Marc Gehret

I have bought and sold many businesses in the past years and always went through a traditional broker as was usual. I came across GSE 6 steps on line and after much research decided to sign up with the program. I had always ended up doing most of the work when buying or selling and this seemed like the perfect answer for selling my current business.
Paul and Gill were fantastic right from the start. I followed their on-line structure, made sure I had all my documents ready and up to date and Gill created a very professional brochure for my business. Which was sent out to all leads interested in my business.
It took 6 months for the perfect buyer to come along, when they did, I had everything ready, my information was transparent and the sale went though in 8 weeks (Xmas and NY) in the middle.
Using the 6 steps and choosing to sell the business without a broker meant that I would see far more of the tire kicker and time waster leads than I would have had if going though a broker, so this is worth knowing if choosing this program. Eventually the right buyer will manifest, as mine did and he had already decided he wanted my business before he even approached me in person.
I totally recommend the GSE program to anyone who is prepared to put the work in, to know their business, figures, structure and qualities that will then make the sale process far more streamlined and successful.
Paul and Gill, really know their stuff and I am very grateful I decided to pay that monthly fee!

Review for Paul Leach GSE Hospitality Brokers:

I recently had the pleasure of working with Paul Leach from GSE Hospitality Brokers, and I can confidently say that without his expertise and dedication, the sale of my franchise businesses would not have been possible. Paul’s exceptional skills and unwavering commitment were instrumental in overcoming the numerous challenges that arose from various directions, including dealing with landlords, navigating franchisor requirements, and securing financing.

From the outset, Paul demonstrated a remarkable ability to navigate through complexities and find solutions. His relentless work ethic and tireless dedication ensured that every aspect of the deal was meticulously handled. Paul’s deep understanding of the hospitality industry, coupled with his extensive network and negotiation prowess, were invaluable assets throughout the entire process.

After much deliberation about selling our little cafe in Lake Macquarie NSW, we engaged Paul from GSE Consultants to help sell it. He introduced us to the 6 Steps of Selling, which to us being a small business wanting to reduce costs was such a smarter choice than engaging in a full broker service. From the get go Paul and Gill were nothing but professional, honest, straight shooting and friendly. We felt at ease at every step of the way and Paul was always a phone call away if we needed advice, which was always given. Paul and Gill would always ensure you had the confidence to get to the next step. We would highly recommend GSE Consultants and their Six Steps programme to anyone interested in selling their hospitality business and have nothing but respect for Paul, Gill and their team

Paul, Gill and the team at GSE are incredible. Very knowledgeable, really supportive and have service offerings to suit everyone. As a business advisor and consultant I was helping a client of mine (a restaurant) sell their business. My client was looking for avenues to save on the Full Brokerage commission expense. Whilst I was looking for guidance on an industry I don’t know a lot about. After having an initial chat with Paul we found the perfect happy medium and signed up to GSE’s Six Steps to Sale. It is a self paced program to prepare for sale and then go through the motions of selling. It was very informative and easy to follow. It helped us find ways to improve the value in the business before selling, determine a sale price, prepare for all the Q&A likely to come from buyers (e.g. lease, sales and financials etc), put our best foot forward in the advertising and marketing … everything!!
Furthermore, the value was exceptional as it included advertising on all of the key business sale websites and bump ups to the top of the websites again. The savings from this compared to placing directly was a massive savings, effectively paid for itself! They even have a one stop shop portal – which hosts the training, reading and task based materials/tools and even all of the leads and reporting that comes from each of the business sale websites. This made managing leads and all the necessary documents etc a breeze!
Paul also provided coaching calls to talk things through, help us formulate the sales price, material to share with potential buyers and answers to challenging buyer questions. He is very easy to talk to, keeps things jargon free for those new to talking business stuff and provides just the support you need!
Paul & Gill – thank you so very much for all your support. I couldn’t fault your services! 5 Stars.

Paul from GSE Business Consultants has been beyond sensational in giving me advice over the years with my cafe. Paul is exceptionally knowledgeable, and has provided a wealth of information when it comes to understanding my business and the process of selling and what to look for to improve the functionality and saleability of my cafe. I absolutely and without hesitation recommend Paul for many different areas whether it is buying, selling or getting the best advise for growing your business. There should be more “good eggs” out there like Paul!

Fantastic experience with Paul and his team using the Six Steps process. It was well run and easy to follow and we were able to secure a buyer within just a few weeks – with Paul there for every and any question we had. Highly recommended.

Where do I even start!!!! I started one on one coaching with Paul at the start of the year during a pandemic in regional Vic. The business wasn’t failing but I wanted more (don’t we all). At first I didn’t think I could afford one on one training financially but I was putting money into everything but my own personal development so I bit the bullet. After only a couple of months my profit jumped 3 to 4 times what it was prior to teaming up with Paul so whilst yes I originally I thought it was expensive I soon realised the value that Paul brought to the business as well as me personally was HUGE. Yes I put in extra hours at the start but once I got on top of everything I ended up working less whilst making more in my pocket and isn’t that we get into business for! If your sitting on the fence get off it and make the call, you won’t look back!!!!

The six steps program was instrumental throughout every aspect of the sale process. It was very beneficial to be able to log back in at any stage and revisit vital pieces of info. Paul and his team are very knowledgeable and responsive throughout the entire process, I am extremely grateful for an avenue to navigate through this process on my own. The six steps are a necessity to prepare you business and carry it through to achieve the desired result. Massive thanks to Paul and his team for there guidance and support. I could not recommend GSE enough.

Fantastic service, unbelievable knowledge and a strong passion with a willingness to help. Paul mentored me through the 6 steps to sale program. Not only was it a easy process to go through, it was also extremely cost effective. Paul was really helpful and supportive along the short journey to sale we had. The 6 step program was a fantastic way to understand the sale of a business and the process to go through. I strongly recommend Paul and the GSE team to sell/assist anyone in selling their hospitality business.
Thanks again Paul.

We are indebted to the Six Steps Program for helping us to navigate the daunting task of selling our business. We highly recommend Paul, and this program. It was only a matter of weeks from the first online advertisements being posted before we had a successful sale. Our heartfelt thanks to Paul and Gill for making this possible.

I totally recommend Paul and the 6 Steps to Sale Programme.
Right from the first introduction and the set up of my IM Paul supported and encouraged me. Paul’s knowledge of the industry is second to none.
At times when I thought the deal was going to fail Paul gave me strategies to keep moving forward. It was a very difficult sale to get over the line but with the help of Paul and Gill and the tools provided through the GSE Hub I was able to close the deal.

We can’t recommend Paul and GSE Business Consultants highly enough. Professional and with a great understanding of the industry. Seriously, book an appointment for an appraisal today!

Paul and his team are experienced, knowledgeable, driven and have an excellent network they have built from the ground up. I enlisted Paul to sell my business just before the pandemic in 2020 and even during this difficult time, he continued working toward a sale. He knows the industry, is a straight shooter and conducts business in such a way that appeals to both the seller and the buyer. People talk about brokers being expensive and I was of the same mindset prior to my experience with Paul but seeing how much work he put in to get my sale across the line, I truely believe it’s money well spent. I only have good things to say about GSE and can’t recommend them more to someone looking to Grow, Strategise or Exit their business

I sold my business with Pauls help through the Six Step Program. The money I spent on the program paid for itself many times over and helped me get a great result. Being able to call on an experts advice on how to handle the sale was critical to making it happen. If you are motivated and willing to put the time in to sell your business yourself then the Six Step Program is something you should consider.

Paul is one of the top business consultant in town for selling or buying business . I have experienced his honest & professional service through out the whole process while buying a Cafe. Highly recommend him .

I cant recommend GSE Business Consultants highly enough. The six step process was easy to follow and very enlightening even if your not thinking of selling, it was well worth the money. GSE have been there for me all the way through, I never felt alone during the selling process. Thank you Paul and team, I got the best of both worlds – I had total control of the selling my cafe but with 100% backing of an experienced broker at a fraction of the cost.

If I could give Paul Leach and his team 20 stars I would. Paul saved me a lot of heartache and money with his experience in the first day. A company that genuinely help and put integrity and honestly over money.
Thank you so much Paul

A bit pricey considering my sale price but well worth it! Paul was excellent and made sure the deal got done at the highest price. Very professional, outstanding communication, highly recommend!

For a small business that couldn’t afford high-priced brokerage, GSE’s DIY service was absolutely perfect. Intuitive, easy to use and with constant, expert guidance from Paul it was exactly what we needed. Paul himself was brilliant. Even though I’m sure we weren’t at the top of the pile when it came to value for money customers for him, he was always interested, attentive and helpful in all his proactive contact with us. He provided a helpful source of guidance, was easily reachable and had a genuine interest in our business and its sale. While our eventual buyer came from our own personal networks, we still relied heavily on Paul’s expertise and advice. Thanks Paul!!

In all the noise and confusion that is running a small business, Paul is a calm and knowledgeable voice of reason.

Can not discribe how hardworking , honest and very helpfull Paul is
Help every step from listing and through the settlement because of me does not have any experience on buying and sell a cafe

Luckly we find Paul from GSE business consultants
Very recommended
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Thanks to Paul for his insightful, logical and realistic help. Over the course of a few conversations, he was able to help me out with some very simple, yet incredibly intelligent and concise ideas as to how to go about preparing my business for sale. His customer concern was very genuine, something I didn’t find through meeting with other brokers who just treated me like another number. Can’t recommend highly enough.

Excellent service and awesome follow up. I highly recommend using Paul to sell your business.

Having never sold a cafe before, it seemed like a daunting task, until we met Paul from GSE Business Consultants. He made the process from start to finish simple and informative, with a successful result at the end. We learnt far more about the financial running of our business during our time with Paul, than we had over the years before hand. Even if you are not thinking of selling right now, I would highly recommend you do the “Six Steps to Sale” program to set you up for when you are ready to sell.

Paul is very professional broker and always on top of everything. He is always available when we need him. Highly recommended.

Worked with GSE business consultants to promote our new restaurant/bar. We found Paul to be very professional & experienced in this area. Since working with GSE we have had a big increase in trade & were looking forward to working with this company again.

I was beyond impressed with Paul. From the moment we met (he came to us), I knew he was going to do everything in his power to help us sell our Cafe.
He knows the process like no other, and has a professionalism unsurpassed in the industry. Also, his unique financial modelling allowed us to easily pull all the relevant information together which buyers are looking for. The marketing he and his team put together for us was very impressive, it almost made us consider not selling, he made it sound that appealing 🙂
His new system of billing and working is awesome, and it makes it so much easier for small businesses like ours to engage real experts like Paul.
Mate, thanks again for everything you did for us. This was a really high pressure situation, and you made it so easy and effortless. Love your work. Highly recommended!!!! Thanks.

Paul and his team was the perfect solution for our business. Many thanks to Paul. Highly recommended.

My experience with GSE was reassuring, that businesses can still have a caring approach. My dealings were with Paul Leach, of who i can not speak highly enough. He made a lot of sense and he listened. I wish I did not find that so rare these days. GSE will be the first place I go when next I’m looking for a business.

Stephen Conry

Having owned our cafe for 3 years and having built it into a thriving business, my wife and I took the decision to sell. At first I was quite daunted by the process and found it difficult to find clear advice and guidance on what to expect. I looked at businesses similar to mine on sales websites and took an educated guess on the value.

This was a mistake and I incorrectly valued my business which lead to a genuine sales enquiry falling over. At this point I decided I needed the professional help of a broker. I spoke to 3 or 4 firms both local and Sydney based. I found them to be unhelpful, unprofessional and greedy, either promising things I knew they couldn’t deliver to get me to sign up or they undervalued my business to get a quick sale.

Then by chance I found Paul from GSE Business Consultants. I immediately found Paul to be both knowledgeable, trustworthy and reliable. He told me about his Six Steps to Sale program and explained how it could help me to sell my business myself with the help, guidance and advice of his company. I signed up immediately and I certainly do not regret it.

Although it is not a magic wand to sell your business Paul’s product offers an affordable alternative to using a broker and to my mind it is a far superior product. The payments were all made while I still had the business so on settlement I only had to deduct the solicitors fee, in effect the business paid its own selling costs.

Throughout the process Paul was incredibly generous with his time and knowledge and offered a lot of support and encouragement when the going was tough. I think that the GSE Six Steps to Sale product will become an increasingly popular way for people to sell their businesses, it involves you in the process and charges a much fairer price for what I believe to be a superior service than many brokers provide.

Professional, reliable service. Paul from GSE is dedicated and relationship focused with on point reporting system putting this company in the ahead of its competitors and business consultants. I am pleased with the service and recommend it highly.
Director of DoubleRis Pty Ltd TA Knock and Tamp

Excellent service and professiional advice. Many thanks for the help Paul!

My buisness has been working gse for nearly a year now.Very happy with the results big thanks to Paul and the team for turning my biz into a profitable stable company with goals.