Joshua Carnes is
Insightful. Practical. Tailored to the Real-World Business Owner.
Joshua Carnes brings clarity and real-world experience to the complex world of business exits. As a seasoned M&A advisor and exit planning consultant, Joshua speaks to the real challenges business owners face when preparing to sell—especially those in blue-collar, service-based, and founder-led industries.
Whether addressing a room of contractors, trade professionals, business coaches, or financial advisors, Joshua delivers straightforward, actionable insights that resonate with audiences who’ve built their businesses from the ground up.
Speaking Topics
Joshua’s sessions are educational, engaging, and always tailored to the audience in the room. He regularly speaks at conferences, workshops, industry associations, and private roundtables on topics like:
Planning for a Strategic Business Exit
How to increase value, reduce risk, and prepare your business for a successful transition—even if you’re not ready to sell yet.How to Sell a Family Business
Navigating legacy, emotions, and fairness when it’s time to transition out of a business built with family.How to Buy a Main Street Business
What buyers need to know before stepping into ownership, and how to structure a successful first acquisition.The Current State of the M&A Market
Timely insights into industry-specific trends, deal flow, and buyer activity—tailored to your sector.
Looking for a topic not listed? Joshua customizes each presentation based on the goals of your event and the needs of your audience.
Why Event Planners & Attendees Choose Joshua
Joshua Carnes isn’t just a speaker—he’s an active dealmaker and advisor who’s helped dozens of business owners plan their exit, value their company, and close successful transactions. His speaking style is approachable, informative, and packed with practical takeaways.
He’s especially known for bridging the gap between technical M&A concepts and real-world application for:
Blue-collar business owners (HVAC, construction, manufacturing, trades)
First-time sellers and legacy business families
Advisors working with privately held, owner-operated companies
Event Organizer Texas Contractors Association Annual Meeting
Attendee Blue Collar Business Summit
About Joshua Carnes
Joshua is the Principal and Senior M&A Advisor at Lion Business Advisors, a firm specializing in helping founder-led businesses—especially in blue-collar industries—exit with confidence and maximum value.
He also serves the broader business brokerage and M&A community through key leadership roles, including:
Vice President, Texas Association of Business Brokers (TABB)
Past Chapter President, TABB Austin
Affiliate Council Member, IBBA (representing Texas)
Host, The Texas Business Broker Podcast
Past Executive Director, AM&AA Austin Chapter
Bring Joshua to Your Next Event
From keynote presentations to expert panels and executive roundtables, Joshua is available for in-person and virtual speaking engagements across Texas and the U.S.
🎤 Let’s talk about how Joshua can bring value to your next conference, industry group, or client-focused event.
