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Fort Myers, Florida
About the Company
Waddell Mergers & Acquisitions is a Fort Myers, Florida-based M&A advisory firm and licensed business brokerage specializing in confidential, high-value business sales. We serve Main Street and lower middle market companies with annual revenues ranging from $2 million to over $200 million.
Founded in 2025 by Certified M&A Professional and Licensed Business Broker DJ Waddell, our firm is dedicated to guiding business owners and strategic buyers through every stage of the transaction process. From valuation and deal structuring to negotiation and closing, we provide comprehensive support to ensure successful outcomes.
Our team brings deep transactional expertise across diverse industries, offering tailored solutions that align with each client's unique goals. We pride ourselves on our ability to navigate complex deals with discretion and integrity, fostering trust and delivering results.
Whether you're looking to sell your business or explore acquisition opportunities in Florida, Waddell Mergers & Acquisitions is your trusted partner for achieving your objectives.
Contact us today to schedule a confidential introduction call.
Broker Biography
Introduction
DJ Waddell is a Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Professional and Licensed Business Broker, specializing in middle market and lower middle market business acquisitions and sales.
DJ has a strong attention to detail that translates into making sure that confidentiality is kept at the forefront of everything he does, as he moves through the sales process. After working for years in tough sales environments, his negotiation skills are highly developed, and he will work hard to get his buyers and sellers the best deal possible for their unique situation. DJ has a passion for small businesses, and he will put that to work for you!
Services Provided
I Focus on Maximizing Value by Targeting Strategic Buyers. Strategic Buyers Pay Higher Multiples than Financial Buyers because they look for Synergies between your Company and Theirs to Increase the Value of the Combined Businesses. My Team and I are Experts in Confidentially Selling Established Businesses to Domestic and Foreign Buyers.
Every Business Sale is Different, with that in mind I create a specialized plan for every one of my listings. My Approach is Like No Other and The Result is a Successful Sale Rate that is More Than Triple the State Average.
I Specialize in, but am not limited to, Selling Companies with $2-200+ million in revenue in the Following Industries:
-Marketing/Advertising/SEO
-Bookkeeping/Tax Prep/CPAs
-Employment/Temp Hire
-Professional Service
-Ecommerce/Internet Related
-SAAS
-Subscription Based
-Manufacturing/Distribution
-Construction
-Transportation/ Auto Related
Areas Served
Licensed In
- Florida — License number BK3347605
Professional Affiliations
Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Professional - Kennesaw State University;
B.S. Finance - Florida Gulf Coast University;
Member of the International Business Broker's Association (IBBA);
Member of The M&A Source;
Member of the Business Brokers of Florida (BBF)
Business For Sale Listings
Cash Flow: $453,091
Lee Co., FL Recurring Revenue Business - Food Service Industry - Semi-Absentee Revenue up 20% this year - Membership Based Recurring Revenue Model
Turnkey, recurring-revenue food service industry business in Florida — ideal for an investor or operator seeking semi-absentee ownership with strong cash flow. Established over 10 years ago, this well-run operation generates over $500K in annual revenue with over 80% Net Margins. The sale includes $345K of FF&E.Highlights- Proven recurring revenue model with stable, repeat customers- Semi-absentee ownership structure- Strong profitability: over 80% Net Margins- $345,000 of furniture, fixtures & equipment included — fully operational on day one- Two weeks of training at no cost to ensure a smooth transition- Leased location: 2,327 sq ft with competitive rent of $3,500/month- Owner retiring — Less
