Eric Gall
(239) 738-6227
Eric J. Gall, MBA, CM&AP, CBI, ABI, M&AMI
Founder/Broker/Senior M&A Advisor
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Eric Gall is the registered broker and founder of Edison Business Advisors. Eric has the results, credentials, and experience to sell your business or assist you in buying a business.
RESULTS
RESULTS
Over the past 25 years, Eric has participated in many forms of business transactions totaling over $300M. In the past five years, 2020-2024, Eric sold 41 businesses totaling over $55M. He has earned an impressive 38 awards since 2010.
Eric's Business Brokers of Florida (BBF) Awards include BBF #1 Florida Top Dollar Producer among 853 BBF intermediaries; BBF Exceptional Service for Outstanding Dedication; five BBF Dealmaker Top 50 in Sales Volume; four BBF #1 Southwest Florida Top Dollar Producer; and fourteen BBF Million Dollar Plus.
Eric's International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) awards include two IBBA Platinum Chairman’s Circle $10M+; four IBBA Chairman's Circle $3M+; and four IBBA Deal Maker 10+ Transactions.
Eric's M&A Source awards include M&A Source Platinum Club $15M+; and two M&A Source Executive Club $5M+.
CREDENTIALS
Eric is highly credentialed, having obtained his Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) from IBBA; Certified Merger & Acquisition Professional (CM&AP) and Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI) from M&A Source; and Accredited Business Intermediary (ABI) from American Business Brokers Association (ABBA). Eric completed all available CBI-Dental training through IBBA and will be among the first certified in this specialized field. He was the first to obtain a CM&AP and M&AMI, second to obtain a CBI, and is the only ABI in Southwest Florida. Eric holds a BSE and an MBA from the University of Michigan.
CREDENTIALS
Eric is highly credentialed, having obtained his Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) from IBBA; Certified Merger & Acquisition Professional (CM&AP) and Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI) from M&A Source; and Accredited Business Intermediary (ABI) from American Business Brokers Association (ABBA). Eric completed all available CBI-Dental training through IBBA and will be among the first certified in this specialized field. He was the first to obtain a CM&AP and M&AMI, second to obtain a CBI, and is the only ABI in Southwest Florida. Eric holds a BSE and an MBA from the University of Michigan.
The CBI requires meeting stringent education and performance requirements as well as the high ethical standards of the IBBA. The CM&AP requires achieving in-depth knowledge of the specialized approach required to successfully prepare and execute lower-middle-market transactions (above $1M in EBITDA). The M&AMI requires meeting education requirements, attending two M&A Source conferences, completing three transactions over $1.5M, and recertification every three years. The ABI requires meeting a specified number of completed transactions and years in the business.
EXPERIENCE
Before founding Edison Business Advisors, Eric spent six years as Regional Vice President for Florida Business Exchange (business brokerage); three years as President of a private equity group where he bought, sold, and operated several businesses in the IT, automotive, and transportation sectors; and 17 years at Ford Motor Company where he worked in corporate M&A, led the post-merger integration efforts for Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo, and Mazda, and helped establish an Asia-Pacific product development group. Eric was recognized as an expert in multicultural negotiation.
Eric is an active member of BBF, IBBA, and M&A Source. He is the leader of ABBA National Best Practices Forum, the 2026 Vice Chairman of the BBF State Board of Directors, and the President of BBF Southwest Florida Region. Eric is also a speaker and contributing author for numerous local, national, and international publications.
By investing time and money in education, certifications, and best practices, Eric has achieved a tremendous return for his clients by transacting businesses at a significantly higher rate than the industry average.
Eric enjoys playing in adult baseball leagues and tournaments.
By investing time and money in education, certifications, and best practices, Eric has achieved a tremendous return for his clients by transacting businesses at a significantly higher rate than the industry average.
Eric enjoys playing in adult baseball leagues and tournaments.
