Our principal, Joe Squizzero, has been a business broker since 1995. He is also a licensed real estate broker in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. He has earned the Certified Business Intermediary designation from the International Business Brokers Assocation (IBBA). Joe is a past president of the New England Business Brokers Association (NEBBA) and currently serves on the Board of Directors.

From 1984 to 1995 he owned and operated his own small business, video stores.

Prior to that he was a multi-unit manager for photo finishing and fast food chains.


Meg Shepard has been with Squizzero & Associates since 2003. She is a licensed Real Estate Broker in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Meg has sold a variety of retail stores including restaurants, florists, liquor and convenience stores. Before Meg became a business broker, she worked as a System Analyst/Programmer in the IT Department for manufacturing companies.


Steve Allen joined the firm in February of 2009 after a long relationship with the founder, Joe Squizzero. Steve brings with him over forty years of retail and business experience in the Supermarket, Party, Discount, Convenience, liquor, and Home Improvement Industries. He also started his own retail corporation in 2007.

Serving as a Senior Executive for the Home Depot for over eleven years has afforded Steve significant expertise in Logistics, Merchandising, Store Planning, Store Operations, Site selection, and negotiating deals in amounts well over one billion dollars. Steve has employed thousands of individuals and has often been heard to say My word is my bond, Failure is not an option, and Customer service is the foundation of all successful businesses.

Steve earned a Bronze Star for Heroism while serving with the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam .

Please contact Steve, in his office, on his cell, or by email, to discuss your business purchasing or selling plans.
Office 508-880-7108
Cell 617-312-0972
Email steve@squizzero.com