Michael D. Whitesel
As a licensed Commercial Real Estate Broker for Transworld Business Advisors of Portland, Michael taps into his diverse 30-year business experience to get you top value for your business. He knows the hard work and dedication it takes to build a business and you deserve to be rewarded.
Utilizing Transworld’s over 40 years of experience in Business Sales Facilitation, a global network of 700 plus Business Brokers, a vast pool of buyers, and over 10,000 business listings sold worldwide, Michael is dedicated to getting your deal closed successfully. He looks forward to hearing about your goals and your questions regarding the sale of your business.
A life-long local, Michael was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. His undergraduate degree is from the University of Oregon and, while working full-time, he earned his MBA at Portland State University.
Michael’s lifelong passions are all about adventure. His most recent venture combined his entrepreneurial spirit and his avocation, mountain biking, when he co-founded and co-owned The Lumberyard Indoor Bike Park. This business was a year-round recreational haven for thousands of kids and adults which operated from 2012 through 2022. There, he served as the CFO and developed all the operational systems and processes for the business.
This endeavor followed a career in corporate high-tech, various start-ups, and consulting where he excelled at solving complex problems, reduced product support costs, and developed in-depth business plans. Throughout his career, he built equity through a variety of real estate projects such as house renovations and acquiring income properties, as well as investing in a modular luxury home manufacturing company building product for the Colorado resort market. Michael welcomes a conversation from anyone who is beginning to think about selling, buying or franchising a business.
My Listings
Food Business Retail
Fully Built-Out Retail Space. Significant Build-Out Value
Location: United States
Asking Price: $50,000
Down Payment: $50,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: -$54,484
Fitness
Turnkey Premier Fitness Studio with Modern Build-Out
Location: King County, Washington
Asking Price: $200,000
Down Payment: $200,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $70,899
Manufacturing
Patented USA Forestry Manufacturer - 50+ Yr History, Estate Sale
Location: Clark County, Washington
Asking Price: $259,000
Down Payment: $259,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $81,133
Food Business Retail
PRICE REDUCED – Legacy Bakery in Clark County - 1M+ in Revenues
Location: Clark County, Washington
Asking Price: $150,000
Down Payment: $150,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $162,115
Food Business Retail, Restaurants
Established Award-Winning Artisan Bakery & Café
Location: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
Asking Price: $840,000
Down Payment: $756,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $294,056
Downtown Washougal Executive Suites
Location: Washougal, Clark County, Washington
Asking Price: --
Down Payment: --
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: --
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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