I had a very niche, very personal, very small business, and James and his team made me feel like I was his only client. I was shocked in one of our many meetings that he revealed he had about 20 active businesses he was involved with. Every time I emailed, called, or texted they responded right away, and with thoughtful, expert and insightful responses. James and his team are not only expert business brokers, they are financial experts (maybe even go so far as excel nerds!), therapists, hand holders, teachers, advocates, professionals, and overall supporters. Through all the ups and downs, and there will be ups and downs, they have your back. Not many of us have ever bought or sold a business and there would be no way to know what you don't know. To protect your own interests, please hire James! You will not regret it. He did a great job of explaining all the ins and outs in a clear, concise and level headed way. That final high five after closing made it all worth the effort. When I build and sell my next business, James will be who I use. read more

James is great to work with and a credit to his profession You should be working with him too! read more

James and Josh helped us sell our restaurant business. The entire experience from the time they came on board to the day we closed was handled with utmost professionalism and expertise. They were our trusted advisors all along the way and helped land the outcome within the expedited timelines that we wanted. They were in the driver's seat and operated with enormous empathy to understand our situation and needs incredibly well. We are deeply satisfied with the partnership and experience and wholeheartedly recommend their services! Wishing them the very best. read more

As a business owner, selling your business is one of the most daunting tasks you can undertake. If you're reading this review, you probably already have come to this realization. Don't worry though. Your search is over because James is the business broker you need. In a field where most are trying to do as little as possible for the most they can get, and unresponsiveness is a standard, James stands out like a diamond in the rough. As you walk the strenuous road that is a business sale, James will hold your hand until you arrive at your destination. Understand, I am probably as small as a client can get for a business broker. I literally had a broker who declined to work with me because the value of my business was outside of her firm's range. However, James was extremely welcoming from the beginning and endlessly patient with me until the end (there definitely were times when I threw tantrums from the stress and fear of uncertainty). He was responsive from day one and never left me hanging. He treated me like VIP when I was insignificant. Although at the time of my business sale he had six businesses in escrow worth millions, he made me feel like I was his number one priority. Selling your business can be an extremely emotional endeavor and James' exceptional professionalism and commitment to his work ensures that he will make the process as seamless and painless as possible. Working with James has been a humbling experience for me. His level of professionalism takes incredible drive (I thought I worked hard!) and the utmost pride in one's own work to embody and I learned a lot from him and was inspired by him. James is incredibly knowledgeable, and he has a network of experienced professionals that support him as well. He is a problem-solver and will always find answers to your questions. He has a way of making the impossible seem easy. I did my due diligence and spoke to many brokers before I found James and I am grateful I did. I cannot recommend James enough for anyone who is looking to sell their business! read more

James Shinn did a fantastic job providing all necessary details very promptly and I highly recommend him! He's quite simply the most professional, responsive broker I've ever worked with in over 15 years. Thanks James! read more

James was beyond incredible to work with. He was patient and very knowledgeable, providing a very smooth transaction for the business I purchased. He made sure we all had the documents we needed and provided easy to understand information for completing the sale. Being my 1st business purchase , I had a lot of questions and needed a great deal of help to properly complete the transaction. James never made me feel ignorant and was quick to respond when I reached out. I will be recommending James to anyone I know looking to make a similar purchase. read more

James was so helpful and informative during the whole process of selling my business. I had no experience with selling and he made it easy and broke things down into very manageable steps so that I could continue to run my business while preparing for the sale, and not feel overwhelmed. He was available for all of my questions and wasted no time in getting back in touch any time I was uncertain about anything. He even sought out alternative sources of funding and helped the buyer with all their steps as well. I am very greatful for his guidance. Extremely professional and made selling about as easy as it can be. Worth every penny. read more

James Shin was amazing as my agent. I am so thankful that I found him. In all my years in business, I have only found a handful of people who will actually do what they say, and stay committed to getting the job done all the way. James is one of those few people. He got my business sold and I am on my way to the next chapter of my life, thanks to James. I highly recommend James well above anyone else in his field. read more

I recently had the pleasure of working with James on a listing as a buyer. Even though James was representing the seller, he still worked with me with great dedication, knowledge and professionalism. He was always available to answer any questions I had at any time of the day. I'm so satisfied with his work that hopefully James will represent me and be my agent in all my future acquisitions. read more

From our first phone call to discuss what selling a business entailed all the way through the successful sale of my first business, James Shin of First Choice Business Brokers was a steadfast guide in what to me was a very new and complex journey. James took the time to understand where I was at in deciding whether or not to sell my business, and never once did I feel pressured to go with his services or not. He was upfront and transparent from the beginning about the services he provided and at what cost. He shared his insights on the valuation process, what the sales process would require of me, and the state of the market. He very quickly became a trusted advisor because of his seemingly natural ability to listen deeply, his calm and professionally kind demeanor, his breadth and depth of knowledge and resources, and his clear and timely communications. Throughout the process, he kept me apprised of potential buyers and their interest. When we found the right fit, he was there to answer the buyers' questions, as well as many more of mine, even connecting them with financing resources. He kept us all on track with next steps, and there were never any surprises along the way to a successful closing. Working with James made what could have been a very stressful ordeal, into one that was instead seamlessly smooth and orderly. It is very apparent that James truly cares about the work he does, and enjoys helping business owners transition to whatever is next for them on their journeys. read more

One of the most outstanding business brokerages around. They are savvy and truly understand the in's and out's of a business to help guide you through an often messy business transaction. I definitely would have them continue to keep me in the loop of new opportunities and will be my go to brokers whenever I need any advice on a business deal. read more

It was a pleasure to work with James. I loved that he spent time to run through the game plan on how to sell the business and prepare everything. He is very detailed, organized, and quick at getting things done. He was also always keeping the line of communication open by providing updates throughout the process. The experience working with James has been amazing and I hope one day I'll be able to sell another business just so I can work with James again. read more