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.
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Here is the local picture. The directory lists 11 business brokers for Orange, all in Orange County. That is a long list, so it helps to sort firms by the kind of company they usually sell and then compare two or three of them side by side. Some of the brokers are based in nearby Garden Grove and appear on this page.
When it comes to specialties, general business brokerage or M&A work (3 of 11), a confidential or NDA process (3 of 11) and Main Street and small-business sales (2 of 11) come up most. Membership in CABB, IBBA, or M&A Source covers 10 of the 11, which shows professional involvement but is not a license. 3 of the 11 report credentials such as CBI or M&AMI, though a designation is no stand-in for a license check. Google shows 121 reviews across the brokers, with an average rating of 4.0, so ask for references from past sellers as well.
When money comes up, have the broker explain how the firm is paid, whether valuation or marketing is billed separately, and whether anything changes if you find the buyer yourself. With any advisor you interview, get a written engagement agreement covering the services, the length of the commitment, and what happens if you part ways. On confidentiality, ask how the firm screens buyers, and how your financial details are handled along the way.
Verify the license before you sign: the state treats paid business sales as licensed work, so look up the license on the Department of Real Estate's public lookup before you hire. When your main contact is a salesperson rather than a broker, find out who the supervising broker is, which is the Department of Real Estate's own advice to consumers. Owners who want a wider field can also open the pages for Tustin (6 brokers), Anaheim (3) and Yorba Linda (4).
Common questions about business brokers in Orange
How do business brokers in Orange charge?
Each firm sets its own fee terms, so none are quoted here, and the details belong in your written engagement. Ask each broker how and when it is paid, and whether anything changes if you find the buyer yourself.
How do I choose between business brokers in Orange?
Talk to two or three firms and ask each one about the kinds of businesses it has sold before you pick one. Brokers who focus on Main Street sales tend to handle smaller companies, so find out which end of the market a firm works in before you commit.
Does a stock sale change anything when I sell my business in Orange?
A sale of a corporation's stock can involve securities rules, so raise the structure with your attorney early and confirm the requirements with the current state and federal securities regulators. Nothing on this page tells you where that line falls for your deal, so treat it as a question for your advisors.
How much should reviews matter when I choose a broker in Orange?
The Orange brokers have 121 Google reviews between them, with an average rating of 4.0. A single glowing review does not tell you much, so let them shape your questions and ask for references from past sellers.
What should I look up before hiring a business broker in Orange?
Use the Department of Real Estate's public license lookup where you can search by licensee, company, or license number. Confirm the license is current: it should not be expired, surrendered, or revoked, and if your contact is a salesperson, ask which licensed broker they work under.
Should I consider business brokers from cities near Orange?
Other pages worth opening include Brea (8 brokers) and Irvine (33). Before you hire from outside the city, whether they know the market in Orange, and whether they work with owners in your industry.