Antoinette Gonzales Norris, CBB, CBI

Antoinette Gonzales Norris is an award-winning business broker with more than 35 years of experience in business, both in leadership positions and as a business owner. Raised and educated in the San Francisco Bay Area, Antoinette founded her business brokerage firm, The Bay Advisors, in 2019 after successfully selling a former business she had built from the ground up. That selling process was an invaluable experience for her and sparked her interest in helping other business owners through the often challenging, but ultimately rewarding, process of selling a business and transitioning onto a new adventure. As an affiliate of Zoom Business Brokers, Antoinette is fortunate to work with a team of highly accomplished professionals who embody more than 100 years of collective real-world brokerage experience across all industries. Prior to starting her first company, Antoinette worked in sales and hi-tech, eventually managing more than 80 employees at an Apple customer service center in Austin, Texas. She left Apple to tap into her entrepreneurial spirt and start her first company, where she was solely responsible for financials and accounting, HR and payroll, marketing, competition, and all daily operations. With a desire to return to the Bay Area, Antoinette put her company on the market and, with the help of a business broker, successfully sold her business and moved back to the Bay Area and into sales. The experience of selling her business was never far from her thoughts as she was drawn to the idea of helping other business owners sell their businesses by offering expert advice and honest, reliable service. For that reason, Antoinette founded The Bay Advisors, and now handles the entire planning process and successful sale of businesses—for the best price—while sellers continue to run their day-to-day operations. “I’ve always loved helping people, and what appeals to me most as a broker is working directly with business owners and assuring them that their dreams can happen. I’ve sold a thriving business, so I know the landscape and what sellers can expect during the journey ahead. I help them navigate the complexities of selling a business, blending brokerage expertise with a compassionate approach that represents the very best of what my industry can be.” Selling can be a painful, emotional, and stressful process. With honesty and great respect, Antoinette makes it clear, from the very first meeting, that she is there to help her clients realize success if their expectations are realistic. In an industry of extremes, she has gained a reputation for trustworthiness and excellence among her clients and colleagues. Antoinette is a lifelong learner and active networker who stays current on industry trends, market shifts, and ongoing education. She holds a B.A. from the University of Santa Clara and has earned both the Certified Business Broker (CBB) designation from the California Association of Business Brokers and the Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) credential through the International Business Brokers Association. Please contact Antoinette for a complimentary consultation and qualified broker opinion of value, and prepare to reimagine your future.

With over thirty years of experience in both business ownership and the corporate world, I bring a wealth of expertise to my role as a business broker. For the past fifteen years, I have successfully managed and operated my own businesses. Before that, I spent fifteen years in the corporate world as a products and services development manager, leading teams of engineers and technicians. My background and Masters degrees in mechanical and software engineering have equipped me with extensive knowledge of engineering and business operations. I have published numerous white papers and hold twenty-six patents, giving me a deep understanding of the intellectual property values associated with businesses. Throughout my career, I have worked with a variety of small and large companies, including Johnson & Johnson, NASA, and renowned hospitals like Mount Sinai and the Cleveland Clinic. My experience spans disposable medical devices, manufacturing, industrial products, CNC machining, ultrasonic cleaners, and more. I am well-versed in regulatory issues, having dealt with Social Services, the FDA and other regulatory agencies. Having developed my own businesses from scratch, I understand all phases of the product, service, and business life cycle, including research and development, operations, quality assurance, sales, and scaling. My experience also includes leases, tenant improvements, and navigating city and state regulations and property sales. Additionally, I operate preschools, providing me with the unique ability to assist and advise other preschool business owners in scaling their operations or planning for retirement.

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Sara is a dynamic business broker with a diverse background in mechanical engineering and an MBA. Her unique blend of hands-on entrepreneurial experience and financial expertise enables her to offer unparalleled guidance in selling businesses across a wide range of sectors. Her areas of practice include: Manufacturing: Leveraging her mechanical engineering background, Sara provides specialized insight into the sale of manufacturing businesses. 3PL, Logistics & Distribution: With a keen understanding of supply chain dynamics, she adeptly handles transactions in logistics and distribution. B2B Services: Sara's expertise extends to facilitating the sale of businesses in various B2B service industries, ensuring a smooth and beneficial transition. Contractors (HVAC, Piping, etc): Her experience includes working with contracting businesses, offering targeted advice to those in specialized trades. Financial Services (Accounting & Tax, Insurance, Bookkeeping, etc): Sara's financial proficiency is a tremendous asset in the sale of businesses in the financial services sector. Recognized with honors such as the Deal Maker Award and Chairman Awards from IBBA, and holding both CBB and CBI certifications, Sara is a credible and passionate professional committed to your success. If you're contemplating selling your business, whether in manufacturing, logistics, B2B services, contracting, or financial services, Sara invites you to schedule a time on her calendar to discuss your goals and explore the optimal avenues for your sale. Link to Sara's calendar: Sara’s Calendar: https://calendly.com/saravaziri/introduction-call

I spent over 15 years in various corporate development roles in Silicon Valley early in my career. During this time, I held numerous positions in large software companies like Oracle, Siebel Systems, and Suse Linux. Entrepreneurial Experience In my late-30s, I transitioned to entrepreneurship. I transformed a five-person commercial printing agency into a thirty-five-person industry leader. We did this through an internally developed software application, a great staff, and contractual relationships with over 40 commercial printers across the country. My Business Exit When I decided to sell my business, I encountered numerous challenges that made me realize the value of professional guidance: calls from unqualified buyers, safety and confidentiality issues, countless hours spent away from my company. In 2019, I became a full-time advisor to help other business owners avoid these pitfalls. Now, I help my clients secure higher offers, better terms, and faster closings, making their exit process much smoother and more successful.

Roger has successfully transacted the sale of 100's of businesses since he became a business broker 21 years ago. His experience extends across nearly every line of business from manufacturing to services to recreation. Roger was president or owner of 7 different business before becoming a broker. Hence, he has the perspective and understanding from both buyers and sellers points of view. Let Roger successfully shepherd you through the complexities of business sales.

Joseph Khoury is a natural leader and an accomplished CEO in business planning and sales and branding. He is a certified business broker, and with over 25-years’ experience, he is also a hospitality industry veteran.Joseph launched his professional career in the competitive direct sales, fundraising and telemarketing environments in various Fortune 500 companies. He has since become an expert in nearly every strategic and tactical function of the United States food and beverage industry. In 2011, Joseph joined LINK. With LINK, Joseph has utilized his established network and facilitated the buying and selling of small companies, across all sectors of business; from manufacturing, franchise and retail. Here, he has also conducted business valuations and applied his knowledge in strategic planning. Now in August 2020 joined with the most experienced team of Business Brokers at Zoom Business Brokers. Joseph founded Pioneer Consulting Group, LLC and So Cal Brands, LLC, consulting to small and mid-size companies. Applying his expertise in branding, franchising, strategic business development and acquisitions, Joseph offered consultancy to support market positioning and growth opportunities. From business start-ups to market assessment evaluations across the 50 States, Joseph has experienced almost every business scenario. Joseph was also the founder and director of a $3 billion supply chain business based in Miami, Florida, as well as the organizers of one of America’s most significant franchise associations.

Ved Sajnani (Cell: 714-904-8457), a Senior Business Broker for ZOOM-Los Angeles was named top Business Broker for the Years 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18 and 2021 for selling more businesses than any other business broker. Ved is focused on selling manufacturing, Engineering, Animal hospitals, Service businesses. ZOOM is a full-service Business Brokerage and M & A Advisory firm and has approximately 20 Business Brokers in California. ZOOM Business is located in Cerritos California. Ved Sajnani is a Certified Business Broker (CBB) and is an active member of the California Association of Business Brokers (CABB). Ved has an undergraduate degree in Physics and Math. After receiving his post graduate degree in Marketing, Ved had worked for U.S. Chamber of commerce as small Businesses Advisor. Subsequently he owned three locations of a successful well-known Franchise in Southern California before becoming a Business Broker in 2006. He is now putting his experience and skills to helping business owners sell their business confidentially and on terms that maximize the after-tax return to the business seller. He is great at understanding business owners' needs and connecting them with the right buyers. Ved is an advocate of win-win situations, strictly adhering to business brokerage code of ethics and committed to professional excellence. His accomplishments and involvement in numerous transactions have earned him the trust of his clients and the respect of his colleagues throughout his career. Ved specializes in selling businesses that generate $1M - $20M in gross revenue. He has several potential buyers in his data base for all sizes of businesses located anywhere in Southern California with selling price from $500K to $10M. Ved.Sajnani@zbbcorp.com Cell: (714)-904-8457

Selling or buying a business is a very complex process. I know, I have sold and bought several businesses in my entrepreneurial career. As you know, it is imperative to choose the right professionals when running your business. The same is true when exiting or entering a business. IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE TO PROPERLY STRUCTURE THE BUSINESS SALE. To do this, takes planning, coordination and the implementation of business enhancing practices. Working with you, I determine the true earnings of your business. This allows me to value your business using the income, market (comparable sales), and asset approach. Once we have agreed upon the value, I will market your business the right way for the quickest and highest value on the market. I am a Certified Business Brokers in California and a member of CABB. I offer a free business valuation and exit strategy for business owners in California. Having sold 100s of different businesses in my career, it has given me the knowledge and skills to put them to work for you. And the most important quality you should look for in a business broker is problem solving. I excel at solving problems and getting the deal to close. I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to contact me and speak with me at any time to address issues regarding the process of selling or buying a business.

I have in the Business of Buying and Selling Businesses for over 30 years ,I will help the Buyer or Seller understand how to buy a Business or sell their Business for a good profit. As a Business owner my self I understand all of your concerns and needs.

Main Street and Middle Market Business Brokerage services personally focused on companies valued between $1 Million and $10 Million offering success fee commission only transactions as an appealing alternative to Merger & Acquisition up-front Seller costs. Nationwide Broker coverage and International acquisitions within traditional Brick and Mortar firms and Ecommerce. We bring Buyers and Sellers together for the successful transition of Business ownership creating a curated experience with excellence in the match making process, we get deals done right.