Joshua Carnes
takes a measured
and analytical approach
to Mergers and Acquisitions, armed with data and research that helps business owners reach the right audience of potential buyers. As President of the company, Joshua brings clients an impressive background in marketing and consulting, with extensive training from the hands of a former CMO of Oracle. Years of high-level strategic marketing experience helped prepare Joshua to lead Lion Business Brokers and its successful team of Mergers and Acquisition Advisers.
History & Experience
M&A Sales Advisory Firm 2023 - USA
Lion Business Advisors has been selected M&A Sales Advisor Firm 2023 - USA for the Global Excellence Awards program, hosted by Acquisition International Magazine
Executive Director, Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors (AM&AA) Austin
Joshua Carnes was named the Executive Director, Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors (AM&AA) Austin
Austin Chapter President, Texas Association of Business Brokers (TABB)
Joshua Carnes was named the Austin Chapter President, of the Texas Association of Business Brokers (TABB)
Top 10 Mergers and Acquisitions Firm
Lion Business Brokers earns Top 10 Top 10 Mergers and Acquisitions Consulting Firms by Financial Services Review magazine.
5 Best Brokerage Services to Watch
Lion Business Brokers was recognized as Top 5 business brokerages services to watch by the Silicon Review.
Registered Industry Expert
Registered Industry Expert in Manufacturing with an emphasis on Machinery.
Most Trusted Specialist for Private Equity
Lion Business Brokers wins Most Trusted Specialist for Private Equity 2022 AWARD by the New World Report
Top 10 Business Brokerage Services
Lion Business Brokers earns Top 10 (#3) Business Brokerage Services in the state of Texas by BizTools Pro
Executive Board Member
Executive Board Member for Vista Ridge Youth Sports
Registered Industry Expert
Registered Industry Expert in Brew Pubs, Breweries & Distilleries.
VP Mergers & Acquisitions | Texas
American HealthCare Capital
NAABB Certified Business Broker
North American Alliance of Business Brokers
President | M&A Advisor
Lion Business Brokers Ltd. Co.
Executive Board Member
Executive Board Member for the non profit "Give Louder" 2013-2016
President | Business Consultant
Lion Consulting Inc.
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Selling a business
takes trust, and Joshua
has worked hard to build that over his career. Joshua relies on lessons he learned while working for both privately and publicly held, national and international companies to get the job done. “Our goal is to set the bar high on the level of service business owners should expect when engaging with professionals in the M&A industry”, he says. Every deal he and his team facilitate requires laser-focused attention to detail.
Outside of the office, Joshua’s life centers on his three sons. He is actively involved with the local youth sports leagues and volunteer coaches his sons’ football and various sports teams. Joshua has been recognized by the U.S. House of Representatives for his work with at-risk youth.
Joshua is a member of the International Business Broker Association, M&A Source a Certified Business Broker by the North American Alliance of Business Brokers, and is recognized as an Industry Expert by Business Brokerage Press Inc. & Business Reference Guide.
