Professional Respect

What are the chances that a successful, experienced Chartered Accountant would refer his clients to a small, local firm for a highly-specialized service rather than try to do the work in-house? In the case of Bridgepoint Business Brokers, it’s happened more than once.

"If I have a client who is thinking about buying or selling a business in Saskatchewan, Travis at Bridgepoint is usually the first person I talk to. I know he'll have valuable insights to share."

"It's all about local market knowledge in a highly-specialized area," say one CA. "If I have a client who is thinking about buying or selling a business in Saskatchewan, Travis at Bridgepoint is usually the first person I talk to. Sometimes it's for advice or suggestions and sometimes it's to refer someone. Either way, I know Travis will have valuable insights to share."

"Travis sees the real value in a business, which isn't always obvious… he does clean, professional business valuations… he can target the right buyers… he has the connections and marketing skills to put the right information in front of them."

"Travis has the training, experience and connections to really understand our dynamic provincial marketplace," the accountant continues. "He sees the real value in a business, which isn't always obvious. He does clean, professional business valuations that accountants and bankers really appreciate. He can target the right buyers… and he has the connections and marketing skills to put the right information in front of them. That's not what I do… and it's what Travis does extremely well."

"Regardless of the situation, Travis always treats people with respect and courtesy."

The way Kellett treats clients has also made an impression. "Not everyone I've connected with Travis has become his client," an accountant observes. "Some decide not to buy or sell, some don't need what Travis provides. I suspect he may have talked some out of buying or selling a business. But he's always ready to share his insights, often suggesting other professionals who might be better suited to their needs. Regardless of the situation, he always treats people with respect and courtesy."

For Kellett, sharing his knowledge is part of building his business. "It's not about making a buck from every conversation," Kellett says. "I think I add value by finding the pieces that fit together easily, not trying to pound them together with a hammer. If I see a way I can help that process along, great … but if I can't it doesn't do me any good to force it to work just to make a quick dollar. In the long run, my business will grow based on deals that work for everybody."

"I think I add value by finding the pieces that fit together easily, not by trying to pound them together with a hammer. My business will grow based on deals that work for everybody."

Find out more about the full range of professional services Bridegpoint Business Brokers can bring to your business sale or purchase. Contact Travis Kellett at 306-979-8750 or click to email Travis.