Contact Broker
228 E Harding St,
Orlando, Florida 32806
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About the Company
Just because a business sale is a transaction, 1st & Main Intermediaries and Associates do not operate transactionally. Your life goals and your business goals are our goals. It is our belief that delivering ethical, knowledgeable and honest communication is not negotiable. We guaranteed we'll be empathetic while never afraid to communicate honestly - even in the event of more difficult conversations.
Our mission is similar to our customers: to provide the tools and resources that foster a great standard of living for our team, and to be challenged and enriched by the work we choose to do every day, all while assisting in building wealth for ourselves and our business partners and clients. We invite you to meet and discuss what's on your goal horizon and how we can help you get there.
Broker Biography
Introduction
Experience is everything. As a Business Broker Ms. Duvall transacts millions in Main Street and Mid-Market deals yearly. Carrie founded 1st & Main Partners to provide business owners with unequalled professionalism – whether one is selling or buying a business. She & her team offer unmatched, knowledge-based, and caring experience. Carrie’s past roles in lending, economic development, management, and as an entrepreneur, make her uniquely qualified. Carrie’s value-add exceeds ANY broker you can find! Some highlights include:
--- Economic Development – National Entrepreneur Center ---
Carrie formed the Advisory Board Council to grow emerging businesses. Her program won the IEDC's "Best National Program Award - Impact” for large municipalities.
--- Commercial Banking & Lending, SBA, Treasury &Deposits Specialist ---
Carrie's time as a commercial/SBA lender set her up for success as a Business Broker. Her roles included business dev., underwriting, SBA lending, & managing the profitability of a $6B portfolio.
--- Regional Retail Management ---
Managing 3,000+ employees in the SE & Puerto Rico for a nat'l retailer, Carrie was recognized 11 consecutive quarters as Top Regional Manager for year-over-year sales.She opened 140 stores while assisting the field team for an IPO.
--- Entrepreneurship ---
Carrie founded a technology firm to assist companies moving processes online, all custom projects. She worked with several municipalities & Fortune 1000 companies.
--- Today's Focus ---
Carrie’s passion is now growing the successful 1st & Main Partners. Her knowledge, fearlessness, and been-there-done-that wisdom, unparalleled ethics, creative problem solving, calm negotiation skills, and kindness & good nature provides Sellers & Buyers confidence when moving forward in their next adventure.
--- Associations---
Florida Business Brokers Association
International Business Brokers Association (Chair of Women's Committee: IWEN)
Mergers & Acquisitions Source
--- Community Service ---
Carrie has served on boards and fundraised for the Pet Alliance, Orlando Chamber Small Business Board, East Orlando Chamber, Back to Nature Refuge, Harbor House, BETA House Diamond Gala, Heart of Florida United Way campaign manager. She proudly mentors female graduate students – one of which climbed out of frustration and isolation to be elected the Leadership Award Winner at graduation.
--- Personal ---
Carrie was a fellow at Crealde School of Art, studying drawing & printmaking. She remodels homes, enjoys beach days, watching sci-fi & sports with her husband Carl, or hiking in the mountains. She's a proud parent to their cat Mousetrap, a former performer at Orlando Sea World's “Pet’s Ahoy” show.
Services Provided
Valuations
Sell a Business
Buy a Business
Value Building
SBA Lending Support
Owner-Occupied Commercial Real Estate
Landlord & Tenant Leasing
Areas Served
Licensed In
- Florida — License number 3313128
Professional Affiliations
Rollins College, Crummer School - Masters in Business Administration, Executive Program
Florida Business Brokers Association (BBF)
International Business Brokers Association (IBBA)
IBBA Chair of Women's Advisory Committee: IWEN
Mergers & Acquisitions Source
Leadership Orlando Alumni
Leadership Winter Park Alumni
Leadership East Orlando Alumni
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