Matthew Livingston

At the Bousaid Team, we are a top business broker team in the country, dedicated to helping you achieve maximum value for your business. Our consultative approach involves experts in business valuation, confidential marketing, and negotiations to provide you with every service you need when buying or selling a local business. Whether you are local or from the other side of the world, we handle all aspects of your business sale until it is finalized, securing the best possible deal on the best possible terms. We identify the true value of your business and suggest ways to boost it, handle marketing and advertising, eliminate tire-kickers, request offers in writing with deposits, represent you in negotiations, assist in structuring deals, and navigate the sea of documents and contracts. While you focus on keeping the day-to-day operations of your business running smoothly and efficiently during the selling process, our experienced agents will get you the best possible return on everything you've invested or plan to invest in your business. Whether you're buying or selling, we have the know-how to help you achieve your business goals. Contact the Bousaid Team today for a free, no-obligation consultation. Visit us at businessbrokerteam.com, email us at bousaidteam@fcbb.com, or call us to schedule your appointment.

Call Ed now at 702-274-7320! Edward J Smith, Ltd., “Ed Smith” is a licensed real estate Broker-Salesman in the State of Nevada. Lic # BS 38345 and Ed also possesses the difficult and legally required State of Nevada Business Broker Permit, Lic#: 0000005. During the last 20+ years, he has listed and sold Las Vegas businesses and business real estate at First Choice Business Brokers, Nevada’s largest business broker. Prior to that, Ed brokered real estate an businesses at a very large NJ metropolitan office of which he was part owner. First Choice, a National Franchise Company, has about 75+ offices all over the Country. Often Ed is often a guest speaker at the annual First Choice Business Broker’s national conference held in Las Vegas for all the offices. Plus Ed’s New York-New Jersey metropolitan area 30+ year previous and extensive background experience has always been a very strong personal and professional asset in closing sales for his clients. Ed Smith Business Broker, is considered Nevada’s top awarded business broker. His listing and selling and negotiation experience embrace just about every type of business that exists. This includes but is not limited to: small and large restaurants, fast food franchises, national franchises, auto repair & body shops, light and heavy manufacturing, service industry, dry cleaning, slot taverns, tanning & beauty salons, adult and strip clubs, publishing, professional medical, legal and accounting services, health and medical services and practices, retail operations, mail box stores, limo companies, motels, multi-unit chains, gold mining and more! Price ranges vary from as little as $50,000 to well into the many millions of dollars! Call Ed Smith Business Broker Now! 702-274-7320 Ed Smith’s 50+ years of full-time business listing and sales experience exceeds most other professionals in the same or similar fields. He’s been involved in just about every type of business sales structure including cash asset sales, SBA financed purchases, seller carry purchases, lease-to-own deals, equipment leasing, leasehold interests, and more. All contacts and communications with Ed Smith’s business buyers and sellers, existing or potential, are always kept in very strict confidence. Approximately 50% or more of Ed’s business is repeat or referral. Some of Ed Smith’s business and real estate experience includes: The coveted CRB, Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager designation. The Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) designation is recognized industry-wide as the measure of success in brokerage and real estate business management. This designation is awarded by the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers to REALTORS® who have completed the Council’s advanced educational and professional requirements. CRB designees consistently increase their level of industry knowledge, advance their earning and career potential, increase their firm’s profitability and benefit from active involvement in a network of real estate professionals. Professional business and real estate appraisal experience as an RM candidate of the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers and as a licensed Business Broker. This is coupled with years of professional expert testimony and in a variety of courts and municipalities. Was appointed to and has held numerous important Realtor Committee Chairman positions with the Passaic County, NJ Board of Realtors including Chairman of the Passaic County Board of Realtors By-Laws Committee. Wherein he and his committees rewrote the entire set of by-laws for the Board. Passaic County is a suburb of New York City. Ed was classified as a “Real Estate Expert” in the Superior Courts of Passaic County and Bergen County, NJ. This classification goes well beyond the more traditional “real estate appraiser” classification as it adds much more horizontal and vertical latitude in the expert level offered and required for this broader variety of testimony. Includes the New Jersey County Superior Courts and the United States Federal Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey in Newark, NJ. Ed's expertise has carried over to Nevada courts and Federal Courts. Ed represented real estate, business use interests, land use development and gold mining consulting for buyers and sellers. Ed’s expert testimony also included client representation for certain bankruptcy proceedings, matrimonial, death and incompetency estates and class action law suits. Ed has testified in Clark County, Nevada proceedings as well as and including Federal Criminal Court. Represented numerous buyers, sellers, developers, and architect clients appearing before city, county, and state Planning Boards and the Boards of Adjustment in many communities in Passaic and Bergen Counties, New Jersey. Assignments including major and minor land use, business uses, and rezoning of real estate and variances for non-conforming uses. Has also advised land and business use clients in the Las Vegas area as well. Did location site location work for major national companies including McDonald’s, Burger King, Pizza Hut, 7-Eleven, and other commercial strip center and shopping center locations. Ed sells more national franchises than anyone else in Nevada. For example, out of the last approximately 35 Dairy Queens sold, Ed has sold approximately 31 of them. He has had his own national AM business talk radio show in Las Vegas and has appeared on business TV for commentary on a major network. By invitation, Ed has done classroom seminars for the business department at the College of Southern Nevada for many times per semester for approximately 7 years. His high-quality seminars always encouraged return engagements. Ed does business consultation for real estate and business buyers, sellers and owners and entrepreneurs. He has won more top salesman awards than any other business broker in Nevada! Ed Smith, Business Broker, has been the “Salesman of the Year” for most of his years with First Choice Business Brokers and he is the record holder for this title. Ed’s very savvy Las Vegas business market experience coupled with the resources of First Choice Business Brokers offers buyers and sellers his unprecedented skills and abilities for all Clark County and Las Vegas business purchases, listings, sales, and consulting work. Ed Smith, the Las Vegas Business Broker, is the experienced professional that business buyers and sellers want on their side!

Ron Smith; B.S. Aeronautical Science Marine Aviator and Vietnam Veteran.Airline and Corporate Pilot for major Las Vegas Hotel(s) and Casinos Licensed Real Estate Agent Nevada and California since 1981 I hold active Nevada and California Real Estate license and Nevada Business Brokerage Permit.As a Licensed Business Broker in the State of Nevada I am qualified to represent buyers and sellers in most Business Sales transactions, regardless of size or scope.I am a Charter Member of the Nevada Business Brokers Association.

As an experienced Business Broker, I’ve developed countless exit-strategy plans for my clients that, by using my expertise, have helped them sell their business for top-dollar. Selling your business is a complex process involving hundreds of variables. Without a professional team to guide you, you face an uncertain and challenging economy, unbridled competition and sophisticated buyers. My goal is to make sure you are fully prepared for a sale and make the process as smooth as possible for both sides. I have a proven ability in executing targeted solutions and meeting organizational objectives by independently managing projects, networking, organizing operations and successfully coordinating team efforts, all leading to effective and creative public relations solutions. It's never too early to prepare for a sale. Connect with me for a complimentary assessment to see how much your business is currently worth and what you can do to improve it for a sale; whether that's this year or in the future! _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ciro "Vic" Coppola || (725)-221-7571 || vic@fcbb.com || VicCoppola.fcbb.com || All inquiries are Confidential

About Ryan:? Ryan is an experienced real estate broker, licensed in California, Colorado, and Nevada. Since 2006, Ryan’s passion for real estate has driven a career focused on helping clients buy, sell, invest, and flip properties. With a strong background in commercial banking, Ryan brings a financial perspective to every transaction, ensuring clients are informed and confident throughout the process. Responsive communication and expert negotiation are hallmarks of Ryan’s practice, always putting clients first and treating every relationship with integrity and respect. Background and Experience: Originally from sunny Southern California, Ryan grew up in Huntington Beach, where surf class was an alternative to traditional PE in high school. Always drawn to the outdoors, Ryan spent much time at the beach before earning a degree in Business Finance with an emphasis in real estate from California State University at Fullerton. Ryan has held a California real estate license since 2006, a Colorado salesperson license since 2017, and a broker’s license since 2021. In Nevada, Ryan holds both a broker’s salesperson license and a business broker permit as of 2025. Real estate, business, and entrepreneurship have always been passions for Ryan. Helping others reach their goals, whether buying or selling a home or business, is deeply rewarding. Ryan enjoys guiding buyers and sellers through the complexities of transactions and the journey to a successful closing. Working with seasoned investors is another source of fulfillment; Ryan has formed two LLCs and personally flipped ten properties, and is well-versed in every aspect of property flipping—from hard money lenders and wholesalers to contractors, permitting, and ultimately selling for profit. Clients can always reach Ryan by text, email, or phone, and every interaction is guided by the Golden Rule: treat people as you wish to be treated. Commercial Banking Career: Before entering real estate, Ryan built a successful career in commercial banking as a back office underwriter for a national bank. The role involved underwriting credit exposure for top-level bankers serving municipalities, including cities, counties, and school districts—mainly across the central northwestern states. It was not uncommon to lend upwards of $30 million to support infrastructure, utility districts, and the modernization of fire and school services.

Mike, a Nevada Broker/Salesperson and California Broker/Owner, came to this firm in June of 2005. He brought 10 year's previous experience as a licensed real estate agent, spent in California, primarily as a loan agent. His B.S. degree in Real Estate led to another 10 year's experience in corporate finance and accounting working as a financial analyst, assistant controller and controller. Born in Kansas and a veteran of the U.S. Navy, Mike has held positions in several different industries including restaurant, auto repair, manufacturing, beverage bottling & distribution, sales and management. He refers to himself as "...a blue collar business broker, more than willing to do a good day's work for a good day's pay."

Involved in management, finance and business operations from an early age, I have owned and successfully operated a number of businesses all over the country. After a brief period working on Wall Street in the early 1980s, I relocated to Las Vegas to own and develop several businesses, personally supervising the process of buying and selling each one. Ranked second in the nation for number of businesses sold in 2015, and number one in 2016, I pride myself on my ability to serve my clients with a superior knowledge of markets, business valuations, market price analysis, and a knack for salesmanship. My clients benefit from my expertise regarding all types of business transactions. Cell: 702-290-9120 Email me at: gkaras@fcbb.com

Carmelita Smith is a seasoned professional with more than 11 years of experience in the real estate industry, bringing a strong track record of client advocacy, market expertise, and strategic negotiation to every transaction. Throughout her real estate career, she has built a reputation for delivering exceptional customer service and fostering trusted relationships with buyers, sellers, and investors. Leveraging her extensive background in residential and investment real estate, Carmelita has expanded her practice into business brokerage, guiding entrepreneurs through the complex process of valuing, preparing, and selling their businesses. Her deep understanding of market dynamics, combined with her commitment to clear communication and high-quality service, positions her as a trusted advisor for business owners seeking to maximize their exit strategy or explore new opportunities. Dedicated, knowledgeable, and solution-driven, Carmelita is passionate about helping clients navigate major financial decisions with confidence and clarity.

Hi, I’m Matthew Livingston, a Business Broker Agent with First Choice Business Brokers, based right here in Las Vegas, Nevada. As a proud graduate of UNLV and a former small business owner, I know the local market inside and out—and I understand firsthand the hard work it takes to run a business in this city. I’ve personally gone through the process of selling my own restaurant—successfully—through First Choice, one of the largest and most respected business brokerages in Las Vegas. Now, I help other business owners navigate their own sales with the same care, insight, and discretion. Our team handles every detail so you can stay focused on running your business. Best of all, we ensure your sale remains completely confidential.

Trent Lee has consistently been recognized as the leading business broker in the country, holding the title for most closed transactions annually over the last six years, as acknowledged by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA). His unparalleled record in facilitating business sales places him at the pinnacle of the industry. As a credentialed business appraiser and broker, Trent offers a rare blend of expertise that enables him to accurately assess the value of a business and secure the best possible deal for his clients. He is also the author of the Amazon Best Seller "The 6 Figure Exit Plan," which provides insightful strategies for achieving successful business exits. Trent's educational background is as impressive as his professional experience. He holds an undergraduate degree in Accounting, a Master of Finance from Harvard University, and an MBA from Texas A&M University. Beyond his formal education, Trent has personally founded, grown, and successfully exited two companies, one of which grew to over 90 employees. This firsthand experience provides him with a deep understanding of the challenges and strategies pivotal to thriving in business ownership and exit. Whether you are buying or selling a business, Trent Lee is equipped to navigate you through the complex market landscape. He is affiliated with First Choice Business Brokers and maintains active memberships with several prestigious organizations, including the International Franchise Association, Canadian Franchise Association, International Business Brokers Association, and the Institute of Business Appraisers. To explore how Trent can maximize the sale of your business, contact him today.

I have been a Business Broker since 1981. First in Los Angeles, CA where I worked for some of the largest Business Brokerage companies rising to management positions. Additionally, I was President and Co-Founder of a boutique business brokerage firm located in Beverly Hills, CA. Moving to Las Vegas in 1994, I have continued my Business Broker career, using my expertise to assist sellers and buyers in the purchase and sale process. My 41 years of knowledge and experience will help you avoid the obstacles put in your path towards successfully selling your business and medical practice. I am licensed Broker/salesperson with First Choice Business Brokers Las Vegas and Certified Healthcare Practice Broker. NV Division of Real Estate. R.E. Lic. # BS.0038787; Business Broker Permit # 0000020 Cell#: (702) 217-5125. Have represented and closed business transactions for millions of dollars.