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Meet Linnea Westlake

Linnea Westlake

brings decades of operational and executive leadership experience to her advisory practice.

She works with profitable, closely held businesses throughout California to evaluate
readiness, clarify strategic objectives, and execute confidential, well-structured
transactions designed to maximize enterprise value. Her approach combines disciplined
preparation with thoughtful buyer alignment, ensuring owners move forward with clarity
and confidence.

Linnea’s advisory focus includes home and commercial services companies and
business services firms, along with healthcare services, B2B niche manufacturing,
distribution and logistics, specialty trades, SaaS and tech-enabled services, and select
franchise operations. Her clients include strong regional operators and lower–middle
market enterprises preparing for growth capital, strategic acquisition, or ownership
transition.

Confidentiality, preparation, and disciplined execution are foundational to her practice.
Each engagement is managed through a structured process designed to protect employees, customers, vendors, and competitive positioning while positioning the
company for a well-aligned buyer and optimal outcome.

While affiliated with Transworld Business Advisors, Linnea operates with a highly
personalized, boutique advisory approach combining national and international buyer
access with focused, hands-on representation for business owners in San Diego and
throughout California.

Strategic preparation. Confidential execution. Trusted results.

California Business Broker License #02028068

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Success Stories

Linnea’s understanding of operations and deal structure helped us evaluate opportunities quickly and confidently. She doesn’t just close deals-she ensures they make sense. We look forward to working with her again.

Jhone M. Client

This whole process, since I first talked to Scott about it (not that long ago), has been a bit surreal - in a good way of course. You made our side of the deal easy. Which we know it was not. Your selection of Jim was a good one also, no doubt because of your experience. We appreciate your effort and professionalism.

Tom H. Client

Linnea’s guidance was strategic, thoughtful, and incredibly thorough. She helped me understand not just the value of my business, but how to position it to attract the right buyers. The process was smooth, professional, and resulted in an outcome that exceeded my expectations.

David R. Client

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