David Wechsler
Transworld Business Advisors of Colorado
License Number: FA.100087819
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Contact Broker
5261 S Quebec St, Suite 200
Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111
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Affiliated Broker
Al Fialkovich, CBI, CM&AA
About the Company
Transworld Business Advisors of Colorado has proudly maintained its #1 status for eight consecutive years among 250+ global franchises. The Colorado Franchise has locations in Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Aspen, and Grand Junction. The franchise is owned by Prospere Companies, a private investment firm with a portfolio of companies in Colorado, Texas, and Nevada specializing in acquiring, owning, and operating multi-faceted locations in the realm of mergers and acquisitions. Over the past 12 years, our team has completed 1,500+ deals, growing daily.
As the leading business brokerage firm in Colorado, we have achieved remarkable milestones, including being featured on the Inc. 5000 List five times—an accomplishment attained by only 4% of companies and featured on Financial Times Fastest Growing list. Additionally, our recognition as the Most Referred Middle Market Advisory Firm on the Axial Advisory 100 List underscores our commitment to excellence.
To learn more about Transworld or to schedule a consultation with one of our brokers, visit our website at www.tworldcolorado.com or call 720-259-5099.
Broker Biography
Introduction
With over 40 years of business experience spanning the consumer goods & services, retail, hospitality, sports, tourism, and entertainment sectors, David brings a wealth of wisdom to his Transworld clients…and valuable insight into the intrinsic value of a seller’s business assets or a buyer’s acquisition target. David has honed his diverse skills as a Senior Director, C-level executive with several small and mid-market multi-unit businesses. As an entrepreneur, he strategically merged one of his own start-up businesses, with another early-stage business and helped rapidly springboard the new entity into a $650M, (NASDAQ) company, via an aggressive M&A strategy.
David’s passion for preserving main street businesses as an important part of every community’s social fabric led him to a career as a management consultant, coach, and facilitator, working hand-in-hand with entrepreneurs through initial start-up, transition, measured growth, and profitable exit. He has a proven history of generating positive financial results for principals, owners, and investors. David has served on several for-profit and non-profit boards and is currently on the Board of Directors for the Mountain Area Land Trust.
Services Provided
Transworld Business Advisors of Colorado has proudly maintained its #1 status for eight consecutive years among 250+ global franchises. The Colorado Franchise has locations in Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Aspen, and Grand Junction. The franchise is owned by Prospere Companies, a private investment firm with a portfolio of companies in Colorado, Texas, and Nevada specializing in acquiring, owning, and operating multi-faceted locations in the realm of mergers and acquisitions. Over the past 12 years, our team has completed 1,500+ deals, growing daily.
As the leading business brokerage firm in Colorado, we have achieved remarkable milestones, including being featured on the Inc. 5000 List five times—an accomplishment attained by only 4% of companies and featured on Financial Times Fastest Growing list. Additionally, our recognition as the Most Referred Middle Market Advisory Firm on the Axial Advisory 100 List underscores our commitment to excellence.
Our team is passionate about helping small and mid-sized companies navigate the complex waters of the sale, acquisition or growth of an organization. Our services include buyer representation, seller representation, preparation for sale, franchise sales, and franchise development.
Areas Served
Licensed In
- Colorado — License number FA.100087819
Business For Sale Listings
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I am a Denver native who has 20 years experience in all levels of small business, including management, marketing, and ownership. After helping to grow two family owned businesses, a production company and a neighborhood bar & grill, I moved into a position at Transworld to help others achieve their goals of buying or selling a small business. I'm a Business Broker with Transworld Business Advisors—Rocky Mountain, which is a business brokerage firm that has achieved #1 status out of 200 global franchises for four years running. We offer services throughout Colorado, New Mexico & Wyoming and are currently the #1 business brokerage firm in the Rocky Mountain region. Over the past 7 years, our team has completed $110 million+ in transactions, worked directly with over 1,500 business owners, was involved with 250+ deals, and gave over 10,000 entrepreneurs guidance about buying and selling businesses. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my wife and two boys, hiking, biking, and anything else the great outdoors of Colorado has to offer.
Transworld Business Advisors of Colorado has proudly maintained its #1 status for eight consecutive years among 250+ global franchises. The Colorado Franchise has locations in Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Aspen, and Grand Junction. The franchise is owned by Prospere Companies, a private investment firm with a portfolio of companies in Colorado, Texas, and Nevada specializing in acquiring, owning, and operating multi-faceted locations in the realm of mergers and acquisitions. Over the past 12 years, our team has completed 1,500+ deals, growing daily. As the leading business brokerage firm in Colorado, we have achieved remarkable milestones, including being featured on the Inc. 5000 List five times—an accomplishment attained by only 4% of companies and featured on Financial Times Fastest Growing list. Additionally, our recognition as the Most Referred Middle Market Advisory Firm on the Axial Advisory 100 List underscores our commitment to excellence. To learn more about Transworld or to schedule a consultation with one of our brokers, visit our website at www.tworldcolorado.com or call 970-379-3254.
I have spent the last 5+ years helping entrepreneurs buy and sell business under $20M in enterprise value. Prior to joining Transworld Business Advisors, I worked in several family-owned businesses allowing me to understand the unique joys and challenges facing entrepreneurs every day. During this time, I realized there was a need for investment banking level services for M&A in the lower middle market and decided to become a business broker. Along with my credentials as a CM&AA and CEPA, I also have a BA in Business Finance and am fluent in Spanish, having lived in Spain for over a decade. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my wife and our dog Aspen, road & mountain biking, playing soccer, skiing and traveling. Recently Sold Businesses: Manufacturing Business Distribution Company Managed Service Provider Flooring Contactor Landscaping Business Electrical Contractor Towing Company Art Gallery Etc. Transworld Business Advisors of Colorado has proudly maintained its #1 status for eight consecutive years among 250+ global franchises. The Colorado Franchise has locations in Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Aspen, and Grand Junction. The franchise is owned by Prospere Companies, a private investment firm with a portfolio of companies in Colorado, Texas, and Nevada specializing in acquiring, owning, and operating multi-faceted locations in the realm of mergers and acquisitions. Over the past 12 years, our team has completed 1,500+ deals, growing daily. As the leading business brokerage firm in Colorado, we have achieved remarkable milestones, including being featured on the Inc. 5000 List five times—an accomplishment attained by only 4% of companies and featured on Financial Times Fastest Growing list. Additionally, our recognition as the Most Referred Middle Market Advisory Firm on the Axial Advisory 100 List underscores our commitment to excellence.
Denver / Pagosa Springs, Colorado I have two specialties - healthcare businesses (after having previously spent 20 years in the industry), and Southern Colorado (having relocated to Pagosa Springs). I'm happy to chat about your needs - please reach out. Transworld Business Advisors of Colorado has proudly maintained its #1 status for eight consecutive years among 250+ global franchises. The Colorado Franchise has locations in Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Aspen, Pagosa Springs and Grand Junction. The franchise is owned by Prospere Companies, a private investment firm with a portfolio of companies in Colorado, Texas, and Nevada specializing in acquiring, owning, and operating multi-faceted locations in the realm of mergers and acquisitions. Over the past 12 years, our team has completed 1,500+ deals, growing daily. As the leading business brokerage firm in Colorado, we have achieved remarkable milestones, including being featured on the Inc. 5000 List five times—an accomplishment attained by only 4% of companies and featured on Financial Times Fastest Growing list. Additionally, our recognition as the Most Referred Middle Market Advisory Firm on the Axial Advisory 100 List underscores our commitment to excellence. To learn more - visit our website at www.tworldcolorado.com or call me directly at 970-279-8850
Before transitioning into business brokerage and M&A, I spent over a decade as the owner and operator of three health clubs in the Denver Metro Area, two of which I launched from the ground up, and one I acquired. Managing dozens of employees and contractors, overseeing complex leases and build-outs, and navigating a wide range of operational challenges taught me invaluable lessons along the way. In 2017, I was ready for a new chapter and engaged Transworld Business Advisors of Colorado to help facilitate the sale of my business. Following the successful transaction, I joined the Transworld team as a business broker, a role that felt like a natural progression. In 2022, I became an equity Partner in our Colorado office. If you're considering selling your business, I’d be happy to explore its value and what a tailored exit strategy could look like. Our team has guided hundreds of business owners through the process of valuation, preparation, and sale with clarity and confidence. As the leading business brokerage firm in Colorado, we have achieved remarkable milestones, including being featured on the Inc. 5000 List five times—an accomplishment attained by only 4% of companies and featured on Financial Times Fastest Growing list. Additionally, our recognition as the Most Referred Middle Market Advisory Firm on the Axial Advisory 100 List underscores our commitment to excellence.
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Being involved in business has always been a passion of mine. I began working at the age of 15 for many of my family's small businesses and have been apart of and helped grow many other small businesses. Shortly after graduating from Colorado State University with a business and economics degree I started my own small business. I joined Transworld Business Advisors of Colorado in order to work with and learn from other small business owners while helping them through situations I can relate to. As a Senior Business Broker and Partner with Transworld Business Advisors— Colorado, we have proudly maintained our #1 status for eight consecutive years among 250+ global franchises. The Colorado Franchise has locations in Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Aspen, and Grand Junction. The franchise is owned by Prospere Companies, a private investment firm with a portfolio of companies in Colorado, Texas, and Nevada specializing in acquiring, owning, and operating multi-faceted locations in the realm of mergers and acquisitions. Over the past 12 years, our team has completed 1,500+ deals, growing daily. As the leading business brokerage firm in Colorado, we have achieved remarkable milestones, including being featured on the Inc. 5000 List five times—an accomplishment attained by only 4% of companies and featured on Financial Times Fastest Growing list. Additionally, our recognition as the Most Referred Middle Market Advisory Firm on the Axial Advisory 100 List underscores our commitment to excellence. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family as well as biking, hiking, skiing and anything else that gets me into Colorado's great outdoors.
As a former professional baseball player, I know what it takes to win. My passion is helping business owners achieve that same success when selling their businesses, or putting in a winning bid to purchase a business. At Transworld Business Advisors, we stand out as a business brokerage firm like no other. We bring together a team of expert business brokers and a commercial real estate team to cover every aspect of buying or selling a business. Whether you're looking to buy a business, sell a business, determine your business's current value, or explore ways to increase its value for a future sale, I'm here to help. Follow me as I create and share valuable content for business owners on my social media channels. I look forward to connecting with you—feel free to call or text me anytime.
I draw on decades worth of experience in corporate finance and entrepreneurship to guide buyers and sellers in the direction of their goals. During my 20-year career with NYSE-listed Burlington Industries, I served as an economist before becoming Investor Relations Director. In that role I dealt with Wall Street analysts and money managers daily. After a hostile takeover, I decided to take control of my own destiny and become a small business owner. Acquiring and running my own business has given me a hands-on understanding of the challenges that face the small business owner. In my current role at Transworld, I draw on my experience in finance and as a small business owner as I work directly with entrepreneurs to guide them, step-by- step, through the buying, growing, and selling of their companies. I have worked as a Business Broker with Transworld Business Advisors of Colorado since 2014. Our office has been the top performing office out of 300+ Transworld system offices for each year since 2016 and in 2021 we completed the greatest number of transactions of any IBBA member firm worldwide. We offer services throughout Colorado, New Mexico & Wyoming and are currently the #1 business brokerage firm in the Rocky Mountain region. Since 2013, our team has completed over $200 million in transactions, worked directly with over 1,500 business owners, was involved with 800+ deals, and gave over 10,000 entrepreneurs guidance about buying and selling businesses. An avid “Colorado enthusiast,” I enjoy cycling, hiking, ski racing and volunteering as a racecourse worker for World Cup events.



