Eric Straus
Business Broker at Transworld Business Advisors of NY
Current deals $1MUpdated September 2026
About
Eric Straus leads Transworld Business Advisors of NY as President. He directs business brokerage, mergers and acquisitions, and franchise consulting across the New York market. He oversees client work from initial valuation through deal closing. He draws on more than 30 years as a buyer, operator, seller, and intermediary. He sold Straus Media Group, a cluster of 10 Hudson Valley radio stations, to Clear Channel in 1999. He built RegionalHelpWanted.com, then sold it to Warburg Pincus in 2008. He holds a bachelor's degree from Yale University. He belongs to the Transworld Business Advisors Hall of Fame.
Who is a good fit for Eric Straus
- Owners of New York businesses who want a sale, growth plan, or succession path.
- Buyers who are strategic acquirers or private investors seeking New York deals.
- Founders seeking franchise consulting on a sale or acquisition.
- Owners who want an advisor who has bought, operated, and sold companies.
Active listings (1)
Asking prices from $1M.
Frequently Asked Questions
Eric Straus leads business brokerage, mergers and acquisitions, and franchise consulting at Transworld Business Advisors of NY. He focuses on the New York market. He advises owners who are preparing for sale, growth, or succession. He also works with strategic buyers, private investors, and franchise partners.
Eric Straus oversees client work from initial valuation through deal closing. He focuses on confidentiality, competitive positioning, and data-driven pricing. He draws on more than 30 years as a buyer, operator, seller, and intermediary. He speaks often on business transition topics.
Eric Straus built, bought, and grew Straus Media Group in the Hudson Valley. He sold its 10 radio stations to Clear Channel in 1999. He later built RegionalHelpWanted.com, a locally branded job board network. He sold that company to Warburg Pincus in 2008.
Eric Straus holds a bachelor's degree from Yale University. He belongs to the Transworld Business Advisors Hall of Fame. He spent more than 30 years as a buyer, operator, seller, and intermediary. He also speaks on business transition topics.
Eric Straus works with sellers and with buyers. He advises owners who are preparing for sale, growth, or succession. He collaborates with strategic buyers, private investors, and franchise partners. He has guided the sale and acquisition of hundreds of companies across diverse industries.