Demetri “Jim” Venetos is an award-winning Tampa Bay business broker and confidential exit advisor with over 28 years of experience as a business owner and intermediary. Based in Tampa and serving business owners throughout Florida, he helps owners confidentially value, prepare, market, and sell their businesses.
Demetri works directly with sellers from the initial Business Valuation & Market Readiness Review through strategic marketing, buyer qualification, negotiations, due diligence, financing coordination, and closing. His approach combines confidentiality, practical valuation analysis, thoughtful deal structuring, and hands-on transaction management.
He has experience representing small to midsize and founder-owned companies across healthcare, home services, construction and trades, professional services, restaurants and hospitality, manufacturing and distribution, retail, automotive, and other owner-operated industries.
Demetri was recognized with the TOP Dealmaker Award by Business Brokers of Florida in 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. Clients and referral partners know him for direct communication, practical judgment, problem-solving, and protecting confidentiality throughout the business-sale process.
If you are considering selling a business in Tampa Bay or elsewhere in Florida, request a confidential Business Valuation & Market Readiness Review to better understand value, buyer demand, financeability, and the best path to market.
Demetri is affiliated with Florida Business Exchange, Inc., a licensed Florida real estate brokerage. All brokerage activity is conducted through Florida Business Exchange, Inc.
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