Sutton Transport - "Redrawing the Regional LTL Map"

"... What really sets Mike apart, though, is his commitment and advocacy for his clients. He was a tireless advocate for me during negotiations, even when it wasn’t in his own personal interest. Mike consistently put my best interests first and worked diligently to ensure we achieved the best possible outcome for my company and our shareholders...)

" I recently had the pleasure of working with Mike Bloss at Black Belt Transportation Consulting to sell my business, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. From start to finish, Mike exhibited the utmost professionalism, expertise, and dedication to achieving the best results for me. One aspect that impressed me most about Black Belt Transportation Consulting was the personalized approach. Mike took the time to truly understand my business, its unique value proposition, and my goals for the sale. This level of attention ensured that every aspect of the process was tailored to my specific needs, maximizing the value of my business in the eyes of potential buyers. "

" Throughout the entire journey, Mike provided invaluable guidance and support. He navigated the complexities of negotiations with finesse, always keeping my best interests at the forefront. I felt confident and reassured knowing that I had him and his expertise in my corner every step of the way. Thanks to Mike’s strategic insights and diligent efforts, we were able to secure a deal that exceeded my expectations. The sale of my business was not only seamless but also it set me up for success in my next venture. "

" I cannot recommend Black Belt Transportation Consulting enough to anyone looking to sell their business. Their commitment to excellence, combined with their unparalleled expertise, makes them the go-to choice for anyone seeking exceptional results in the world of business transactions. "

"I would not be writing this letter right now if it was not for the

top-notch expertise, guidance, proprietary technology and unfettered access you

provided during the day, evening, weekends, etc."

"You executed a plan based on my goals, deployed comprehensive business

analytics data that I never would have been able to produce on my own and

presided over the entire acquisition process. This produced several high-quality Letters

of Intent and ultimately a sale that closed. Due diligence is taxing and grueling.

This is where I am most grateful. Thank you for guiding and navigating through

this daunting task."

"Mike was able to bring us multiple potential buyers, arranged multiple meetings and helped us walk through the process with each.  It quickly became apparent as to which was the best fit for our employees and customers and we signed the LOI."

"From our first meeting to the closing date you were always there for us and the level of integrity you demonstrated time and again is to be commended.  Not to mention your patience with us! During the process you were always honest and attentive to both Fastrucking as well as the buyer."

"... I was somewhat apprehensive when considering the thought of selling a company I started with from the ground up. Having built a successful business over the course of five years, it certainly made sense to not consider just one buyer. Black Belt TC brought numerous buyers into the process that their technology specifically matched to our business. This allowed us to select a buyer that was a great cultural match, provided our leadership team with growth opportunities well into the future, along with a very favorable overall valuation and deal structure... "

" The TMS we are currently using is a bit clunky when it comes to reporting & KPI tracking so I reached out to see if they had a solution. By just sending Michael a handful of reports from our TMS, he was able to generate dozens of additional detailed reports that our TMS software was uncapable of doing. The data provided was extremely helpful in identifying positive & negative trends within our business that I hadn’t noticed prior. I look forward to working with him in the future as our business grows! "

 "We could not have picked a better partner, your approach to detail and data collection created tremendous value in this process and provided the professional visibility required to execute such deals. I was impressed with the level of market response you were able to generate in the first few weeks of our launch and the quality LOI’s you brought to the table." 

 "Mike, you truly brought results and we are grateful to have partnered with you and BBTC in this process. This achievement marks the highlight of most business owners’ careers and having the right partner alongside this journey is critical." 

"I am beyond grateful for Michael’s professionalism, timeliness, and attention to detail. Michael’s myriad of connections with big players in the industry originated more exposure than we could’ve expected, which in turn engendered numerous offers from top buyers. The experience was streamlined and meticulous, and Michael made me feel like I was in good hands throughout the entire process."

Michael went above and beyond, and he is an amazing human being. If you are considering selling or acquiring a Logistics business, I could not recommend working with Michael Bloss and Black Belt Transportation Consulting more."

"...you did a phenomenal job bringing us well qualified, potential suitors to the table. Many of which, we had great exploratory conversations with and learned a great deal from."

"We had many different obstacles to overcome and/ or to communicate properly as a young, growing company to which, you and your team did an exceptional job illustrating our business trends, modes of transportation, growth as well as areas we needed to improve in order to attract the potential buyers we were looking to attract. Additionally, your proprietary reporting systems were able to provide for easy referral during the process and really highlighted what we were able to build in 7.5 years of business."

"If you're looking for someone who listens to your need and is creative in finding solutions to the inevitable bumps in the acquisition process, I would highly suggest working with BBTC."

"... We engaged BBTC to represent our business with the complex and messy task of selling only the brokerage Division of our transportation businesses. This presented unique elaborate complexities dealing with the intricacies of overarching customer contracts, combined financial data, minority business structure, multiple asset-based companies under our umbrella, and mixed office support staffing... Our deal valuation and type of structure matched BBTC’s upfront market evaluation and our original expectations... BBTC was highly involved within the entire process available anytime day and night, and across weekends as we worked through the LOI and closing process. "

"We could not be happier with the results and plan to utilize BBTC services in the future... "

"There is not anything material I can give or create to express my true gratitude. You changed my life and I couldn't have done this without you. Your generosity and what you did for me is BEYOND what was expected.  Everything that I would really want to thank you for are the more untraditional things you did for me. A million times thank you."

"... Mike has a proven systematic approach to introducing qualified buyers and sellers. Mike was on every call and every email through the entire process of introduction, negotiations through including execution of Letter of Intent, in addition to the mountains of due diligence gathering and discussions leading up to and including closing! The entire process of introduction through closing occurred in roughly 4 months. 

 Mikes patience, knowledge and persistence is second to none! I experienced many emotions through this process and Mike was there to hear my concerns and talk me through them all! I simply could not have done this without Mike and BBTC!  For any business owner who is looking to acquire or be acquired…………….Mike is your guy! 

'...We retained Mike to act on our behalf through the process where he added significant value based on his knowledge of the industry and his experience in previous deals. Mike was an integral part of our team through the process and was recognized by both our legal and accounting team as being a significant help in negotiating a complicated deal.....If you are considering a sale of your business I would strongly recommend working with Mike to ensure that you are getting full value and a smooth transaction process. "

"I have had an overwhelmingly positive experience with Black Belt Transportation Consulting and Michael Bloss...... I have found him to be honest, knowledgeable, and attentive to the needs of both the Seller and Buyer. By setting realistic expectations and using his expertise in mergers and acquisitions, Michael brings incredible value to both sides of the transaction, by facilitating successful transactions which maximize value for sellers, while simultaneously setting up a buyer for long-term success. Having the unique experience of working with Mike and Black Belt, I would not hesitate in recommending him to anyone who is seriously considering selling their business."  

BBTC took us to market again but with a new buyer that we considered to be a perfect cultural match and skillset fit (warehousing) for our business........ We could not be happier with the outcome. Today we are the top producing Division of our new parent company! If you are considering engaging a business for consulting and/or acquisition related work we highly recommend that you engage with BBTC. They have a long- standing history of experience and success.

"The marketing plan you developed, highlighting our strengths, core capabilities, growth and

performance, was very detailed and painted a near perfect picture. Then, as a result of your

vast industry experience and connections, you were successful in getting us several

introductions to companies of every shape and size across the spectrum. Taking our time and

paring down our list of “partner candidate” companies, and helping us to clarify what was most

important to us (brand identity, but with larger company backing…autonomy, but with “mentor

resource” capabilities as needed…and partnering with an asset-based entity, to name a few),

really helped make our ultimate decision much easier."