Preschool Business Brokers | Gateway School Sales

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Who We Are:
Gateway School Sales is a leading DFW business brokerage firm serving owners of education-based businesses in North Texas. Based in Carrollton, Texas, our company strives to guide business owners through the process of ownership transition. Our brokers have a combined experience of over 40 years selling schools. Our highly trusted brokers are masters in converting a business owner’s hard earned business equity into cash, while also helping buyers realize their dream of becoming independent business owners. Gateway School Sales specializes in selling preschools, private primary schools, Academies, Montessori schools, accredited schools, and other education centers.

Scott Perry

Scott Perry, CBI, BCB, LREB — Managing Partner & Child‑Care Deal Champion Gateway School Sales Why Preschool Owners Trust Scott with Their Once-in-a-Lifetime Exit For more than 20 years, Scott Perry has helped entrepreneurs convert years of nurturing young minds into ...

Cheryl Hayes

Cheryl Hayes — Senior Associate Gateway School Sales With over 35 years of entrepreneurial experience and more than 13 years at Gateway School Sales, Cheryl Hayes is a trusted expert in the sale of preschools and child care centers across Texas. As a ...

Michelle Dunn

Michelle Dunn, M&AMI, CBI, BCB, LREA — Managing Partner Gateway School Sales The Trusted Expert Preschool Owners Choose to Protect Their Legacy and Maximize Their Sale With a deep expertise in business brokerage and track record of success in th ...

Margaret Perry

Margaret Perry, CBI, LREA — Senior Advisor Gateway School Sales For preschool and daycare owners planning their next chapter, a smooth license transfer can make—or break—a sale.  Margaret Perry has guided owners through that critical step for more than ...

Joseph Lahoud

Joseph Lahoud — Associate Broker Gateway School Sales Based in Carrollton, Texas, Joseph Lahoud serves as a dedicated Business Intermediary at Gateway Mergers & Acquisitions, where he acts as a trusted advisor for business owners looking to navigate the complexities of ...

Grace Lee

Grace Lee — Marketing Coordinator Gateway School Sales With over 7 years of combined marketing experience, Grace Lee is the Marketing Coordinator for Gateway School Sales LLC. She graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas in 2015, with a Bachelor’s degree ...

Leslie Carrizales

Leslie Carrizales — Senior Associate Gateway School Sales Leslie Carrizales is a results-driven Administrative Assistant for Gateway School Sales LLC, with a proven ability to support teams and executives in a fast-paced environment. She brings over 3 years of client-facing experience and ...