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Valerie Vaughn

Senior Advisor at Apex Business Advisors

Overland Park, KS Website (913) 383-2671
CM&APM&AMICBIMCBICurrent deals $1.7M–$9.5MUpdated August 2026

About

Valerie Vaughn guides owners of privately held companies as a Senior Advisor at Apex Business Advisors. Valerie Vaughn manages the preparation, marketing, and negotiation phases of each sale in the Kansas City metro. She focuses on maximizing value and ensuring smooth transitions. Valerie Vaughn holds a B.S. from the University of Richmond, an MBA from Rockhurst University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Delaware. Her experience spans manufacturing, specialty construction contractors, woman-owned businesses, business services, and high-end caterers. Valerie Vaughn earned designations including MCBI, CM&AP, and M&AMI.

Who is a good fit for Valerie Vaughn

  • Owners of manufacturing or specialty construction businesses in the Kansas City metro work with Valerie Vaughn.
  • Woman-owned businesses in business services or high-end catering engage Valerie Vaughn for confidential sales.
  • Sellers who need preparation, marketing, and negotiation support select Valerie Vaughn.

Active listings (2)

Asking prices from $1.7M to $9.5M.

Closed deals (11)

Businesses Valerie Vaughn has helped sell.

  • (SOLD!) Sales, Service, and Installation Company KS3051-VV: Asking $1,320,000

    Home services (other) · Near Kansas City Metro, KS

    Sale price: $1,320,000

    Sold sales, service, and installation company near the Kansas City Metro, Kansas. Gross revenue of $1,871,431 and cash flow of $399,203; seller cited personal circumstances.

  • (SOLD!) KC Metro Express Tunnel Car Wash KS2931-VV: Asking $1,950,000

    Car wash · Kansas City Metro, MO

    Sale price: $1,950,000

    Express tunnel car wash in the Kansas City Metro with gross revenue of $766,199; cash flow was undisclosed. Seller cited retirement as the reason for selling.

  • (SOLD!) Kansas City Metro Manufacturer KS2889-VV: Asking $2,150,000

    Contract manufacturing (other) · Kansas City Metro, MO

    Sale price: $2,150,000

    Manufacturer located in the Kansas City Metro; gross revenue of $2,800,000 and cash flow of $508,000. Seller cited retirement as the reason for selling.

  • (SOLD!) Regional Equipment Dealership with Sales & Service KS2721-VV: Asking $2,400,000

    Equipment dealer · Kansas City Metro, MO

    Sale price: $2,400,000

    Regional equipment dealership with sales and service in the Kansas City Metro; gross revenue of $4,787,500 and cash flow of $676,700. Seller cited retirement as the reason for selling.

  • (SOLD!) Manufacturer of Solutions for Commercial Vehicles & Equipment KS2920-VV | Entertaining Offers

    Electronics & electrical equipment · MO

    Sale price: Undisclosed

    Manufacturer of solutions for commercial vehicles and equipment. Gross revenue: $6,688,800.

  • (SOLD!) Engineering and Manufacturing (Midwest) – Entertaining Offers KS2891-VV

    Contract manufacturing (other) · Midwest

    Sale price: Undisclosed

    Engineering and manufacturing business. Gross revenue: $2,900,000.

  • (SOLD!) Midwest Event Design & Production Company KS2743-VV: Asking $1,602,000

    Event, trade show & AV services · Kansas City Metro, MO

    Sale price: $1,602,000

    Midwest event design and production company in the Kansas City Metro. Gross revenue: $3,210,800; cash flow: $539,000.

  • (SOLD!) Midwestern Audio/Visual Systems Integrator KS2826-VV: Asking $1,621,000

    Technology (other) · Midwest

    Sale price: $1,621,000

    Midwestern audio/visual systems integrator. Gross revenue: $4,229,767; cash flow: $498,619.

  • (SOLD!) Specialty Electrical Supply Distributor KS2946-VV: Asking $2,646,000

    Electrical, plumbing & HVAC supply · Kansas City Metro, KS

    Sale price: $2,646,000

    Specialty electrical supply distributor in the Kansas City Metro. Asking price $2,646,000; gross revenue $3,017,389 and cash flow $1,079,215.

  • (SOLD!) HVAC Company for Sale, Very Profitable KS2537-VV: Asking $1,470,000

    HVAC · Kansas City Metro, KS

    Sale price: $1,470,000

    Very profitable HVAC company for sale. Located in the Kansas City Metro, Kansas.

  • (SOLD!) Fully Integrated, High-Efficiency Commercial Printing Operation KS3068-VV: Asking $1,500,000

    Commercial printing & promotional products · Kansas City Metro, MO

    Sale price: $1,500,000

    Fully integrated, high-efficiency commercial printing operation. Located in the Kansas City Metro, Missouri.

Frequently Asked Questions

Valerie Vaughn serves owners in manufacturing, specialty construction contractors, woman-owned businesses, business services, and high-end caterers. She manages preparation, marketing, and negotiation for each sale. Valerie Vaughn operates in the Kansas City metro area.

Valerie Vaughn holds a B.S. from the University of Richmond, an MBA from Rockhurst University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Delaware. She earned the MCBI, CM&AP, and M&AMI designations. Valerie Vaughn previously held positions with Fortune 25 companies and startups.

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