Business Brokers in Woodland Hills, CA

Directory Partner Los Angeles, CA Senior M&A Advisor
Tony Miller

Tony Miller, Iconic

Serving California, Colorado, Texas, Ohio and Florida

CA DRE #02004232 · Iconic Business Technologies, Inc., DRE #02241191

  • 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.

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  • 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

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M&A Business Advisors

5.0(4 reviews on Google)

5850 Canoga Ave 4th floor, Woodland Hills

  • Business brokerage or M&A
  • Main Street businesses
  • Lower middle market or middle market
(818) 999-9621

Christopher Choe

No reviews yet

Winnetka, CA, Winnetka · 3 mi from Woodland Hills

  • Association member

Cynthia Wolf Owner

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Santa Clarita, CA, Santa Clarita · 17 mi from Woodland Hills

  • Association member

Begin with who is listed. You will find ten business brokers listed under Woodland Hills, all in Los Angeles County. That is plenty of choice, so it helps to sort firms by the kind of company they usually sell and let fit decide who you call first. This page also includes advisors located in Santa Clarita, Northridge and Canoga Park.

Services vary, and the most frequent are general business brokerage or M&A work (3 of 10), a named industry focus (3 of 10) and valuation services (2 of 10). Eight of the ten are members of CABB, IBBA, or M&A Source, which shows professional involvement but is not a license. Three of the ten note a credential such as CBI or M&AMI, and those are designations, not substitutes for a license. The brokers have 35 Google reviews between them, averaging 4.2 stars, but most belong to one broker, so look at how many reviews sit behind each rating.

On your first call, find out how the firm gets paid, what is billed on top of the main fee, and when each payment comes due. Since word of a sale can spread fast, ask how the firm screens buyers, and how inquiries are handled so your name stays out of early conversations. Before anyone starts marketing your company, insist on a written engagement and read what it says about the work, the term, and how it can end.

Do not skip the license check: a paid sale of a California business opportunity, meaning the business and its goodwill, generally calls for a real estate license, and the Department of Real Estate's public lookup shows whether a given license is current. When your main contact is a salesperson rather than a broker, get the broker's name in writing, which is the Department of Real Estate's own advice to consumers. The directory also has pages for Calabasas (5 brokers), Encino (6) and Simi Valley (3), which are worth a look if you want to compare more firms.

Common questions about business brokers in Woodland Hills

Is a real estate license required to broker a business sale in Woodland Hills?

Under state law, a person who sells a business opportunity for compensation generally needs a California real estate license, whether as a broker or a salesperson under one. A business opportunity includes the sale or lease of an existing business and its goodwill, so it is worth confirming the license before you hire.

Where can I verify the license of a broker in Woodland Hills?

Use DRE's public license lookup and search by the broker's name, company name, or license number. Check the status too: it should not be expired, surrendered, or revoked, and if you meet a salesperson, check the broker they work under as well.

Are there more business brokers close to Woodland Hills?

Yes, the directory also has pages for Los Angeles (22 brokers) and Santa Monica (5), so there are more advisors within reach. Before you hire from outside the city, whether they have sold businesses in Woodland Hills before, and whether they work with owners in your industry.

How should I handle the fee conversation with a Woodland Hills broker?

Each firm sets its own fee terms, so none are quoted here, and each broker can give you the details directly. Ask each broker which costs, if any, are billed separately, and whether anything changes if you find the buyer yourself.

What should I ask a Woodland Hills business broker on a first call?

Speak with at least two brokers and ask how each one finds and screens buyers, since the answers show how they work. Brokers who focus on Main Street sales tend to handle smaller companies, so find out which end of the market a firm works in and whether it has experience with your industry.

Do securities rules apply if I sell my Woodland Hills company's stock?

When a deal is structured as a stock sale, securities rules can come into play, so raise the structure with your attorney early, then confirm what applies with the state and federal securities regulators. This directory cannot tell you which rules apply to your deal, so treat it as a question for your advisors.

Business Brokers near Woodland Hills