I cannot say enough good things about David Dejewski, Managing Director of Transworld Business Advisors of Central Maryland. David worked with me through the entire process of selling my franchise, from the initial business valuation and preparing the business for sale, all the way through finding the right buyer, navigating franchisor approval, and ultimately getting us successfully to closing.
The entire process took roughly a year and a half, and selling a franchise comes with an added layer of complexity that most business owners probably do not realize until they go through it themselves. Every potential buyer had to meet specific financial and professional qualifications established by the franchisor, The Maids International, and ultimately had to be approved before the sale could move forward. There were numerous steps, requirements, delays, and occasional unexpected issues along the way.
Through all of it, David was incredibly patient, professional, knowledgeable, and responsive. What impressed me most was his almost zen-like ability to remain calm and positive regardless of what was happening. Whenever we hit a roadblock or something did not go according to plan, David never became rattled or discouraged. He remained completely even-keeled, helped put things into perspective, and immediately focused on finding the next solution. His attitude made what could have been a very stressful process much easier to manage.
David also took the time to understand what I needed financially from the sale and worked extremely hard to help me achieve it. In the end, I was very pleased with the value we were able to obtain for the business. He never made me feel rushed into accepting something simply to complete a transaction. I always felt that he was looking out for my interests and working toward the right outcome.
Another tremendous benefit of working with David was the network of professionals he brought to the table. He connected me with an excellent attorney who was instrumental in helping us navigate the legal side of the transaction and successfully complete the closing. Having experienced people involved at every stage made a significant difference.
After owning and operating my franchise for nearly three decades, selling it was a major life event for me. This was not simply another business transaction. David understood that and treated the entire process with the patience, professionalism, and personal attention it deserved.
Looking back over the year and a half that we worked together, I am extremely grateful that I had David guiding me through the process. There were plenty of twists and turns, but he stayed with it from beginning to end, and everything ultimately worked out for the best.
I would highly recommend David Dejewski and Transworld Business Advisors of Central Maryland to any business owner considering selling their company. If you want someone who is knowledgeable, patient, persistent, calm under pressure, and genuinely committed to getting you to the finish line, David is exactly the type of person you want representing you.
Thank you, David, for all of your time, patience, guidance, and hard work. I truly appreciate everything you did to help me successfully close this chapter and move on to the next one!
