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Shane Schimke

Business Broker at First Choice Business Brokers Seattle Metro

Seattle, WA Website 425) 437-4707
Updated August 2026

About

Shane Schimke advises owners at First Choice Business Brokers Seattle Metro on the sale of their companies. He works mainly with owners of established, profitable Main Street and lower middle market businesses who want a confidential exit. He handles preparation, marketing, and execution, from valuation through buyer negotiation to closing. He also builds long-term relationships with owners planning an exit years ahead. His prior career covers more than 15 years in aerospace manufacturing, business transformation consulting, and logistics capacity planning. He holds an MBA. He belongs to the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and is a candidate for the Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) designation.

Who is a good fit for Shane Schimke

  • Owners of established, profitable Main Street and lower middle market businesses who want a confidential exit.
  • Manufacturing and logistics owners who want an advisor with over 15 years in those fields.
  • Owners planning an exit several years out who want to strengthen the business first.

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Shane Schimke works mainly with owners of established, profitable Main Street and lower middle market businesses. His clients want a well-managed, confidential exit. He also advises owners who plan to sell in the future and want to position the business ahead of time.

Shane Schimke spent more than 15 years in aerospace manufacturing, business transformation consulting, and logistics capacity planning. He holds an MBA. That background gives him a working understanding of how businesses operate and create value.

Shane Schimke holds an MBA. He belongs to the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and is a candidate for the Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) designation. He pairs those credentials with the resources of the First Choice Business Brokers network.

Shane Schimke focuses on preparation, marketing, and transaction execution to maximize value. He guides clients from valuation through buyer negotiation to the closing table. He describes his approach as strategic, analytical, and decisive.

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