Alicia Beddes

Dave brings a rare combination of entrepreneurial insight and professional brokerage expertise to every engagement. He has decades of experience as both a business owner and a sales leader across multiple industries, including service, retail, franchise, technology, and financial services. Over the years, he has started, built, and sold five of his own companies, gaining firsthand understanding of what it takes to grow a business, manage teams, satisfy customers, and successfully prepare a company for transition. In addition to his entrepreneurial background, Dave has led regional and national sales organizations in highly competitive sectors such as mortgage, technology, and financial services. These roles required mastery of financial analysis, negotiation, marketing, and relationship management—skills that now help his clients maximize value in a business sale or acquisition. Having been on both sides of the table, Dave understands the practical realities that owners face as well as what buyers are looking for. He knows how to highlight a company’s strengths, identify growth opportunities, and address potential concerns before they become obstacles. He also appreciates the personal and emotional side of a transaction, ensuring that clients feel supported and confident throughout the process. For sellers, Dave’s experience allows him to position businesses in the best possible light, attract serious buyers, and manage the process from valuation through closing. For buyers, he brings the insight of someone who has purchased and operated companies himself, helping evaluate opportunities not only for financial performance but also for long-term fit and sustainability. Dave’s goal is to make every transaction clear, professional, and rewarding—combining the perspective of a seasoned business owner with the tools and resources of Murphy Business Sales, one of North America’s leading business brokerage firms.

- Financial markets consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in Washington, D.C. - Performed 1,000+ businesses valuations in all industries and size ranges. - Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) and Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraiser (CMEA) designations. - Bachelor Degree from BYU, Master Degree (MBA) from UCLA Anderson School of Management.

EXPERIENCE • Founded, operated and sold several companies • Over 25 years of senior and executive management experience as CEO, CFO, President and business owner. EDUCATION • MBA from Brigham Young University • Bachelor’s degree in business administration and system analyses. FOCUS • When it comes to the business selling/buying process, Marcello is highly aware of the challenges, fears and anxieties faced by small to midsize business owners. • Spends time learning the key components of businesses then works with sellers to plan and execute their sale strategies • Help buyers find businesses that suit their unique interests, goals, skills, resources and desired income potential.

Christopher has been a successful entrepreneur and operations manager for over 25 years. Beginning in the logistics arena he has found success in several roles including Field Supervision, Business Development (bidding and winning several multi-million dollar/multi-year contracts), and finally promoted to President of Transportation Operations overseeing the operation and profitability of 7 locations across 6 States. He was instrumental in growing this business from one terminal to seven remote terminals and 1,000,000 SF of warehouse. After success in the logistics arena Christopher moved into the business of Construction and Real Estate. Having earned a bachelor’s degree in construction management from Colorado State University made this an easy transition. He spent 10 years building custom homes and selling Real Estate adding to an already robust business background. With a diverse business background and experience in business growth through acquisition and organic growth make him an ideal guide through buying or selling a business. When not helping people as a Business Broker Christopher enjoys, fishing the many lakes and rivers of the West in the summer and skiing as much as possible in the winter.

As a member of the Murphy Business & Financial team I am part of one of the largest and most successful firms specializing in Selling Businesses, Franchises, Business Valuations, Machinery and Equipment Appraisals, Mergers and Acquisitions and Commercial Real Estate in North America. We have unsurpassed access to Buyers and Sellers nationwide. Our proven process and system provides our clients with the means to achieve their goals through a successful business transaction, while maintaining complete confidentiality. We promise that you will not find a more complete, thorough and professional experience as the one Murphy Business & Financial Corporation can provide.