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About KReate Business Brokers

KRBB is now owned by Shane Torres, the company’s third owner, and operated in partnership with Managing Partner Rod Dempsey. Together, they bring extensive experience in entrepreneurship, business operations, valuation, negotiations, and deal strategy.


Shane Torres

  • A long-time Iowa entrepreneur and leader with multiple successful companies, Shane’s vision, systems, and business acumen position KRBB for modern growth. With the support of the broader REMAX Concepts family of companies, KRBB is backed by significant operational strength, marketing power, and industry infrastructure.​

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Rod Dempsey

  • Rod leads daily operations, client engagement, and deal flow. His background in business management, client relations, and operational oversight ensures a structured, smooth process for both buyers and sellers.

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Together, Shane and Rod guide KRBB with a hands-on, relationship-focused leadership style centered around doing what’s right and helping where we can.

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Leadership Today

KReate Business Brokers stands on nearly 50 years of history, built on the foundation of helping Iowa business owners transition with confidence. Originally launched to serve the Greater Des Moines area, KRBB has grown through decades of ownership, expansion, and industry changes — always staying true to one core belief: business owners deserve a trusted, confidential, and professional partner when buying or selling a business.

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Rooted in Iowa and still locally owned, KRBB has carried its legacy forward through three ownership transitions. Today, the brokerage continues to evolve while honoring the values that shaped it from the beginning — integrity, transparency, and service.

What KRBB Does — and How

KRBB is a full-service business brokerage, handling the entire process — from valuation to closing — with strict confidentiality and professionalism.

  • Business Valuations
    Data-driven, market-informed valuations that help owners understand what their business is truly worth.

  • Full-Service Sell-Side Representation
    Marketing, buyer vetting, negotiations, deal structure, due diligence coordination, and closing management.

  • Buy-Side Services
    Helping buyers identify opportunities, evaluate businesses, understand financials, arrange financing, and navigate the acquisition process.

  • Big or Small — We Do It All
    KRBB represents businesses ranging from Main Street operations to multi-million-dollar companies, giving every client the same level of care, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Why KRBB Stands Out

KRBB operates with a simple but powerful philosophy:
“Your time, not yours.”

Business owners should be able to keep running their company while we handle the heavy lifting — inquiries, buyer screening, confidentiality, negotiations, attorneys, accountants, financing partners, and closing logistics.

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As part of the REMAX Concepts-backed network, KRBB also gains access to industry-leading systems, marketing platforms, operational support, and a statewide business ecosystem, creating a competitive advantage for every client.

Today — A Strong Legacy, A Stronger Future

With nearly five decades of history and a renewed leadership team, KReate Business Brokers continues expanding its reach across Iowa. Locally owned, community-minded, and supported by the REMAX Concepts organization, KRBB provides exceptional brokerage service for businesses of all types — whether valued at $100,000 or $10 million.

If you’re thinking about selling, exploring an acquisition, or simply curious about what your business is worth, KRBB is here to guide you with experience, integrity, and a commitment to helping where we can.

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