About

A Business Brokerage Built on Experience and Trust

Cooperhawk was founded on a simple idea: a business brokerage should be clear, honest, and laser-focused on helping business owners get real results. We guide you through each step of the process with professional care and deep industry experience.

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Built on Experience, Delivered with Care

After a decade with one of Minnesota’s leading business brokerage firms, Brian Aagaard founded Cooperhawk with a vision to offer a focused, tailored approach for business owners preparing to sell. His experience reinforced the value of clear guidance, thorough preparation, and personal attention – principles that now define Cooperhawk’s service. We combine deep industry knowledge with a hands-on process to help sellers navigate each step with confidence.

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Our Philosophy

We’re straight-talkers. We’re obsessively thorough. We love helping owners sell their business for what they deserve. We study every industry, have built the most comprehensive network in the business, and will always tell you the truth. If there’s fat to trim or value to highlight, we’ll find it. Our job is to guide you through the process with personalized care.

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Why Business Owners Choose Us

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Proven Track Record

We’ve helped sellers across industries navigate deals with clarity, personalized care, and strong outcomes – from Main Street to multi-million-dollar businesses.

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Honest, Transparent Support

We’re known for our candid, straightforward guidance, designed so you can make informed decisions and avoid the headaches of going it alone.

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Serious Buyer Network

We don’t blast your listing to just anyone. Our business brokers match your business with qualified buyers who understand its value and potential.

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Get a Fair Price

We know how to position your business to attract strong offers and help you walk away with a deal that reflects everything you’ve built.

Real Stories from Sellers Like You

“Brian played an instrumental role in not one, but two significant business sales we navigated over the years. His expertise and guidance were absolutely critical in both transactions, ultimately enabling us to secure the best possible price—a result that speaks volumes about his negotiation skills and market knowledge.”

Mike & Kelly B

“We chose to sell our business at a very hectic time. Brian not only has expertise, but he is willing to go the extra mile for all his clients. He made us feel safe and he made the whole process so much easier. Prior to listing our business, we had heard so many horror stories. Brian made a very stressful process seamless and painless.”

Breck and Natalie S.

Affiliated With Leading Trade Associations

IBBA
IBBA

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M&A Source
M&A Source

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ASBA
ASBA

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NFIB
NFIB

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Join Our Business Brokerage Team

If you’re an experienced business broker who works hard, knows the business, and is looking for a team to grow with, Cooperhawk might be for you. We’re looking for go-getters who prioritize honesty and a high-touch experience for our clients.

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The Leadership Team

Brian Aagaard

Founder/Broker

Cooperhawk FAQ

A business brokerage helps owners sell their businesses by handling all the details involved with valuation, marketing, buyer vetting, negotiations, and deal management. We help you with the legal specifics and navigate the process to make the sale go smoother and faster. A good business brokerage simplifies the process, protects your interests, and helps you walk away with the best possible outcome.

Most owners don’t realize how complex selling a business is – from valuation to buyer vetting to negotiations and closing. A reputable business brokerage like Cooperhawk helps you avoid costly mistakes, saves time, protects confidentiality, and nearly always nets a higher sale price – even after fees – than going it alone.

We believe a business brokerage should be straightforward and personal. We take the time to truly understand your business, dig into the numbers, and guide you through a clear, honest, and tailored process.

We do the research. Our process includes building detailed industry profiles so we can position your business effectively and attract serious buyers.

Yes. We believe honest advice is part of good business brokerage. If your business needs work before going to market, we’ll let you know and help you prepare the right way.

Very involved. We don’t just list businesses, we guide sellers through every step and handle every detail. From self-assessment to closing, we stay hands-on, proactive, and focused on delivering the best possible outcome.

Clients say they value our work ethic, transparency, and industry knowledge. We take your business seriously, value your time, and prioritize personalized service with integrity.

Success By the Numbers

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Average Sale

Months Average Time to Sell

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