Denise Houghtaling, CMAP, CBI, ABI, SVA
CBI
Member Since May 12, 2023
phone 239-822-8015
email [email protected]
5257 Western Dr Saint James City, FL 33956-2427 United States
apartment Southern Country Business Advisors
Denise S. Houghtaling is a seasoned Business Broker and M&A Advisor dedicated to helping owners exit their businesses for maximum value. A serial entrepreneur, Denise has personally bought, operated, and sold multiple businesses, giving her firsthand insight into the financial, operational, and emotional realities of selling a company.
A Lee County resident since 1973, she brings deep local market knowledge and hands-on experience across waste management, recycling, sitework, trucking, logistics, and service-based businesses. Denise specializes in business valuations, strategic positioning, confidential marketing, and deal negotiations to ensure sellers are properly prepared and well represented.
She works closely with qualified buyers and SBA lenders to move transactions efficiently from offer to closing. Known for her discretion, transparency, and results-driven approach, Denise provides trusted guidance from valuation through successful exit.
Specialty Areas
- Agriculture
- Arts
- Auto Related Businesses
- Business Services
- Construction
- eCommerce
- Education Services
- Entertainment & Recreation
- Finance & Insurance
- Food & Beverage
- Health Care/Social Assistance
- Industrial Services
- Information
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Print and Media
- Public Administration
- Real Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail Trade
- Technical Services
- Transportation
- Waste Management
- Wholesale Trade
