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Brian Hardman

Business Intermediary at Edison Business Advisors

Bonita Springs, FL Website (239) 710-3545
CM&APBusiness Brokers of Florida (BBF)International Business Brokers Association (IBBA)Current deals $4.5MUpdated September 2026
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About

Brian Hardman serves as Business Intermediary at Edison Business Advisors. He develops creative solutions for challenging projects across tourism, marine, and technology markets. He earned the Certified Merger & Acquisition Professional (CM&AP) designation from M&A Source. He holds memberships in Business Brokers of Florida (BBF) and International Business Brokers Association (IBBA). He has operated, scaled, and sold small businesses and properties, initially working for Simon Property Group in Indianapolis, Indiana. He renovated and sold The Palladium Flats, a LEED-registered smart midrise condominium conversion in downtown St. Petersburg. He has worked with family offices for more than ten years, managing asset purchases and sales exceeding $30M USD. He earned a Bachelor of Science from Indiana University, Bloomington, and holds qualifications as a marine engineer. He formerly advised Meta Entertainment World, co-founded #TECHICONS, and invests locally as an angel investor. He holds a Yachtmaster license and has sailed from more than 40 international ports.

Who is a good fit for Brian Hardman

  • Owners of tourism, marine, or technology businesses seeking an intermediary with experience tackling projects in those markets.
  • Family offices seeking an intermediary with more than ten years of experience working with family offices.
  • Small business owners seeking an intermediary with firsthand experience operating, scaling, and selling businesses.

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Asking prices from $4.5M.

Frequently Asked Questions

Brian Hardman has completed diverse projects in tourism, marine, and technology markets. He has spent much of his professional career operating, scaling, and selling small businesses and properties.

Brian Hardman has worked with family offices for more than ten years. He successfully managed the purchase and sale of an asset portfolio exceeding $30M USD.

Brian Hardman earned his Certified Merger & Acquisition Professional (CM&AP) designation from M&A Source. He completed requirements covering specialized preparation and execution of lower-middle-market transactions. He also holds memberships in Business Brokers of Florida and the International Business Brokers Association.

Brian Hardman initially worked for Simon Property Group in Indianapolis, Indiana. He later relocated to Florida and renovated and sold The Palladium Flats in downtown St. Petersburg. He completed that work on a LEED-registered smart midrise condominium conversion project.

Brian Hardman graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Indiana University, Bloomington. He also holds qualifications as a marine engineer. He formerly advised Meta Entertainment World and co-founded #TECHICONS. He participates locally as an angel investor.

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