Over the past few years, we’ve helped countless clients sell their businesses successfully and reach their personal financial goals. Here are some of our most recent stories of client success.
Historic Southern Bridal Shop Sells for Full Asking Price
The owners of an iconic bridal shop in a historic building had been thinking about retiring for some time, so they reached out to DBG Advisors for help. Their brand had grown to epic proportions and was well-known across multiple states as the go-to source for luxury bridal gowns.
In fact, they regularly stocked over 3,000 bridal gowns at any given time and worked with over 50 designers to make sure the latest, greatest fashions were always available for their customers.
Additionally, the shopping experience itself was highly curated by the owners—a husband and wife team—and managed by their team of over 30 employees. This resulted in a truly bespoke experience for high-end clients who traveled from all over the country to buy their exceptional gowns.
A Rare Deal that Buyers Simply Couldn’t Pass Up
With sales easily topping 5,000 gowns annually, customers flocking to their store from 7 different states, and consistent growth year after year, this thriving business was a one-of-a-kind opportunity for the buyer, who was thrilled at the chance to acquire such a legendary business.
“Nolan stayed on top of every task, and he answered our questions fast. We highly recommend Nolan and DBG Advisors to anyone looking to sell their business.”
“When we were approached by a buyer to sell our business, we immediately turned to Nolan at DBG Advisors.
“We’ve known him for decades and trust his expertise. He’d kept us informed of the value of our business for several years, so when the buyer gave us a price, Nolan ran the numbers and agreed that it was a good offer.
“This meant a lot to us—it helped us feel confident about moving forward.
“We weren’t quite prepared for how complex selling our business would be (or how long it would take). Thankfully, Nolan was both patient and reassuring, walking us through all the important details and making sure we understood the entire process.
“He handled almost all communication between us, our lawyers, and the buyer’s team. We always felt up to speed with everything happening—it was smooth and professional.
“Nolan stayed on top of every task, and whenever we had questions, he found answers fast. If we had to do it all over again, we wouldn’t change a thing! We highly recommend Nolan and DBG Advisors to anyone looking to sell their business.”
—Former Owner of Historic Bridal Shop
Manufacturing Business Sells Despite Pandemic Uncertainty
In 2021, the owner of a manufacturing firm was ready to sell. After attempting to sell on his own and realizing the task was more work than he had time for, he decided to hire a professional.
Here’s his story.
“Nolan will not convince you to do a deal unless it’s the right deal for you. He would walk away without hesitation if it wasn’t in your best interest. That kind of integrity is rare in this world.”
“The sale of my manufacturing business was a bit of a challenge, but I knew this going in. I had tried to sell the business myself and realized it was going to be better to use a third party. Dr. Nolan Duck, with DBG Advisors, came recommended through a friend whom I trust.
“I was still a little skeptical, mostly because this was new territory for me. Trusting a broker to sell a company that I had invested a lot of my life into was asking for a lot.
“Before choosing DBG Advisors, I decided to talk to 3 people who had worked with them before and learn about their experiences. They all said good things about Nolan, but one said something that closed the deal for me.
“He said, ‘Nolan will not try to convince you to do a deal unless it’s the right deal for you. He would walk away from any deal if it was not good for you, the seller.’
“This is not a typical broker’s mindset. This shows integrity, which Nolan absolutely demonstrated during our time together.
“Nolan is professional, knowledgeable, and honest. If the ‘right’ deal can get done, he can make it happen. He can help with financials, leases, and how to best present your business to potential buyers!
“If you decide to sell your business, I can’t think of anyone I would rather have on my team than Nolan Duck. There were a lot of moving parts to my particular deal, but Nolan was there the entire way!
“He also managed to sell my company during the pandemic when there was a great deal of uncertainty for everyone, which just shows how skilled he is!”
—Former Owner of Manufacturing Company
Custom Framing Company Sells For Full Asking Price
In 2022, the owners of a custom framing company had tried to sell their business once with another business broker, but they had a negative experience, didn’t sell, and came away skeptical about working with a broker in the future.
However, after their trusted attorney recommended they speak with Dr. Nolan Duck, they decided to attempt to sell one more time—this time, they were successful and walked away happy with the result.
Here’s what they had to say about working with us.
“He goes to bat for the seller while still being very fair to the buyer. He is an honest man and tells it like it is.”
“After a bad experience with another broker, our attorney referred us to Dr. Nolan Duck and DBG Advisors. We had owned the business for 40 years, and it was time to make a change. Business was actually booming at the time, but we’re Baby Boomers, so we had both started to think seriously about retirement.
“Nolan was determined to show us that all brokers are not created equal… and he did! The business valuation that DBG Advisors provided proved to be its true value. It took less than a year to complete the sale, and we sold it for the full asking price.
“From the beginning, Nolan was very professional and kind. He was always quick to return calls, and if there were questions from CPAs or lawyers, he would take care of the details.
“Nolan is a great communicator and did not mind addressing our concerns and answering our questions. One of the biggest blessings was that we trusted Nolan. He is an honest man and tells it like it is.
“We highly recommend Dr. Nolan Duck and DBG Advisors to anyone wanting to sell their business. He goes to bat for the seller while still being very fair to the buyer. Through this experience, Nolan has become a friend, and we will stay in touch. I hope you will choose Nolan to help you sell your business when you are ready to sell!”
Former Owners of Custom Framing Company
High-End Landscape Design & Maintenance Company Sells to Management Team
In 2023, the owners of a landscape design and maintenance company were eyeing retirement and decided it was time to sell. Business growth had been consistent and steady from the very beginning. They had a dedicated customer base in the affluent neighborhoods of North Dallas and many cities in Collin County.
Thanks to their keen attention to detail, high level of customer service, and unique high-end offering (very few landscaping companies could care for their clients’ gardens like they could), their business was well-positioned to continue growing.
They had never advertised—all their customers came from referrals and word-of-mouth recommendations—so the ultimate buyer would likely be able to easily and substantially grow the business with even a small investment in marketing and advertising.
While DBG Advisors was initially able to find multiple potential buyers, various forces outside of everyone’s control led to several failed purchase attempts.
Thankfully, an employee on the management team who had initially decided to stay out of the transaction changed their mind. They ultimately decided to purchase the business for the full asking price.
Houston-Based Metal Fabrication Company Sells
In 2021, the co-owners of a metal fabrication company were ready to sell their business and move on to retirement.
When a buyer was found, they were concerned about being able to handle the intricacies of the business, so one of the co-owners agreed to stay on as an employee after the sale.
This gave the buyer time to get up to speed and feel confident in their purchase. In return, the buyer was happy to pay the full asking price.