Shelley May

2020 & 22 Broker of the Year
Senior Business Broker
Shelley doesn't do anything by halves.
A former national champion barefoot water skier and NZ representative in skateboarding and BMX, she brought that same go-hard attitude into business, building a ski school and retail shop into a nationwide import company over 25 years.

Since becoming a business broker in 2013, she's completed over 150 successful business sales and has the awards to prove it. She specialises in online, health and wellness businesses, and her clients love her because she's been in their shoes.

She knows what it takes to build something and what it means to let it go. Coffee, tea, or green smoothie, Shelley's always up for a chat.

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I had the pleasure of working with Shelly May from Kakapo Business Sales during the purchase of my recent pest control business, and I cannot recommend her highly enough! Shelly was exceptionally professional, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout the entire acquisition process. She had an excellent understanding of the business she was representing and was always willing to go the extra mile to ensure I had the right information to make informed decisions. She was incredibly helpful in answering my questions, providing valuable insights, and arranging meetings with the vendor, making the whole process much smoother and easier to navigate. What really sets Shelly apart is her genuine care, personable approach, and willingness to go above and beyond. She was approachable, responsive, patient, and always happy to help, which I truly appreciated throughout such an important transaction. A huge thank you to Shelly for all her hard work, dedication, and support in helping me achieve this milestone. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a business. An outstanding business broker and an absolute pleasure to work with!

Jordan W. Purchaser of Economic Pest Control

Shelley was excellent, her professionalism and communication was 100% throughout the whole process. I would not hesitate to recommend Shelley to anyone looking for a business broker to sell their business. The Kakapo team in general were great too. Thanks Kakapo!

Dawn & Hamish F. Vendors of Dirty Hippie

Highly recommend Shelley and Chloe. They were both incredibly helpful throughout the entire process of purchasing our business and always made themselves available whenever needed. The whole process was smooth, professional, and well managed from start to finish, and their support genuinely made a big difference during the transition. Really appreciate all the help and look forward to working together again in the future. Thanks again!

Ian B. Vendor of Ian Ward Motors

We worked with Shelley May from Kakapo Business Sales on the purchase of our business, and the experience was excellent end-to-end. Shelley was professional, responsive, and very steady throughout what was a detailed and time-sensitive transaction. She managed the process well, kept all parties aligned, and was clear and pragmatic when working through due diligence, contract terms, and timing. Importantly, Shelley understood both the commercial realities of the deal and the human aspects on both sides, which made the transaction smoother than it otherwise could have been. We always felt well informed and supported without any pressure. We would happily work with Shelley again and would confidently recommend her to anyone buying or selling a business.

Grayson F. Purchaser of Christmas Jumpers NZ

Very good experience Shelley was 100% professional and a pleasure to do business with. We would highly recommend

Gary P. Vendor of Kerikeri Tea

Shelley May did a great job selling my business earlier this year. I would not hesitate to use her services again. Very professional and great at what she does, very strong people skills. Thank you Shelley and Kakapo.

Israel M. Vendor of Fleetwash NZ

Very good experience Shelley was 100% professional and a pleasure to do business with. We would highly recommend

Gary P. Vendor of Kerikeri Tea

Shelley May did a great job selling my business earlier this year. I would not hesitate to use her services again. Very professional and great at what she does, very strong people skills. Thank you Shelley and Kakapo.

Israel M. Vendor of Fleetwash NZ

I had the pleasure of working with Shelly May from Kakapo Business Sales during the purchase of my recent pest control business, and I cannot recommend her highly enough! Shelly was exceptionally professional, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout the entire acquisition process. She had an excellent understanding of the business she was representing and was always willing to go the extra mile to ensure I had the right information to make informed decisions. She was incredibly helpful in answering my questions, providing valuable insights, and arranging meetings with the vendor, making the whole process much smoother and easier to navigate. What really sets Shelly apart is her genuine care, personable approach, and willingness to go above and beyond. She was approachable, responsive, patient, and always happy to help, which I truly appreciated throughout such an important transaction. A huge thank you to Shelly for all her hard work, dedication, and support in helping me achieve this milestone. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a business. An outstanding business broker and an absolute pleasure to work with!

Jordan W. Purchaser of Economic Pest Control

Highly recommend Shelley and Chloe. They were both incredibly helpful throughout the entire process of purchasing our business and always made themselves available whenever needed. The whole process was smooth, professional, and well managed from start to finish, and their support genuinely made a big difference during the transition. Really appreciate all the help and look forward to working together again in the future. Thanks again!

Ian B. Vendor of Ian Ward Motors

Shelley was excellent, her professionalism and communication was 100% throughout the whole process. I would not hesitate to recommend Shelley to anyone looking for a business broker to sell their business. The Kakapo team in general were great too. Thanks Kakapo!

Dawn & Hamish F. Vendors of Dirty Hippie

We worked with Shelley May from Kakapo Business Sales on the purchase of our business, and the experience was excellent end-to-end. Shelley was professional, responsive, and very steady throughout what was a detailed and time-sensitive transaction. She managed the process well, kept all parties aligned, and was clear and pragmatic when working through due diligence, contract terms, and timing. Importantly, Shelley understood both the commercial realities of the deal and the human aspects on both sides, which made the transaction smoother than it otherwise could have been. We always felt well informed and supported without any pressure. We would happily work with Shelley again and would confidently recommend her to anyone buying or selling a business.

Grayson F. Purchaser of Christmas Jumpers NZ

Very good experience Shelley was 100% professional and a pleasure to do business with. We would highly recommend

Gary P. Vendor of Kerikeri Tea

Shelley May did a great job selling my business earlier this year. I would not hesitate to use her services again. Very professional and great at what she does, very strong people skills. Thank you Shelley and Kakapo.

Israel M. Vendor of Fleetwash NZ

Shelley was excellent, her professionalism and communication was 100% throughout the whole process. I would not hesitate to recommend Shelley to anyone looking for a business broker to sell their business. The Kakapo team in general were great too. Thanks Kakapo!

Dawn & Hamish F. Vendors of Dirty Hippie

We worked with Shelley May from Kakapo Business Sales on the purchase of our business, and the experience was excellent end-to-end. Shelley was professional, responsive, and very steady throughout what was a detailed and time-sensitive transaction. She managed the process well, kept all parties aligned, and was clear and pragmatic when working through due diligence, contract terms, and timing. Importantly, Shelley understood both the commercial realities of the deal and the human aspects on both sides, which made the transaction smoother than it otherwise could have been. We always felt well informed and supported without any pressure. We would happily work with Shelley again and would confidently recommend her to anyone buying or selling a business.

Grayson F. Purchaser of Christmas Jumpers NZ

I had the pleasure of working with Shelly May from Kakapo Business Sales during the purchase of my recent pest control business, and I cannot recommend her highly enough! Shelly was exceptionally professional, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout the entire acquisition process. She had an excellent understanding of the business she was representing and was always willing to go the extra mile to ensure I had the right information to make informed decisions. She was incredibly helpful in answering my questions, providing valuable insights, and arranging meetings with the vendor, making the whole process much smoother and easier to navigate. What really sets Shelly apart is her genuine care, personable approach, and willingness to go above and beyond. She was approachable, responsive, patient, and always happy to help, which I truly appreciated throughout such an important transaction. A huge thank you to Shelly for all her hard work, dedication, and support in helping me achieve this milestone. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a business. An outstanding business broker and an absolute pleasure to work with!

Jordan W. Purchaser of Economic Pest Control

Highly recommend Shelley and Chloe. They were both incredibly helpful throughout the entire process of purchasing our business and always made themselves available whenever needed. The whole process was smooth, professional, and well managed from start to finish, and their support genuinely made a big difference during the transition. Really appreciate all the help and look forward to working together again in the future. Thanks again!

Ian B. Vendor of Ian Ward Motors

We worked with Shelley May from Kakapo Business Sales on the purchase of our business, and the experience was excellent end-to-end. Shelley was professional, responsive, and very steady throughout what was a detailed and time-sensitive transaction. She managed the process well, kept all parties aligned, and was clear and pragmatic when working through due diligence, contract terms, and timing. Importantly, Shelley understood both the commercial realities of the deal and the human aspects on both sides, which made the transaction smoother than it otherwise could have been. We always felt well informed and supported without any pressure. We would happily work with Shelley again and would confidently recommend her to anyone buying or selling a business.

Grayson F. Purchaser of Christmas Jumpers NZ

Highly recommend Shelley and Chloe. They were both incredibly helpful throughout the entire process of purchasing our business and always made themselves available whenever needed. The whole process was smooth, professional, and well managed from start to finish, and their support genuinely made a big difference during the transition. Really appreciate all the help and look forward to working together again in the future. Thanks again!

Ian B. Vendor of Ian Ward Motors

Shelley May did a great job selling my business earlier this year. I would not hesitate to use her services again. Very professional and great at what she does, very strong people skills. Thank you Shelley and Kakapo.

Israel M. Vendor of Fleetwash NZ

Very good experience Shelley was 100% professional and a pleasure to do business with. We would highly recommend

Gary P. Vendor of Kerikeri Tea

I had the pleasure of working with Shelly May from Kakapo Business Sales during the purchase of my recent pest control business, and I cannot recommend her highly enough! Shelly was exceptionally professional, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout the entire acquisition process. She had an excellent understanding of the business she was representing and was always willing to go the extra mile to ensure I had the right information to make informed decisions. She was incredibly helpful in answering my questions, providing valuable insights, and arranging meetings with the vendor, making the whole process much smoother and easier to navigate. What really sets Shelly apart is her genuine care, personable approach, and willingness to go above and beyond. She was approachable, responsive, patient, and always happy to help, which I truly appreciated throughout such an important transaction. A huge thank you to Shelly for all her hard work, dedication, and support in helping me achieve this milestone. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a business. An outstanding business broker and an absolute pleasure to work with!

Jordan W. Purchaser of Economic Pest Control

Shelley was excellent, her professionalism and communication was 100% throughout the whole process. I would not hesitate to recommend Shelley to anyone looking for a business broker to sell their business. The Kakapo team in general were great too. Thanks Kakapo!

Dawn & Hamish F. Vendors of Dirty Hippie

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