Who We Are
At LA Business Pros, we help lower-middle-market business owners navigate the complexities of selling their businesses while preserving their legacy and securing their future. Since 2006, we’ve guided hundreds of owners through valuations, deal structuring, negotiations, and closings. Led by Tawnya Gilreath, an experienced M&A Advisor, Certified Exit Planner (CExP), and attorney, our team delivers expert, personalized solutions to help you maximize value—whether you’re ready to sell or planning for the future.
Why Choose LA Business Pros
At LA Business Pros, we leverage our extensive experience to guide clients through the complexities of buying or selling a business. Our deep industry knowledge and proven strategies ensure that each transaction is handled with professionalism and precision. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique goals and craft personalized solutions that deliver results. Confidentiality is at the core of our operations, and we prioritize safeguarding sensitive business information throughout the transaction. By employing robust protocols and maintaining strict discretion, we ensure that your privacy and business interests are fully protected at every stage.
Our negotiation expertise and client-centric approach set us apart. We are dedicated to securing the best possible outcomes for our clients, using our skills to navigate challenges and advocate effectively on their behalf. At LA Business Pros, your success is our priority, and we are committed to delivering exceptional value and results.
Meet Tawnya Gilreath
Tawnya Gilreath is the Founder and Managing Director of LA Business Pros. With a career spanning nearly two decades in business sales and acquisitions, Tawnya has built a reputation as a trusted advisor and expert negotiator. Her credentials include:
Tawnya’s leadership extends beyond her advisory work. She serves on the Board of Governors for M&A Source and has chaired multiple education and conference committees for industry associations. She is also a professor and course instructor for both the IBBA and the California Association of Business Brokers (CABB).
Tawnya’s mission is clear: to help business owners achieve the freedom to move their future forward while protecting the legacies they’ve worked so hard to build.