| Angelica Michail, MBA, CBB, CBI President BRE#01454723 [email protected] Phone: 626-395-0717 Angelica worked for more than 25 years as an actuary for life insurance and actuarial consulting companies such as Metropolitan Life, Transamerica, Swiss Re and National Actuarial Network. As a reinsurance actuary, she worked with many national and international life insurance companies pricing, negotiating and auditing reinsurance contracts. She is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and her degrees include an Executive MBA from the Drucker Business School, Claremont University and a BS in Mathematics from the University of the Philippines. She is the owner of Sunbelt Business Brokers of Pasadena. Angelica has earned the designation of Certified Business Broker and Certified Business Intermediary. As a business broker, she helps people buy and sell businesses. Angelica is a member of International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), California Association of Business Brokers (CABB), Industry Manufacturers Council (IMC) and a board member of the San Gabriel Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce. She is active in her community through Soroptimist International of Puente Hills and Toastmasters International and she is the President of the San Gabriel valley Consortium on Homelessness. Additionally, she is the Founder/President of Valley Housing Partners, a nonprofit that provides housing for homeless families and individuals. |
| Gregory Michail, CBB Managing Broker BRE#1988948 [email protected] Phone: 626-395-0717 ext. 1001 Mobile: 415-438-0202 https://calendly.com/sunbeltpasadena-gregmichail Gregory Michail is a second generation Broker, with extensive knowledge of the Los Angeles and Orange County marketplace. Prior to becoming a full-time Broker with Sunbelt, he worked in a variety of roles at Wells Fargo, including Store Manager and Regional Private Banker, during his 11 years there. His roles always centered on understanding his clients' wants and needs and helping make them a reality. He prides himself on providing exceptional customer service, ensuring that his clients receive the highest level of attention and care. He takes a sincere, consultative approach in getting to know his clients, by asking the right questions and listening intently to understand their criteria and what is most important to them. Gregory is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, with a BA in Legal Studies and a Minor in Business Administration. Along with his Real Estate training, Gregory also has a decades’ worth of experience in Investments and Financial Advising, and currently holds his NASD Series 7 & Series 66 licenses. When Gregory is not busy with his clients you can find him spending time with family, doing work around the home or scouring local golf courses for his golf balls. Gregory uses effective marketing and develops customized strategies for each seller and buyer he represents, combining cutting edge technology, print media and target mailings to ensure maximum exposure that leads to their success. Gregory applies the Golden Rule philosophy to his life and clients "Do unto others as you would have them do onto you". He makes the ordinary "Extraordinary", by consistently going above and beyond for his buyers and sellers with his committed efforts, knowledge, dedication, professionalism and his keen sense of humor; and ability to deflect any problems that may arise in the normal course of a transaction. With his well-rounded experience, Gregory prides himself on being a one-stop-shop for buyers and sellers. When you select Gregory as your Broker you are receiving a professional and personal commitment to ensure the best possible outcome Gregory is committed to keeping his clients well informed every step of the way. Gregory’s powerful network of influential community contacts make him a perfect choice for buyers, sellers and investors in pursuing their business buying/selling goals. |
| Frank Costa VP of Sales, Broker BRE#01324936 [email protected] Phone: 626-395-0717 ext. 1003 Mobile: 818-653-3480 As President of BBI Certified Intermediaries and business performance advisor to small and medium sized private companies, Frank has helped business owners and their management teams succeed for nearly 30 years. “MY passion is educating and guiding buyers and sellers through the complex processes involved in today’s business transactions” and sharing value-added support that includes Business Brokerage and Valuation services, Financing, Due Diligence, Succession Planning, Business Performance Consulting, Human Capital Management, and Employee Insurance/ Risk Management services. With his deep network of business support specialists across Southern California, Frank brings a broad and unique skillset to help lead and enable Sunbelt’s brokers and clients realize their dreams. |
| Iris Chen, CBB, CM&AP Certified Business Broker Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Professional BRE#01933448 [email protected] Mobile: 626-506-0300 Iris practiced law in China for nearly a decade. Her experience in commercial resolution utilizing negotiation and communication lends itself well to business brokerage. Iris values her clients goals tailoring her services to their specific needs. She prioritizes the relationship with her clients, dedicated to fulfilling their expectations through listening to and caring for them. She is bilingual in English and Mandarin(中文). |
| Tom Selinske Business Advisor BRE#01892944 [email protected] Phone: 626-395-0717 Mobile: 626-233-4252 Former owner and founder of Encore Awards and Marking Corporation, one of the countries leading award manufacturers known for producing awards for the Golden Globe Awards, Country Music Awards, Student Academy Awards and many other corporate clients. Tom developed Encore over 25 years, through marketing and acquisitions of over 5 smaller companies and has developed detailed knowledge buying and selling businesses. Additionally, for over 12 years, Tom has taught leadership, entrepreneurship and business classes for Pasadena City College, Glendale Community College and Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. Concurrently, Tom has served in leadership roles in various community organizations including Board member and founder of the Pasadena City College Flea Market, President of the Board for the Pasadena Educational Foundation, Board Chair for Leadership Pasadena, Inc. and most recently served as President of the Board for the Pasadena Unified School District for 2 years 2008-2010.
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| Madhur Shrivastava Business Advisor BRE#01709517 [email protected] Phone: 626-395-0717 Mobile: 626-222-4039 Working with me the Business sellers can count on getting up to date market information, realistic business valuation and thorough screening of every potential Buyer. I keep in touch with a large number of investors and individual buyers. My customers will sell their business quicker and often get a better price because I evaluate the business using 30 different criteria. This identifies the strengths as well as improvement opportunities. For a confidential discussion please call 626 222 4039. |
| Edward Hakopian, J.D. Business Broker BRE#01049154 [email protected] Phone: 626-395-0717 Mobile: 818-480-2363 |
| Juliette Ormberget Broker BRE#02085856 [email protected] Phone: 626-395-0717 ofc Mobile: 805-850-9480 Juliette is a Business Broker with Sunbelt Business Brokers of Pasadena. She brings over 16 years of experience from small business markets in Austin and Los Angeles. Her balance of good business acumen with attention to soft skills resonates well with both Seller and Buyer. Her background as a Commercial Real Estate agent focusing on working with Franchises in several market segments such as Hair Salons, Fitness, Education, Retail Beauty, Restaurants, Pet Care, Auto Repair and Maintenance, Kitchen and Bath Remodeling, and Retail Gaming offers tremendous insight into a wide variety of business models implemented by successful Franchisors, as well as the mindset and motivation of the Buyer-Franchisees. Juliette is both skillful and approachable, prioritizing best representation of the Seller and business assets with proper documentation and professionalism. Representing clients’ best interests when presenting their business opportunity is paramount to her mission, as well as facilitating a business sale that will be a beneficial exchange for both Seller and Buyer. Her national brokerage network and business brokering affiliations with CABB and IBBA along with her judicious screening in finding the right buyer, along with her tenacious follow up, and negotiation skills (that still protect the Seller's interests,) are the tenets you will receive when working with Juliette. |
| Giovanni Oliva Business Broker / M&A Advisory BRE#02014410 [email protected] Phone: 626-395-0717 ofc Mobile: 626-437-9417 Giovanni is a seasoned commercial business advisor with over 25 years of global experience, specializing in helping small and medium enterprise (SME) entrepreneurs buy, sell, raise capital, and craft successful exit strategies for their assets. Originally from London, Giovanni has lived and worked in some of the world’s most dynamic business hubs, including Dubai, Milan, Sydney, Barcelona, Marbella and Sofia. Now based in Los Angeles, he leverages his deep knowledge of international markets and extensive network to provide strategic advice that empowers business owners to achieve their financial goals, grow their enterprises, and plan for smooth, profitable exits. |
Stacey Boyer
Office Manager
[email protected]
Phone: 626-395-0717 ext. 1002
Fax: 626-584-2913
Sobhi Michail, CBI, CBBFounder
We lovingly say "Goodbye" to Sobhi Michail.
Sobhi was born in Egypt and moved to the US in the early 70s. He started work as a security guard and moved on to become a pension actuary at Metropolitan Life where he met Angelica, also an actuary. They got married and had two sons, Gregory and Christopher, by the time they moved to Los Angeles. They continued work as actuaries in various insurance and consulting companies. In 1992, Sobhi changed careers after a series of assessments confirmed his strong sales aptitude. He bought into a franchise and then became a franchise consultant. He subsequently bought the Sunbelt Pasadena franchise and established offices in Pasadena where it has been operating since 2000.
He passed away on March 26, 2014 after a 2½ year bout with cancer. He bravely faced his illness, continuing work as a business broker until a month before his death. He got to see his son Greg marry Susan, attend Chris' law school graduation, cruise the Mediterranean with his brother and sister, enjoy Cancun's beaches, go on mini-trips to Las Vegas and Palm Springs and rediscover the theater scene in southern California.
Sunbelt Pasadena will continue operating as Angelica and Sunbelt Pasadena brokers and staff continue his legacy of serving clients with integrity and dedication. He will be missed but we will be sustained by memories of his sense of humor and wise counsel.