Karen Schorkopf- Managing Director, TN Business Brokers
TN Business Brokers Group, LLC
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M&A Advisors, Exit Planning
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
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About the Company
Business Sales, Mergers & Acquisitions in the Southeast USA
Commercial Real Estate Services
We are affiliated with the largest full-service intermediary firm in multiple mid-south states, offering exit strategies to privately held business owners. From Main Street sales and mid-market transactions, to high-level mergers and acquisitions, we employ decades of collective experience in corporate practice and as brokers, and we observe the highest professional standards in our industry.
Our buyers are sourced across the entire U.S.A. and include individual buyers, strategic buyers, investors and a variety of Private Equity Groups.
Additionally, we focus on process and this consistent process together with a high level of confidentiality and professionalism is what draws the best privately owned business owners and executives to choose us to represent this most important decision in their lives. We are skilled and experienced in handling all types of industries including manufacturing, medical, healthcare, eCommerce, retail, restaurants, transportation, publishing, construction, engineering, financial services, sales and others.
Broker Biography
Introduction
Karen Schorkopf is a professional Business Broker and M&A Adviser with 37 years’ experience working with businesses spanning from International Investment Banking clients on Wall Street to serving Main Street and Middle Market businesses in the in the Southeast U.S.A market.
As a Business Broker and Mergers & Acquisitions Adviser, Karen enjoys all aspects of helping owners with their very important decision of selling their business to move on to their next venture or retirement, while guiding new owners through the acquisition process. Karen also intermediates and facilitates larger transactions where companies are seeking to merge or secure a strategic acquisition to add to their businesses model or add scale.
Karen graduated from Duke University with a BS Degree in Economics. Thereafter, she completed the Commercial Finance and Corporate Analysis Program at New York University’s Sterns School of Business. Karen has also received advanced training through the IBBA (International Business Brokerage Association) rigorous Certified Business Intermediary certification program as well as the M&A Source’s Mergers and Acquisition Master Intermediary program. As a licensed real estate broker, Karen is also able to represent her clients in the sale/acquisition of commercial real estate that often goes hand in hand with the sale of a business.
Karen currently is active in numerous professional and civic organizations. She has served on several corporate and nonprofit boards including roles in Chambers of Commerce, banks, real estate groups, senior organizations, professional services groups and economic development organizations.
Services Provided
Business Sales, Mergers & Acquisitions in the Southeast USA
Commercial Real Estate Services
We are skilled and experienced in handling all types of industries including manufacturing, medical, healthcare, eCommerce, retail, restaurants, transportation, publishing, construction, engineering, financial services, sales and others.
Business Listing/Sale
Scope of Work
Successfully selling a business is an important process! It requires years of expertise, a strategic plan, financial analysis, solid negotiating skills, patience and perseverance, regular and honest communications and a great attitude. The cornerstone of my process is based on the highest level of confidentiality. I am committed to guiding you through the steps of valuing, marketing, managing negotiations and closing the sale of your privately-owned businesses.
1. VALUATION:
The first step will be to determine the market value of your business and ensure that it is priced appropriately. Many tools and assessments will be used to provide you with accurate and current information in order to arrive at a well-considered opinion of value. Our firm is the largest brokerage firm in four mid-south states. By combining the knowledge of our large team, along with the in-house and other resources, we can give our clients the best understanding of the value of their business in the current marketplace. Nothing facilitates a smooth and speedy transaction like a market-based price!
3. MARKETING:
Next, we will create a confidential and professional marketing piece for your business. We will craft an on-going campaign to attract multiple prospective buyers. Marketing often includes strategic marketing, internet marketing, online multiple listing services, direct mail, consumer and/or trade advertising, along with our own extensive database of individuals, companies and investor groups that we know are interested in business acquisition. The search will be National and International in scope, yet also benefiting from our very large and diverse networking resources in the local markets. All advertising will mask the identity of the business we’re marketing.
4. SCREENING, QUALIFYING, AND EDUCATING:
An important next step in our disciplined process is the screening and qualifying of buyer prospects. All prospective buyers are required to sign a non-disclosure agreement before any confidential information is shared. Additionally, we screen for buyer financial capability. We manage their expectations throughout the entire transaction and only share information as the buyer’s level of interest rises. CONFIDENTIALITY is constantly stressed throughout the process.
4. NEGOTIATING & CLOSING:
We are seasoned intermediaries skilled at negotiating buyer/seller’s meetings with a goal of arriving at “win/win” results. I will communicate with you regularly throughout the process working alongside you and in partnership with your advisers (attorney, CPA, banker) to achieve the goal of a satisfactory sale. We facilitate the due diligence and closing process.
A VERY IMPORTANT DIFFERENTIATOR? PAY FOR PERFORMANCE: Unlike many other intermediary firms, our business model is strictly “pay for performance”. We rarely charge any upfront or retainer fees. The way we usually generate income is through the sale of our client’s businesses. Since we do all work and pay for marketing without charge to you until the closing, our listings are exclusive 12-month contracts, unless otherwise specified. On occasion, for Middle Market Companies, some clients will choose to pay an upfront consulting fee and as a result the overall flat brokerage commission rate could be less once we sell the business. Please ask Karen to discuss which option makes the most sense for your situation. I am happy to provide you with a free valuation today . . . even if your plans to sell are several months or years away!
Areas Served
Professional Affiliations
Realtor; Williamson County Chamber of Commerce, Nashville Cable, Rutherford Cable, Exit Planning Institute, The Entrepreneur Center, National Association of Women Business Owners, Leadership Franklin, Alliant Capital Advisors, Westgate Enterprises, National Association of Realtors, Williamson County Association of Realtors, Georgia Association of Business Brokers, Mergers & Acquisitions Source, and the International Association of Business Brokers
Business For Sale Listings
Cash Flow: $153,000
Davidson Co., TN Hot new listing 30+ year restaurant! Turn-key. Fun turn-key owner operator restaurant for sale in heart of Nashville. Reasonab
Broker’s Favorite Listing! This one will not last!Established back in the 1980s. Original. Fast Food. Sit Down. Take Out. Delivery. NOT A FRANCHISE! Tables turn over quickly. Fantastic location, location, location.FRESH HEALTHY FOOD. Reasons to jump on buying this restaurant:• 30+ years of history. An original and first of its kind Nashville restaurant.• Loyal and hard-working Employees• Simple Menu, minimal waste• Minimal training should be required for the new owner. Turn Key.• The business is a fun, feel good community-oriented business.• A buyer could explore opening additional locations, extending operating hours, setting up a food truck or tent and various events.• It would be Less
Cash Flow: $245,943
Tennessee Agent: Jim Shaub HighEnd Boutique & Furniture Store w/ Design & PRIME RE in Charming TN Terrific Furniture business with real estate in rapidly growing Middle TN. Includes Real Estate
Profitable and beautiful business offering curated furniture, interior design services, clothing and home decor in a walkable area. Plus the RARE opportunity to own investment commercial real estate, tenant in place, in a booming Southern town. This established boutique furniture store has creative appeal, and RE ownership with a tenant lease until 2030. Known for its exclusive brands, well-loved in the community, and interior design services, this business is fully turnkey with trained staff, location, and multiple growth opportunities.. The 5,900 sq ft commercial building is available for purchase making this a complete lifestyle + Less
Cash Flow: $250,000
Tennessee Agent: Jim Shaub Event, Wedding & Corp. Venue Business-Highly Successful & Ready Highly Successful Event, Wedding and Business Meeting Venue and Business for Sal
This premier event venue is located in a vibrant commercial district in Middle TN. It hosts a variety of events, mostly hosting weddings and corporate events, yet its layout provides the flexibility to host intimate events, fashion shows, music showcases, corporate roundtables, to name a few. The owner invested over $400,000 transforming this freestanding building into a custom event venue facility. Local and regional customers alike, and the broad event venue market have widely and enthusiastically accepted this needed facility. It provides a beautiful canvas for clients to customize their events, where it successfully hosts weddings, corporate gatherings, and community celebrations. Less
Cash Flow: $536,000
Tennessee Agent: Tracy Scrima Established, Profitable Med Spa with Growth Opportunitiy Multiple TN Med Spas. Well established. Ideal buyer is a Doctor in dermatology
This Medspa sits in a desirable and growing area in Tennessee and has been a leader in physician led aesthetic and wellness services for a decade. The business is flourishing with consistent revenue and recurring revenue from Botox and fillers. This presents an exceptional opportunity for a physician or nurse seeking professional fulfillment and business ownership, or a strategic buyer looking to profit from the growing medical aesthetics industry. Note that a medical doctor must be a majority owner and have oversight on the business.The owner is looking for a successor to continue the spa's legacy of customer satisfaction and community involvement while expanding its services.This turnkey Less
Cash Flow: $1,100,000
Tennessee Agent: Jim Shaub
View Details Electrical Commercial Contractor-Middle TENN-Large, Growing,Profitable
This +30-year-old business located in the high-growth Middle TENN region, represents an opportunity to acquire a profitable and established commercial electrical construction company with recurring revenue, an experienced workforce, proven operational systems, and great relationships with general contractors, architects and engineers. This business is perfect for either a company wanting to establish a presence in Tennessee and the Southeast, add electrical services to their other construction related business(say HVAC), and/or for an owner operator looking to be their own boss. Operating continuously for decades, this turnkey business has established itself as a trusted provider of commercial electrical and lighting solutions to commercial and industrial clients. The current owner is willing to remain at the business for an extended period in order to facilitate the client relationship transitions and assist in managing and Less
Cash Flow: $160,000
Davidson Co., TN Agent: Jim Shaub
View Details Golf-Turn-Key High End Retail/Instruct, Growth-Operate or Investment
Be your own boss as the owner/operator, or invest in your favorite passion as an absentee owner/investor. Who wouldn't want to own your own high-end golf store selling, training and enjoying helping customers who love to participate in America's favorite family sport, with the best of the best. Owning a golf retail shop is a venture that combines a passion for the sport with the excitement of business management. Thinking of retiring? What a great way to spend your retirement, buying this business and growing it with your favorite golf pals? A successful owner provides product knowledge, understanding the nuances of different brands, and the ability to match a player’s skill with the proper equipment. Building relationships with suppliers, negotiating wholesale prices, and staying ahead of industry trends are exciting for maintaining a competitive edge. Furthermore, this modern shop provides a personalized experience, offering Less
Cash Flow: $150,000
Sumner Co., TN
View Details Lifestyle Business. Fitness Center w/ Recurring Revenue
This is a fabulous hobby job or investment ideal for a fitness guru or wellness leader . The current owner boasts that the greatest reward in owning this business is the deep, meaningful relationships built with both the members and employees. There’s something truly special about being part of a community that uplifts, motivates, and supports one another every single day. Watching members achieve their goals and seeing the team grow professionally and personally is incredibly fulfilling. It’s more than just a fitness studio—it’s a place where connections are made, lives are changed, and a strong sense of belonging brings us all together. The team in this studio is strong and bonded like a family. Less
Cash Flow: $620,000
Gibson Co., TN Agent: Jim Shaub
View Details Restaurant-American(not a Franchise)-30+Yrs, Retirng,Growth Opprtnties
Longtime successful, beloved local restaurant(not a franchise) started and operated by the owners for over 30 years. It is located in a highly visible freestanding building they own, and designed and built for the volume, visibility, success, and longevity it/they have enjoyed. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a restaurant business successfully built and operating, fully staffed and ready for you to walk into and be successful and profitable, Day 1. The part of the city where it's located continues to land new multi-million dollar business investment and expansions, leading to continued growth of new neighborhoods and subdivisions, increasing their traffic (detailed in the CIM). They are technologically current with a new POS system and an internet presence allowing for online ordering, a robust To-Go business, tablet use by servers. Expanded and Less
Cash Flow: $49,161
Dickson Co., TN Agent: Jim Shaub
View Details Restaurant plus 6 acre developable corner lot & 3 bldgs o/s Nashville
Great developable land opportunity and continue to operate a regional, successful favorite restaurant in a bedroom community outside of Nashville, TN that provides a land play and real estate opportunity. Lease the two extra buildings for additional income (not in proforma). People travel throughout Tennessee and Southern Kentucky to enjoy this restaurant's homemade and handmade favorite Southern foods and desserts. It serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and some days you may see someone having all three meals there. It has friendly service with the staff knowing many of the customers by their first name and always welcoming families for celebrations, Holidays, and just a good daily meal. It's favored by locals and out-of-towners alike, and has many 5 Star testimonials for its food, service, and family-friendly atmosphere. Less
Cash Flow: $340,000
Davidson Co., TN Agent: Jim Shaub
View Details Auto Body & Mechanic-Profitable-MID TN-Non-franchise, 30+Yrs in busns.
This auto mechanic, and body repair and paint shop functions as a comprehensive automotive service center, addressing both the mechanical and aesthetic needs of vehicles. On the mechanical service side, the shop provides diagnostics and repairs for a vehicle's internal systems. This includes routine services such as oil changes, tire rotations and balancing, brake inspections and replacements, and fluid checks.For body repair and paint services, the focus shifts to the vehicle's exterior and structural integrity, often in the aftermath of accidents or due to cosmetic damage. This encompasses collision repair, which may involve dent removal (including paintless dent repair), frame straightening to restore the vehicle's structural alignment, and the replacement of damaged body panels. Auto paint services are crucial for restoring a vehicle's appearance, with technicians employing advanced color-matching techniques to seamlessly Less
Cash Flow: $754,635
Nashville, TN
View Details Highly Profitable Women's Fashion/Accessories Boutique. Nashville.
Established Nashville Area clothing and accessory fashion boutique generating cash flow of ~ $880,000+ over a 3 year period. Well-staffed solid team with several managing leaders, stylists, and inventory/back-office support members. Fantastic location in Nashville's hottest neighborhood. Fun, community-oriented, feel-good business. Established local clientele. Attracts tourists as well. Nashville remains one of the fastest growing cities in the nation. The owners will provide training and transition to a new owner. Perfect for a strategic buyer seeking to expand their business or to get a foot in the door to Nashville. The current owners have been scaling back involvement in recent years. Less
Cash Flow: $254,489
Tennessee Agent: Jim Shaub
View Details Manufacturer - Speciality Metal Products- in TN
The Company manufactures high-quality, niche metal products for applications in several end-market applications, including building products, commercial machinery, commercial automotive, and consumer products. US Military utilization is expected to be a growing market niche for them. With a 40-year history, the Company has developed a superior reputation as the manufacturer of choice for products with specialized requirements and critical delivery schedules. The Company has a rigorous quality program and is certified under both the ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D standards, allowing them to pursue higher profit margin opportunities. Excess capacity in the current manufacturing program exists, creating an opportunity for a new owner to add scale without significant capital equipment investments. They have utilized this excess capacity in a limited subcontractor Less







$1,900,000
Highly popular women's fashion & accessory biz w/ multiple locations!Davidson County, TN


