Earla King

I’m a business broker and third generation small business owner. After selling several of my own companies, today my team and I help owners at all stages of their careers exit to their next act. I guide buyers and sellers through the purchase process, coach them on their buy/sell decisions, and help them overcome the inevitable roadblocks in every transaction. The process varies widely, but generally includes business and commercial real estate valuations, preparing businesses to go to market, confidentially marketing said businesses, qualifying buyers, facilitating offers, expediting due diligence, facilitating financing, negotiating with landlords, creditors, vendors, and franchisors, and overseeing escrow to completion. I've sold a wide range of businesses (and commercial real estate) from manufacturing, distribution, service, technology and construction, to higher education, hospitality and restaurants. My role as a business broker is to guide buyers and sellers through the purchase process, coach them on their buy/sell decisions, and help them overcome the inevitable roadblocks in every transaction. Essentially, I herd the deal cats until the deal closes. If you've read this far down the webpage, you already have a great feel for the powerhouse services that BottomLine provides, so I won't bore you further. If you're looking to sell a business or a business broker in search of better opportunities at a new brokerage, call, find me on BottomLine ( https://www.blbrokers.com/our-team/mark-pieter ), or connect on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/markpieter/) !

I love to sell profitable businesses, so much that I’ve done so for over 30 years. I have experience selling almost every type of business imaginable: liquor and convenience stores, sports bars, markets, dry cleaners, nightclubs, and restaurants. I particularly enjoy selling businesses that include the property, especially small strip centers and investment properties... which I have many clients looking to purchase, BTW! I have also helped clients identify and negotiate leases for new locations. I have sold over 200 liquor stores and markets to date! From 2000 - 2003, I sold many of the Circle K franchise stores that came to market. I also have sold many different types of franchises throughout my years in the business. I have sold many high profile, profitable restaurants and sports bars with real estate included.

I bring a powerful insider-outsider perspective to my business brokerage clients, with 25+ years of combined experience in brokerage, retirement planning, and small business ownership. I wake up each morning excited to tackle the challenges of business brokerage, navigating the many moving parts of the sales process: bringing a business to market, chasing down leads, securing offers, and negotiating the roadblocks of due diligence and escrow. I fiercely make deals happen, along with the occasional armchair psychiatry to soothe the emotional damage caused to small business owners by pandemic lockdowns ... no extra charge! One day I’m reviving my client’s suspended entity with the Franchise Tax Board, and the next I’m negotiating a 37% discount with a Landlord on a past due lease balance or negotiating lease concessions for my Buyer. On some deals, the endgame is to give struggling companies fresh starts in more capable hands. But my favorite deals are the ones where I help business owners retire into their golden years after paying their 30+ year dues. It’s always been about serving people, even during my 13 year run as a restaurateur. Our portfolio of restaurants served $25+ million of experiences across 5 restaurants occupying 9,500 square feet. That’s a mind-boggling amount of menu planning, payroll management, COGS cost control and meeting health department and ABC regulations. I guess you could say I work extremely well under pressure! All the first-hand experience I picked up in financial planning and small business ownership supports my clients today. I parlay that expertise into listening and understanding my Seller's stories, analyzing their company financials to determine fair market value, and matching qualified Buyers to business opportunities that furthers their evil master plan. When I’m not working deals, I spend time teaching my son the strange ways of the world. I’m an avid BMX rider, serious home improvement weekender, and outdoorsman. And as often as possible, I take refuge at our family hideaway in Big Bear. If you've read this far down the webpage, you already have a great feel for the powerhouse services that BottomLine provides, so I won't bore you further. If you're looking to sell a business, call, find me on BottomLine ( https://www.blbrokers.com/our-team/robert-marshall ), or connect on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbiewmarshall/) !

I am an experienced sales leader with years of experience driving superior sales and increases in overall corporate sales performance. My ability to listen, analyze financial statements, market the essence of a business, and efficiently execute transactions, allows me to successfully list and transact business sales. I very much value my strategic approach and relationship building. I have 16+ years of experience in business-to-business sales & management with Fortune 500 companies such as Danone, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Campbell’s Soup, and Premier Nutrition. After earning my MBA, I took a leap of faith and left the corporate life, selling franchise business opportunities. My experience is in sales, business contracts, financial analysis, client services, and management give me the necessary background and skills to execute business transactions. I live the business owner experience and genuinely relate to it. I was born and raised in Torrance, California. I have a strong work ethic, and learning every day is my passion. In fact, my first job was at the age of 10 with that tried and true classic … a paper route for The Daily Breeze! I have been a business broker since 2018 and joined BottomLine Business Brokers because it is by far the best brokerage for me to leverage my years of sales experience. I love helping buyers and sellers make good deals. If you’re considering selling your business, please call, find me on BottomLine (https://www.blbrokers.com/our-team/gina-veeragoudar), or connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-veeragoudar/.

I am a rarity! Born and still living in Los Angeles (a true Angelino), I have never stopped loving this great city. My first job working as a valet in a large hotel taught me that when I worked hard enough, I saw the fruits of my labor. I have lived this motto for the past 25+ years, and often look back on that job with fond memories. It molded me into the person that I am today. Buying or selling a business is usually one of the most sensitive financial transactions of somebody’s life. As a seasoned business broker, I take great pride in the fact that I make this transaction as seamless as possible. I love working with motivated sellers and passionate buyers to help each get across the finish line and start the next chapter of their lives. Sellers often this process highly emotional; they often started the business themselves, have owned it for years, and poured all their energy into it. Sellers typically want to make sure it gets passed to the right Buyer. Many Buyers are first timers, eager and full of ambition, but nervous about the process of purchasing a business. As a former business owner, I’m experienced representing both sides of the table, and make it a point to craft deals that are in both parties’ best interests. If you’re even thinking about selling your business, or just want to better understand the process of selling, I’m the broker to talk to! I have been married for over 10 years and have two amazing kids. We currently live in Sherman Oaks, and any free time I have is spent as my children’s chauffer to soccer, volleyball, dance, and the other beautiful activities of childhood. If you're looking to sell a business or a business broker, find me on BottomLine ( https://www.blbrokers.com/our-team/brian-campain ), or call me directly at (818) 335-2474.

I love working with passionate, driven entrepreneurs. I am an excellent communicator and strive to keep my clients well-informed throughout the deal. My client’s best interests are always priority over closing any particular deal. My 30+ years of business experience gives me insight into the ownership mentality; I’ve been there and can relate to my clients’ challenges and successes. I have a deep understanding of both the financial and operating aspects of small-to-medium sized businesses, which gives me a huge advantage when selling them. I walk each client through every aspect of their transaction: marketing, offers, due diligence, escrow, and closing. I was born in Africa, living there and in England before coming to California at the age of 14 … and I never left! I’m a hard worker, my first job was at Disneyland at the age of 15 and I’ve never stopped. I am passionate about helping people, combine that with my work ethic, 15+ years of real estate experience, 30+ years of business ownership experience, and I’m the perfect fit to help small business owners buy and sell businesses. If you're looking to sell a business or a business broker call, find me on BottomLine ( https://www.blbrokers.com/our-team/punita-patel ), or connect on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/punitacpatel) !