Here are just a few of the comments we have received...

"Arnie, I value the opportunity to work with an extremely competent broker, which can sometimes be hard to find."

John Buric

Attorney, Warner, Angle, Roper & Hallam, PLC

"Arnie, I am happy to say that your diligent hard work, your integrity and your professionalism proved to be exactly what we were looking for, as each of our stipulations were met with complete satisfaction."

Jeff Say

President, Excaliber Precision Machining

The purpose of this letter Arnie, is to thank you for the excellent job that you did in handling the sale of my business.  You were very helpful and on top of things throughout the complicated transaction. Your professionalism and hard work is greatly appreciated.

Dave DeBrock

President, Color Car Care, Inc.

"I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Lakeyn on several business transactions. He has always been very professional and very honest in his business dealings. If I were searching for a business myself, I would not hesitate to use Mr. Lakeyn."

Charlene Carlson

Vice President/BDO, Pacific Crest Bank

"Arnie is an accomplished and experienced Business Broker. He is very knowledgeable and skilled in all the aspects and many details that it takes to accomplish a successful business transaction."

William J. Curosh

Attorney at Law, CPA

"Three words describe Arnie Lakeyn: professional, sincere and hard-working.  Would I recommend Arnie Lakeyn to my clients? Without hesitation."

Seymour E. Coleman Certified Public Accountant

Coleman & Company

"Christina, it is difficult to imagine how much more quickly the past month went compared the the 5 prior months! Milt and I just wanted to send you a note of appreciation for representing our business and selling it so quickly! We were impressed by your professionalism and how thorough you were with every detail. The other thing that's truly remarkable is how you kept both our Buyer and us "on track" within the timeline for each step of the process and talked us "out of our trees" when anything got hung-up there! You were truly a pleasure to work with and certainly earned every dime of your fee!

Milt & Linda Eberhart - Seller/Business Client

"It is my pleasure to recommend Dean Scholfield to represent anyone interested in selling a business. Dean is a very qualified and conscientious Business Broker, with the experience and expertise needed to cover all aspects of a sale. Throughout the sale of my business, Dean was honest and forthright, never leading me to believe that we could sell my company for more than it was worth or promising anything he couldn't deliver. He also saw the potential of my company and knew how to market it at a premium price. I found Dean to be an ethical person who is only interested in representing quality companies rather than questionable ones. The most important part of being a good sales person is the ability to follow through in a timely fashion. Dean was exemplary in that area as well. He's organized and focused on getting results. Dean was able to make the process of selling our company as smooth a process as possible. I am happy to give him this endorsement and can attest to the high probability of satisfaction for anyone who hires Dean Scholfield to help sell a company."
Brian J. Newman, Playmakers, Inc.

"As the former Owner of Smart Start Arizona, I would like to thank your company and specifically Dean Scholfield, for his outstanding representation of our interests in the sale of my business. Seldom does one receive in this day and age, the truly professional representation and customer service that Dean provided. Dean negotiated a fair transaction for both Seller and Buyer using his insight and voluminous knowledge of business and accounting aptitude and made what can be a difficult and arduous process very easy. We at Gannon Enterprises LLC, would highly recommend Apeiron and Mr. Scholfield to anyone considering buying or selling a business." David Gannon, Phoenix

"Christina, I just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with Apeiron and your crucial role in helping me to sell my company. It was a very unique business and finding the right buyer was a challenge. You did a nice job pre-qualifying potential buyers so that my time wasn't wasted unnecessarily, and I was always kept informed of the status and progression of the sale. I appreciated your experience and understanding of all of the processes and dynamics of what goes into a sale of this nature, it really helps to ease the mind when you know things are proceeding normally, at least normal for the SBA. I honestly feel that I could not have made a better choice than having you and Apeiron represent me. So far the business is doing well and the new owners are perfectly suited for this unique business. Thank you for helping me and the new owners to realize our goals."
David Baldwin, Mesa

"We recently sold our business through Christina Barnes at Apeiron.  I found Christina and others in her firm to be very knowledgeable and helpful. Christina was very helpful in pricing the business and her councel and guidance throughout the process was excellent. They brought us a Buyer within a week of our signing the listing. I was concerned in selling about what it would mean for the future of our employees who have been very loyal to us. I was very pleased with the way they matched a Buyer to our needs. The Buyers are an excellent fit. I would highly recommend both Christina and her firm to anyone who was selling thier business."
E. James Lunt, Gilbert

"It is difficult to put into words how pleased I have been with the level of professionalism you have displayed on my behalf over the last 3 years. In my 25 years of selling homes, property, and other business I cannot recall a time when someone worked as hard as you did to insure a successful outcome. The road we traversed was rough and the pitfalls numerous yet neither one of us would give up and your unfaltering drive and determination brought to fruition what I could only dream and imagine. Dean, I would be honored if you used this letter and myself as a personal reference for a future client looking to make a similar change in life as I did."
Dave Wooden, Phoenix

"I wish to extend my earnest congratulations to you and your staff for your outstanding recognition in the 2005 Ranking Arizona Business Magazine. Your commitment to providing excellence through your services and your product has been graciously acknowledged by the Arizona Business community and is well deserved."
Alfredo J. Molina, Phoenix

"Over the past 5 years, I have had the opportunity to deal with Apeiron  in both selling a small industrial manufacturing company and buying a tech based service business. In both cases I interviewed a number of Phoenix area brokers and chose Apeiron to handle my dealings. Having been both a Buyer and a Seller, I can say without a doubt they are the most professional and honest Broker in the Arizona market. They made a thorough evaluation of the Seller, potential Buyers and business format and did an excellent job of matching the right buyer with the right business for them. I have found them to be fair in their evaluation and pricing, and willing to be flexible in order to insure the long term success of both the Seller and the Buyer. I have referred two of my associates to them, both of whom ended up in successful small business ownership. The Company I bought through Apeiron, has experienced 24% growth in gross sales in only 24 months and has achieved the distinction of now being in the top ten distributors for one of our vendors out of all their distributors throughout the U.S.. Along with the ISO 17025 accreditation, this is a great achievement in the 30 year history of the company. If at some point in the future, I require the need of a Business Broker, Apeiron will be the one I call. I highly recommend their services.
Mike Williams, Phoenix

"When I started looking for a business to purchase I wanted to be sure that I was represented well. I met with Christina at Apeiron,  and decided to have her in my corner before the meeting was over. I was looking for a straight forward person to give me advice and information and did not feel let down at any point in the process. It took me over a year to find a suitable business. Apeiron stuck by me the whole time and never pressured me to buy a business just for the sake of closing the deal. I would heartilly recommend Apeiron to anyone looking for a top notch representative to buy or sell a business. -
Michael Pelczynski, Phoenix

"Thank you for the time and insight shared today. I appreciate your professionalism and generosity. The information will help me to create a plan to improve my position with the business."
David Gosling, Tempe

"I wish to express my appreciation for your role in the successful sale of (Confidential). You are a professional in a land where professionalism is sometimes lacking. I certainly look forward to working with your and/or the other members of Apeiron."
W.A., Business Broker, Scottsdale

"I wanted to let you know how happy we are with the service you provided to us. We listed our business with you in June and you had it sold by July and we closed in August. The buyer you found for our company is very qualified to take over. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to anyone who is looking to sell their business." Mark Slade, Chandler Screen & Awning "Dean was originally my father's business broker. When my father grew ill and was no longer able to conduct business, Dean brought me up to speed on the contract to sell, and gave me confidence that he had the experience and knowledge (which I did not) to handle all the details of selling a bar. Dean constantly kept me informed, lent his experience to me in the negotiation process and at closing served as the liaison between all of the parties involved in the transaction. Thanks Dean! I couldn't have done it without you." Jeff Borowiecki, Phoenix

"We listed the Company with Apeiron in October. We had 3 potential buyers in a little over a week. We had a consistent list of people that wanted to see the business. You always called ahead and made sure that the time and day worked out for us. Apeiron helped us with all aspects of the transaction from the value of the business to the final paperwork. With all of your help the business had a firm buyer and was sold in 4 months. I would like to thank your company for all of your help in the sale of my business. Without that help the sale would not have gone as smoothly as it did."
Ron Jahraus, Chandler

"Thank you very much for helping us sell our business. You went above and beyond to make the sale go as smooth as possible. You brought us several prospective buyers. The people that ended up buying our business were very qualified to take over. The SBA loan process took a lot longer than we thought it would, but we feel it would have taken even longer if you didn't stay on top of it. You always stayed in contact with us throughout the whole process and always returned our calls. That meant a lot to us. If we ever decided to buy or sell a company again, we would definitely have you handle it and we will continue to recommend you in the future."
Jim & Mary Sorg, Mesa

"Many thanks to you all for your hard work and expertise in bringing about the sale of our business. We have the utmost confidence in (the Buyer's) abilities and know that he will further the success of the business! Getting my husband to slow down now will take more effort- reality won't hit for awhile, I'm afraid! We're looking forward to our celebration dinner!" Gene & Rosanne Wilson, Phoenix