About Us

Transworld Business Advisors of PNW, LLC is an affiliate (franchisee) of Transworld Business Advisors, which is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises as well as franchise development. As affiliates we live and work in the markets we serve, were not located in a penthouse on Broadstreet. We are your neighbors.

With almost 50 years of experience, we have successfully closed thousands of transactions within every industry imaginable. While ensuring a smooth transfer of a business from seller to buyer, always with the utmost competence and confidentiality.

After spending years building a successful business, it becomes a legacy and transitioning that legacy to someone else to carry it on requires an honest and dedicated professional. Having succeeded in several of our own portfolio businesses, we understand what it means to transition a legacy business from a founder to a custodian of that legacy. We’ve done it.

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Why Choose Transworld?

We are the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, franchises, and commercial real estate. We also specialize in franchise development.

Experience

With almost five decades in the industry, we bring unparalleled expertise to every transaction. We know the ropes and can help you avoid the pitfalls. We also know our lenders: SBA, USDA, Conventional, Bridge, Mezzanine, etc.

Many lenders have industry preferences, some have lending policies that are better for some and less favorable for others. Additionally, various lenders have specific lending criteria, but they won’t tell you what that is until you’ve completed a laborious loan package. We can save you time, energy, and money by directing you to the appropriate lender and only experience can do this.

Over time we have cultivated a bench of buyers, some are institutional, some are PE firms or family offices, and some are sitting on the fence waiting for the right opportunity to come along. It takes time to cultivate buyers the way we have. We often say we play the long-game because we are in it for the long term.

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Expert Team

Our brokers are highly sophisticated and experienced, many of whom have owned businesses themselves, allowing them to understand and address your specific needs as a business owner, buyer, or seller. Our team maintains membership in the International Business Broker’s Association (IBBA) and we remain current in all relevant practices and laws. We believe an ongoing commitment to professional development is key to our success.

Integrity and confidentiality are foundational to our principal values. We can help you navigate the path to selling your business or buying a business no matter how large or how small.

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Expert Team

Our brokers are highly sophisticated and experienced, many of whom have owned businesses themselves, allowing them to understand and address your specific needs as a business owner, buyer, or seller. Our team maintains membership in the International Business Broker’s Association (IBBA) and we remain current in all relevant practices and laws. We believe an ongoing commitment to professional development is key to our success.

Integrity and confidentiality are foundational to our principal values. We can help you navigate the path to selling your business or buying a business no matter how large or how small.

Market Dominance

As the largest privately-owned business brokerage in the world, we have earned more than twice the market share of our nearest competitor.

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Our Services

Sell a Business

Our advisors will help you get the best possible price for your business while taking the lead on getting your business sold, allowing you to focus on running your business successfully.

Buy a Business

Buying a business doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Get advice and guidance from our experienced team of advisors to ensure a smooth process.

Our Services

Sell a Business

Our advisors will help you get the best possible price for your business while taking the lead on getting your business sold, allowing you to focus on running your business successfully.

Buy a Business

Buying a business doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Get advice and guidance from our experienced team of advisors to ensure a smooth process.

Other Services include

Franchising

If you’re not ready to sell your business because it’s still growing and you’re still having fun, maybe you should consider franchising. We specialize in helping good businesses duplicate themselves through franchising.

Exit Planning

In the book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, Stephen Covey identifies one of the habits as beginning with the end in mind. You might be surprised to learn that only one quarter of business owners have an exit plan. We offer OFF RAMP to businesses that need to “clean-up” a little before prime time. Through this service business owners can reasonably expect to increase the value of their business by 25% or more.

Financing

We don’t actually do any lending ourselves, but we know a variety of lenders and what parameters they are looking for in a borrower. There’s a lender for most people, you just have to know who they are.

Buyside Retainer

We offer buyside representation for strategic buyers seeking bolt-on acquisition opportunities within our geographical areas of influence in Alaska, the Greater Seattle area, and beyond. If you have clear parameters regarding the target business(s), we’ll source the business for you.

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Ready to Take the Next Step?

Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company or new franchise, Transworld Business Advisors of PNW offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together.

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Amanda Warhammer

Broker

As a proud U.S. Navy Veteran and experienced Business Development professional, I bring a mission-first mentality and over a decade of hands-on industry knowledge to my role as a Business Broker with Transworld Business Advisors in the Seattle Metro area. My background in Manufacturing, Restaurant Sales, and Beverage Sales has given me a true understanding of the hard work, resilience, and heart that goes into building a business from the ground up.

I’ve seen firsthand what it takes to succeed, and more importantly, I understand how much your business means to you. That’s why my focus is on helping business owners like you navigate the sale of your business with confidence, clarity, and care. Whether you’re ready to retire, explore new ventures, or simply take the next step, I’m here to ensure that your goals are met and your legacy is honored.

When you work with me and the team at Transworld Business Advisors, you’re not just getting a broker—you’re gaining a dedicated advocate who will treat your business with the same respect and attention to detail that you do. We bring expert valuation strategies, a vast buyer network, and a world-class selling process designed to protect your investment and maximize your return.

Let’s work together to ensure your hard work pays off. I’m here to guide you every step of the way—with integrity, expertise, and the unwavering commitment you deserve.

Ken Abbott

I have been fortunate to work in several different business genres. I have owned my own companies in the areas of development, finance, Real Estate, consulting, and advertising. I have written business plans, licensed, and consulted for countless companies.

In my past, I have increased market share of a finance company by 300%, developed successful large mixed-use projects, underwritten loans and financials, re-organized company structures, introduced company changing processes, and led companies on the brink of failure to success. I have been an enthusiastic change agent, assisted in software development, and have learned from the many challenges thrown my way.

Owning a business is not easy and the choices can be tough to navigate. Speaking as someone who has run my own business and experienced the highs and lows that come with it, I have a deep understanding of what it takes and how hard some decisions can be.

My experience has allowed me to understand the needs and wants of individuals and their life goals. It reinforces in me that really seeing a person’s goals, and desires, is not only rewarding, but good business. I am here to help.

My experience includes operating my own companies, investment strategy, business turn-around, Real Estate, development, finance, production, project mgt., compliance, and consulting. Having a license since 1996, I enjoy combining Transworld’s extensive network with my experience to help clients. I love to meet people, learn their unique stories, and help them achieve their goals.

Kirill Kleyner

Kirill Kleyner is a seasoned financial professional with over 27 years of experience in global finance, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and investment strategies.

He recently joined Transworld Business Advisors as an M&A Business Broker, bringing his extensive expertise to help clients navigate complex business transactions with a strong background in institutional equity sales and trading. Mr. Kleyner has a proven track record of fostering relationships with key investors and structuring significant deals. During his tenure at Uralsib Financial Corporation, one of Russia’s largest investment banks, he secured top clients and generated substantial commission revenues.

Mr. Kleyner’s experience extends to agricultural production, where he founded and led K2W, Inc., demonstrating his ability to streamline operations and manage teams effectively. His diverse skill set encompasses financial analysis, equity valuations, and corporate finance holding FINRA Series 66 and SIE licenses, as well as NFA and real estate certifications.

Mr. Kleyner is well-equipped to provide comprehensive guidance in various financial and real estate transactions. His educational background includes a Master’s degree in Financial Analysis, Accounting, & Auditing from Moscow State University of Management at Transworld Business Advisors.

Mr. Kleyner leverages his extensive experience to assist clients in buying, selling, and valuing businesses across various industries. His global perspective and deep understanding of financial markets make him a valuable asset in facilitating successful M&A transactions and business transfers.