For Main Street Business Brokers
One broker per market.
The broker who holds the seat wins differently.
The Exit Council gives one Main Street broker in each metro market exclusive inbound deal flow, a ready-made coordinated advisory team, and a positioning advantage no solo broker can replicate. Apply to find out if your market has an opening.
One broker per market. Most metros are still open.
What You're Joining
Not a referral network. A structured business advantage.
Most brokers compete on the same things — experience, relationships, marketing reach. The Council gives you something different: a coordinated advisory team that shows up with you on every deal. A CPA who's already run the tax picture. An attorney who's reviewed the structure. A wealth strategist who has a post-close plan in place.
Walk into a listing presentation with that behind you, and you're not competing on commission. You're competing on outcomes. That's a different conversation — and one most brokers in your market can't have.
On top of that, sellers who discover the Council through our platform are routed directly to you. Not a pool. Not a bidding war. A qualified seller introduction, exclusively in your metro.
Your seat includes:
- ✓Exclusive inbound deal flow from Main Street sellers in your metro
- ✓A coordinated CPA and attorney available on every engagement
- ✓After-tax net analysis tools to use in listing presentations
- ✓Seller intake and qualification infrastructure
- ✓Council-branded positioning for your market
- ✓Referral relationships with vetted advisors who send business back
The Competitive Advantage
You're not just a broker anymore. You're a coordinated team.
A seller sits across from two brokers. The first offers a listing agreement, a CIM, and a buyer database. The second offers the same — plus a CPA who's already run the after-tax picture, an attorney who'll review the LOI before it's signed, and a wealth strategist who has a post-close capital plan ready.
That second broker wins the listing almost every time. And when the deal closes, the seller knows exactly what they netted and why — because there were no surprises. That generates referrals at a rate a solo broker never sees.
That second broker is what you become when you join the Council. The only broker in your metro who shows up that way.
Brokers without the Council
- ✕Competing on experience and relationships alone
- ✕No coordinated tax or legal support at listing
- ✕Deals fall apart when tax bill hits at closing
- ✕Prospecting constantly — no inbound lead structure
- ✕Referrals are ad hoc, not systematic
Council brokers
- ✓Walk in with a full advisory team behind every listing
- ✓After-tax net established before the first buyer conversation
- ✓Deals close — no renegotiation, no tax shock
- ✓Inbound deal flow routed directly to you
- ✓Referral network compounds with every closed deal
What Changes for Your Business
More listings won. Cleaner closings. A referral engine that compounds.
Win listing presentations you used to lose
Sellers talk to multiple brokers. When you show up with a coordinated CPA, attorney, and wealth strategist aligned to their deal — and the other broker doesn't — you win. The Council gives you that differentiator on every presentation.
The after-tax analysis is your listing tool
Before any listing agreement is signed, you can show the seller exactly what they'll net. Most sellers have never seen that number before their CPA calls them at closing. You're the broker who showed them first — that builds immediate trust and locks the relationship.
Inbound leads, not just outbound hustle
Sellers who submit through the Council platform in your metro are routed directly to you. Not a lead pool you bid into. Not a referral you share. A direct introduction to a qualified seller who's already decided they want to work with a coordinated advisory team.
A referral network that grows itself
Every closed Council deal puts your name in front of a CPA, an attorney, and a wealth strategist who experienced working with a broker who made their job easier. That's three new referral relationships per closed deal — building a pipeline that doesn't require cold outreach.
The Seat Model
One broker per market. When the seat is filled, it's filled.
The Council works because it's exclusive. There is one Main Street broker seat per metro market. When a business owner submits in your city, you are the broker on their deal. Full stop.
The exclusivity cuts both ways. The inbound deal flow is yours. The coordinated team is yours. In exchange, the Council expects you to execute at the level this work requires — early engagement, coordinated process, and outcomes that justify the seller's trust.
We're looking for established brokers with a track record in the $500K–$5M range who want to build a more structured, differentiated practice. If that's you, apply and let's find out if your market is still available.
Who we're looking for
The right Main Street Council broker:
- ✓Licensed broker operating independently in your metro
- ✓Track record in operating business sales ($500K–$5M)
- ✓Minimum 5–10 completed transactions
- ✓Known in your local business community
- ✓Committed to a coordinated, team-based process
- ✓Looking to build — not just maintain — your practice
Apply Now
Apply and find out if your market has an opening.
We review your background, confirm metro availability, and walk through the Council model on a call. No commitment required to apply.
If the fit is right and your market is available, we move fast.
Apply for Your MetroCommon questions from Main Street brokers
What does joining actually cost?
We discuss structure on the call once we confirm metro availability and mutual fit. The Council isn't a franchise fee model — the economics are built around deal flow and referral relationships. Apply and we'll walk through the details.
Do I need to be a licensed broker, or can I be an agent working under a broker?
Council members hold the client relationship, so we're looking for licensed brokers who can independently represent sellers. High-producing agents ready to step into a broker role — let's talk.
What if I already have a CPA or attorney I work with?
If you have strong existing relationships with a CPA and attorney in your market, we want to hear about them. If they're the right fit, there may be a path to integrating them into the Council framework for your metro.
How does the CPA and attorney coordination work in practice?
When a seller submits, the Council introduces you, the CPA, and the attorney simultaneously. Defined roles, no overlap. You own the brokerage process. They handle tax and legal. The seller gets one coordinated team, not three separate advisors.
Each market has one seat. Apply to find out about yours.
Apply and we'll be in touch within one business day.
Apply for Your Metro