Advanced Business Brokers
Business Brokerage · Updated September 2026
About Advanced Business Brokers
At Advanced Business Brokers, founding partner Larry Baumgart serves as a business intermediary and analyst, bringing an MBA credential. Bob Paden and Shawn Borga serve as business intermediaries in Indiana. Doug De Jonge, Frank Cobb, and Kurt Shaw serve as business intermediaries in Michigan. Dr. Mark Hagar, John Richmond, and Steve DeMaio also serve as business intermediaries. Mark Dobbins serves as California regional manager and business intermediary. Scott Sharp, CM&AA, serves as managing partner and founder of S. Lawrence & Company. Advanced Business Brokers serves privately owned businesses in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and California from its Kalamazoo base. Its specialists cover manufacturing, distribution, transportation, logistics, business services, technology, construction, and specialty trades. The firm supports business sales, valuations, buy-side advisory, exit planning, and access to capital.
Who is a good fit for Advanced Business Brokers
- Owners of manufacturing and distribution businesses preparing to sell in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, or California.
- Family business owners planning an exit that considers their company's legacy.
- Buyers seeking M&A advisory support for small to medium sized business acquisitions.
- Owners of construction and specialty trades businesses seeking a business valuation.