Steven Johnson

PDF Development LLC

License Number: 02221530

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9381 E Stockton Blvd, Suite 200
Elk Grove, California 95624 (View Map)

Affiliated Broker
Paul Frank

About the Company

Broker Biography

Introduction

Steven represents business owners, entrepreneurs, investors, search fund buyers, and strategic acquirers across a diverse range of industries. He assists clients with confidential business sales, buyer representation, valuations, market analysis, negotiations, due diligence, financing coordination, and transaction management from listing through closing.

His experience spans restaurants, bars, liquor stores, convenience stores, auto repair and collision centers, towing companies, fitness businesses, supplement stores, healthcare-related businesses, residential care facilities, distribution companies, manufacturing operations, retail businesses, franchises, and professional service firms. He also works with owner-operator businesses, absentee-owned businesses, and SBA-financed acquisition opportunities.

With a background in technology, research, and business analytics, Steven brings a data-driven approach to evaluating businesses, identifying value drivers, and positioning opportunities for maximum market exposure. He works closely with lenders, attorneys, accountants, escrow officers, and other advisors to help clients navigate complex transactions efficiently and confidently.

Whether helping a business owner prepare for retirement, facilitating a growth acquisition, or assisting a first-time entrepreneur in purchasing a business, Steven is committed to providing professional representation, clear communication, and results-driven guidance.

Business Types Served: Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Auto Services, Retail, Healthcare, Fitness, Franchises, Manufacturing, Distribution, Service Businesses, Professional Services, Hospitality, Convenience Stores, Liquor Stores, Specialty Trades, Senior Care Operations, E-Commerce, and other owner-operated and investment-oriented businesses.

Services: Business Sales • Buyer Representation • Business Valuations • Exit Planning • SBA Transactions • Seller Financing • Asset Sales • Stock Sales • Market Analysis • Acquisition Advisory

Changing Lives One Deal at a Time.

Services Provided

Services Offered

• Business Sales & Acquisitions
• Seller Representation
• Buyer Representation
• Business Valuations & Broker Opinion of Value (BOV)
• Exit Planning & Succession Planning
• SBA Financing Coordination
• Seller Financing Structuring
• Asset Sales & Stock Sales
• Franchise Resales & Franchise Acquisitions
• Main Street Business Brokerage
• Lower Middle Market M&A Advisory
• Confidential Business Marketing
• Buyer Qualification & Screening
• Due Diligence Coordination
• Financial Analysis & SDE Recasting
• EBITDA Analysis
• Deal Structuring & Negotiation
• Letter of Intent (LOI) Negotiation
• Purchase Agreement Coordination
• Escrow & Closing Management
• Lease Assignment Coordination
• Commercial Real Estate Integration for Owner-User Transactions
• Search Fund & ETA Acquisition Support
• Strategic Buyer Outreach
• Market Analysis & Industry Research
• Business Transition Planning
• Owner-Operator Business Sales
• Absentee-Owned Business Sales
• Family-Owned Business Transfers
• Multi-Location Business Sales
• Partner Buyouts & Ownership Transfers
• Growth Through Acquisition Advisory
• Roll-Up & Add-On Acquisition Support
• Investment Opportunity Analysis
• Portfolio Divestitures
• Business Opportunity Consulting

Industries Served

Restaurants • Bars & Nightlife • Liquor Stores • Convenience Stores • Grocery & Specialty Food • Auto Repair • Auto Body & Collision • Towing • Automotive Services • Fitness Centers • Supplement Stores • Retail • E-Commerce • Manufacturing • Distribution • Logistics • Healthcare • Medical Services • Residential Care Facilities (RCFE) • Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) • Professional Services • Home Services • Construction Trades • Hospitality • Franchises • Service Businesses • Technology-Enabled Businesses • Senior Care Operations • Owner-Operated Businesses • Investment-Oriented Businesses

Transaction Types

SBA-Financed Transactions • Conventional Financing • Seller-Carry Transactions • Asset Purchases

Areas Served

  • Santa Clara County, CA
  • Licensed In

    • California — License number 02221530

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    Steven represents business owners, entrepreneurs, investors, search fund buyers, and strategic acquirers across a diverse range of industries. He assists clients with confidential business sales, buyer representation, valuations, market analysis, negotiations, due diligence, financing coordination, and transaction management from listing through closing. His experience spans restaurants, bars, liquor stores, convenience stores, auto repair and collision centers, towing companies, fitness businesses, supplement stores, healthcare-related businesses, residential care facilities, distribution companies, manufacturing operations, retail businesses, franchises, and professional service firms. He also works with owner-operator businesses, absentee-owned businesses, and SBA-financed acquisition opportunities. With a background in technology, research, and business analytics, Steven brings a data-driven approach to evaluating businesses, identifying value drivers, and positioning opportunities for maximum market exposure. He works closely with lenders, attorneys, accountants, escrow officers, and other advisors to help clients navigate complex transactions efficiently and confidently. Whether helping a business owner prepare for retirement, facilitating a growth acquisition, or assisting a first-time entrepreneur in purchasing a business, Steven is committed to providing professional representation, clear communication, and results-driven guidance. Business Types Served: Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Auto Services, Retail, Healthcare, Fitness, Franchises, Manufacturing, Distribution, Service Businesses, Professional Services, Hospitality, Convenience Stores, Liquor Stores, Specialty Trades, Senior Care Operations, E-Commerce, and other owner-operated and investment-oriented businesses. Services: Business Sales • Buyer Representation • Business Valuations • Exit Planning • SBA Transactions • Seller Financing • Asset Sales • Stock Sales • Market Analysis • Acquisition Advisory Changing Lives One Deal at a Time.

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