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Phone Number (920) 432-1166
www.cbs-global.com
Green Bay, Wisconsin
In 1979, Michael founded CBS Global LLC as a business intermediary. By carefully considering all essential components involved in a successful transition, Michael is able to deliver consistently superior results to his clients around the world. These results are fueled in part by a customized marketing strategy that utilizes state-of-the-art resources to effectively represent buyers and sellers alike. His areas of expertise include real estate investments and 1031 Starker Exchanges. Michael’s specific areas of specialization are mergers and acquisitions, manufacturing/distribution firms, and transportation companies.Michael believes that the single most notable difference between the intermediaries of Creative Business Services and other firms is the extremely high level of professionalism that CBS brings to its clients. CBS advisors are taught the intricacies of commercial venture financing, conventional bank financing, and joint ventures. Brokers attend seminars and educational conferences throughout the United States to stay fully informed about the diverse options that exist in the marketing and sale of the businesses and properties owned by seller clients.Michael is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stout. He has an extensive background in sales and consulting which blends well with his ongoing post-graduation development. Additionally, he has earned M&AMI (Mergers and Acquisitions Master Intermediary) and CBI (Certified Business Intermediary) designations. His experience enables him to deliver expert advice in the business brokerage and mergers and acquisitions industry, with specific areas of expertise in the core manufacturing and distribution industries. Recently, Michael closed transactions in the medical, aviation, transportation, and food/dairy industries.Michael continues to attend industry conferences. He is a member of the International Business Broker’s Association (IBBA), M&A Source, Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries (MBBI), the National Association of Realtors (NAR), Wisconsin Realtors Association (WRA), Commercial Association of Realtors Wisconsin (CARW), New North, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), Wisconsin Specialty Cheese Institute (WSCI), Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association (WMCA), Wisconsin Assisted Living Association (WALA), Wisconsin Restaurant Association (WRA), and the American Staffing Association (ASA).Clients can trust Michael to carefully consider all essential components of a successful transition. He is tremendously dedicated to his clients and is driven to deliver consistently superior results.“I am surrounded by a cast of talented associates with an extraordinary desire for assisting buyers and sellers in the achievement of their professional goals in areas such as acquisition, divestiture, transition, and retirement.” ~ Michael Schwantes“
Experienced in but not limited to the following services and sectors. Contact for a full list.
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Glen Herman
Are you looking to sell a business? Purchase a business? Or, grow a business through acquisition? Glen Herman comes from a family of entrepreneurs.Glen joined Creative Business Services / CBS-Global in 2020 with an emphasis on helping...
Steve Ford
Steve started his career in the hotel-restaurant industry as the Assistant Manager of a hotel restaurant. After holding this position for two years, his father invited him to join Lapham-Hickey Steel. Steve worked for the company 46 years.
Ryan Pankratz
Serving: Brown County, WI
Originally from Wisconsin, Ryan has eight years of experience in the financial planning sector where he worked for several different companies as a financial services professional. He specializes in business succession, helping clients transition in...
Established Businesses For Sale
Markesan, WI
Bergemann’s AutoCare is a well-established auto repair business located in Markesan, Wisconsin, serving the community for nearly 40 years. The shop is both an AAA Approved Auto Repair Facility and a NAPA AutoCare Center, reflecting a strong...
$439,000
Wisconsin
Includes Waterfront Location + Rare Alcohol License A rare opportunity to acquire one of Wisconsin's most recognized multi-location craft breweries and restaurant groups, featuring premium waterfront settings and a special alcohol license that...
$5,200,000
Egg Harbor, WI
Own a landmark in Door County tourism. Located along busy Highway 42 in Egg Harbor, this iconic barn property offers a rare opportunity to take over a fully equipped operation with high visibility and strong tourism traffic. Currently operated as a...
$895,000
Metal Fabrication Business with Expansion Space An exceptional Midwest-based metal fabrication and steel sales company with an established farm equipment line and a reputation for quality, service, and versatility. This long-standing business serves...
$9,150,000
This offering represents a rare opportunity to acquire a long-established commercial printing business with a strong Midwest footprint and a reputation for consistency, scale, and service. The company operates out of a large, modern facility capable...
$5,625,000
Step into ownership of a well-established souvenir distribution business in Door County, a top Midwest tourist destination with millions of visitors annually. This business boasts a long-standing reputation for quality products and excellent...
$425,000
Michigan
Established Machining, Fabrication, and Assembly Company Seize the opportunity to own a premier machining and fabrication company that excels in precision engineering and innovative design. With over 90% of operations conducted under one roof, this...
Not Disclosed
May be purchased separately: Business: $245,000 Options: Purchase Real Estate at $1,350,000 or lease building, or move business This well-established wholesale distribution business offers a diverse range of essential supplies to a broad customer...
$245,000
Real Estate For Sale
Sturgeon Bay, WI
The facility is situated on an approximately 1.01-acre rectangular site. The property has approximately 157 feet of frontage along Jib Street, with a single point of ingress and egress from that roadway. Site improvements include an asphalt parking...
$1,350,000
This offering includes a 3,600 square foot auto repair building located in Markesan, Wisconsin. The property features three service bays, a customer-facing storefront, office space, and support areas suitable for a variety of automotive or light...
$210,000
Green Bay, WI
Step into a rare investment opportunity with this charming and historic 3-story brick building, constructed circa 1920, and ideally situated on a 6,360 sq ft lot with 53 feet of frontage on North Broadway. Offering nearly 9,800 sq ft across three...
Hobart, WI
Great 1031 Exchange Premium Commercial Building in Growing Corridor The property is being offered for sale to facilitate the seller’s relocation to a larger facility. Upon completion of the sale, the business will relocate to a larger location...
$2,650,000
A versatile property offers an EXCEPTIONAL INVESTMENT potential in the heart of the Historic “On Broadway” District in Downtown Green Bay. With excellent visibility, high foot and vehicle traffic, and proximity to downtown amenities, this...
$595,000
Unique redevelopment opportunity in the heart of Door County. This nearly 3-acre site includes two structures formerly used as Zion Lutheran’s parochial school campus. Located just outside Egg Harbor, the property offers flexible potential for...
$835,000
Discover a golden opportunity in the heart of Green Bay's burgeoning suburban market. This exceptional property offers a prime location for retail or professional office development, strategically positioned in the Village of Howard, a northwest...
$395,000
Michael J. Schwantes Creative Business Services (920) 432-1166
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