Ronald Johnson
Transworld Business Advisors of Atlanta South Metro
License Number: 448525
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216 Dellwood Drive,
Smyrna, Georgia 30080
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About the Company
Transworld Business Advisors is a global leader in business sales, mergers and acquisitions, and franchise development. Since its founding in 1979, Transworld has grown into one of the largest and most respected business brokerage firms in the world, with more than 250 offices supporting buyers and sellers in local markets. Our team helps entrepreneurs sell their businesses confidentially, evaluate new opportunities, and navigate the full transaction process from valuation to closing.
With more than 15,000 successful business sales completed, Transworld combines deep industry expertise with a proven system for marketing, buyer vetting, and negotiations. Whether you are looking to sell your business, acquire a new one, or explore franchise options, Transworld Business Advisors provides the professional guidance and resources needed to achieve a smooth, informed, and successful transaction.
Broker Biography
Introduction
Ronald Johnson is the owner of Transworld Business Advisors of Atlanta South Metro, where he specializes in helping entrepreneurs buy, sell, and value small to mid-sized businesses. With more than 20 years of leadership experience across Fortune 500 companies and privately held ventures—and formal business education from Harvard Business School and Georgia Tech—Ronald brings a strategic, analytical approach to supporting owners through the full transaction process. His background includes senior roles in corporate sales and corporate development, where he led M&A initiatives and revenue growth strategies generating more than $200 million in results.
As an entrepreneur himself, Ronald has owned and scaled multiple successful businesses, giving him firsthand insight into what drives operational efficiency, profitability, and market value. He leverages this experience to provide sellers with accurate valuations, confidential marketing, qualified buyers, and expert negotiation support. Business owners rely on Ronald for his professionalism, market knowledge, and commitment to helping them achieve a successful and smooth exit.
Services Provided
Business sales and full seller representation, including valuation, confidential marketing, qualified buyer screening, negotiation support, and transaction management through closing. Professional business valuations and market assessments for small to mid-sized companies. Buyer representation services to help entrepreneurs identify, evaluate, and acquire the right business. Franchise consulting and access to a wide range of franchise opportunities. Lower-middle-market mergers and acquisitions support for larger transactions requiring specialized deal structure and targeted buyer outreach. Exit planning guidance for owners preparing to sell within the next one to three years, as well as comprehensive confidential marketing and buyer-vetting services.
Areas Served
Licensed In
- Georgia — License number 448525
Professional Affiliations
Harvard Business School Executive Education • MBA for Executives – Management of Technology and Global Business, Georgia Tech – Scheller School of Business • Licensed Real Estate Agent (State of Georgia) • Member, International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) • Member, M&A Source
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