Businesses Franchises Brokers
Broker Profile Photo
elite
Chrystal Bell
Show Phone Number
Share Broker Profile

“Helping entrepreneurs evaluate, acquire, and grow the right business opportunity.”

Send Message

Phone Number

Share Broker Profile
Company
Aspen Business Consultants

aspenbusinessconsultants.com/bizbuysell/

Loveland, Colorado

Business ownership is one of the most powerful ways to create financial independence, long-term wealth, and control over your professional future. My role is to help entrepreneurs evaluate, acquire, and grow the right business opportunity with clarity and confidence.

Through Aspen Business Consultants, I work with individuals and investors who are exploring business ownership for the first time, expanding their portfolio, or transitioning from corporate careers into entrepreneurship. Rather than pushing a transaction, my approach focuses on understanding each client’s goals, strengths, financial position, and lifestyle priorities to identify businesses that truly fit.

I assist buyers throughout the entire acquisition process, including evaluating opportunities, understanding financial performance, reviewing key metrics, assessing risk, and navigating due diligence. My goal is to help clients make informed decisions based on real data, not just excitement about an opportunity.

Many buyers underestimate the complexity of purchasing a business. There are operational systems to evaluate, financial structures to understand, teams to lead, and growth opportunities to assess. Having the right guidance can make the difference between simply buying a job and acquiring a business that can grow and scale over time.

Whether you are looking for an owner-operator opportunity, a semi-absentee investment, or a platform for long-term expansion, I help simplify the process and provide strategic guidance every step of the way.

Business ownership is not a one-size-fits-all journey. The right business should align with your skills, financial goals, and long-term vision—and finding that alignment is where the real work begins.
Services Offered
Business Acquisition Guidance
Helping buyers identify and evaluate established businesses that align with their skills, financial goals, and long-term vision.

Opportunity Evaluation
Reviewing business models, revenue streams, operational structure, and market positioning to help buyers understand how a business truly operates.

Financial Review & Key Metrics Analysis
Assisting buyers in understanding profit and loss statements, cash flow, seller discretionary earnings (SDE), and other key financial indicators.

Due Diligence Guidance
Helping buyers identify important questions, documents, and operational factors to evaluate before completing a purchase.

Buyer Readiness Assessment
Evaluating investment level, financing options, risk tolerance, and personal goals to determine the right type of business opportunity.

Business Financing Preparation
Helping buyers understand common financing options such as SBA loans, conventional lending, seller financing, and investment partnerships.

Deal Structure & Acquisition Strategy
Discussing purchase structures, investment levels, and strategic approaches to acquiring and transitioning into ownership.

Semi-Absentee & Owner-Operator Models
Helping buyers understand the differences between owner-operator businesses and opportunities that may allow for more managerial or semi-absentee structures.

Growth & Expansion Strategy
Identifying opportunities to improve operations, expand services, increase revenue streams, or scale the business after acquisition.

Entrepreneurial Transition Guidance
Supporting professionals transitioning from corporate careers, employment, or other businesses into ownership.

Portfolio Ownership Strategy
Helping investors and entrepreneurs evaluate opportunities that can become part of a broader portfolio of businesses.
About

My Background as an Entrepreneur

My perspective as a consultant is shaped by my own experience as a business owner. I have built, acquired, and operated multiple businesses across several industries, which has given me firsthand insight into the realities of ownership—from building systems and managing teams to navigating growth, operations, and long-term strategy.

Over the years I have owned and operated businesses in a variety of sectors, including:

• Property management and real estate services
• Food and mobile service businesses, including food trucks
• Route-based businesses such as vending machine operations
• Retail and e-commerce businesses
• Custom promotional products and branded merchandise companies
• Consulting and advisory services that help individuals explore ownership opportunities

Each type of business has its own operational structure, financial model, and leadership requirements. Working within these different industries has given me a broad understanding of how businesses actually function day-to-day and what it takes to build something sustainable.

Because of this background, I approach business acquisitions from the perspective of an operator, not just an intermediary. I understand the questions buyers should be asking because they are the same questions I would ask before stepping into a business myself.

I have experienced the learning curve that comes with ownership, the importance of strong systems and processes, and the strategic thinking required to grow a business over time. That real-world perspective allows me to help buyers evaluate opportunities more effectively and make decisions based on practical experience rather than theory alone.

Expertise

Experienced in but not limited to the following services and sectors. Contact for a full list.

  • Service Businesses
  • Health Care & Fitness
  • Pet Services
  • Virtual Consultation
  • Exit Planning Services
  • Business Advising Services
Areas Served
Languages

English

Links
Licensed In
Colorado
II100072071
Affiliations
  • CO License #: II100072071
My Listings For Sale

Established Businesses For Sale

Tree Service Business with Strong Reputation & 2,500+ Clients

Loveland, CO

Opportunity to acquire an established tree service business with a strong reputation, experienced workforce, and the equipment necessary to continue operations immediately. This tree trimming and tree care company provides services to residential...

 $499,000

 

Turnkey Men’s Health Franchise – Break-Even, Built & Ready to Scale

Golden, CO

This is a unique opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, nationally recognized men’s health franchise in one of the fastest-growing segments of the healthcare and wellness industry. This clinic specializes in high-demand services such as...

 $599,000

 

Established Senior Placement Business | Proven Revenue + Major Growth

Thornton, CO

Overview This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established senior placement territory within a nationally recognized brand in the rapidly growing senior care industry. Unlike a brand-new startup, this territory has already proven its ability to...

 $89,500

 

Mobile Flooring Business! High Growth!

Fort Collins, CO

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-growth, service-based home improvement business with a proven mobile sales model and strong presence across a protected territory in Northern Colorado and Southern Wyoming. Built for efficiency and...

 $180,000

 

Contact Chrystal Bell

Enter a valid Full Name
Enter Phone Number
Enter Email
Selection Required

Individuals and companies listed here claim to be an authorized business transaction intermediary. While BizBuySell does not doubt these claims, BizBuySell has not verified them and makes no guarantee, warranty or representation about them. It is your responsibility to independently confirm the claims made by individuals and companies listed here.