Pest Management Professional, May 2018
ADVERTORIAL Past President of New Mexico Pest Management Association and industry veteran Chuck Simko speaks about selling his pest control business Past NMPMA President and New Mexicos 1 Applicator Licensee Chuck Simko on selling his pest control business A Rewarding Career Blessed with Loyal Customers and Dedicated Employees In the pest management industry it goes without saying that someone who holds a states first ever issued pesticide applicator license New Mexico applicator license 1 knows the business very well Chuck Simko has worked in the industry for 48 years During the past 33 years since 1985 he has worked tirelessly to develop his Santa Fe based company New Mexico Pest Control NMPC into one of the most well regarded and longest standing independent pest control businesses in the state Over the years Chuck has served three separate terms as president of the New Mexico Pest Management Association NMPMA and the company has been a continuing member of NPMA New customers have quickly come to realize the value of hiring an experienced industry professional and team of dedicated employees Chuck is a shining example of how an entrepreneur Chuck Simko Past President New Mexico Pest Management Association through their hard work perseverance and focus on customers and ongoing training can create a highly valued business and provide a stable livelihood for employees and their young families The Decision to Sell On the very day Chuck celebrated his 70th birthday he decided it was time to retire and sell his company He had some thoughts about the type of buyer he wanted to see take over the business to continue in his tradition of keeping both customers and employees satisfied When he first contacted PCO M A Specialists a division of PCO Bookkeepers he told us that it took great people to build his company and to help shape the industry He knew it would also take a broker with specific expertise in the pest management industry to develop an overall game plan involving business analysis marketing the business for sale negotiating with a qualified buyer and successfully bringing the deal to close During our preliminary discussions Chuck came to realize that PCO M A Specialists had all the needed talent on staff who were ready to work on his deal and signed on as a client No other broker in the industry had this depth of professional talent on staff The Sale The PCO M A Specialists team worked closely with Chuck negotiated hard and helped him structure a deal that exceeded his expectations The deal was brought to a very smooth conclusion allowing him to maximize his after tax proceeds and to look forward to a more comfortable retirement in the years ahead Per Chuck navigating this sales process can only go smoothly with seasoned professionals like the PCO M A Specialists team Chucks Opinion of the PCO M A Specialists Team Based on my own experience I think PCO M A Specialists not unlike my New Mexico applicators license are 1 in delivering on their service promise Theyve assembled an outstanding team of professionals that help clients interested in selling their businesses achieve maximum value Their skill set as CPAs MBAs and a transactional attorney allow them to determine value effectively market to buyers who have significant cash are ready to buy and who they have solid and objective relationships with As the seller I knew that the team was always advocating for me and I always knew what the next steps in the process would be I highly recommend Dan Gordon John Corrigan and the entire PCO M A Specialists team to anyone looking to successfully navigate through the selling process Thanks Chuck we wish you much enjoyment in your retirement years Congratulations on closing your deal THINKING OF SELLING YOUR BUSINESS Dont Go It Alone The right representation will mean the difference between closing a deal at maximum value or leaving money on the table 862 354 8025 email info@ SellMyPCObusiness com www SellMyPCObusiness com
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