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Larry Bono

Strategic Industry Advisor

Transportation & Logistics Industry Specialist

Four Decades of Transaction Excellence

Larry Bono brings over 40 years of distinguished experience in business transactions and industry expertise to Next Level Business Brokers as Senior Strategic Advisor. As founder of Lawrence Associates, a specialized route brokerage focusing on FedEx Ground mergers and acquisitions, Larry has established himself as a premier authority in transportation and logistics business sales.

Expertise & Specialization

Larry's extensive background spans both operational business management and strategic transaction facilitation across service and manufacturing industries. His specialized expertise includes:

  • Transportation & Logistics: Deep industry knowledge with exclusive focus on route-based businesses and franchise operations
  • Strategic Acquisitions: Proven track record in complex business transitions requiring regulatory approvals and specialized due diligence
  • Comprehensive Financing Solutions: Access to multiple funding sources including SBA loans, franchise funding, equipment finance, and revenue-based lending through established partnerships
  • Cross-Regional Market Coverage: Extensive market knowledge across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina markets

Having personally bought and sold numerous businesses throughout his career, Larry understands both sides of the transaction table and brings authentic perspective to every client engagement. His reputation for facilitating seamless transactions while ensuring transparency and fairness has made him a sought-after consultant for buyers and sellers nationwide.

Larry's partnership with Next Level expands our specialized industry coverage and provides clients access to his four decades of transaction expertise and established financing networks.Larry's deep industry specialization and proven track record in complex transactions makes him an invaluable addition to our advisory team.

General Questions About Our Services

We understand that selling your business isn't just a transaction—it's your legacy and your family's future. We specialize by industry rather than taking a generalist approach, with advisors who are experts in specific sectors maintaining relationships to 220+ specialized lenders, 100,000+ pre-qualified buyers, and proven track records in their industries. We achieve up to 90% success rates compared to the industry average of 20% because we genuinely care about honoring what you've built while maximizing your value. Success rates based on businesses completing our full preparation and advisory process - demonstrating the commitment level that separates serious sellers from casual inquiries
Yes. Our success rate is dramatically higher because we only work with sellers who invest in professional preparation through our evaluation process. This creates a commitment foundation that separates serious sellers from casual inquiries, while funding the comprehensive preparation that makes businesses irresistible to buyers. More importantly, it establishes the trusted advisor relationship you deserve during this critical life transition.
We handle businesses from $500K to $100M+ across all industries, treating each as the masterpiece it represents. Our team members specialize in different deal sizes with genuine understanding of what it means to hand over your life's work: $500K-$5M (mid-market), $1M-$10M (multi-state), $2M-$15M (manufacturing), and up to $100M+ (large complex deals).
We have specialized advisors for manufacturing, restaurants & hospitality, healthcare & professional services, retail & e-commerce, waste management, logistics, service businesses, and more. Each advisor combines deep industry expertise with genuine empathy for the business owner's journey, because your decades of expertise deserve someone who speaks your language and respects what you've built.
We have 15 full-time employees dedicated to this process—not just to sell your business, but to support you through one of the most emotionally challenging experiences of your life. You'll have access to specialized advisors, marketing experts, financial analysts, and support staff who understand this isn't just about numbers—it's about securing your family's future.

Your Next Chapter Starts With The Right Partner

You didn’t build your business to settle for “good enough” when it’s time to sell. Your life’s work deserves industry specialists who understand both the numbers and the emotions, who respect your legacy while maximizing your value.

Don’t let another day pass wondering “what if?” Every month you delay is another month of carrying costs, market uncertainty, and emotional stress. Your family’s future is too important to leave to chance.