Their Axial membership since 2015 demonstrates their commitment to connecting with qualified buyers beyond their local market.
Deal Track Record
Results Business Advisors has completed 70+ transactions since 2013, with deal activity remaining robust through 2026. Recent representative transactions include:
2026 Transactions:
- Fassino Enterprises to Highlands Lawn Services (March 2026) – Commercial lawn and landscape company serving Omaha metro for over 30 years
2025 Transactions:
- Kutsch Roofing to Grade-A Roofing Services (June 2025) – Central Nebraska residential roofing contractor
- Vincenzo's Italian Ristorante to Teamshares Inc. (March 2025) – Multi-location pizza empire transitioning to employee ownership
- Mama's Pizza (Harwood Inc.) to Teamshares Inc. (January 2025) – Full-service restaurant with 30+ years of culinary excellence
2024 Transactions:
- Weinrich Truck Line to Heniff Transportation (December 2024) – Iowa-based food grade liquid bulk hauler with Kosher-certified tank wash operation
- R&G Service Center to Levander Automotive (November 2024) – Nebraska auto repair business operating 25+ years
- Integrity Architectural Millwork (May 2024) – 30+ year millwork company with high-end restaurant relationships
- LUX Travel Nurse to Arc Health PBC (April 2024) – South Dakota travel nurse provider since 2014
The firm has closed multiple transactions annually with buyers ranging from strategic acquirers and private equity groups (Teamshares, Heniff Transportation, Arc Health PBC) to individual entrepreneurs and family-owned businesses expanding through acquisition. Their Axial profile shows 5 closed deals on the platform, while their comprehensive sold listings demonstrate consistent deal flow across economic cycles.
Process & Fee Structure
RBA's sell-side process begins with comprehensive business valuation and confidential marketing. They prepare sale documentation, identify qualified buyers through their proprietary database and national networks, manage due diligence, and guide transactions through closing. Their process emphasizes confidentiality—critical for businesses where employee, customer, and competitor awareness of a potential sale could disrupt operations.
The firm maintains relationships with trusted M&A attorneys, local and national lenders for buyer financing, and other transaction professionals. As business brokers rather than registered investment bankers, they operate outside the FINRA regulatory framework, allowing them to work with smaller transactions that wouldn't justify investment bank engagement costs.
Buyer Network
RBA has developed extensive buyer relationships through multiple channels: their proprietary database of qualified buyers cultivated over 50+ years of combined team experience, Axial membership providing access to private equity and strategic buyers, and regional banking relationships facilitating SBA and conventional financing. Their buyer network spans individual first-time buyers, serial entrepreneurs, family offices, strategic acquirers expanding geographically, and employee ownership transitions through platforms like Teamshares.
Recent transactions demonstrate successful outcomes with buyers including Heniff Transportation (North America's premier liquid bulk transportation services leader), Teamshares Inc. (employee ownership platform), Grade-A Roofing Services (regional roofing consolidator), Arc Health PBC (public benefit corporation in healthcare), and numerous individual investors and family businesses.
Competitive Positioning
RBA differentiates through several factors:
- Operating Experience: Team members have owned and operated their own businesses, bringing practical empathy and credibility to seller relationships
- Regional Dominance: Voted Omaha's #1 Business Brokerage for 9 consecutive years (2018-2026), demonstrating sustained market leadership
- Broad Industry Exposure: Capable of selling businesses across diverse sectors rather than being limited to vertical specialization
- Transaction Volume: 70+ completed transactions since 2013 indicates consistent market activity and referral generation
- Confidentiality Focus: Strong emphasis on discrete marketing processes protecting business value during sale preparation
Not a Fit If
RBA typically declines:
- Businesses seeking national IPO or reverse merger strategies (outside their brokerage model)
- Distressed asset sales requiring turnaround expertise rather than sale advisory
- Transactions requiring complex SEC registered broker-dealer representation
- Businesses below $250,000 in enterprise value (though minimum threshold varies by industry)
Team
Leadership includes:
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Evan Meester, President & Founder – Created RBA in 2013 following 25+ years in financial and IT consulting. Built and sold the fastest-growing pest control company in the Midwest (15x value increase in under 2 years). Holds B.A. in Finance from Simpson College. Leads firm strategy and key client relationships.
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Jerry Pape, Business Broker – CPA with 10 years in public accounting followed by 25+ years leading businesses in construction, manufacturing, distribution, and retail. Has closed acquisitions ranging from several hundred thousand to multimillion-dollar deals. Brings financial statement expertise and operational due diligence capabilities.
Additional team members include Tom Freimuth, Dennis Minton, Ben Pape, Cody Stoltenberg, and Pat Mueller, each bringing specific industry expertise and regional relationships. Collectively, the team represents over 50 years of combined business brokerage experience.
Geographic Coverage
Primary focus on Nebraska and Iowa, with transactions throughout the Midwest including South Dakota, Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri, and Kansas. Office located at 12020 Shamrock Plaza #200, Omaha, NE 68154. Axial membership since 2015 extends buyer reach nationally.