Tom Nilsen, MBA, Business Broker

TNT Business Brokers/"We Sell" Team

License Number: 338717

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5340 Fredericksburg Way West,
Nashville, Tennessee 37027 (View Map)

About the Company

#1 Nashville Business Seller - Personally sold over 300 businesses in greater Nashville since 2008.
Check the Stats - No upfront fees - 30 yr 'Fortune 50' Ad Exec

Our Promise to Sellers:
Max 25 companies listed at a time to maintain focus
Experienced Consulting/Realistic Appraisals (vs unrealistic to get a 'listing').
Full-time commitment (this isn't our 2nd job)
Fast response to everyone!

Our Credentials:
Over 300 Nashville businesses and companies
sold! CHECK THE STATS ON BIZBUYSELL.COM
Aligned with top commercial Realtors...enables us to uniquely 'reach movers'
206 websites PLUS highly targeted direct marketing to our database of over 15,000 investors/buyers
Tom Nilsen brings 30 years National Advertising experience...Coca-Cola, Nestle, Sara Lee, Coors Light
Tom awarded 'Consultant of the Year' in 1st year after becoming a certified business broker.
TNT Business Brokers is a 'network' of experienced business consultants/digital marketers who 'co-broker' within our network to optimize business Seller's overall marketing exposure and Buyer reach. Buyers enjoy our time-efficient search resources and comprehensive guidance through 'due diligence' to ultimately achieve stated goals. We have all currently active buyers in our database and the digital resources and knowledge to reach every one of them.

SELLERS: PLEASE INTERVIEW US BEFORE DECIDING ON A BROKER :)
BUYERS: CALL ON US ANYTIME FOR FREE ASSISTANCE ON ANY LISTING.

Broker Biography

Introduction

Tom Nilsen (615) 838-5070
MBA, certified business/franchise consultant
Broker License #338717
30 years in Fortune 50 sales and marketing
'Consultant of the Year' (Franchise Brokers Association)

TNT Business Brokers / "We Sell" Team combines the power of top Commercial Realtors and a 'network' of experienced brokers/consultants/digital marketers to optimize a Seller's overall exposure...and Buyer's time finding us! We have over 15,000 current buyers in our database and the digital resources to reach every one. Work with the Best!

Services Provided

For Sellers:

* 15,000 current/active buyer profiles-sorted by categories of interest-enables efficient matching sellers to buyers
* We deploy unique expertise in digital technologies to maximize 'all potential buyer awareness'
* We provide free expert advise in all areas (marketing, financial preparation, improvements to ROI)
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For Buyers:

* We help sort through the clutter (and hype)...making your search time far more efficient
* We provide honest opinions, experience, and sensitivity to 1st time business buyers
* We assist throughout the 'due diligence' process to ensure a win-win

Areas Served

  • Williamson, TN
  • Davidson, TN
  • Cannon, TN
  • Cheatham, TN
  • Rutherford, TN
  • Sumner, TN
  • Wilson, TN
  • Dickson, TN
  • Hickman, TN
  • Marshall, TN
  • Licensed In

    • Tennessee — License number 338717

    Professional Affiliations

    MBA - MARKETING/ADVERTISING
    FRANCHISE BROKERS ASSOCIATION - 'CONSULTANT OF THE YEAR'

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