BusinessQuest® was founded in 2006 to fill a void in the business brokerage industry for a firm with professionals possessing strong business management experience, financial analysis skills, good communication and strong problem-solving abilities.
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Ed is the President of BusinessQuest®, a Certified Business Broker, Certified Business Appraiser, president of the Los Angeles Chapter of California Association of Business Brokers (CABB) and on the Board of Directors of CABB. Ed has a diverse background with over 25 years experience as an executive manager for a Fortune 500 company, business owner and business broker. His experience and background includes but is not limited to expertise in business valuation and business brokerage in the manufacturing, business services, healthcare, wholesale/distribution, transportation/logistics and many other industries. Ed obtained his MBA from the USC Marshall School of Business and Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Maryland. Ed is a licensed real estate salesperson and registered professional engineer in the State of California. Ed also authors the ‘Business Marketplace’ column for the Business Press, a weekly business journal. Ed’s background, diverse blend of experience and qualifications make him uniquely qualified as a business broker to help business owners achieve their financial goals when selling their business.
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Dee is a highly entrepreneurial and sales driven individual with extensive background in successfully starting and developing several businesses. His business ownership experience includes Wholesale/Distribution, Architectural Design Services, Real Estate Investments, Liquor Markets and Convenience Stores. He has experience with sales of several different type of businesses and understands both seller’s and buyer’s perspective while executing brokerage transactions.
Mr. Khanna is a licensed Real Estate Agent and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture. He has also obtained various certifications in project management and business process improvement. He has extensive experience in business management, business analysis, partnering, negotiations, sales and project management. His passion for businesses, his diverse experience as an entrepreneur and his attention to detail while handling business transactions will ensure you have a partner by your side during business dealings.
cell: 310-200-5680
Ron is Director of M&A Services for BusinessQuest® and a Certified Business Broker. His background and experience includes executive leadership as President, COO, CFO, and Vice-President for both publicly and privately held manufacturing companies; acquisition, investment, and crisis management consulting; and management and mentoring for startup and emerging technology companies, including major fundings. He has extensive expertise in business management, performance analysis, strategy and business planning, due diligence, business valuations, and communications. Ron is a licensed Real Estate agent, holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from California Polytechnic State University and received his MBA from the University of Southern California. He was named a Distinguished Alumnus by the College of Engineering, California Polytechnic State University and is a Registered Professional Engineer – State of California. He has served as a Director for Wilshire International, Van Vorst Corporation, Southern Cross Industries and California Tackle Company, Inc. Mr. Varner’s experience and expertise uniquely qualify him as a business broker that can successfully work with buyers and sellers in all types of transactions.
cell: 310-251-0069
Michael is a Business Analyst and a Business Broker for BusinessQuest® Brokers, Inc. Mike has a B.A. in Criminal Justice from California State University, Chico. Mike is a licensed real estate salesperson in the State of California. He has background experience in the food and beverage industry, as well as transportation /logistics, and manufacturing. Mike’s background qualifies him to help business owners achieve their financial goals that they have set when it comes to selling their business.
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Ryan started his career as a small business owner and operator specializing in the service and distribution industries. After owning several successful small businesses, Ryan transitioned into helping other business owners sell their businesses. With strengths in profit and loss analysis and operational strategies, Ryan is well positioned to advise his clients on the best approach to selling their business. Other areas of strength included, business management, bulk sale transactions, due diligence, lease negotiation and small business marketing. Ryan has held management positions at large companies including Fox Cable Networks, Edge Realty and CSC Service Works. Mr West has a BA in Communications from California State University at San Marcos and holds a California Real Estate Salesperson License.
We have prepared hundreds of valuations; for over 15 years we’ve brokered the sale of approximately 200 businesses, so our business brokerage and M&A experience provides us with critical experience and insights into the real world factors that go into determining the value of a business. Additionally, we have to be able to stand behind our valuations when it comes time to sell a business. In other words, we have the expertise and credentials to provide an accurate and reliable certified business appraisal that very few other business appraisers, business brokers, M&A professionals or accountants have.