Tony Miller, Iconic
Serving California, Colorado, Texas, Ohio and Florida
- Business brokerage or M&A
- Exit planning
Tony Miller is a Senior M&A Advisor based in Los Angeles, serving business owners across California. Through his partnership with Iconic, he helps business owners prepare, position, and execute stronger sale processes so they can maximize value and exit with confidence.
No cost. Your information is not shared with other brokers. Or call 714-202-PLAN (7526).
Thinking of selling your business?
The consultation is free and confidential. A good fit if you:
- Own a California business
- Are thinking about selling in the next few years
- Want to know what it is worth and what buyers look for
Book a free consultation Or call 714-202-PLAN (7526)
Consultations are with Tony Miller, CA DRE #02004232 · Iconic Business Technologies, Inc., DRE #02241191.
Featured business brokers in Ojai
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Business brokers in Ojai
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Start with the local numbers. For Ojai, the directory has a single business broker listed, in Ventura County. Ojai has just the one, so it is sensible to widen the search to business brokers on nearby pages, and then decide whether the local fit is worth it. The broker is a member of CABB, IBBA, or M&A Source, which shows involvement in the trade but is not a license. Google shows no reviews for this advisor yet, so lean on conversations with former clients, and confirm credentials directly.
To keep the sale quiet, find out when a nondisclosure agreement is signed, and how inquiries are handled so your name stays out of early conversations. On your first call, ask what the fee covers, what is billed on top of the main fee, and when each payment comes due. With any advisor you interview, insist on a written engagement that spells out what is being sold, how long it runs, and who handles your file.
Confirm credentials early: a paid sale of a California business opportunity, meaning the business and its goodwill, generally calls for a real estate license, so search the broker's name or license number on the DRE public lookup and make sure the license is current. If the person you meet is a salesperson, make sure they work for a licensed broker, and look that broker's license up as well. Sales often cross city lines, so the pages for Santa Barbara (5 brokers), Simi Valley (3) and Westlake Village (9) are a reasonable next stop.
Common questions about business brokers in Ojai
Is there a business broker in Ojai?
Yes, one advisor is published for Ojai, in Ventura County. Because the local field is small, look at the pages for Santa Barbara and Simi Valley to widen your options before choosing.
What should I ask an Ojai business broker on a first call?
Speak with at least two brokers and ask each one about the kinds of businesses it has sold, then compare how clearly they answer. Brokers who focus on Main Street sales tend to handle smaller companies, so ask each advisor where your business fits before you commit.
Is selling stock different from selling a business in Ojai?
Selling all of a corporation's stock can involve securities rules, so settle the structure with your attorney first and confirm the requirements with the current state and federal securities regulators. This directory cannot tell you whether your sale crosses that line, and a broker's real estate license is a separate matter.
Is a real estate license required to broker a business sale in Ojai?
Under state law, anyone who negotiates the sale of a business opportunity for pay generally needs a California real estate license, whether as a broker or a salesperson under one. Keep in mind that a business opportunity covers the sale of a business and its goodwill, so it is worth confirming the license before you hire.
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