As the founder and owner of Sahale Ale Works, he built a thriving brewery from the ground up, cultivating a culture of excellence across all areas of the business.
Matthew Hofmann is an experienced entrepreneur and brewer who leveraged his expertise in quality assurance and brewing industry knowledge to start and run his own brewery. After five years at the helm, Matthew successfully sold his brewery with the assistance of Sunbelt Business Advisors. The great experience provided by Sunbelt inspired Matthew to join their team, where he now helps other business owners transition to the next stage in their lives.
Matthew holds a Diploma in Brewing from The Institute of Brewing and Distilling and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He also completed a rigorous curriculum at the National Outdoor Leadership School, with a focus on leadership, risk management, and decision-making.
Throughout his career, Matthew has worked in various roles within the brewing industry, from small brewpubs to managing at regional and national breweries. As the founder and owner of Sahale Ale Works, he built a thriving brewery from the ground up, cultivating a culture of excellence across all areas of the business. Under his leadership, Sahale Ale Works produced award-winning, innovative beers while establishing a strong brand presence, particularly through his creative and engaging social media campaigns. His commitment to quality and innovation ultimately led to the successful sale of the business to a local competitor, marking a significant milestone in his entrepreneurial journey.
Matthew is eager to apply his attention to detail, strong work ethic, and passion to help other entrepreneurs take the next step as part of the Sunbelt Team. When he's not working in his role as a Business Advisor, he enjoys road cycling, downhill skiing, running, playing video games with his son, and embarking on nature-centric travels with his family.
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414-305-9931
Office Address
125 N. Executive Drive, Suite 302 Brookfield, WI 53005
After a previous deal fell through, we were in a state of uncertainty. Engaging Anthony Waite and Sunbelt to sell our business was a decision that brought us immense relief. We realized we needed to hire someone with experience and resources to continue our plans to sell our business and retire...
Working with the team at Sunbelt made selling my business a smooth and straightforward experience. They took care of the heavy lifting, allowing me to stay focused on running and maintaining the strength of my business throughout the process...
We are so pleased with Sunbelt! Anthony and Jim were incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. They patiently answered all our questions and concerns. They provided guidance on how to prepare our business for sale, maximizing its value and appeal to potential buyers...
It’s been about a month since we closed on the sale of our business. We worked with Ed at Sunbelt and he made the process as easy and efficient as possible. Things moved along quickly and in no time, he had 3 potential buyers to choose from. He took the time to understand our needs...
We had an excellent experience working with Steve Boylan at Sunbelt! The process was fully explained during our initial meetings. We were able to work at our pace. There was no pressure to list with Sunbelt. They did a complete evaluation and gave us three possible listing prices...
Jim Gaulke with Sunbelt Business Bookers was very helpful in the sale of my business. He kept me informed all through the process and even got me set up with a attorney to handle the legal portion. I would recommend Jim and Sunbelt to anyone looking to sell or purchase.
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