About Nokomis Advisory Services

Getting the Deal Done

With over 25 years of advising business sellers and buyers John has:

· Analyzed over 1,000 companies.
· Helped facilitate well over 150 deals.
· Become a valued resource for our network of clients and advisors.
· Been a “Breath of Fresh Air” to his clients as they seek to buy or sell a business.

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Getting the Deal Done

In the world of M&A (business buy-sell) the deal is the sexy part but there’s no deal without all we do in the “back room.” This includes:

· The use of technology in the ever-more-complex search process to find a good match.
· Analyzing the little things in a company’s non-financial factors (customers, employees, market, trends, suppliers, etc.).
· Attractive and accurate client marketing materials.
· Client communication.

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Getting the Deal Done

With over three decades of transformative leadership experience, Ben is relentlessly focused on achieving our client’s goals throughout their desired exit strategy. Built on a service-oriented foundation, he empowers Nokomis’s approach to change lives through business transitions by thinking strategically, planning tactically, and solving creatively.

As a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt instructor, Ben can also provide business owners with guidance through our sister company Martinka Consulting as they prepare exit planning for selling their business. His national and international clients include Canada Post, Perkins Coie, Collins Aerospace, Lincare, First American Title Company, Tasteful Selections, and Danone North America. He has shown clients across the business spectrum how to generate millions of dollars and streamline processes by 75-90%.

Raised in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, Ben graduated from the US Air Force Academy
and served 27 years as a pilot, flying missions to all seven continents.

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Diego has over 30 years of senior executive experience in tech companies like Microsoft, AWS, and DocuSign, as well as in the CPG industries. He transitioned from a corporate executive to a business owner by successfully buying a mature, profitable business. He grew it significantly and eventually executed a successful exit strategy.

His expertise includes assessing business opportunities, valuing assets, and managing the intricate processes of deal structuring and integration to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Diego’s leadership roles, including as CEO of a construction company, have further solidified his reputation for driving strategic growth. During this period, he honed his ability to identify acquisition targets, negotiate terms, and align organizational goals to ensure seamless post-acquisition integration. His collaborative approach and dedication to value creation have consistently resulted in successful transactions and transformative business opportunities.

He will assist both buyers looking for business acquisitions and sellers working on maximizing the value of their company before exiting with style, grace, and more money ® .

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