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Business Broker Phil Masotta Offers Expertise in B-to-B Services Industry

by | Oct 1, 2025

Phil Masotta, Business Broker, offers his clients a 25-year track record in mergers and acquisitions. Phil focuses on selling business-to-business services companies, including information management and moving and storage companies. His career began in operations, but he shifted from operations to acquisitions after his employer was acquired in 1997.

Throughout his career, Phil has witnessed the B-to-B services industry mature with research and data highly valuing well-developed businesses. He continues to work with some of the best acquirers and seasoned business owners. By understanding both seller and buyer sides, Phil truly knows how to evaluate companies’ metrics, especially when bringing them to market for sale.

Watch the video to learn more about Phil and the experience he puts into working for his clients.

Contact Phil if you own a B-to-B service business and are thinking of selling.

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