John Szabo
Aspen,CO
Summary
Business Broker, Art Gallery Director, and Luxury Sales Consultant with over fourteen years of experience advising high-net-worth clients across fine art, private assets, and business transactions. Specialized in high-value negotiations, valuation-informed deal strategy, client representation, and long-cycle relationship management. Recognized for driving revenue growth, opening galleries nationwide, and guiding buyers and sellers through complex, confidential transactions.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Broker Associate
Exit Hero
01.2024 - Current
- Advise high-net-worth entrepreneurs on the sale of their companies.
- Build marketing packages, evaluate businesses, and manage buyer qualification.
- Coordinate meetings, NDAs, and document flow through each stage of the deal.
- Present offers, guide negotiations, and support transaction execution.
- Managed client relationships via email, text and telephone to stay in frequent contact and maintain trust throughout sales process.
- Assisted managing broker by providing regular updates on client data, prospecting activities and property sales.
- Developed successful marketing brochures in close collaboration with creative team.
- Optimized sales processes continuously based on customer feedback and changing market conditions.
Art Gallery Director / Consultant
Peter Lik USA
01.2010 - 01.2024
- Increased gallery revenue by 30% immediately after becoming Director in 2013.
- Closed numerous six-figure and half-million-dollar art acquisitions.
- Selected to open new galleries and revive underperforming locations nationwide.
- Trained, hired, and developed teams of 10+ consultants.
- Recognized as one of the company’s top leaders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Worland High School
Worland, WY05.1998
Skills
- Luxury art sales & high-ticket closing
- Visual design, art placement & curation
- HNW client relationships
- Team leadership & coaching
- Gallery operations
- Negotiation & consultative selling
Accomplishments
- Closed multiple $500K+ art sales.
- Increased performance at every gallery worked in.
- Considered for National Sales Director role.
Timeline
Broker Associate
Exit Hero
01.2024 - Current
Art Gallery Director / Consultant
Peter Lik USA
01.2010 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Worland High School