ABOUT

Matt Cole McDonald

Matt can go by several titles: advisor, broker, consultant, coach, and agent. Originally from San Diego, he has both west and east coast roots. Having started and helped start several businesses, he also has experience consulting with a variety of clients on projects such as exit planning, change management, leadership development, employee assessments, sales, marketing, and advertising. Entrepreneurial endeavors have always been his interest and helping others exit and acquire businesses is his passion. Matt values integrity, communication, efficiency, and innovation. He has an undergraduate degree in Business Management/Entrepreneurship from East Carolina University, a Masters degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, and a licensed CA real estate agent

(Lic# 02124133).

TESTIMONIALS

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    "I met Matt through a successful entrepreneur at my business coaching group. She had recently sold her business and found freedom. I knew I wanted to do the same. She told me about her experience with Matt, so I reached out to him about selling my firm.


    To be honest, my firm was pretty unsellable at that point, but Matt spend a year with me cleaning up the books, improving the value, marketing the business and finding the perfect buyer. There were a few times I almost gave up or lowered the price, but Matt kept us on track and we found the perfect buyer and got our asking price.


    Matt is trustworthy, reliable, experienced and has a tireless work ethic. The most important characteristic is his calming force throughout a stressful process. I knew I could count on him and trust him to get me to the finish line. Now I have my life back and money in the bank. So thankful to have met Matt!"

    -Claire, Digital Marketing Agency

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    "Matt was my business broker when I sold a major division of my marketing firm. From the first day we spoke, he was knowledgeable, friendly and I could tell he would be a great resource to help me sell the assets. What I appreciate about Matt was that he communicated with me through the process and he thought outside of the box when considering the right buyer. He understood my business, my ideal buyer who held the same values, and the market. We ended up negotiating OVER asking and he was alongside me through the whole process. The buyer has since continued to nurture and grow the business beyond my expectations, which makes me so proud. I could NOT have done this deal without Matt and I highly recommend him to represent your business when you are prepared to sell. Even if you are unsure if it's time to sell, reach out to Matt, as he will be a great resource and advisor. Thank you, Matt!"

    -Julie, Experiential Marketing Agency

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