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Jim Evavold

Business Broker at Opportunities In Business

Minneapolis, MN Website 952-994-6435
Current deals $1.3M–$1.6MUpdated September 2026

About

Jim Evavold brings over 21 years of business brokerage experience to his role at Opportunities In Business. He serves the Twin Cities Metro area, greater Minnesota, and Western Wisconsin. He has participated in manufacturing, distribution, service, restaurant/bar, and retail business sales and purchases. He handles negotiations, buyer qualification, document preparation, and marketing strategies. He draws on sales experience, financial statement analysis, and discretion when managing sensitive information. Before joining the firm, he owned and operated small businesses in the Twin Cities. At Opportunities In Business, he has helped over 100 small business owners sell closely held businesses and commercial properties. His transactions include over 35 liquor stores and 13 gas station/convenience stores, many involving commercial real estate. He has worked with landlords, banks, title companies, Twin Cities city administrators, and Minnesota licensing authorities. He lives with his wife in the western Twin Cities suburbs and enjoys sports, motorcycling, camping, fishing, and music.

Who is a good fit for Jim Evavold

  • Owners of closely held businesses planning a sale in the Twin Cities Metro area, greater Minnesota, or Western Wisconsin.
  • Liquor store owners seeking a broker with experience in their industry.
  • Gas station/convenience store owners selling a business alongside commercial real estate.
  • Buyers seeking support with negotiations, financial statement analysis, and landlord lease matters.

Active listings (2)

Asking prices from $1.3M to $1.6M.

Frequently Asked Questions

Jim Evavold has participated in business purchases and sales across manufacturing, distribution, service, restaurant/bar, and retail. He has also handled transactions involving over 35 liquor stores and 13 gas station/convenience stores. Many of those transactions involved commercial real estate.

Jim Evavold handles negotiations, buyer qualification, document preparation, and marketing strategies. He applies sales and marketing experience alongside financial statement analysis. He emphasizes confidentiality and discretion throughout business sales.

Jim Evavold has experience with commercial property sales and landlord lease matters. He has worked with banks, title companies, and city administrators throughout the Twin Cities. He also has experience working with Minnesota authorities on licensing issues.

Jim Evavold has over 21 years of experience as a business broker. He previously owned and operated small businesses in the Twin Cities. At Opportunities In Business, he has helped over 100 small business owners sell closely held businesses and commercial properties.

Jim Evavold serves the Twin Cities Metro area, greater Minnesota, and Western Wisconsin. He offers a confidential consultation without obligation. He welcomes inquiries at jim.evavold@oibmn.com or 952-994-6435.

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