# Eric Landis | M&A Business Advisors

> Eric Landis is a Managing Partner at M&A Business Advisors (MABA), a full-service business brokerage and M&A advisory firm serving business owners across California and Colorado. The firm specializes in sell-side and buy-side advisory services for businesses in a wide range of industries.

## About

Eric Landis holds a degree in Applied Mathematics from UC Berkeley and has 25+ years of experience in business sales and acquisitions, spanning garage startups to Fortune 1000 companies. He co-founded American Equity Partners and founded Symetrix before establishing M&A Business Advisors, headquartered in Orange County, CA.

Eric is a three-time IBBA Chairman's Circle honoree (2022, 2023, 2024) — one of the highest recognitions in business brokerage. He holds the Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) designation from the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA).

The team (Team Landis) includes multiple credentialed advisors and brokers:
- **David Miller** – Senior Business Advisor; CFO and international investment manager background
- **James Reppert** – Business Advisor; 20+ years of brokerage experience
- **Daniel Chalolachvilli** – Business Broker; background in corporate finance and strategy consulting
- **Laszlo J. Klima** – Business Broker; 25+ years in business development
- **Brandon Loyo** – Business Broker; background in real estate and leasing
- **Richard Casanas** – Business Broker; USC Marshall MBA, 10 years in finance
- **Antho Zueck** – Business Broker; UC Berkeley Statistics, Orange County specialist, advanced Mandarin Chinese

Certifications held across the team include: CBI, L-CBI (Lifetime CBI), M&AMI (Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary), and CBB (Certified Business Broker). The firm is affiliated with IBBA, M&A Source, and CABB (California Association of Business Brokers).

**Key stats:** 100+ transactions closed, 30+ years of combined experience, 12+ industries covered, serving California and Colorado.

## Services

### Selling a Business (Sell-Side Advisory)
Full-service representation for business owners ready to exit. The process includes:
1. Discovery – business assessment, goals, timeline
2. Exit Strategy – custom plan aligned to personal and financial objectives
3. Preparation for Sale – financial and operational optimization
4. Most Probable Selling Price – proprietary valuation methodology
5. Research & Analysis – market research, comparable transactions
6. Buyer Profiling & Outreach – confidential identification and vetting of qualified buyers
7. Professional CIM – Confidential Information Memorandum preparation
8. Confidential Marketing – multi-channel outreach protecting employees, customers, and competitive position
9. Deal Structuring & Negotiation – price and terms negotiation
10. Close & Beyond – closing management and post-transaction support

Key seller benefits: maximum value realization, complete confidentiality, access to a nationwide buyer network, professional marketing materials, expert negotiation.

### Buying a Business (Buy-Side Advisory)
Advisory services for individuals and companies seeking acquisitions. The process includes:
1. Discovery – buyer background, acquisition criteria, financial capacity
2. Acquisition Strategy – tailored strategy for first-time or seasoned acquirers
3. Identification of Prospects – proprietary databases, industry network
4. Review of Business – financial performance, growth potential, operational health, strategic fit
5. Lending Connections – introductions to trusted financing sources
6. Deal Structuring – optimized terms, risk minimization
7. Price & Terms Negotiation – advocate for buyer interests
8. Letter of Intent (LOI) – formal offer documentation
9. Due Diligence – coordinated process with legal, accounting, and advisory teams
10. Purchase Agreement & Close – transition management

Key buyer benefits: access to off-market opportunities, expert business evaluation, lending connections, comprehensive due diligence management.

## Industries Served

Manufacturing, Distribution, Technology, Software, Healthcare, E-Commerce, Food & Beverage, Construction, Automotive, Services

## Regions Served

**California:** Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Ventura, San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento
**Colorado:** Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder

## Contact

- Website: https://ericlandis.com
- Contact form: https://ericlandis.com/contact
- Parent firm: https://mabusinessadvisors.com

## Pages

- [Home](https://ericlandis.com): Overview of services, stats, and firm mission
- [About](https://ericlandis.com/about): Eric Landis bio, team profiles, credentials, and values
- [Selling a Business](https://ericlandis.com/selling): Detailed sell-side process and services
- [Buying a Business](https://ericlandis.com/buying): Detailed buy-side process and services
- [Blog](https://ericlandis.com/blog): Insights and perspectives on M&A, selling, and buying businesses
- [Get in Touch](https://ericlandis.com/contact): Contact form for confidential consultations

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