Richard Schammel, CBB

Venture Advisors Business Sales & Acquisitions

License Number: 01166268

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180 S Lake Ave., Suite 235
Pasadena, California 91101 (View Map)

About the Company

Venture Investors Business Sales and Acquisitions works with individuals and corporations, representing privately held businesses of all types, with revenue in the range or $3M - $50M.

We represent Sellers, and take a proactive, consultive approach to guide and help our clients through each step of the sales transaction or acquisition process.

Our services include:

• Pre-sale preparation and consulting,
• Business valuation and pricing,
• Screening and presentation of qualified candidates,
• Preparation of all transactional documentation, and
• Management of the due diligence and closing processes

Broker Biography

Introduction

Rich has led numerous corporate acquisition efforts and has extensive experience representing clients in pricing, marketing, due diligence and structuring business sales and acquisitions.
Additionally, he has over 30 years experience in senior financial positions at industry leading firms, including the titles of Senior VP and Divisional CFO, and VP Finance at CBRE and Grubb & Ellis Real Estate Management services, respectively. As a Director at KPMG Consulting he managed domestic and international consulting engagements.
Rich has a BA in Economics from UCLA, and MBA from the University of Santa Clara and attended Loyola University law school.
Active in the Pasadena community, Rich is a past Chairman of the Pasadena Center Operating Company and is formerly a Director of the Rose Bowl Operating Company.

Services Provided

Our services include:
. Pre-sale consulting to enhance the sellability and value of the business
Business valuation and pricing
. Strategic marketing and seller representation
. Distressed business dispositions
. Management of due diligence
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Areas Served

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Orange, CA
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • Riverside, CA
  • Ventura, CA
  • San Diego, CA
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • Alameda, CA
  • San Mateo, CA
  • Licensed In

    • California — License number 01166268

    Professional Affiliations

    Former Director and President - California Association of Business Brokers (CABB)
    Certified Business Broker (CBB)
    MBA, Santa Clara University
    BA, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
    Former Captain, USAF

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