Karen Schorkopf- Managing Director, TN Business Brokers
TN Business Brokers Group, LLC
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M&A Advisors, Exit Planning
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
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About the Company
Business Sales, Mergers & Acquisitions in the Southeast USA
Commercial Real Estate Services
We are affiliated with the largest full-service intermediary firm in multiple mid-south states, offering exit strategies to privately held business owners. From Main Street sales and mid-market transactions, to high-level mergers and acquisitions, we employ decades of collective experience in corporate practice and as brokers, and we observe the highest professional standards in our industry.
Our buyers are sourced across the entire U.S.A. and include individual buyers, strategic buyers, investors and a variety of Private Equity Groups.
Additionally, we focus on process and this consistent process together with a high level of confidentiality and professionalism is what draws the best privately owned business owners and executives to choose us to represent this most important decision in their lives. We are skilled and experienced in handling all types of industries including manufacturing, medical, healthcare, eCommerce, retail, restaurants, transportation, publishing, construction, engineering, financial services, sales and others.
Broker Biography
Introduction
Karen Schorkopf is a professional Business Broker and M&A Adviser with 37 years’ experience working with businesses spanning from International Investment Banking clients on Wall Street to serving Main Street and Middle Market businesses in the in the Southeast U.S.A market.
As a Business Broker and Mergers & Acquisitions Adviser, Karen enjoys all aspects of helping owners with their very important decision of selling their business to move on to their next venture or retirement, while guiding new owners through the acquisition process. Karen also intermediates and facilitates larger transactions where companies are seeking to merge or secure a strategic acquisition to add to their businesses model or add scale.
Karen graduated from Duke University with a BS Degree in Economics. Thereafter, she completed the Commercial Finance and Corporate Analysis Program at New York University’s Sterns School of Business. Karen has also received advanced training through the IBBA (International Business Brokerage Association) rigorous Certified Business Intermediary certification program as well as the M&A Source’s Mergers and Acquisition Master Intermediary program. As a licensed real estate broker, Karen is also able to represent her clients in the sale/acquisition of commercial real estate that often goes hand in hand with the sale of a business.
Karen currently is active in numerous professional and civic organizations. She has served on several corporate and nonprofit boards including roles in Chambers of Commerce, banks, real estate groups, senior organizations, professional services groups and economic development organizations.
Services Provided
Business Sales, Mergers & Acquisitions in the Southeast USA
Commercial Real Estate Services
We are skilled and experienced in handling all types of industries including manufacturing, medical, healthcare, eCommerce, retail, restaurants, transportation, publishing, construction, engineering, financial services, sales and others.
Business Listing/Sale
Scope of Work
Successfully selling a business is an important process! It requires years of expertise, a strategic plan, financial analysis, solid negotiating skills, patience and perseverance, regular and honest communications and a great attitude. The cornerstone of my process is based on the highest level of confidentiality. I am committed to guiding you through the steps of valuing, marketing, managing negotiations and closing the sale of your privately-owned businesses.
1. VALUATION:
The first step will be to determine the market value of your business and ensure that it is priced appropriately. Many tools and assessments will be used to provide you with accurate and current information in order to arrive at a well-considered opinion of value. Our firm is the largest brokerage firm in four mid-south states. By combining the knowledge of our large team, along with the in-house and other resources, we can give our clients the best understanding of the value of their business in the current marketplace. Nothing facilitates a smooth and speedy transaction like a market-based price!
3. MARKETING:
Next, we will create a confidential and professional marketing piece for your business. We will craft an on-going campaign to attract multiple prospective buyers. Marketing often includes strategic marketing, internet marketing, online multiple listing services, direct mail, consumer and/or trade advertising, along with our own extensive database of individuals, companies and investor groups that we know are interested in business acquisition. The search will be National and International in scope, yet also benefiting from our very large and diverse networking resources in the local markets. All advertising will mask the identity of the business we’re marketing.
4. SCREENING, QUALIFYING, AND EDUCATING:
An important next step in our disciplined process is the screening and qualifying of buyer prospects. All prospective buyers are required to sign a non-disclosure agreement before any confidential information is shared. Additionally, we screen for buyer financial capability. We manage their expectations throughout the entire transaction and only share information as the buyer’s level of interest rises. CONFIDENTIALITY is constantly stressed throughout the process.
4. NEGOTIATING & CLOSING:
We are seasoned intermediaries skilled at negotiating buyer/seller’s meetings with a goal of arriving at “win/win” results. I will communicate with you regularly throughout the process working alongside you and in partnership with your advisers (attorney, CPA, banker) to achieve the goal of a satisfactory sale. We facilitate the due diligence and closing process.
A VERY IMPORTANT DIFFERENTIATOR? PAY FOR PERFORMANCE: Unlike many other intermediary firms, our business model is strictly “pay for performance”. We rarely charge any upfront or retainer fees. The way we usually generate income is through the sale of our client’s businesses. Since we do all work and pay for marketing without charge to you until the closing, our listings are exclusive 12-month contracts, unless otherwise specified. On occasion, for Middle Market Companies, some clients will choose to pay an upfront consulting fee and as a result the overall flat brokerage commission rate could be less once we sell the business. Please ask Karen to discuss which option makes the most sense for your situation. I am happy to provide you with a free valuation today . . . even if your plans to sell are several months or years away!
Areas Served
Professional Affiliations
Realtor; Williamson County Chamber of Commerce, Nashville Cable, Rutherford Cable, Exit Planning Institute, The Entrepreneur Center, National Association of Women Business Owners, Leadership Franklin, Alliant Capital Advisors, Westgate Enterprises, National Association of Realtors, Williamson County Association of Realtors, Georgia Association of Business Brokers, Mergers & Acquisitions Source, and the International Association of Business Brokers
Business For Sale Listings
Cash Flow: $153,000
Davidson Co., TN Hot new listing 30+ year restaurant! Turn-key. Brokers top pick. Hot new listing for fun and friendly Nashville fast food rest
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Gibson Co., TN Agent: Jim Shaub Restaurant-American(not a Franchise)-30+Yrs, Retirng,Growth Opprtnties Terrific Restaurant. Well Established. In high growth area between Nashville a Financing available Includes Real Estate
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Cash Flow: $49,161
Dickson Co., TN Agent: Jim Shaub Restaurant plus 6 acre developable corner lot & 3 bldgs o/s Nashville Great American Restaurant with real estate and growth potential! Tennessee. Includes Real Estate
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Cash Flow: $340,000
Davidson Co., TN Agent: Jim Shaub Auto Body & Mechanic-Profitable-MID TN-Non-franchise, 30+Yrs in busns. Best in Class Autobody Business in rapidly growing Middle TN location. Well man
This auto mechanic, and body repair and paint shop functions as a comprehensive automotive service center, addressing both the mechanical and aesthetic needs of vehicles. On the mechanical service side, the shop provides diagnostics and repairs for a vehicle's internal systems. This includes routine services such as oil changes, tire rotations and balancing, brake inspections and replacements, and fluid checks.For body repair and paint services, the focus shifts to the vehicle's exterior and structural integrity, often in the aftermath of accidents or due to cosmetic damage. This encompasses collision repair, which may involve dent removal (including paintless dent repair), frame Less
Cash Flow: $160,000
Tennessee Agent: Jim Shaub
View Details Golf Instruction & Practice Indoor Retail Store-High End Retail
Absentee owner/investor, or be an owner/operator in YOUR store for customers who love to participate in America's favorite family sport. Owning a golf retail shop is a venture that combines a passion for the sport with the complexities of business management. A successful owner provides product knowledge, understanding the nuances of different brands, and the ability to match a player’s skill with the proper equipment. Building relationships with suppliers, negotiating wholesale prices, and staying ahead of industry trends are crucial for maintaining a competitive edge. Furthermore, the modern shop provides a personalized experience, offering services and expert advice that big-box retailers can't easily replicate. This focus on customer service and community building is what often transforms a simple transaction into a loyal customer relationship. From managing a team of knowledgeable staff to hosting clinics or events, the Less
Cash Flow: $245,943
Tennessee Agent: Tracy Scrima
View Details HighEnd Boutique & Furniture Store w/ Design & PRIME RE in Charming TN
Profitable and beautiful business offering curated furniture, interior design services, clothing and home decor in a walkable area. Plus the RARE opportunity to own investment commercial real estate, tenant in place, in a booming Southern town. This established boutique furniture store has creative appeal, and RE ownership with a tenant lease until 2030. Known for its exclusive brands, well-loved in the community, and interior design services, this business is fully turnkey with trained staff, location, and multiple growth opportunities.. The 5,900 sq ft commercial building is available for purchase making this a complete lifestyle + investment package. Less
Cash Flow: $150,000
Sumner Co., TN
View Details Lifestyle Business. Fitness Center w/ Recurring Revenue
This is a fabulous hobby job or investment ideal for a fitness guru or wellness leader . The current owner boasts that the greatest reward in owning this business is the deep, meaningful relationships built with both the members and employees. There’s something truly special about being part of a community that uplifts, motivates, and supports one another every single day. Watching members achieve their goals and seeing the team grow professionally and personally is incredibly fulfilling. It’s more than just a fitness studio—it’s a place where connections are made, lives are changed, and a strong sense of belonging brings us all together. The team in this studio is strong and bonded like a family. Less
Cash Flow: $536,000
Tennessee Agent: Tracy Scrima
View Details Established, Profitable Med Spa with Growth Opportunitiy
This Medspa sits in a desirable and growing area in Tennessee and has been a leader in physician led aesthetic and wellness services for a decade. The business is flourishing with consistent revenue and recurring revenue from Botox and fillers. This presents an exceptional opportunity for a physician or nurse seeking professional fulfillment and business ownership, or a strategic buyer looking to profit from the growing medical aesthetics industry. Note that a medical doctor must be a majority owner and have oversight on the business.The owner is looking for a successor to continue the spa's legacy of customer satisfaction and community involvement while expanding its services.This turnkey operation boasts adoring clients, prime high traffic locations and multiple revenue streams of injectables, body sculpting, weight loss, and luxury esthetics. The staff includes several long standing RN's, management, medical assistants Less
Cash Flow: $146,700
Nashville, TN Agent: Jim Shaub
View Details Auto Repair Franchise-New Price- Profitable & Same Location for Years
For more than 50 years, this Company's/franchise's network of locally owned and independently operated automotive service centers has employed the latest technology. Expert technicians diagnose a repair, fix it right the first time, and back it with a nationwide warranty. Known as the world’s leading automotive and transmission expert, the company has evolved into providing total auto care as a brand that provides a variety of services, including brake repair, tune-ups, shocks and struts, routine maintenance and more.Their initiative to be the total automotive care industry leader was launched over a decade ago to capture an outsized share of the $64 billion auto repair industry, and has been a home run for the Company & franchisees. The brand has seen growth by double digits at their franchisees as their loyal customers are now becoming customers for full Less
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Highly popular women's fashion & accessory biz w/ multiple locations!Davidson County, TN
