NBB was founded as National Business Brokers in 1978 by Kent Schmidt for the purpose of providing professional M&A advisory, business valuations, and intermediary services.
In 1984, NBB formed its automotive division. A decade later, Kent's son, Brady, joined the team, creating a legacy of excellence that helped NBB become one of the largest and most experienced dealership M&A advisory firms in the United States. NBB is proud of its leadership role in the automobile industry.
In 1984, NBB formed its automotive division. A decade later, Kent's son, Brady, joined the team, creating a legacy of excellence that helped NBB become one of the largest and most experienced dealership M&A advisory firms in the United States. NBB is proud of its leadership role in the automobile industry.


NBB has offices in California, Florida, Michigan, New York, Texas, and Arizona. This regional approach allows us to have national reach while maintaining local market familiarity and representation.
We are committed to providing best-in-class dealership advisory services. We bring a team with proven industry expertise and M&A execution capabilities that make the journey personal, impactful, and purpose-driven.
We are committed to providing best-in-class dealership advisory services. We bring a team with proven industry expertise and M&A execution capabilities that make the journey personal, impactful, and purpose-driven.