Elise Mariner
Transworld Business Advisors of Colorado
License Number: FA.100104621
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Contact Broker
Greenwood Village, Colorado
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
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
Services Provided
Our team is passionate about helping companies navigate the complex waters of an organization's sale, acquisition, or growth. Our services include buyer representation, seller representation preparation for sale, franchise sales, and franchise development. We facilitate commercial real estate transactions through our partnership with Transworld Commercial Real Estate. We also provide exit planning services to business owners and entrepreneurs through our affiliation with Exit Factor, both of which are owned by Prospere Companies.
Visit my website at https://www.tworld.com/agent/elisemariner/ or call me at (970) 279-8850
Additional resources:
https://www.tworld.com/locations/colorado/buy-a-business/
https://www.tworld.com/locations/colorado/sell-a-business/
https://exitfactor.com/
https://www.tworld.com/locations/colorado/buy-a-franchise/franchise-re-sale-program/
Areas Served
Licensed In
- Colorado — License number FA.100104621
Professional Affiliations
Certified M&A Advisor
MBA / MPH
Business For Sale Listings
Cash Flow: $1,776,440
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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.
With over 20 years of experience in Air Traffic Control and a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, Nathan knows that in high-stakes environments, there is no room for error. As a former FAA Operations Supervisor and current Commercially rated pilot, he spent two decades managing complex airspace where success was defined by "zero-fail" execution. Today, he brings that same tactical discipline and "Risk Intelligence" to the world of business brokerage. A seasoned entrepreneur himself, Nathan has owned and operated successful ventures across the aviation, automotive, and home service sectors. He understands the "in-the-trenches" reality of scaling a business and treats every client’s exit strategy like a complex flight path—requiring a clear vision and a perfectly timed landing. Now proud to call Colorado home, when he isn't navigating a deal or flying, you’ll find him in the great outdoors with his two daughters, making the most of the Colorado lifestyle.
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.
Whether you’re looking to sell a business and move on to the next chapter of your life – or purchase a business and embark on the next stage of your career – Jim DeShayes helps buyers and sellers transfer businesses equitably and efficiently from one generation of ownership to the next.
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.
As a Business Broker with Transworld Business Advisors, I help business owners, entrepreneurs, and investors navigate one of the most significant financial decisions of their lives—the sale or acquisition of a business. My professional background spans military service, engineering, technology, business ownership, real estate investment, and transaction advisory services. As a U.S. Navy veteran, I learned the value of discipline, preparation, and integrity. Those principles continue to guide how I serve clients today. I hold a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado and spent more than a decade as a Professional Engineer before transitioning into entrepreneurship, real estate, and business brokerage. My career has included engineering consulting, information technology, business ownership, real estate investing, and helping buyers and sellers evaluate complex opportunities. As an active real estate investor since 2001 and a licensed Realtor in both Colorado and Idaho, I have spent more than two decades analyzing investments, negotiating transactions, and helping clients make informed decisions about value, risk, and opportunity. What sets me apart is the ability to understand businesses from both the operational and investment perspectives. I speak comfortably with entrepreneurs, engineers, tradespeople, investors, and professionals because I have spent much of my career working alongside them. Whether representing a seller preparing for retirement, a buyer seeking their next opportunity, or an entrepreneur pursuing growth through acquisition, my goal is to provide clear guidance, thoughtful analysis, and a professional transaction process from start to finish. Based in Colorado's Denver-Boulder corridor and backed by Transworld's national and international network, I serve clients throughout the United States and beyond.



