Tim Bullard

At Lake Country Advisors I've been helping people buy and sell businesses in a confidential and discreet manner since 2010. Creative transaction structures and negotiations are our specialty.

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Tim Bullard, has been the Global M & A asset divestiture of one of America’s oldest global trading firms with clients such as Microsoft, Mercedes, Disney, Valvoline, Avon, K-Mart, 3M and Ameritech. Tim is also credited as the Founder of CRCA, a corporation with 100+ million dollars in annual sales out of Chicago, IL. He has started a total of eleven businesses and has now retired three times after starting a business brokerage for the sole purpose of providing what he couldn’t find when he moved to Wisconsin “… a business broker that knew what they were doing and could provide the service I would expect when I was trying to buy a business…” Tim, being the founder of Lake Country Advisors, now works solely as a broker with M&A deals in Wisconsin and northern Illinois. He has been written up in the Chicago Tribune multiple times, Nation’s Business magazine, and The St. Petersburg Times, just to name a few. Tim’s Cell# 630-300-4777

M&A Consultant With over 20 years of experience in real estate, financial services, and business sales, I understand what it takes to get deals done — and done right. My background as a former mortgage loan officer, merchant services rep, and current Realtor has given me a deep understanding of both the financial and emotional sides of selling a business. I bring a hands-on, results-driven approach to every transaction, guiding business owners through the process with clarity, confidence, and strategic insight. Whether you’re thinking about selling now or just exploring your options, I’m here to help you understand your business’s value and create a plan that works for you!

Steve’s business experience is remarkable in both its depth and diversity. His professional career has spanned over 30 years across many businesses and industries in energy, wood, paper, electronics, automotive, recycling, and transportation. Prior to joining Lake Country Advisors, Steve was an Executive VP for nearly a decade at a $120 million revenue corporation. During his tenure as a corporate VP, Steve worked on several business acquisitions opportunities which has given him an unique "buyers" insight that could be that special edge in the selling of a business.

Lake Country Advisors has one of the largest vetted buyer lists as well as extensive connections to private equity groups, angel funds, high net worth individuals and other avenues for raising capital to assist in your transaction. I bring an in-depth knowledge of business valuations, business management, transition management, marketing, intellectual property and strategic analysis when consulting with companies regarding strategic acquisitions, raising equity and exit strategy planning.

James is an experienced finance and operations professional with over twenty years of experience in the areas of accounting, finance, business strategy development, start-ups, and business turnarounds. James has a triple major in accounting, marketing, and business administration as well as an MBA in finance. His business and educational experience put him in a unique place to envision the needs of his clients and bring that to life in several ways – from budgeting to forecasting, marketing to operations. James experience provides valuable insight into the process and complexities of the negotiations required to successfully complete a business transaction; focusing on the client’s value drivers which is the key to maximizing the owners cash from the sale of their business.