Business Brokers In San Francisco, CA

I'm a broker with Business Team, a unit of BTI Group the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers.

Lloyd brings over 20 years of experience in finance and marketing to BTI Group. As a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), he developed expertise in the investment analysis and decision-making process while managing a portfolio of investments for pension funds and high-net-worth individuals. During this time, he was involved in formulating the exit planning strategy and funding numerous privately-held small and mid-market companies. Lloyd went on to establish a digital marketing agency that focused on growing revenue for local businesses. He’s founded, acquired, and sold several companies as an owner or partner in the insurance, finance, marketing, tech, and laundromat industries. Lloyd’s unique background combining finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship combined with his sales, negotiation, process development, and communication skills allows him to navigate and manage the business brokerage process for the benefit of his clients.

I'm a business associate based in the San Francisco bay area, dedicated to helping client buy and sell business with the utmost care and dedication.

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.

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.

Restaurant Realty Company California's Largest Restaurant Brokerage Specializing in Sales, Acquisitions & Leasing of Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Related Commercial Buildings Over $1,000,000,000 (billion) of Business and Real Estate Transactions Completed Since 1996 including the following: - Over 1,600 Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Related Commercial Buildings Sold - Over 3 Million Square Feet of Commercial Space Leased - Over 5,000 Restaurant Valuations Completed

I help business owners sell their businesses when they are ready to sell. I have more than 10 years of experience with the BTI Group and have been a consistent Top 10 producer. I have owned and operated a small business and previously spent 36 years in the Semiconductor Equipment Industry, serving in C-Level roles as Chairman, CEO and COO for more than 25 years in Venture Capital backed start-ups and Turnaround situations. I took one company public in an IPO and managed two M&A transactions merging small, privately held companies into significantly larger, publicly traded corporations. I hold both a Bachelors and a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University.

As one of Business Team San Jose's top agents since 2003, Linda has successfully sold over 110 businesses. Her dedication to high-quality service won her BTI's award for the best client references among all of BTI agents. She has closed transactions ranging from restaurants to manufacturing facilities and has developed a solid reputation for closing complex and demanding transactions. Fluent in English, Mandarin and Shanghainese, Linda earned a BA in English Literature and Linguistics from Shanghai International Studies University. Linda can be contacted by (408) 385-0408, (650) 996-5293, email at [email protected] or [email protected]

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.

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.