Austin Zhao, M&AMI, CM&AP, CBI, CVA & BCA
Austin Zhao, Vice President at Transworld Business Advisors of South & West Texas, New Mexico, and Wyoming, has over 39 years of business experience with an extensive international trade background, business management and operations, and deal negotiation. After joining Transworld Business Advisors at the end of 2015, Austin specializes in business sales, mergers and acquisitions, and business valuation.
In addition to leveraging being part of the Transworld network, Austin is certified by the International Society of Business Appraisers, as a Business Certified Appraiser (BCA). This certification is a high achievement in the Business Broker industry with very few certified nationwide. His expertise in business valuation helps his clients understand the value of their businesses and set the right pricing strategy for a successful sale process. There is no question why Austin’s approach yields excellent results and higher sale conversions compared to other brokers in the industry.
Professional Designations/Credentials:
• Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA)
• Business Certified Appraiser (BCA)
• M&A Master Intermediary (M&AMI)
• Certified M&A Professional (CM&AP)
• Certified Business Intermediary (CBI)
• Licensed Real Estate Agent in Texas
Professional Achievements/Awards:
• Gold Club Member awarded by M&A SOURCE
• Platinum Chairman’s Circle awarded by IBBA
• Diamond Club Member awarded by Transworld Business Advisors
• TOP Producer and a Diamond Club Member among 1,000+ business advisors in the network of Transworld Business Advisors
Volunteer and Leadership Experience:
• Board Member and Committee Chair of International Business Brokers Association (IBBA)
• Board of Advisors Member, International Society of Business Appraisers (ISBA)
• Former Chairman of the Asian Chamber of Commerce (2016 -2017)
• Founding board member of Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) Houston Chapter (Retired in 2019).
• One of the eleven Board Directors of the Paraffin Wax Committee for China Chamber of Commerce of Metals, Minerals & Chemicals Importers & Exporters in 1995 and 1996.
Austin was born and raised in Inner Mongolia, China. He began his import and export business career in Dalian after he earned a BA in Business Administration from Minzu University of China in Beijing in 1987. Then he moved to the U.S. in 1996 to pursue his business endeavors.
Austin has been an executive officer for several Chinese and U.S. companies. Formerly he was General Manager of A & G Toys, Inc., Houston, Texas; Executive Vice-President of DL America, Inc., Houston, Texas; and General Manager of Shunlida Company, a unit of The Import and Export Corporation of Dalian Development Zone, which was a state-owned international trade corporation ranking in the top 500 companies in the foreign trade industry in China.
Austin speaks Chinese, English, and basic Japanese, and has extensive cross-cultural experience in business communication between the West and the East.
Languages: Mandarin








My Listings
Restaurants
Two Asian Restaurants with Prime Real Estate - Motivated Seller!
Location: Montgomery County, Texas
Asking Price: $8,320,000
Down Payment: $8,320,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $245,890
Wholesale
Profitable Seafood Wholesale with Cold Storage Warehouse
Location: Harris County, Texas
Asking Price: $1,450,000
Down Payment: $1,450,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $405,546
Cleaning/Clothing, Real Estate Related
Dry Cleaning Business with Real Estate in Prime Houston Location
Location: Harris County, Texas
Asking Price: $300,000
Down Payment: --
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: -$40,879
Child Care
Profitable Children's Play & Enrichment Center
Location: Harris County, Texas
Asking Price: $185,000
Down Payment: $129,500
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $88,553
Restaurants
High-Revenue Japanese Restaurant – Significant Price Reduction
Location: Harris County, Texas
Asking Price: $100,000
Down Payment: --
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $220,361
Food Business Retail
Profitable Bakery in a Prime South Houston Location
Location: Harris County, Texas
Asking Price: $97,500
Down Payment: --
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $47,078
Well Established Sign and Graphic Franchise
Total Investment: $200,000 - $215,000
Cash Investment: $60,000
World's Leading Promotional Products and Advertising Franchise
Total Investment: $90,000-$100,000
Cash Investment: $90,000
World's Leading Business Brokerage Franchise
Total Investment: $85,000
Cash Investment: $85,000
Coworking Franchise Opportunity
Total Investment: $360,000-$3,600,000
Cash Investment: $250,000
Wellness Focused Membership Model Grooming Franchise
Total Investment: $318,000 - $499,000
Cash Investment: $150,000
Franchise Focused on the Restoration and Repair of Leather, Plastic and Vinyl
Total Investment: $100,595 - $120,595
Cash Investment: $15,000
National Recruiting Firm
Total Investment: $75,000 - $100,000
Cash Investment: $40,000
Growing Charcuterie Business
Total Investment: $200,000-$215,000
Cash Investment: $50,000
Bookkeeping Business Solutions Franchise
Total Investment: $33,842-$69,342
Cash Investment: $29,995
Authentic Mediterranean Grill Franchise Opportunity
Total Investment: $600,000 - $850,000
Cash Investment: $250,000
Established Quick Service Italian Restaurant Franchise
Total Investment: $322,043 - $452,807
Cash Investment: $150,000
Fastest Growing Business Coaching Franchise
Total Investment: $60,000
Cash Investment: $60,000
Membership Model Coworking Franchise
Total Investment: $390,000 - $1,200,000
Cash Investment: $200,000
B2B Coworking and Business Services Franchise
Total Investment: $850,848 - $1,795,965
Cash Investment: $300,000
Market-Leading Window Tint Franchise
Total Investment: $175,000 - $250,000
Cash Investment: $150,000

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