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Ruba Khairi

Licensed Business Broker

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651-307-1991

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612-843-0078

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rkhairi@sunbeltmidwest.com

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1300 Godward St. NE, Suite 6000, Minneapolis, MN 55413

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About

My work is grounded in real experience, genuine care, and a deep respect for what it takes to own a business. Earlier in my career, I co-managed and operated a successful small business in Minneapolis alongside my partner. For nearly five years, I lived the day-to-day reality of ownership—handling operations, building customer relationships, making growth decisions, and planning for the future.

That experience shaped everything I do today.

I’ve always had a natural ability to connect with people from different backgrounds, and being multilingual allowed me to better understand and serve a diverse customer base. By listening closely to our customers and responding thoughtfully, I introduced new products and services and helped diversify the business in meaningful ways. Those efforts led to strong growth in both sales and profitability, and the business was ultimately sold at a significant profit. Going through that process myself gave me firsthand insight into the emotions, challenges, and important decisions business owners face when it’s time to sell.

I bring more than fifteen years of experience in retail and financial sales, client relationship management, and budgeting to my work. As a Chartered Wealth Manager (CWM), I’ve built longstanding relationships with high-net-worth clients by focusing on trust, transparency, and follow-through. I believe the best results come from listening first, being honest, and always showing up for my clients.

Today, I’m proud to be a Business Broker with Sunbelt Business Advisors, supported by one of the strongest and most respected brokerage teams in the industry. My approach is simple: put my clients first, every step of the way. I take the time to truly understand your goals—both financial and personal—and I work hard to make sure you feel informed, supported, and confident throughout the entire process. Whether you’re selling your first business or you’ve done this before, my goal is to make the experience clear, manageable, and as stress-free as possible.-free as possible.

I’m known for my love of numbers, my steady can-do attitude, and my attention to detail. I take pride in protecting my clients’ interests, maximizing the value of their businesses, and guiding them with professionalism and care from start to finish.

I hold a Master's Degree in International Affairs from California State University, Sacramento, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from Florida Atlantic University.

Industry Experience

I’ve worked with businesses across a wide range of industries, including:

  • Manufacturing
  • Aquatic cleanup and boater education
  • Seasonal businesses
  • Interior and exterior landscaping
  • Janitorial and cleaning services
  • Photography
  • Furniture showrooms
  • Flower shops
  • Land surveying
  • Home healthcare
  • Irrigation
  • Construction
  • B2B manufacturer’s representatives
  • …and more

Awards and Recognition

  • Presidents Club Award — 2021
  • Presidents Club Award — 2022
  • Certified Main Street Business Broker

What It’s Like to Work Together 

Authentic perspectives from business owners I’ve helped successfully reach their goals.

As a woman entrepreneur and business owner, it was so refreshing to work with Ruba and Ahmed. Ruba’s professionalism, her easy laugh, and her synergy with Ahmed made the process of purchasing a business entirely worry free. On top of that, her encyclopedic knowledge of the ins and outs of these types of complicated transactions left me confident that no aspect was being over looked and that nothing was left to chance. Ruba was so kind and considerate, always making sure that I had every piece of information that I needed, clarifying anything that I had questions on, and addressing any of my concerns right away. She kept track of all the moving parts and knew where we were in the process every step of the way. I cannot speak highly enough about her and what a pleasure it was to have her at the helm of this sale. And of course, throughout it all, Ahmed was right there with her to provide additional insight, specialized information, and a fresh perspective. The two of them are a stellar combination and the balance they have while working together is so admirable. I knew that with the two of them handling the logistics, there was nothing that could come up that wouldn’t be handled perfectly. No matter who you are, or what type of business you are buying or selling, these are the two people that you want to facilitate. Bar none. Thank you Ruba and Ahmed, I appreciate everything you do!” - Grace Stillman

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Our clients trust Sunbelt Business Advisors to protect their legacy, navigate every detail, and secure the outcome their life’s work deserves. Their stories reflect the honesty, care, and expertise we bring to every engagement.

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