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Our Consultative Approach: The 3 Stages
Understand Your Goals
Engage in thorough conversations to uncover motivations, financial objectives, and long-term plans.
Develop A Strategy
Design comprehensive plans that detail key steps, set specific timelines, and establish clear milestones, ensuring alignment with the goals and objectives
Execute the Strategy
This stage involves meticulous coordination and implementation of the planned activities to ensure the successful achievement of your goals and milestones.
Services Offered: Professional Representation
Buyer Representation
Here's what our buyer services include
Understanding Buyer's Objectives
Identifying Suitable Opportunities
Conducting Initial Screenings
Advising on Business Valuation
Negotiating Purchase Terms
Due Diligence Coordination
Facilitating Financing Options
Orchestrating the Closing
Advising on Maximizing Business Value
Seller Representation
Here's what our seller services include
Business Valuation
Advising on Maximizing Business Value
Preparing the Business for Sale
Marketing the Business
Maintaining Confidentiality
Qualifying Potential Buyers
Negotiating Terms
Managing Due Diligence
Orchestrating the Closing
about us
Learn more about your experienced team
Dr. Fernando Acosta & Dr. Leilani Felix-Acosta
Drs. Leilani and Fernando are award-winning Certified M&A Advisors and Licensed Business Brokers, as well as peer-reviewed published authors. Their goal is to help guide business owners define their endgame and making it a reality.
This husband-and-wife duo owns, operates, and leads multiple offices of First Choice Business Brokers (FCBB). They and their agents assist clients in building valuable companies and facilitate the buying or selling of businesses when clients are ready. Their professional backgrounds and shared personal history provide them with a unique level of experience and understanding for their clients. Drs. Leilani and Fernando completed their MBAs and Doctorates together, aiming to continue growing, serving their community, and delivering exceptional service to anyone seeking a career change. This could be through acquiring their first business, expanding an existing one, or planning an exit strategy. Their shared family values, passion for life, culture, and growth enable them to fully comprehend the importance of their clients' success.
Dr. Leilani Felix-Acosta holds a Doctor of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in eCommerce and a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in International Business. Similarly, Dr. Fernando Acosta holds a Doctor of Management degree in Organizational Leadership with a specialization in Information Systems & Technology, a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Marketing, and a Master of Science in Information Management. Both are Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Professionals and active, contributing members of the International Business Broker Association (IBBA) and Mergers and Acquisition (M&A) Source, where they are innovators in the industry. Additionally, Dr. Fernando is serving as the Vice Chair of the Arizona Business Brokers Association (AZBBA) and is a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI).
Why First Choice Business Brokers?
National Reach, Local Expertise
The World’s Authority in Business Sales
Buying or selling your own business can be one of the most difficult aspects of business ownership. With so many businesses for sale and so many prospective buyers, it can be overwhelming just figuring out where to begin. Fortunately, First Choice Business Brokers provides a nationwide network of Business Sales Professionals to help guide you through the buying or selling process.
Since we were established in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers has grown to become one of the largest organizations in the U.S. specializing in business sales. We have listed and managed the sale of over $12.5 billion in businesses for sale. Buyers and sellers alike can enjoy the ease and expertise of a national network of professional business brokers.
First Choice Business Brokers has been ranked top 500 in “Entrepreneur's 44th annual Franchise 500” in 2023! We are thrilled to be part of this prestigious list and to celebrate the hard work and success of all the great brands that make up this year's ranking. In recent years, First Choice Business Brokers has been featured in Forbes, Inc., and Yahoo Finance.
First Choice Business Brokers is a team of experienced, licensed professionals who specialize in buying and selling businesses. We understand that the process of buying and selling a business is unique and should not be compared to purchasing or selling a home. We are dedicated to providing our clients with the best selection of businesses and individualized attention. Our goal is to assist entrepreneurs in achieving their desired lifestyle through the buying or selling of businesses. We utilize innovative and creative systems to empower our clients to create and build their future through business. We are a world leader in the business sales industry and are committed to continuing to innovate in this field. We have undergone extensive training, becoming experts in business evaluation, marketing, and negotiations to satisfy buyers and sellers alike.
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