Neal Isaacs, Owner: I was a shark diver at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg, TN before I moved to the Triangle in 2003 to open a retail business to "sell Nemo." In 2008 I sold it to focus on business to business transactions and earned my MBA at NC State in 2011. My reason for sale was burnout, the third most common reason for sale after retirement and health. During the sale I discovered a passion for business brokerage. I partnered with VR Business Brokers and own VR Business Brokers of the Triangle, the local representation of the International VR Business Brokers | Mergers & Acquisitions.
Swimming with sharks prepared me for the business world, selling my business indoctrinated me, and countless experiences with business owners have empowered me to get deals done. Everyday I’m excited and honored to help fellow business owners discover their options for exit.
- CM&AP, Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Professional from Kennesaw State University
- MBA, Masters of Business Administration from North Carolina State University
- CBI, Certified Business Intermediary from the International Business Brokers Association
- ABI, Accredited Business Intermediary from the American Business Brokers Association
- MBI®, Master Business Intermediary from VR Business Brokers | Mergers & Acquisitions
- Board Member: Better Business Bureau of Eastern NC
- Board Member: Carolinas & Virginia Business Brokers Association (CVBBA)
- Licensed North Carolina Real Estate Broker
Anthony Todd Quire, Business Broker: Native of Louisville,
Kentucky. Anthony received his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science in
2005 and Masters in Public Administration from Kentucky State University.
He got his first introduction in business after managing his father’s
condominiums for a few years starting in 2006 where he took the properties
from a negative cash flow and turned the business around into a profitable
business. He then became involved in buying his own properties and has
bought, sold, and managed commercial and residential investment properties for
the last ten years. He has a passion for helping people in the business
realm and being transparent in what he can do to help them move onto new
challenges and stages of their life. He met Neal when inquiring about a
business and decided it would be great to be part of the VR team and help other
people sell their businesses.
- BA in Political Science in 2005, Kentucky State
University
- Master’s in Public Administration 2013, Kentucky State
University
- Cambridge Who’s Who Executive, Professional, and
Entrepreneurs 2010-2011
Anthony can be reached at Anthony@VRBizTriangle.com
Rory McDermott, Business Broker: after contributing to the success of many Advertising, Printing and Graphic Design
companies during the last 25 years, Rory is happy to bring his expertise to VR Business
Brokers. His prior experience includes executive roles both in Europe and
America and across a range of sectors including hospitality, pharmaceutical,
educational services, financial services and telecommunications.
An
avid traveler, Rory jumped at the opportunity to set up an advertising agency
on the sunny island of Cyprus. As soon as Cyprus joined the EU, Rory decided to
sell the company’s stake in the business and moved to America to pursue his
dream of starting a business in NYC. His passion for
travel and business continued to grow, and he followed opportunities further
south to North Carolina. Rory
brings a unique combination of creativity, astute business acumen, integrity,
and strong communication skills to his clients. Rory
is a graduate of Cambridge University in Cambridge, England, remains a partner
with English Design Studio and in his spare time you can catch him rooting for
his favorite rugby team. Rory can be reached at rory@VRBizTriangle.com