John Kasapi Named 2026 AIBB National Business Broker of the Year

John Kasapi Named 2026 AIBB National Business Broker of the Year

John Kasapi has been named the 2026 AIBB National Business Broker of the Year, taking out the Australian Institute of Business Brokers’ highest individual honour at this year’s national industry awards.

The 2026 awards recognised some of Australia’s leading business brokers, with Jonathon Parker and Simon Schroder sharing Deal Maker of the Year, Brad Potter receiving Sales Excellence, and Brian Sander taking out Deal of the Year.

The major award winners operate across several Australian states and bring experience from a mix of specialist and general business sales.

 

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Kasapi Wins National Business Broker of the Year

John Kasapi is a familiar name across the Australian business broking industry and has built an impressive career over the last 10 years.

Speaking at the AIBB National Conference in Cairns, Kasapi reflected on how simply his career began. With no established database, he set up an Excel spreadsheet, added one name and started calling. In his first year, he completed only around two deals while continuing to work another job on weekends.

His advice to brokers is equally straightforward:

“Learn the industry you're in, specialise in it, get all your emails and templates set up properly, and start building your database.”

That approach has helped Kasapi build a strong specialist profile and become one of the better-known names in Australian business broking. Along the way, he has also been open about the lessons that come from deals falling over and the importance of learning from experienced mentors.

His 2026 National Business Broker of the Year title is another major milestone in an already impressive career. Kasapi was selected from a strong group of national finalists that included Bradley Potter, Brian Sander, Jennifer Angsiting, Jonathon Parker, Sabrina Xia and Shrey Shah.

 

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Parker and Schroder Share Deal Maker of the Year

 

The 2026 Deal Maker of the Year Award was jointly awarded to Jonathon Parker and Simon Schroder, recognising the highest number of eligible completed business sales during the qualifying period.

Parker operates from Western Australia through Platinum Business Sales, while Schroder is based in Queensland with Bonza Business & Franchise Sales.

Both brokers recorded 57 settled business sales during the qualifying year, resulting in the shared national award.

For Parker, the result continues a strong run at the AIBB awards. The Western Australian broker was named 2025 National Business Broker of the Year and has previously been recognised across several major award categories.

 

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Brad Potter Wins Sales Excellence

 

Western Australian broker Brad Potter of The Health Linc received the 2026 Sales Excellence Award, recognising the highest combined value of eligible completed business sales during the award period.

Potter specialises in medical and healthcare businesses and has been one of the most consistently recognised brokers at the AIBB awards in recent years.

He was previously named AIBB National Business Broker of the Year in 2023 and 2024, adding the 2026 Sales Excellence Award to an already impressive list of achievements.

 

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Brian Sander Takes Deal of the Year

 

South Australian broker Brian Sander of Benchmark Business Sales received the 2026 Deal of the Year Award, recognising the highest-value individual eligible business sale completed during the qualification period.

Sander has extensive experience in business sales and operates primarily across South Australia. He has also received previous AIBB recognition for his contribution to education, training and the wider business broking profession.

 

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Emerging Talent and Brokers’ Choice

 

Jennifer Angsiting of Mercury Business Sales was named the 2026 Emerging Talent Award winner, following her success in the same category in 2025.

The award recognises achievement and professional development among brokers in the earlier stages of their careers.

Davina Lacey received the 2026 Brokers’ Choice Award, which is nominated and voted on by AIBB members and recognises professionalism, attitude and contribution to the industry.

 

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Industry Service Recognised

 

The 2026 awards also recognised a number of AIBB members for their contribution to the organisation and the broader business broking profession.

Cameron Ryan received the National Chairperson Award, while Ziggy Frankenfeld received the Victoria and Tasmania State Chapter Service Award, Cate Boleyn the Queensland State Chapter Service Award and Chris Milne the Western Australia State Chapter Service Award.

Bruce Coudrey received the Education and Training Service Award, while Colin Simkin was presented with the AIBB RBV Excellence Award.

 

Congratulations

 

As partners of the AIBB, Bsale is proud to be involved with an organisation that supports and recognises the work of business brokers across Australia. It’s always great to see brokers being acknowledged for their achievements, whether that’s through strong sales results, standout deals, professional growth or their contribution to the wider industry.

Congratulations to all the 2026 winners and finalists and best of luck to those already setting their sights on the 2027 awards!

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