John Xepoleas
Personal Experience
John Xepoleas serves as the Designated Broker for Xepco Business Brokers and holds certifications as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and a Main Street Business Broker (CMSBB). He is also a licensed General Contractor in California, bringing additional expertise in construction and property-related transactions. With over 30 years of experience working with privately held companies, John provides comprehensive business brokerage and commercial real estate services throughout the Inland Empire and Coachella Valley. He is highly skilled in business brokerage, exit planning, marketing, real estate acquisitions, contract negotiations, lease review, and market research, making him a trusted advisor to business owners preparing for transition.
An active member of both the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and the California Association of Business Brokers (CABB), John brings extensive industry expertise and insight to every engagement. Formerly the CEO and Corporate Broker for Sunbelt Business Brokers Coachella Valley, he has represented numerous clients in successful commercial real estate and business sale transactions.
As a seasoned entrepreneur, John has founded and successfully exited multiple businesses across diverse industries:
- Desert Cities Property Management and Desert Maintenance: Established in the mid-2014 to serve the Coachella Valley’s property management and maintenance needs, these businesses employed 12 people and generated $5 million in annual revenue before being sold together in 2024 as part of a bundled transaction.
- Northwestern Technical College: Launched in the early 1998, this post-secondary education provider grew to 35 employees and reached $3.2 million in annual revenue prior to its sale in 2006.
- New Horizons Computer Learning Center (Franchise): Founded in the early 1991, this technology education and training company grew to 120 employees and generated $10 million in annual revenue before being sold in 1999.
John’s entrepreneurial success provides him with first-hand insight into building value, navigating complex transactions, and helping business owners achieve successful exits. Today, he focuses on guiding clients through the complexities of selling their companies, ensuring confidentiality, maximizing value, and delivering a smooth transition to new ownership.