Five Days Doesn’t Make You a Broker

A barber in Iowa needs 2,100 hours of training before they can cut your hair. A real estate agent needs 60 hours of coursework and a state exam before they can sell your house. A business broker? There are companies out there advertising that you can be certified in five days. Write a check, sit through a week of training, and start advising people on the biggest financial decision of their life.