Matt Schroder - Sunbelt Business Broker

Matt Schroder is a top-performing business broker in Minnesota with over 25 years of experience helping clients buy and sell businesses across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the greater Midwest. As a certified business broker and M&A advisor, Matt is known for his strategic negotiation skills, accurate business valuations, and deep understanding of small business sales and acquisitions.

At Sunbelt Business Advisors, Matt specializes in business valuation, exit planning, and structuring deals that successfully reach the closing table. His expertise in business brokerage has earned him multiple Sunbelt Broker of the Year awards, and he has facilitated over 300 confidential business sales in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area, spanning franchise and privately owned companies.

Before joining Sunbelt, Matt owned and operated a sales and distribution company, working closely with small business owners in sales, marketing, finance, and operations management. His background gives him a unique perspective when advising clients through the buying or selling process.

In addition to client work, Matt has held leadership roles in sales management and business broker training, mentoring new agents and supporting them through their first successful transactions. He has been recognized as Broker of the Year multiple times and a recipient of the Sunbelt Founder’s Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the firm’s growth and professional excellence.

If you’re looking for a trusted business broker in Minnesota or Wisconsin, or need expert guidance in business valuation, acquisition, or exit planning, Matt provides confidential, professional business brokerage services tailored to your goals.

Testimonials

Matt and Peggy were great guides for us as we navigated the unfamiliar territory of selling our business. They were an integral part of the team we put together—professional, knowledgeable, effective, and always available. I recommend them and Sunbelt without reservation.

Tom L.

Trustworthy, dependable, reliable, determined, knowledgeable, confident, and effective. Selling my unique family business was only possible with the most incredible team I could have asked for. Matt Schroder and Jeff Mills changed my life—an ethical broker team that guided me through unknown waters. My deepest thanks for always going above and beyond.

Kristin S.

Selling a business is a huge and complex undertaking. Our Sunbelt team, Matt Schroder and Jeff Mills, could not have been more helpful. I look back on this as an exceptional experience.

Bob K.

As first-time business sellers we selected Matt Schroder to handle the sale. Matt presented offers from multiple buyers, was a great negotiator and problem solver, and guided us throughout. We were extremely satisfied with the assistance and guidance Matt provided.

Brenda S.

Matt listened to my goals, assessed my strengths, and then helped steer me in a direction destined for success. He used his experience and extensive knowledge to present options based on my situation. I would not hesitate to refer Sunbelt to anyone looking for a business broker.

Blue Line

Working with Sunbelt and Matt Schroder was a pleasure. Matt was always there for my partner and me when things did not go as expected. We couldn’t have asked for a better outcome.

D. Christianson

I had a great experience with Sunbelt. Matt Schroder not only helped me buy a business, he helped me buy one that was right for me. I am grateful for the professional service of Matt and Doug Pedersen.

Rass M

Everyone at Sunbelt was great. Matt Schroder was very thorough and made selling my business a positive experience. Closing went smoothly and I would recommend Sunbelt to anyone.

Kirk B.

I worked with Matt Schroder to sell my business. The process was amazingly smooth and I was kept up to date at every step. I would work with Sunbelt and Matt again—highly recommended!

Linda G

I had a good experience working with Matt Schroder and the Sunbelt team in buying a business. Matt was straightforward and quick to respond to any questions during the deal.

Steve E.

Matt Schroder was very helpful in my purchasing one of his listings. I would recommend him to anyone looking to sell a business or thinking about buying one of the businesses he has listed.

Adam O.

Matt, Bob, and the team at Sunbelt were wonderful to work with. They educated and supported me through the entire process. Would highly recommend them!

Eric A.

Matt was great—knew when to be involved and when to let the parties discuss amongst themselves. Easy process and I look forward to doing more business in the future.

Derek B.

The process of selling a business can be stressful and time-consuming, but Matt S. made it happen. I would highly recommend Matt and Sunbelt to make the deal happen.

T. Schultz

Matt S. was very professional and helped me get the most for my business—so glad I contacted him.

Paul S.

Matt was great to work with—realistic and knowledgeable. Would recommend him to anyone!

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