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Broker Biography
Introduction
Certified Business Intermediary (International Business Brokers Assoc.-1993)
Fellow of the I.B.B.A. (1st in MD & one of approximately 100 worldwide-2005)
Senior Business Analysis (Business Evaluation Systems-1998)
Machinery & Equipment Analyst (Society of Business Analysts- 1999)
Management Consultant (Marketing, Strategic Planning & Franchising) Paris, France -1973
Export Marketing Manager base in French Alpine Region - 1975
Dry Cleaning & Coin-op Laundry Specialty:
-Certified Environmental Drycleaner (International Fabricare Institute-1997)
-Executive Director (MidAtlantic Association of Cleaners: 2006 until 2013)
-Staff Vice President-Membership & Joint-State Affiliates, Approved Consultant and Trainer (IFI/DLI)
-President (Cleaners & Launderers Association Executives 2012/13)
-Chairman (DLI/JSA Allied Trades Communication Committee as of Nov. 2011)
-Owner-Operator (MacDee Quality Cleaners of Maryland and Washington, DC)
-Vice President (SerCo, Inc.) Developer and Broker of 100+ units and Operator of Cleaners & Laundromats
General Business Experience:
• Real Estate Management
• Electronics
• Import, Export and Distribution
• Retail Chain
• Appliance
• Restaurant
• Civil Engineering
• Drycleaning & Laundry Supply
• Dance Studio
• French Bakery
• HVAC
• Automotive Repair
• Fire Restoration
• Beer, Wine and Deli
• Private Schools (Trade/Vocational, Preschool thru High School and Adult Vocational)
• Event Rental
Major Citizenship Awards:
Governor of MD: Nationwide effort by 1,000 + Cleaners offering "Free Cleaning for Unemployed"
Governor of MD: Escorted Group Disabled Athletes to Russia, breaking disabled barrier at Moscow Marathon
Montgomery County Community Service Partnership and Volunteer Center: Special Achievement Award
Mid-Atlantic Cleaners Association Award: for Service to the Association and the Industry (2002 & 2014)
Maryland House of Delegates Citation: for Organizing the Layhill Community Festival & Parade
National Clothesline Newspaper: Drycleaning Industry Profile of the Month (March, 1992)
Montgomery County Office of Economic Development: Business Appreciation Award
Montgomery County Council Business Service Award: for various Volunteer Projects
Ask for Richard's Professional Credentials or see on LinkedIn Profilte
Services Provided
Ehrenreich & Associates Provides the following as a Coach, Consultant or Intermediary/Agent:
-Business Sales, Mergers and Acquisitions
-S.B.A. 7-A & 504 Loan Referrals & Coaching
-Exit, Growth or Entry Strategy
-Succession or Management Buyouts
-Appraisals, Valuations and Evaluations
-Business Strategic Planning
-Litigation Support and Expert Witness
-Business Development & Diversification
-Principal Business Consultant Program for Business Owners: Our unique service provides Owners with their own part-time in-house consultant to alleviate the Business Owners’ feeling of being all-along with the burden totally on their shoulders! It's like having an Experienced Businessman as your Confidant and Adviser to assist you through the Business Maze of Decisions!
Areas Served
Business For Sale Listings
Cash Flow: $131,500
Silver Spring, MD
View Details Seeking Senior Auto Tech(s) to Succeed Retiring Owner
50-Yr old AUTO Repair BusinessSenior Auto Tech(s) to Buy-out Retiring Owner, who can train on Shop Ownership• Two Primo Montgomery County Shops Under Same Roof in 6,000 sq, foot space• Shared space providing General Auto and European Auto Specialty service• Accessible: Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Kensington, Silver Spring, NW DC & Metro• Highly Rated by Washington Consumer Checkbook Magazine (two checkmarks!)• Senior Tech Owners Can increase Sales by adding mechanics & working hours• Conveniently located with outstanding parking within close walking distance to under construction Purple Line Station to Bethesda-Chevy Chase Market• Same owner Business, with same phone number in same neighborhood for 50-years• Both shops have own identity with individual Exterior Entry & Retail offices• Retiring Seller can Train, Support & Finance Qualified Buyer with serious Less
