ACQUISITION EXPERTS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Business Broker
- Business Broker / Commercial Real Estate Advisor
Bill West has been helping Florida entrepreneurs since 1992, focus their businesses and obtain financing. Since this time, he has consulted, owned, operated and served as an officer or director of numerous Florida businesses, several banks and commercial loan companies, multiple independent authorities, public/private partnerships, and non-profit organizations. He has been fortunate to have been honored with several major awards for his work.
Job Titles:
- Business Advisor, M & a Intermediary
Cliff is an experienced business advisor, business broker and M&A intermediary with over 25 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, business brokerage and venture capital. He has consulted on a national basis and owned a business brokerage company which handled the sale of businesses up to $20 million in selling price. He routinely deals with exit planning, buy-sell agreements, business valuation and business transfer issues for business owners developing their Personal Transition Plan.
Experience
Business value enhancement and M&A consulting, specializing in: financial management, performance measurement, effective management of organizations, sales/marketing, planning/budgeting/control, buy-sell agreements, business succession planning, mergers & acquisitions, financing, business plans and business valuations.
Job Titles:
- Broker - Owner
- Broker / Owner, M & a Advisor
Dale is an exceptionally experienced and accomplished Business Intermediary having closed over 250 business sales. His focus is representing Sellers of lower middle market companies seeking acquisition by Strategic Buyers as a platform, add-on, or margin contribution addition to their existing portfolios.
Experience
The Business Brokers of Florida presented Dale with the BBF "Deal Maker Award" for being in the top 5 ranking agents in both dollar volume and deals closed, the first time on BBF record this was achieved.
Dale's two year run of 38 Business sales ranked him in in the top 5 out of over 1,400 Statewide BBF Business Brokers in deals closed.
Dale has earned million dollars plus sales awards for over 20 years in succession.
Dale is additionally experienced in commercial real estate transactions including sales of vacant land, user buildings, marinas, investment properties, leasing, site location and property management.
Education & Credentials
2022 IBBA Chairman's Circle Award
2020-2021 Vice President Business Brokers of Florida S. Fla Chapter
Daniel has a passion for entrepreneurship, with the belief that "if you have a valuable product or skill, integrity, and a strong work ethic, you deserve to be successfully self-employed. Entrepreneurship is freedom."
Job Titles:
- Business Broker
- Distinguished Lean Six Sigma Coach and IT Trainer
Douglas Mustapick is a distinguished Lean Six Sigma Coach and IT Trainer with extensive experience in project management and process optimization. His proficiency in operational efficiencies and strategic planning, coupled with his expertise in data-driven decision-making, positions him as an exceptional business intermediary. Douglas excels in facilitating and managing diverse teams, ensuring a comprehensive approach to both seller and buyer needs in business transactions.
Experience
Organizational Process Improvement: Spearheaded the development and implementation of systems enhancing data-driven decision-making across departments, including a $1.5M saving for a Hazardous Material Contract through strategic contractual review and process optimization.
Jeff is an experienced and accomplished intermediary having represented businesses in multiple capacities for over 15 years in the State of Florida and throughout the country. His focus is representing sellers and buyers of lower middle market companies in a variety of industries. Jeff is able to understand and advise on complicated deal structures including various co-invest relationships, exit planning, and financing. Jeff's strength is communicating the mechanics of a transaction simply and clearly allowing the principal to make confident business decisions. Jeff's ability to identify the critical path for transactions and creative solutions result in a key advantage to achieve a successful closing.
Experience
15 years as a corporate and M&A attorney
Trusted resource and advisor for SBA 7(a) loan requirements from application, underwriting, and through closing
Advisor to over 100 acquisitions in a variety of states and industries
Routine dealings with private equity roll-ups, buyer equity raises, and post-closing licensing and consent requirements
Consistently managed multi-state processes coordinating fluidly with sell-side and buy-side teams' stakeholders and advisors
Education & Credentials
Licensed Real Estate Sales Associate
Licensed attorney - State of Florida
Job Titles:
- Broker
- Owner
- Broker - Owner
John's business experience is associated with the Service Industry, buying and selling Pest Control, Lawn Care and Routing type Businesses.
Job Titles:
- Broker
- Owner
- Broker - Owner
Job Titles:
- Business Broker / Commercial Real Estate Sales Associate
Experience
Kim Capen joined the Business Brokers of Florida in 2006. A native of the Treasure Coast, Kim possesses a deep and unparalleled knowledge of the region and its history-particularly from business, financial, demographic, lifestyle and cultural perspectives. Thanks to more than 30 years in media as the publisher of multiple magazines throughout Florida and serving on numerous nonprofit boards of directors, Kim excels under pressure, operates efficiently, and maximizes opportunities on behalf of those she represents. Her vast network of connections-including with business leaders, elected officials and influential figures-gives her a distinct advantage and enables her to get almost anyone on the phone.
Steve's passion is guiding business buyers and sellers through the process of realizing their dream of business purchase or divestiture.
Experience
Steve brings:
Job Titles:
- President and COO of Arrow Exterminators, Sai
Tim Pollard, president and COO of Arrow Exterminators, said, "Established almost 30 years ago, The Pestop is very well regarded in the state of Florida and we are proud to have this strong, experienced team of professionals join the Arrow family. We are continuously looking to merge with high quality companies who share our goals, principles and culture and we believe we found the perfect fit with The Pestop."