Joshua Carnes is a Texas-based exit planning consultant and Senior M&A Advisor with over a decade of experience guiding business owners through successful exits. As the Principal of Lion Business Advisors, Joshua leads a specialized team focused on helping founder-led and owner-operated companies prepare for, position, and ultimately sell their businesses for maximum value.

Known for his data-driven and strategic approach, Joshua draws from a career that blends high-level business consulting with hands-on deal execution. He trained under the former CMO of Oracle and leverages that marketing expertise to help owners stand out to the right buyers—whether they are private equity groups, strategic acquirers, or individual investors.

Joshua and his team offer a white-glove advisory experience designed for business owners navigating their first sale, with an emphasis on education, transparency, and market positioning that leads to successful outcomes.