
About / Me
Business Broker | Specialist in $1M–$20M+ Business Sales
Jason Still is an REINZ award-winning Business Broker at Barker Business Brokerage and one of the most consistent top performers in the industry, with multiple Broker of the Year titles and Top 5 rankings across consecutive years.
He specialises in selling established businesses valued from $1M to $20M+, using structured, competitive sale processes designed to maximise price, terms, and certainty of execution.
Approach
Most business owners don’t have a buyer problem — they have a process problem.
Poor positioning, limited buyer reach, and a lack of competitive tension routinely leave significant value on the table.

Jason’s role is to correct that.
He runs controlled sale campaigns that are designed to:
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Create genuine competition between qualified buyers
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Generate multiple offers — not just one
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Improve deal structure, not just headline price
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Maintain momentum through to settlement
This is not a “list and wait” model. It is a disciplined, process-driven approach to extracting maximum value from the market.
Results
Jason’s performance is highly measurable and materially above industry norms:
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60%+ of transactions achieve above asking price
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Up to 27% above asking price achieved
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80%+ of vendors receive multiple signed Sale & Purchase Agreements
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~90% contract-to-settlement conversion rate (vs materially lower industry averages)
These outcomes are the result of a repeatable system built around competitive tension, buyer psychology, and structured execution — not one-off transactions.
Awards & Recognition
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Broker of the Year – 2024, 2023, 2021
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Runner-Up Broker of the Year – 2022, 2020
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Top 5 Broker – Multiple Years
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REINZ Rising Star
Transaction Strategy
Every engagement is built around a clear, tailored strategy.
Jason works closely with each client to:
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Position the business correctly for the market
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Identify and engage the most relevant buyer pools
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Structure a competitive process that drives urgency and leverage
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Control the transaction through due diligence to settlement
He is supported by a dedicated team across research, marketing, and administration, ensuring every campaign is executed with precision and reach.
Commercial Background
Before brokering, Jason spent over 20 years building, acquiring, and investing in businesses across multiple sectors, including importing, retail, service, marketing, software, construction, and property.
He has founded and exited multiple businesses and has been involved in over 100 transactions across New Zealand and Australia.
This experience provides a critical advantage:
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He understands how buyers assess risk and value
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He recognises where deals break — and how to prevent it
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He can identify and position value drivers that materially impact price
Investor Perspective
In parallel with brokering, Jason invests in and acquires businesses through Phoenix Capital Partners.
This dual role as both advisor and principal provides a practical, real-world perspective on transactions — not just theoretical advice.
When Clients Engage Jason
Jason is typically engaged when:
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The business is too valuable for a passive sale approach
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The owner wants to maximise outcome, not just exit
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There is meaningful financial value at stake and execution matters
Next Step
If you are considering selling a business — or want to understand what it could achieve in today’s market — Jason is available for a confidential discussion.
