Jesson Wajdowicz

Meet Stan and Shelly Grosz, partners in life and in business for over 40 years. With a shared history of building successful small businesses—buying them, growing them, and eventually selling them—they understand firsthand what it takes to navigate the world of business ownership. Now, as licensed real estate agents and business advisors, they bring their double dose of know-how to help you sell your business or buy your dream business.They’ve been in your shoes. They’ve signed the dotted lines, faced the banks, grown a team, and made payroll. They’ve lived the late nights and early mornings of business ownership—and they know what it takes to succeed, and the deep personal investment that comes with building something of your own. With Stan and Shelly on your side, you don’t just get two agents—you get two seasoned entrepreneurs who speak the language of small business and bring a lifetime of experience to the table. Know that they are in this together and will work on every project as a team.

Transworld Business Advisors is a world leader in the marketing and sale of businesses, mergers & acquisitions, and franchises for over 25 years. We focus on your specific industry to find the right buyer. This means faster results for you. Our professionals consist of sophisticated and experienced experts in business and finance. Many have owned businesses and can relate to the stresses and pains that can go along with the selling process. Our service, dedication and drive is available and ready to be put to use for you. We are the business sale specialists in the area with the ability to serve in the State of California. Transworld offers professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. We have over 600 professional business intermediaries globally. We average over 3000 business listings. We have sold over 10,000 businesses.

Senior Silicone Valley executive managing all phases of company growth from Startup through IPO

I have 12+ years of residential and commercial real estate experience. I have created value for companies and brands through effective marketing, both general and targeted. Let me help you with your next transaction!

As a small business owner and consultant in the custom software industry for over 36 years and previously an elected director to a large local irrigation district, I have been an active member of our community in the Central Valley for many years. In addition to my business and political work, I've been involved in various local boards, along with economic development efforts as well. Using my experiences in the business community, it is a privilege to work with many other owners to sell their companies or to acquire new ones as part of the Transworld Business Advisors of the Tri-Valley. Outside of my business endeavors, I've been married for over 30 years, have 5 adult children, and 7 grandkids (so far!). For any of your business sales or purchases, don't hesitate to reach out to me.

I have 16 years in the educations field along with 10+ years of corporate world experience, co-managing companies, turnaround opportunities and part of corporate M&A teams. I have also created value for companies and brands through effective marketing, both general and targeted. Most recently ran the North America division of a global company, with ultimate responsibility of the P&L, marketing, sales, HR and accounting departments. Let me help you with your next transaction!

M&A Business Broker. Former Tech CEO, Over 25 years of experience in Finance, Procurement, Government Sales, and IT Services. Experienced Entrepreneur and innovator with a demonstrated history of working in the computer online/retail industry, Educational Technology Coordinator, Recruitment/Retention Counselor, F&I automotive. Skilled in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Web Design, Management, Business Development, Nonprofit Development and Marketing Strategy. Strong arts and design professional. Served on PAL/DARE Modesto Official Board, Neighborhood Ministries Executive Board overseeing Modesto Christian Schools, Executive Board The State Theater, Official Board of Directors for Modesto Convention and Visitors Bureau, Development Committees, Graduated from Bethany University of Scotts Valley CA.

Transworld Business Advisors focuses on three core concepts: selling businesses, franchise consulting, and franchise development. Helping Owners understand the value of their business and creating exit strategies for them. Helping people transition out of and into business ownership by effectively marketing the business and finding the right fit for the next owner. We are part of a large network that has access to buyers and sellers nationwide, as well as historic transaction data which helps us in the proper valuation of businesses.

Currently, Jay comes with 7 years of M&A and Business Sales background as well as 20+ years of business development, with an accomplished history of business placement, branding, marketing, and community outreach. Jay brings an outstanding skill in business promotion, packaging, and marketing strategies. As founder of Transworld Tri-Valley Jay was responsible for bringing the Transworld brand to California’s Central Valley and its subsequent expansion from Bakersfield to Sacramento. Jay is a sixth generation native of the Central Valley and has been the lead producer at Transworld Tri-Valley since its inception. He has a broad understanding of business diversity, the challenges of succession planning, packaging, and marketing.

When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can't just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business Advisor to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld has been a mainstay in the business mediation industry for over 25 years, specializing only in businesses sales. We focus on your specific industry to find the right buyer. This means faster results for you. Our professionals consist of sophisticated and experienced experts in business and finance. Many have owned businesses and can relate to the stresses and pains that can go along with the selling process. Our service, dedication and drive is available and ready to be put to use for you.

My business philosophy has been cultivated by my core values, education, and experience. Though I specialize in crafting business enrichment exit plans that produce maximum return, I believe Buyer selection is just as salient. With a focus on high-end, client centered advisory work, I guide both Seller and Buyer from the first discussion to closing transition. Some of those services include but are not limited to, valuation and consultation, custom deal structure, marketing and memorandums, negotiating terms, project management, closing transition, and planning. In my network are some of the top, most experienced lenders, escrow officers, attorneys, and accountants, all of which contribute to a fast and easy close without sacrificing quality. People are my passion and it is my mission to help our community thrive. Let me help you on your next endeavor!

Prior to joining Transworld Business Advisors, Erik Durrer worked intensively on several multimillion-dollar transactions involving agricultural processing facilities, agricultural land / operations and commercial feed merchandising. Erik's past experiences motivated him to join Transworld's Tri- Valley Team where he uses his real world business and financial knowledge to better serve his clients in the sale of a business. His education includes a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness and Dairy Science. Mark is also the Stanislaus County, California.

I currently reside in Solano County with my wife and two daughters. I love getting to know people from all walks of life and learning about who they are and what inspires them.

I have 20+ years of corporate world experience, managing major companies, and I have been a part of corporate M&A teams. I have also helped companies and brands create value through effective marketing, both general and targeted. Most recently I was a GM for a major food manufacturing and distribution company in Northern California with the ultimate responsibility of managing the entire team, P&L responsibilities, marketing, sales, distribution, and accounting departments. Let me help you with your next transaction!

Transworld has been a mainstay in the business brokerage industry for over 25 years, specializing only in businesses sales. We focus on your specific industry to find the right buyer which means faster results for you. Our brokers are some of the most sophisticated and experienced in the industry. Our service, dedication and drive is your guarantee that if you are prepared to sell your company, we are ready to sell it for you.