Business Brokers In Oakland, CA

I work with Liberty Business Advisors, a division of Century 21 Commercial in Walnut Creek, California. We are a highly respected and trusted company in helping to facilitate buying and selling of businesses. We specialize in confidential sale and acquisition of small to medium-size businesses. I’ve been doing this since 1994 full time with a solid proven track record of success. I provide a broad range of customized services that are unique to the business brokerage industry and invaluable to our clients. I provide professional service with proven results and comply with state and federal licensing regulations. Please contact me for a no charge, confidential consultation.

I decided to become a Business Broker in 2014 after a 40-year career in the food industry, where I held positions as President, General Manager, Vice President of Sales & Marketing and others. I was also a Counselor with SCORE for a time counselling small business owners. My goal was to help small Business Owners find Qualified Buyers for their businesses when they were ready to sell. I started as a Salesman with LINK Business LA which was part of an international network of Franchisees in the United States, New Zealand and Australia etc. At the time LINK was one, if not the, biggest brokerages in the world in terms of the value of businesses sold. I earned my Business Broker’s license in 2018 and became the Broker of Record for LINK Business LA with responsibility for supervising over 30 Salespersons. I have sold businesses in all kinds of industries such as Truck Stops, Print & Mail Centers, Car Wrapping Large Format Printing Companies, Bakery Coffee Shops, Comedy Clubs and more, and I do not have a particular specialization, The process is pretty much the same regardless of the type of business. I would love the opportunity to discuss your plans, as selling a business can be a lengthy process. It is also important to properly prepare a business for a sale because presenting the business to prospective buyers in the best light is important to receive the highest compensation possible, including your books and records.

Mr. MacLachlan is the President and founder of BTI Group (1981), the largest regional intermediary for small and mid-sized businesses, with 10 offices in the Western United States and over 5,300 completed transactions. He is qualified as an expert witness in California Superior Court. Prior to founding BTI Group, Ian started a chain of motorcycle dealerships which he built into the largest Kawasaki dealer in the U.S. The experience of selling it prompted him to enter the merger and acquisition profession. He is a founder, past President, and former Director of the California Association of Business Brokers, a past Director and current member of the International Business Brokers Association, and a member of M&A Source. He is a frequent speaker at industry conferences. Ian received a degree in physics from San Jose State University.

Before becoming a Business Broker, I built a diverse background in the technology startup space, where I was involved with three companies—two of which were successfully acquired, and one that went public through an IPO. Beyond the tech world, I also co-founded and scaled a successful restaurant chain, Tandoori Oven, expanding it to six locations within just five years.

Ms. Jennex brings a wide range of experience to Business Team from aerospace project management to software and electronic hardware development. Patricia grew up in Southern California and earned her bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Cal State Northridge, graduating with honors. She was also an art major before attending engineering school and has completed the landscape architecture program at UCLA. After 25 years in the corporate world in various technical and management positions, she changed careers and joined a private equity group as a partner and acquisitions analyst specializing in technology, ecommerce and manufacturing companies. In that capacity, she has reviewed the financials of hundreds of businesses and interviewed dozens of business owners and business brokers across the country. As a partner, she employed her problem solving and people skills to structure and negotiate acquisitions and partnership deals. Through this experience, she has gained an understanding of the challenges both business sellers and buyers face and in her current role with Business Team, is devoted to easing the process and facilitating solutions for both.

Carol brings extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, having worked with global companies across various industries. She holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from N.C. State University and an MBA in Finance and Chinese. With a strong background in both engineering and business, Carol's career has spanned international markets, where she has honed her expertise in strategic transactions and business operations. Her deep understanding of mergers, acquisitions, and business strategy is instrumental in matching seller and buyer interests in getting to "yes". She holds a broker license in both Nevada and California.

As a Certified Business Intermediary and Licensed California Real Estate Broker, my experience covers a wide range of main street businesses, specialty construction contractors and small manufacturers. I help sellers achieve optimal sale timing while mitigating potential risks. Navigating the complexities of selling a business requires meticulous preparation and skilled execution, and I understand that getting it right is crucial—you only have one chance.

Michael Wildeveld, a high school valedictorian, holds a B.A. in Economics from Vanderbilt University and an MBA from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. Michael is active in leading Merger & Acquisition, Exit Planning and Business Valuation industry organizations, is a M&A Master Intermediary (M&AMI), an expert witness, and a member of the National Association of Certified Business Valuators and Analysts (NACVA), the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) and ProVisors. He holds the following certifications – Mergers and Acquisitions Professional (CM&AP), M&A Advisor (CM&AA), Growth Advisor (CVA), Business Intermediary (CBI), Business Broker (CBB) and Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA).

Zeal Business Brokers are your very modern business brokers / M&A advisors: We help grow your businesses, exit your businesses, and preserve your appreciated capital by deferring capital gain tax. We market your businesses (plus real estate properties if any) in both U.S. and international channels. We have some cash buyers for green card programs – ready to close fast. We are empowered by cutting-edge technologies: cloud-based CRM, cloud-based marketing syndications, on-demand database, listing specific websites, mobile App and so on.

M&A Advisor | Business Broker | Exit Planning Expert | Helping Businesses of $3M-$30M in Enterprise Value Sell Successfully. I give business owners the freedom to move their futures forward.