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Lion Business Brokers

Business Brokerage · Updated October 2026

Bee Cave, TX Website 800.525.35428 people
Current deals $1.2M–$1.7MTABBIBBAAM&AAEPI
Specializes in
HVAC (Home & Commercial Services)Plumbing (Home & Commercial Services)Electrical contractor (Home & Commercial Services)Roofing (Home & Commercial Services)Pest control (Home & Commercial Services)Landscaping & lawn maintenance (Landscaping & Lawn Care)Metal fabrication & welding (Manufacturing)Commercial cleaning & janitorial (Cleaning Services)

About Lion Business Brokers

Lion Business Brokers was founded in Austin, Texas, by Joshua Carnes, an engineer turned consultant with decades of M&A work, on the principle of analytics plus empathy. The firm describes its purpose as giving owners a partner rather than a marketplace, with confidentiality and value preservation ahead of speed. The Bee Cave, TX, firm represents established, profitable, owner-operated businesses across Texas and surrounding states. Its industry focus spans service businesses, trades, industrial companies, and healthcare practices. Lion Business Brokers supports owners and buyers through valuations, exit planning, business sales, and full-cycle M&A advisory. Its team includes CBI and CEPA credential holders, with active memberships including TABB, IBBA, AM&AA, and EPI.

Who is a good fit for Lion Business Brokers

  • Owners of trade and home service businesses preparing to sell in Texas and surrounding states.
  • Buyers seeking established, profitable industrial or manufacturing companies.
  • Founders planning an exit in one to three years who need valuation and readiness support.
  • Owners of healthcare practices seeking seller representation.

Service areas

TexasOklahomaLouisianaArkansasAlabamaKansasIndiana

Brokers and advisors at Lion Business Brokers

Travis Strack

M&A Advisor · Lion Business Brokers

Bee Cave, TX

3 active listingsDeals $1.5MCertified Business BrokerRegistered Industry Expert

Kit Webster

Partner and Senior M&A Advisor · Lion Business Brokers

Bee Cave, TX

2 active listingsDeals $1.2MCertified Public AccountantCertified Business Broker

Claudia Bianchi

M&A Advisor · Lion Business Brokers

Bee Cave, TX

1 active listingDeals $1.3MCEPA

Jim Calhoun

M&A Advisor · Lion Business Brokers

Bee Cave, TX

1 active listingDeals $1.7MCertified Business Broker

Lauren Mauldwin

M&A Advisor · Lion Business Brokers

Bee Cave, TX

1 active listingDeals $1.5M

Van Moody

Business Broker · Lion Business Brokers

Bee Cave, TX

1 active listingCertified Business Broker

Joshua Carnes

Principal and Senior M&A Advisor · Lion Business Brokers

Bee Cave, TX

Certified Business BrokerCertified Value Builder

Sylvia Krivicka

M&A Advisor · Lion Business Brokers

Bee Cave, TX

Businesses for sale from Lion Business Brokers

Established Cash-Based Physical Therapy Practice | Two Austin-Area Locations

TX area

Asking price
$1.2M
Cash flow (SDE)
N/A

Added Oct 4, 2026 · 11 days ago

Established Asset-Light Commercial General Contractor & Disaster Restoration Platform

TX area

Asking price
N/A
Cash flow (SDE)
N/A

Added Oct 4, 2026 · 11 days ago

Established HVAC and Electrical Service Company Serving the Texas Hill Country

TX area

Asking price
$1.4M
Cash flow (SDE)
N/A

Added Oct 4, 2026 · 11 days ago

Established HVAC & Mechanical Contractor - Hawaii

HI area

Asking price
$1.5M
Cash flow (SDE)
N/A

Added Oct 4, 2026 · 11 days ago

Highly Profitable Pool Construction & Renovation Business, North Texas

TX area

Asking price
$1.5M
Cash flow (SDE)
N/A

Added Oct 4, 2026 · 11 days ago

High-Margin Industrial Surplus Resale Business

TX area

Asking price
$1.3M
Cash flow (SDE)
N/A

Added Oct 4, 2026 · 11 days ago

Software & Engineering Analytics Firm - 30+ Year Reputation with Fortune 500 Client

TN area

Asking price
N/A
Cash flow (SDE)
N/A

Added Oct 4, 2026 · 11 days ago

Established Heavy Equipment Business in Oklahoma

OK area

Asking price
N/A
Cash flow (SDE)
N/A

Added Oct 4, 2026 · 11 days ago

Central Texas Irrigation & Hydromulching Contractor | Builder Relationships | Established 30+ Years

TX area

Asking price
N/A
Cash flow (SDE)
N/A

Added Oct 4, 2026 · 11 days ago

Established Central Texas Production Machine Shop | OEM Parts | Strong Team & Growth Potential

TX area

Asking price
$1.7M
Cash flow (SDE)
$195K

Added Oct 4, 2026 · 11 days ago

Central Texas Paint Co

TX area

Asking price
$1.3M
Cash flow (SDE)
$366K

Added Oct 4, 2026 · 11 days ago

Under contract

Established Optometry Practice in Rapidly Growing Central Texas Market

TX area

Asking price
N/A
Cash flow (SDE)
N/A

Added Oct 4, 2026 · 11 days ago

Under contract

Established Industrial & Warehouse Staffing Firm

TX area

Asking price
N/A
Cash flow (SDE)
N/A

Added Oct 4, 2026 · 11 days ago

Under contract

Frequently Asked Questions

Lion Business Brokers serves established, profitable, owner-operated businesses, especially in service, industrial, and trade sectors. It also works with dental practices, medical services, and staffing businesses.

Lion Business Brokers begins with valuation and a readiness review. It prepares the business for marketing and targets potential buyers. The firm supports negotiation and due diligence, then guides closing and transition. It represents both sellers and buyers.

Lion Business Brokers uses AI-enabled valuation modeling, market benchmarks, peer comparisons, and custom analytics. It evaluates buyer behavior, market timing, and deal structure options. Its advisors interpret those findings to guide strategy and negotiations.

Lion Business Brokers lays out fees and the engagement process in advance. It also clarifies transition roles and team obligations. The firm identifies transparent fee practices among its ethical commitments.

Lion Business Brokers serves Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Kansas, and Indiana. It maintains its principal office in Bee Cave, TX. The firm also lists Texas offices in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and Temple.

Lion Business Brokers works with founders preparing to sell in one to three years. It adapts preparation to each owner's timeline. The firm reports that most confidential business sales take seven to nine months from listing to closing.

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