Brittney Bransfield

Southern Country Business Advisors

License Number: Bk263499

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Saint James City, Florida

About the Company

Southern Country Business Advisors is a Southwest Florida–based business brokerage firm specializing in structured exits for operator-led and privately held businesses.

Founded by Denise Houghtaling — an operator-turned-advisor who has personally built, scaled, and sold multiple businesses — our firm approaches transactions with firsthand operational experience and disciplined execution.

We understand that selling a business is more than listing it. It requires preparation, positioning, financial clarity, and a structured process to protect leverage and maximize outcome.

Our team of four licensed advisors serves clients throughout Southwest Florida and across the state. We work with established, cash-flowing businesses across a range of industries, particularly those with operational complexity, equipment, crews, contracts, or recurring revenue models.

Our focus is consistent:

• Reducing owner dependency
• Normalizing earnings
• Identifying and mitigating buyer risk
• Running disciplined, confidential processes
• Protecting deal structure through closing

Some businesses are market-ready. Others benefit from preparation 12–24 months in advance. In both cases, structure determines outcome.

Operators build value.
Structured exits protect it.

Broker Biography

Introduction

Southern Country Investments, Inc is a licensed Florida business broker company specializing in the waste, recycling, construction and green industries. Our broker, Denise Houghtaling and her team have owned and operated successful businesses and have extensive experience buying and selling businesses and assets. Denise and her team use their past experience and knowledge to guide buyers and sellers to achieve their goals and dreams.

Services Provided

Business Sales and Purchases
Real Estate Sales for Commercial & Residential Purchases
Business Consulting & Marketing
Commercial & Residential Property Management

Areas Served

  • Lee County, FL
  • Licensed In

    • Florida — License number Bk263499

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    Brittney Bransfield Serving Lee County, FL

    Southern Country Investments, Inc is a licensed Florida business broker company specializing in the waste, recycling, construction and green industries. Our broker, Denise Houghtaling and her team have owned and operated successful businesses and have extensive experience buying and selling businesses and assets. Denise and her team use their past experience and knowledge to guide buyers and sellers to achieve their goals and dreams.

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