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Tom Plotkin

Business Broker / M&A Advisor at BizEx

Santa Monica, CA Website (818) 585-4215
Updated October 2026

About

Tom Plotkin serves small business buyers and sellers as a Business Broker / M&A Advisor at BizEx. He concentrates on healthcare sales: pharmacies, hospice licensure, and medical and dental practices. His healthcare focus reflects his longstanding medical interests and training as a 91A10 Combat Medic. He also advises automotive aftermarket companies, from manufacturers to retailers. He brings over 30 years in the automotive parts and accessory industry. He brings over 40 years of domestic and international small business experience. He has run, bought, and sold light manufacturers supplying the automotive, aircraft, and home furnishing aftermarket segments. He graduated from UCLA. He worked as a family-business print and media buyer, supporting a nationwide network of exclusive franchise owners. He later coached manufacturers on marketing and on exporting into the US market while with the New Zealand Consulate General's Marketing & Trade office in Los Angeles.

Who is a good fit for Tom Plotkin

  • Owners of community pharmacies, hospice licenses, and medical or dental practices preparing for a sale.
  • Owners of automotive aftermarket companies, from manufacturers to retailers, seeking sale guidance.
  • Owners of light manufacturing businesses seeking an advisor with direct experience purchasing, operating, and selling businesses.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tom Plotkin specializes in selling community pharmacies, hospice licenses, and medical and dental practices. He connects this work with his interest in medicine and healthcare. He trained as a 91A10 Combat Medic.

Tom Plotkin focuses on automotive aftermarket companies across manufacturing and retail. He spent over 30 years in the automotive parts and accessory industry.

Tom Plotkin brings over 40 years of small business experience at domestic and international levels. He purchased, operated, and sold businesses producing goods for automotive, aircraft, and home furnishing aftermarkets. He also manages a personal residential and commercial property portfolio, working directly with property managers and tenants.

Tom Plotkin's experience includes internet marketing for B2B and B2C customers alongside traditional brick-and-mortar methods. He has worked with Shore-Calnevar, Cromwell Oil Company, Safetech Helmets, Martin Manufacturing, and Comfy Seat Covers. He also supported exclusive franchise owners through print and media buying in a family business.

Tom Plotkin graduated from UCLA. He later joined the New Zealand Consulate General's Marketing & Trade office in Los Angeles. He mentored manufacturers on marketing their products and exporting to US markets.

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