Christchurch City Business Brokers
Grenadier Real Estate Ltd
Licensed Agent REAA 2008City
Christchurch
Meet the Christchurch City Business Brokers Team
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David Wells
Business Brokers ManagerDavid was born and educated in Christchurch, graduated from the University of Canterbury with a BA degree in English and Economics. He later started but did not complete a B.Com degree and similarly with an LLB, but completed some units from each… (something more pressing or pleasurable always arose to compete with the studying). He completed studies for Certificate of Real Estate and gained REINZ Business Broker Accreditation in 1999, then continued on to gain his Diploma in Real Estate and became an Associate Member of the Real Estate Institute in 2003. He began his working life as an executive trainee with Lichfield NZ Ltd (shirt manufacturers) while still at university, and joined his family business Sedley Wells Ltd in 1965, (Home Appliance Retailing, Importing and Wholesaling). Manufacturing of electronic equipment plus a cabinet factory were added during the early ‘70’s’. In 1974 David was appointed Managing Director of the Sedley Wells Group of Companies, which by then had 7 retail stores, a cabinet factory, wholesale company with branches in Auckland and Wellington as well as Christchurch, plus the electronic assembly plant. Total staff exceeded 100. The entire group was sold to Wilson Neil in September 1979. David stayed on with Wilson Neil after the take-over, as General Manager of the Import/Wholesale division for a further two years, before leaving to found his own Import and Wholesale business in 1982. This business expanded into retail (consumer electronics) in 1983 and both companies were sold in 1984 to AVM Electronic Group, a public company. From 1987, David acted as a Business Consultant and Finance Broker until joining the Harcourts Grenadier Commercial Team in 1993. He specialised in Commercial Property and Business Broking and developed an enviable reputation for providing a thoroughly professional service for his clients. David says his years of practical hands on Business Management for over 20 years were invaluable preparation for his current roll as a Business Broker. Now with 18 years and over 500 completed transactions behind him, the combination of prior experience plus qualifications, place him in a unique position to act as a competent professional and successful broker for his clients. A significant proportion of clients and the businesses David handles today are either repeat sales to or on behalf of old clients, or referrals from old clients. As he says “Your clients don’t expect you to perform miracles, just do the basics well – be discrete, honest, ethical, responsible and reliable. Clients don’t demand or expect any more than that”. By following this simple principle, David has maintained his position as the top Business Broker for Harcourts in New Zealand, for several years. Since early 2004, David has recruited & now manages a team of specialist brokers at Harcourts Grenadier. The Grenadier Brokers team has quickly established itself as a dominant player in the Christchurch business market, and in 2010 was judged the top Business Brokerage in the South Island, and runner-up for the whole of New Zealand at the REINZ National Awards.
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Felix Zhao
Business BrokerFelix is a naturally positive, trustworthy and adaptable person. Felix has many years in business experience of hospitality industry, and speaks fluent English, Mandarin. With his experience and expensive language skills, Felix can help you and your business reach a greater range of potential purchasers and vendors. As a goal-oriented person, Felix is fully committed to provide buying and selling services for your businesses. His vast knowledge brings insightful review and analysis of your businesses sales potential. You can be confident that choosing Felix to help you sell or purchase your business is a wise choice. Felix has the desire to serve, the tools to perform, and the confidence to succeed. He will guide you step by step through the process of selling or buying a business.
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Gary Blackburn
Business BrokerGary has, for the past 23 years, owned, operated and successfully bought and sold businesses in the hospitality industry. This has given Gary an exceptional insight and knowledge of this industry. Gary also has a strong background in farming, agricultural contracting and sawmilling. With an exceptional work ethic and the ability to succeed, Gary is ideally suited to Business Broking. Combine Gary’s skill and knowledge with the professional team environment at NAI Harcourt’s and you are sure to have a winning combination.
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Grant Magorian
Business BrokerGrant has several years of experience in sales and has owned his own businesses both here and in Australia. Becoming a Business Broker was a natural progression for him and his knowledge and maturity combined with his sense of humour has already made him a popular choice with clients. He specialises in Succession and Acquisitions. Grant was born and raised in Dunedin and therefore has an in-depth knowledge of the South Island and will assist you with that knowledge and a genuine desire to ‘get the job done’. Since joining Harcourts Grenadier Business Brokers from Sloane & Co in 2009, Grant has received the following awards: No. 3 Sales Consultant (including residential and commercial) in New Zealand for July to September 2010 Top National Commercial Sales Consultant for July 2010. No. 1 Commercial/Business Sales Consultant for July to September 2010. Platinum sales status for July to September 2010 within Harcourts Group. Grenadier Top Business Broker 2010/2011. Grenadier Number 6 Sales Consultant 2010/2011. No. 2 Top NAI Harcourts National Sales Consultant for 2010/2011.
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Michael Gawith
Specialist Business BrokerMichael comes from a strong agricultural background born and bred in the hard hill country of the Central North Island. Obtaining qualifications from Telford Rural Polytechnic then a Diploma in Agriculture from Massey University, Michael continued to progress into farm management with particular interests in business diversification and modern farming techniques, farm production increased 20 fold in the time Michael managed his family’s properties. Michael has furthered his education with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Lincoln University majoring in Business Management and Marketing. This has lead to positions in lecturing with various Christchurch Polytechnics, community development with Internal Affairs and project management with Lincoln University. Throughout this time Michael has been involved with business development, business management, negotiations with major Trusts and Incorporates and change management with various businesses and community organisations throughout New Zealand. Michael is highly motivated and passionate about business, with the ideal blend of practical experience and theoretical skills, which will become invaluable preparation for his current role as a Business Broker. If you are looking to sell your existing business, planning to expand your business, looking to buy a business or looking to find out what your business is worth in today’s market then Michael can help.
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Paul Martin
Business BrokerPaul Martin is an experienced and customer focused Business Broker. He is passionate about helping people realise their business goals. Paul can help if you are looking to sell your existing business, planning to grow your business through acquisition, starting from scratch looking to buy a new business, or simply wanting to know what to do to be ready to sell in the future. Paul has the focus, drive and commitment to help you reach you business goals. Paul has over 15 years senior management experience in building, financing and developing significant businesses both within New Zealand and internationally. Paul has access to some excellent local and international sources that can help you find the right business, or assist you to sell your existing business to a wider range of prospect buyers. Qualifications: MBA BCM NZDBS
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Premilla Sharma
REINZ Accredited Business BrokerNo1 Top Business Broker in Canterbury 2011-2012. Premilla was Harcourts Grenadier's highest achieving No1 Business Broker for 2011-2012 and 2007-2008. Her dedicated work ethic and commitment to clients, combined with experience and knowledge of all sectors of the business market help facilitate the purchase and sales of businesses through her extensive network of buyers and sellers. Premilla’s success is entirely focused on listening to her clients, bringing people together and finding solutions through providing a comprehensive sales process that enables buyers and sellers to make decisions for the best outcomes. She values people and treats every client individually through a face to face, personalised sales and marketing process. Premilla is patient, persistent and perseveres until she can get the best result for her clients. A background and vast experience from 22 years working in the banking industry as a business account manager has equipped her with strong and effective negotiating skills, which assures clients that they have a qualified and experienced broker working on their behalf and in their best interests. Premilla’s business is your business. Her stand out service strengths are: Professionalism Experience Patience and persistence Follow-up Trust / Confidence Knowledge and sound judgement
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Robbie Naysmith
REINZ Accredited Business BrokerRobbie has had extensive experience in business as an executive manager, business owner, business consultant and, for many years, an REINZ Accredited Business Broker. His business knowledge, experience and professionalism, combined with his determination to produce win-win outcomes for both buyers and sellers when brokering transactions on their behalf, has helped him to become recognised as one of the most successful business brokers in the NAI Harcourts Group. Robbie’s level of professionalism, combined with the infrastructure support of the NAI Harcourts, Grenadier Business Brokers’ Team, can assure clients of service excellence regardless of the size of the transaction.
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David Wells
Business Brokers ManagerDavid was born and educated in Christchurch, graduated from the University of Canterbury with a BA degree in English and Economics. He later started but did not complete a B.Com degree and similarly with an LLB, but completed some units from each… (something more pressing or pleasurable always arose to compete with the studying). He completed studies for Certificate of Real Estate and gained REINZ Business Broker Accreditation in 1999, then continued on to gain his Diploma in Real Estate and became an Associate Member of the Real Estate Institute in 2003. He began his working life as an executive trainee with Lichfield NZ Ltd (shirt manufacturers) while still at university, and joined his family business Sedley Wells Ltd in 1965, (Home Appliance Retailing, Importing and Wholesaling). Manufacturing of electronic equipment plus a cabinet factory were added during the early ‘70’s’. In 1974 David was appointed Managing Director of the Sedley Wells Group of Companies, which by then had 7 retail stores, a cabinet factory, wholesale company with branches in Auckland and Wellington as well as Christchurch, plus the electronic assembly plant. Total staff exceeded 100. The entire group was sold to Wilson Neil in September 1979. David stayed on with Wilson Neil after the take-over, as General Manager of the Import/Wholesale division for a further two years, before leaving to found his own Import and Wholesale business in 1982. This business expanded into retail (consumer electronics) in 1983 and both companies were sold in 1984 to AVM Electronic Group, a public company. From 1987, David acted as a Business Consultant and Finance Broker until joining the Harcourts Grenadier Commercial Team in 1993. He specialised in Commercial Property and Business Broking and developed an enviable reputation for providing a thoroughly professional service for his clients. David says his years of practical hands on Business Management for over 20 years were invaluable preparation for his current roll as a Business Broker. Now with 18 years and over 500 completed transactions behind him, the combination of prior experience plus qualifications, place him in a unique position to act as a competent professional and successful broker for his clients. A significant proportion of clients and the businesses David handles today are either repeat sales to or on behalf of old clients, or referrals from old clients. As he says “Your clients don’t expect you to perform miracles, just do the basics well – be discrete, honest, ethical, responsible and reliable. Clients don’t demand or expect any more than that”. By following this simple principle, David has maintained his position as the top Business Broker for Harcourts in New Zealand, for several years. Since early 2004, David has recruited & now manages a team of specialist brokers at Harcourts Grenadier. The Grenadier Brokers team has quickly established itself as a dominant player in the Christchurch business market, and in 2010 was judged the top Business Brokerage in the South Island, and runner-up for the whole of New Zealand at the REINZ National Awards.
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Sue Wilson-Adam
Administration ManagerSue joined Grenadier in 2003 initially as a PA and licensed salesperson then as Admin Manager for the Commercial & Business Brokers team from 2006. She brings with her a strong adminstration background both locally and in Wellington for the Government and IBM. Having worked as a residential salesperson Sue understands fully the process involved in sales which she has transferred to assisting the Commercial & Business sales team. Under Sue’s guidance the NAI City front office works like clockwork with professionalism & efficiency.
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