Phone: 650-346-8186
Email:
james@business-team.com
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Background/Experience:
After an almost thirty year career in IT / Telecommunications culminating in a European IT Director position with a Boston MA based company and having the responsibility of establishing and deploying IT requirements in five European locations, James made a major career change and went onto gain valuable entrepreneurial experiences in Hotel / Restaurant / Bar ownership, Luxury Jewelry design store ownership, Art Gallery ownership and high end sales in the Exotic Automobile arena.
With his varied global management and business skill set he feels that he has acquired not only the knowledge and tenacity to get things moving but the empathy to understand the challenges and endurance it takes to purchase and grow a business.
Phone: 415.930.4801
Email:
rjames@business-team.com
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Robert is a graduate of the University of Maryland and holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. In his 25 year sales career he has closed deals totaling more than $135M in revenue across a variety of industries including software, computer hardware, automotive, telecommunications, healthcare and financial services. His current listings include construction, hazardous materials management, animal care, commercial equipment repair, and commercial cleaning services.
2019
Phone: (415) 227-4411 x 323
Email:
jchung@business-team.com
Professional Affiliations:
n/a
Background/Experience:
Jack currently manages the team of agents in the San Francisco office. He has worked on a variety of transactions in many different industries, specializing in wholesale, distribution and service companies, of all sizes. Jack takes a hands-on approach and is eager to learn all the different aspects of the companies to better represent his clients. He will be involved in the opinion of market value, marketing, buyer qualification, negotiations, escrow and post-sale process. He looks forward to partnering with you in the possible sale or purchase of a company. He has previously worked in telecommunications, retail, real estate and IT. Jack graduated with a BA in International Business from San Francisco State University and speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese.
In his spare time, Jack loves snowboarding and cheering on the Golden State Warriors with his 3 dachshunds.
Jack can be contacted at 415-227-4411 ext 323 or jchung@business-team.com.
Phone: 415-994-0384
Email:
brmcapur@gmail.com
Professional Affiliations:
B. Tech(Hons), MIEI
Background/Experience:
For over nine years Bal Raj managed the Acquisitions and Mergers, Venture Capital Investment, Evaluation, and Restructuring / Rehabilitation functions at the Venture Capital Investment firm funded by the International Finance Corporation (World Bank), Investors in Industry (Bank of England), the Aga Khan Foundation for Economic Development, US-AID, DEG from Germany and other international financial institutions. As the Managing Director, Director and Chief Executive / General Manager in large business groups for over fifteen years, Bal Raj managed company operations, formulated and implemented successful corporate strategies to effectively meet the change and challenge of diverse markets. In addition to obtaining an Honors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, Bal Raj participated in several management and marketing programs at recognized institutions. In view of his senior level business experience in various sectors, Bal Raj is able to provide the synergy required for satisfactory business acquisitions.
Phone: (415) 846-9047
Email:
mlevin@business-team.com
Professional Affiliations:
California Real Estate Agent, Shipping Broker
Background/Experience:
Mitchell brings 30 years of entrepreneurial business experience to BTI Group as an owner of a successful shipping brokerage and the party to buying, building, and selling of businesses in the transportation sector. He understands what it takes to build and run a successful business and has a strong understanding of interpreting value for both selling or vertical integration for acquisition. A sharp negotiator, if there is a deal to be done, Mitchell can close it. Other areas of expertise are in the Fashion, Wholesale, Import/Export arena in Ladies Accessories where Mitchell owned and operated both wholesale and retail merchandising companies working closely with over 500 in house accounts. He also has the expertise as a buyer in the Accessories business with Showrooms in New York, Miami Merchandise Mart, and the Atlanta Merchandise Mart. Mitchell also has extensive experience in the Auto Industry buying vehicles, restoring them, and remarketing them. Mitchell is determined to build strong relationships with his clients connecting buyers and sellers with a sound business acquisition or sale opportunities. He prides himself on applying Ethics, Virtue, and Eastern Philosophy to his business and personal life. Mitchell in his private time enjoys hiking and has been training in Internal Kung-Fu for over 40 years. Mitchell holds a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in History from Rutger University.
Phone: (415) 480-4911
Email:
carson@business-team.com
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Background/Experience:
After earning a business degree in 1998 from the University of California, Carson started a number of small businesses. His portfolio includes a food services operation, a regional home services business, and an online lead generation business. Carson takes pride in having grown each of these businesses through the use of comprehensive online marketing, social media, and industry technologies. Carson is a licensed real estate agent in the state of California. His clients know him to be responsive, tireless, and highly motivated. Please contact Carson at: cell (415) 480-4911, or carson@business-team.com
2019
Phone: 415-930-4670
Email:
don@donbaum.com
Professional Affiliations:
State Bar of California, The Elks, California Real Estate Broker, CABB, Olympic Club
Background/Experience:
Don brings a wealth of negotiation and closing experience to help clients in the merger, sale or acquisition of business and real estate ventures. A licensed attorney, real estate broker and certified business broker with expertise in accentuating the value of ongoing operations, Don has helped successfully close well over $1B in transaction value over his career. Don’s BTI Group team provides an unparalleled platform to help clients maximize their investment return in their business and real estate ventures.
Prior to joining BTI Group, Don served in senior executive roles with Property Sciences, Ascent Property Investments and Marcus & Millichap, where as General Counsel of Pacific Property Company, Don helped start and build one of the West Coast’s largest institutional investment sponsors. Don began his legal career with real estate experts Miller, Starr & Regalia representing developers, financial institutions, and commercial property owners in all facets of their operations before joining Marcus & Millichap’s executive team. Before law school, Don led the multi-state marketing efforts of industrial coatings and labeling manufacturer The Brady Company through a multi-state network of distributors after graduation from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.
Don remains an active business owner and investor himself, providing invaluable insight and acumen essential to his ability to assist clients in their business ventures and investment endeavors. Don's team provides clients a success-based d marketing platform proven in our results: We are the West Coast's leader in successful transactions.
What can Don and his team do for you?
Phone: 925-337-5204
Email:
mhamilton@business-team.com
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Michael has had a progressive career in diverse entrepreneurial and corporate industries. Specialist in purchasing, materials/logistics, and administrative planning and process improvement. Strong points- initiative, persistence, and innovative problem-solving. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills which help him focus on understanding his client’s goals. Michael holds a Bachelors Degree from CSU Hayward in Political Science.
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Email:
undral@business-team.com
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Background/Experience:
Undral Gerelkhuu is an accomplished, self-directed professional with a proven record of success leading sales strategy, prospecting, forecasting, client engagement, business visibility, and development within the brokerage industry. She is a results-oriented marketing innovator with the distinct ability to blend a record of industry success with a talent for identifying business solutions in direct alignment with the goals and needs of a diverse clientele.
Before joining Business-Team in San Francisco, Undral spent 10 years in Marketing Coordinator and Merchandising Team leader in major retail companies. After successful decade of career, Undral became licensed realtor. Her tenacious work ethic, and her team’s extensive understanding of sales and negotiations, and implementing creative marketing tools to help assist your entrepreneurial investments and achievements.
Undral is bilingual. Her native tongue is Mongolian. She enjoys nature, outdoor activities, and her true passion lies in the world of Art. She has majored in Fashion Design and Marketing.
2019
Phone: (408) 316-5198
Email:
ian@business-team.com
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Professional Affiliations: IBBA (past board member), CABB (past president)
Background/Experience:
Mr. MacLachlan is the President and founder of BTI Group (1981), the largest regional intermediary for small and mid-sized businesses, with 10 offices in the Western United States and over 5,300 completed transactions. He is qualified as an expert witness in California Superior Court.
Prior to founding BTI Group, Ian started a chain of motorcycle dealerships which he built into the largest Kawasaki dealer in the U.S. The experience of selling it prompted him to enter the merger and acquisition profession.
He is a founder, past President, and former Director of the California Association of Business Brokers, a past Director and current member of the International Business Brokers Association, and a member of M&A Source. He is a frequent speaker at industry conferences.
Ian received a degree in physics from San Jose State University.