MARY LEGATE

With nearly 20 years of experience in business sales and entrepreneurship, I bring a unique perspective by combining hands-on operating experience with deep transactional knowledge. My background includes leading mid-market transactions at a boutique investment bank and having founded and scaled businesses such as a popular home goods brand and a family board game company. Throughout my career, I have worked on close to 100 advisory projects, supporting entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners at critical points of transition. In addition to sell-side engagements, I have served in board advisory roles for several companies globally, offering strategic guidance on growth, capital raising, and exit planning. At Transworld Business Advisors of North DFW, I specialize in helping business owners navigate the complex process of selling their businesses. I focus on confidentiality, accurate valuation, and finding the right buyers to ensure a smooth and successful transaction from start to finish.

As a dedicated Business Advisor with TBA, I specialize in guiding business owners through the complex processes of buying, selling, and growing their businesses. Leveraging a deep understanding of market trends and financial analysis, I provide tailored strategies that maximize value and drive successful transactions. Whether you're looking to acquire, exit, or scale, I am committed to delivering results with integrity and expertise. Let's connect and explore how I can help you achieve your business goals.

Heidi works at Transworld Business Advisors which is a worldwide business brokerage firm that also provides services in: Mergers and Acquisitions, Franchising, and Franchise Consulting. The primary focus of Transworld is connecting business owners and entrepreneurs with the right business opportunity. Our firm specializes in the small to middle market sector with expertise in managing transactions up to $50 million. We honor the opportunity to serve our clients through all phases of the process, including: consultation, valuation, due diligence, structuring the sale, financing, negotiation, and marketing. Throughout the process we strive to maintain confidentiality for all parties

Kevin is a former CPA in the state of Texas, has over 30 years in finance / accounting and M&A experience in large corporations. He also owns a small business and knows the issues small business owners face day in/day out. Kevin graduated from the Hankamer School of Business at Baylor and served on the advisory Board for seven years. He has served on several company boards during his career. Kevin and his family live in Frisco and is active in mentoring young married couples at his church as well as serving on the board of the largest christian school association.

Accomplished finance executive with almost 30 years of experience in the M&A. Experienced in both Private Equity and Public Companies ? Positions Held ? Business Advisor / Business Broker ? Mergers & Acquisitions – Over 60+ transaction closed with over $4B+ in annual revenue ? CFO / Divisional CFO – 15+ years (over companies/divisions as large as $2B in annual revenue) ? Chief Accountant (US GAAP & IFRS) / Head of Finance Operations ? SVP-Operations – Transition / Transformation / Rehab Under-performing Client Contracts ? Project Management With all of this experience and knowledge, I'm able to provide the best results for my clients as they sell or buy businesses.

“Amir Dawdani’s three decades of franchise and small business creation and management is a great addition to the Transworld DFW team. And having access to a seasoned professional acutely familiar with the current dynamic North Texas and DFW business climate will be a tremendous benefit to our clients,” said Pam Vincent, President of Transworld North Dallas/Ft Worth. “With a background that includes retail, wholesale distribution, online e-commerce, and POS retail kiosks, Amir offers our clients extensive, hands-on business knowledge.” As a client’s broker, Amir will help obtain the moist accurate market value for his client’s business and will help potential buyers find the best business opportunity. For more than three decades Amir Dawdani has focused on the retail, service, and hospitality marketplace. Amir has started, managed, and sold numerous businesses throughout his professional career including operating and managing multiple retail outlets, vending sales and management, and wholesale distribution to the hospitality industry. Amir, who speaks English, Hindi, and Gujrati lives with his family in Allen, Texas. He is active throughout the North Texas area in a wide variety of social, cultural, and business organizations. His passion is mentoring young entrepreneurs and first-time business owners.

Transworld Business Advisors is a worldwide business brokerage firm that also provides services in: Mergers and Acquisitions, Franchising, and Franchise Consulting. The primary focus of our firm is connecting business owners and entrepreneurs with the right business opportunity. Our firm specializes in the small to middle market sector with expertise in managing transactions up to $50 million. We honor the opportunity to serve our clients through all phases of the process, including: consultation, valuation, due diligence, structuring the sale, financing, negotiation, and marketing. Throughout the process we strive to maintain confidentiality for all parties

McKINNEY, TX, December, 2021 – Pam Vincent, President of Transworld Business Advisors North Dallas/Ft. Worth, announced Darin Vilhauer has joined the firm as Director of Business Development. In this key role, Vilhauer will expand sales support, marketing, and business development efforts based on current and emerging market trends. “Darin Vilhauer’s extensive expertise in sale management, franchise development, and market-trend analysis will be a great benefit to the Transworld team and the clients they serve,” said Pam Vincent, President of Transworld North Dallas/Ft Worth. “Darin’s knowledge will further enhance our ability to stay abreast of dynamic market trends, enabling Transworld to develop the most accurate market values for our client’s business.” With more than 15 years Darin Vilhauer has served in senior leadership positions overseeing sales and franchise operations. Darin holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and continues to develop his education; currently obtaining his Texas real estate license. After obtaining his degree Darin served in a variety of progressive leadership roles with General Nutrition Centers (GNC) culminating in him serving as GNC’s Director of Franchise Operations. In this highly visible role Darin was recruited to become Regional Vice President of sales and franchise operations for United Franchise Group (UFG), one of the nation’s largest franchisors. Darin and his wife of 13 years have made their home in Frisco. In his free time, he is a fitness enthusiast who enjoys working out and competing in mud runs. Darin’s social engagements include volunteer roles with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Feeding America, and American Heart Association.

With over two decades of experience working closely with CEOs and business owners, I have built strong partnerships across a variety of industries. As a seasoned professional, my background spans investor relations, private equity management, and international business development, with a focus on small- and mid-sized companies. If you've considered exiting your business, acquiring an existing business, or enhancing your current business model, I can offer you the guidance and efficient solutions in order for you to achieve your business objectives.