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National FCBB Office Broker/Owner of the Year:  2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018

 Chris Seaman is President and Principal Broker for First Choice Business Brokers of San Diego. Chris has lived in San Diego County over 40 years and began his career as a scientist, earning a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of California, San Diego in 1992. He then joined a San Diego high-tech company where he developed and commercialized several innovative products for the aerospace, electronic, and medical device industries. He became executive Vice-President in charge of business operations including product development, commercialization, intellectual property, quality control, manufacturing, licensing negotiations, and sales. Chris founded the First Choice Business Brokers San Diego office in 2006 in order to leverage his business skills as an intermediary in business sales and acquisitions and has since been involved in hundreds of business sales transactions. Chris is a licensed CA real estate broker (Lic# 01525675), an active member of the California Association of Business Brokers (CABB), and is a California Certified Business Broker (CBB). Chris and his wife Sandy live in San Diego where they have raised 3 children.

Recent Client Testimonials:

I have to hand it to you Chris, your follow through and tenacity certainly paid off in the arrangement you brokered between myself and the buyer of my business. Your insight and experience showed in the advice you were able to give us both. As with any business sale there are numerous details that have to be negotiated to keep them from becoming roadblocks to what otherwise would be a good deal to both parties. I appreciate the professionalism and care that you exercised in handling each detail as it arose. A job well done Chris, thank you.

Sincerely, Dennis Rowland, President, Superior Air

Thank you for finding a buyer for our business in a timely manner. From the start, you were professional and knowledgeable with the process. With your massive advertising power, we had interested buyers the first week. You only introduced us to qualified buyers and attended every meeting when we met after hours, hearing our story and answering questions to all parties. You made yourself available anytime day or night. Communication was excellent! You matched us with the perfect buyer to take over our small business. We are thrilled with your services! Thank you!

Sincerely, Kyle & Diane Finley, Owners, Silver Moon Lighting

Chris Seaman made the entire process of selling my business stress-free. He is extremely thorough and follows through with everything he says. He was able to sell my business much faster than I had anticipated. I appreciate that he is an honest broker and makes sure that my questions and concerns as the owner are answered. I have dealt with other business brokers before, and compared to them, Chris is the most attentive and honest one I’ve worked with. I highly recommend his services to anyone looking to sell or buy a business.

Sincerely, Barry Tu, President, BTJR Holdings Inc.

Chris Seaman assisted me in purchasing my current business, Emory Plumbing.  Chris was extremely thorough and efficient during the process and answered any questions or concerns that I had.  Because of his professional manner in handling this purchase, I have come to trust him with other business dealings.  I am currently listing my night club with him.  His diligent work ethics and professionalism is outstanding and I feel he will give his best effort in selling the night club.  If you are looking to sell or purchase a business I highly recommend Chris Seaman.

Sincerely, Brandon Bishop, President, Emory Plumbing

Chris,    Thank you so much for all your assistance selling my business, POWAY SMOG.  I will highly recommend anyone interested in a business sale, or purchase, to come to you in the future. You explained, in detail, how the business was valued: a very precise, step-by-step analysis. It gave me the confidence that I was getting full, fair value. And also for the buyer that they were buying a business that was fully vetted and knew what they were paying me all that money for.  Your finding multiple qualified buyers also put me in the enviable position of having a choice of qualified buyers to ensure I received the best overall deal.  I also appreciated your experience putting the deal together. You fully explained all steps of the process so that I felt comfortable with every step along the way. I even appreciated the escrow company you work with.  Very experienced in business transactions. Every detail was taken care of to ensure all the legalities were covered.  Once again, thanks!  FIRST CHOICE will definitely be my "first choice" for any buy or sell in the business arena. If you ever have a client that wishes to contact me personally, please feel free to call. 

Sincerely, Shelby Standefer, President, POWAY SMOG, INC.

Hi Chris, Thank you very much for all of your help to close the deal in a timely manner.  All of your services were very professional starting from day one to the close of escrow.  I will not hesitate to let my friends to avail your services whenever they are in the market for buying or selling a business.  Once again thank you very much for all your help.

Regards, Dr. D.P. Chauhan

Dear Chris, When I decided to sell my business, I jokingly mentioned that I needed a broker that can "Sell ice cubes to Eskimos".  Well you did it!  Despite all the obstacles due to unforeseen circumstances, you found a buyer.  You appropriately named your company First Choice.  You did an amazing job.

Many thanks, Stania Vagner, Fetal Diagnostic Laboratory

Chris Seaman and the team at First Choice did an excellent job in all areas of my business purchase.  They made sure I had all of the necessary information and that I felt comfortable throughout the entire process.  The First Choice Team is very professional and knowledgeable and I would highly recommend them to anyone interested in selling or buying a business.

Bobby Shepherd, President, Munch A Bunch Vending

Hi Chris, Thank you again for all of your help purchasing ColorTechs!  You and your team did a great job of educating Evencia & I with the entire process.  The escrow company that you chose also made the paperwork signing and the legal documentation gathering as easy as possible.  I would recommend First Choice to any of my friends who are looking to buy or sell a business.

Dave Powell, ColorTechs

When you receive good service from a Company, you rarely feel obligated to write a thank you letter.  On the other hand, when the Company goes the extra mile and provides a superior service, there is no way that you can dismiss this urge of sitting down, and giving them the proper credit they deserve.  The outstanding and professional services that Chris Seaman and his team have demonstrated in this Business transaction is beyond what we call "good customer services".  This Business Broker had done everything possible, in a fair-and-square manner, to avoid any mistakes or delays to help in completing the transaction. Chris Seaman and his team are a great asset to the business community of San Diego.  Without any doubt in my mind, they have surely set a higher standard of excellence that others will have to strive to compete against.  Thank you and congratulations on a job well done! 

Imad Abolhosn, Postal Annex

As a previous business owner himself, Mark has experienced first-hand the concerns, anxiety and excitement that buyers and sellers feel during a business transaction. This personal experience has enhanced his ability to assist buyers and sellers in reaching their goals. After 15 years of working for a Fortune 500 advertising firm as a major accounts representative, Mark began his career in business brokerage by selling franchises on a National level. While selling franchises, he came across an opportunity to partner with one of his previous clients. Together, they built a successful business that they expanded from just 4 stores to 28 locations covering 3 states. After selling that business, Mark returned to his true passion of business sales. Mark has a business degree with an emphasis in marketing.

In addition to business brokering, I’ve owned multiple businesses from retail, salon chains, distribution, and an internet marketing business. From cash flow problems to limited marketing budgets, negotiating leases to managing employees, I understand the challenges you face every day. I've been there! I also know what it’s like when that switch flips and you’re ready to sell. I entered the world of business brokering starting with the sale of my own business. Since 2007 I have been helping business owners successfully navigate to closing the sale. With all my experience, I want to ensure that entrepreneurs undergo a smooth transition. Together we can leverage my experience and knowledge to make this process as rewarding and profitable as possible.  

Mark Flores is a skilled business professional with over 15 years combined experience. His resume includes working with business of all sizes including start-ups, private, and multi-national public companies. Mark is well versed in various industries including Manufacturing, Retail, Restaurants, Advertising & Marketing, and Workforce Solutions.

As a Business Broker, Mark utilizes his diverse business experience to identify his client's goals and tailors a sales solution specifically to meet those goals. He provides clear and reliable insight on Market Trends and Analysis to maximize the sale outcome.

Mark is a native San Diegan, originally from Encinitas. He and his wife, Crissandra, reside in San Marcos and are expecting their first child. Mark Studied Political Science at California State University San Marcos. 

Todd Bell is a lifelong California resident having lived in San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. After 15 years in finance and 5 years as a successful business owner, Todd decided to join First Choice.

Todd’s passion is empowering business purchasers and sellers to achieve their financial goals. His extensive background in financial transactions and business creation provides a wealth of expertise for his clients. He is a trusted advisor of the highest caliber and is committed to managing your transaction with integrity and professionalism.

Todd graduated Cum Laude from UCLA with a double major in Political Science and Spanish Language. He enjoys world travel and the performing arts, and also plays an active role in his community.

Mitch McGinley is a Business Consultant and former Hospitality Executive with over 20 years of experience in operations and finance. After 7 years with Omni Hotels, Mitch became the GM of a boutique hotel and elevated it to become the highest-rated hotel in San Diego on one of the world’s largest booking sites. He eventually left the hotel industry to pursue his dream of owning a yoga studio with his wife Karson. Together they owned and operated Happy-U Yoga Center for over 6 years. After successfully selling the studio, Mitch was moved to help other small business owners realize their own potential through sales, acquisitions and mergers. Mitch has a Master’s Degree in Business, and is passionate about helping people achieve their dreams. 

Originally from San Diego, Matt has both west and east coast roots. After obtaining his undergraduate degree in Business Management/Entrepreneurship from East Carolina University in 2004, Matt came back to San Diego where his professional career has been growing since. Entrepreneurial endeavors have always been Matt's passion. After opening and helping open dozens of new businesses, he furthered his expertise by obtaining his Masters degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology.

Upon graduation Matt worked for several external consulting firms with a variety of business clients on projects such as change management, leadership development, employee assessments, reputation management, sales, marketing, and advertising. Matt brought his entrepreneurial passion and his drive to help others in the business sales and acquisition world to First Choice, the leader in business brokerage. 

Allison Vanslager has been the team's licensed assistant since 2015. She has a BA from CSUSM along with multiple certifications in various disciplines. She has experience in Business Management and Human Resources. Allison enjoys growing and supporting our team of Agents, along with working with buyers and sellers of small businesses throughout California. Her goal is to provide superior customer service to our clients and to streamline intra-office processes and communication. Allison resides in San Diego with her husband and two sons, and enjoys working with her community teaching fitness and dance classes. DRE#02000743