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Lion Business Advisors

lionbusinessbrokers.com/

Austin, Texas

At Lion Business Advisors, we specialize in helping business owners successfully navigate the complex process of selling their businesses with confidence and discretion. Our team of award-winning M&A advisors has a proven track record of maximizing value for sellers while ensuring a smooth and confidential transition.

Recognized as M&A Advisors of the Year 2022 (USA) by Acquisitions International and Top 10 M&A Consulting Firm 2022, 2023 by Financial Services Review, we bring expertise, strategic marketing, and a results-driven approach to every transaction. Lion Business Advisors has also been named #1 Business Broker, Austin (2022 - 2024) by the Austin Business Awards Program and has been featured in The Silicon Review, Total Prestige Magazine, and on AM talk radio’s “Ask The Experts” (AM1370 & 1190AM).

Our reputation is built on strategic deal-making, extensive buyer networks, and a commitment to confidentiality, ensuring that your business is positioned for the right buyer at the right time.

Why Choose Us?
- Confidential & Strategic Approach – ensuring business continuity.
- Proven Marketing & Buyer Targeting – Leveraging corporate-level marketing strategies to reach high-quality buyers.
- Award-Winning Team with Industry Recognition – Recognized leaders in the business brokerage and M&A space.
- Results-Driven Deal Execution – We don’t just list businesses; we sell them—successfully.

Ready to explore your exit strategy? Contact LION today for a confidential consultation.

Services Offered

We specialize in seller representation, providing business owners with the expertise and support needed to achieve a successful exit while maintaining confidentiality throughout the process. Our key services include:

- Targeted Buyer Matching – We identify and engage the most qualified buyers, not just any buyer.
- Business Valuation & Exit Planning – Free, data-driven valuations to help you understand your business’s market value.
- Mergers & Acquisitions – Assisting with complex deal structures, strategic acquisitions, and roll-ups.
- Buyer Representation – Helping investors and entrepreneurs find the right business opportunities.
- Private Equity & Strategic Partner Buyouts – Leveraging relationships with investment groups and corporate buyers.

With proven deal execution strategies and corporate-level marketing expertise, we ensure your business is positioned to attract serious, financially qualified buyers.

About

Joshua Carnes is a recognized leader in business brokerage and M&A, bringing decades of strategic marketing and deal-making expertise to business owners ready to sell.

As State Vice President of the Texas Association of Business Brokers (TABB) and an industry expert recognized by Business Brokerage Press Inc., Joshua is at the forefront of industry trends and best practices. He holds memberships with the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and M&A Source and is a Certified Business Broker (North American Alliance of Business Brokers).

With a background in high-level strategic marketing, including training from a former CMO of Oracle, Joshua takes a data-driven, research-backed approach to selling businesses. He understands that a business sale isn’t just about finding a buyer, it’s about maximizing value and creating the right deal structure for long-term success.

If you’re considering selling your business, let’s have a confidential conversation about your options. Contact Joshua today to start the process of achieving your best possible exit.

Expertise

Experienced in but not limited to the following services and sectors. Contact for a full list.

Manufacturing
Service Businesses
Wholesale & Distributors

Sales of Family or Partner Owned Businesses
Virtual Consultation
Exit Planning Services

Areas Served

Travis County, TX
Williamson County, TX
Dallas County, TX
Harris County, TX
Tarrant County, TX
Orleans County, LA
Jefferson County, AL
Sedgwick County, KS
Oklahoma County, OK
Fulton County, GA

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English

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Georgia

TX78765

Affiliations

IBBA | M&A Source | TABB | EPI | Registered Industry Expert

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