After decades

building it,

sell it once. Sell it right.

CHICAGO M&A ADVISORY :

Since 2016

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Playbook Corporate Advisory represents owners of $1MM-$15MM businesses through confidential sales - manufacturing, distribution, services and technology. Over $174MM closed since 2016. Jim Peddle runs every deal personally with an experienced M&A team based in Chicago.

* Featured Listings - June, 2026

  • Functional Health & Wellness Practice - Chicago Suburbs

  • 💻 US Offshore Software Company - Under Contract

  • Home Health Agency $6mm Revenues - Under Exclusivity/LOI

  • European Bakery & Cafe - Under Exclusive LOI

  • ⚙️ RPS Engineering - Sold- December, 2025

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"At Playbook Advisory, we specialize in confidentially facilitating the sale of small to mid-sized companies. Our dedicated team focuses on assisting business owners ready to exit and sell their Chicago-based businesses, offering a professional and discreet sales process. With our engaged approach, we've successfully listed and sold over $100 million since our founding in 2016.

Our experienced business brokers provide comprehensive services across various industries, including manufacturing, distribution, retail, business services, and technology. Sellers incur no upfront costs, gaining access to resources like marketing, due diligence, and valuation departments. Our extensive network includes lending partners and qualified transaction attorneys, guiding you through legal matters such as reps and warranties, hold-backs, and lender document processes.

Whether you're looking to sell your Chicago business or buy a business in Illinois, our team is here to assist. Contact our founder and president, Jim Peddle, to explore how we've been helping clients since 2011.”

☎ 312-525-9622 Office

📧 president@playbookadvisory.com

We Get Sellers Close to (or above) what they ask for

List vs Sales Price by Industry

Data from 2006-2026

Closed Transactions

RPS Engineering

CDM Foods

Maxon Shooter’s Supplies & Range

General Plating

Fox Bowl - Wheaton

GSB Property Management

Fidelity Tool & Mold

Woodlawn Engineering

Verilogic Solutions

What People Are Saying

  • Jim demonstrated, with his perseverance and professionalism, how to successfully manage the sale of our company Comercializadora del Midwest, overcoming all the typical challenges of a negotiation of this magnitude. After months of hard work, we happily closed the sale of our company. We are grateful to Jim for his dedication and effort, as he not only captured the client's interest in our company but also helped us achieve our ultimate goal: selling our company to a client who met all our expectations. We highly recommend Jim for his seriousness, extensive experience, and deep respect for both parties involved in the process.

    • Roberto Gomez, Founder & Seller CDM Foods, Sold to Lipari Foods

  • Jim made the process of selling my business easier than I could have ever expected. As a small business owner, the idea of selling something you have put everything into for several years can be daunting. Jim helped me through every aspect of the process from understanding what to expect, getting the most return on my investment, and helping me through some of the unexpected hurdles and concerns along the way. If you are considering selling your business don't try to do it on your own and I highly recommend Jim/ Playbook!

    — Darren Seefeldt, GSB Property Management

  • Jim represented the seller of a business my client was buying. He did a great job of helping move the process along, was timely in responding to requests and was an excellent representative for his client.

    — Markus May, Attorney