About Cardwell
Built on Business Experience, Not Just Brokerage.
Steve Cardwell has spent nearly three decades owning, operating, and transitioning businesses — bringing real-world insight to every deal he brokers.
Our Story
Cardwell Business Sales and Acquisitions was founded on a straightforward belief: that business owners deserve an advisor who has actually sat in their seat. Steve Cardwell spent nearly 28 years owning and operating small businesses before turning his focus to helping others buy and sell them — and that hands-on background changes everything about how he works.
Having personally navigated the challenges of running a business — managing cash flow, building teams, and eventually planning an exit — Steve understands what is truly at stake for every client. He brings that perspective to every valuation, every negotiation, and every closing.
Cardwell Business Sales and Acquisitions is a boutique brokerage by design. Every client works directly with Steve, and every engagement is handled with the same commitment: accurate valuations, qualified buyers, complete confidentiality, and guidance from someone who has been there.
What Sets Us Apart
Meet Steve Cardwell
Steve brings deep expertise across finance, operations, and business ownership.
Steve spent nearly 28 years owning and operating small businesses before founding Cardwell Business Sales and Acquisitions. That real-world experience — managing teams, navigating cash flow, and planning his own exits — gives him a perspective on business transitions that purely transactional brokers simply cannot offer. He works directly with every client from first conversation through closing.
Ready to Start a Conversation?
Whether you are considering a sale or looking for your next acquisition, Steve would welcome the opportunity to learn about your goals.