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180 Promenade Circle, Suite 300
Sacramento, California 95834
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About the Company
Common Ground Business Brokers is a California wide business brokerage with offices throughout the state. We utilize the Regus office network are able to meet in person virtually anywhere in California.
We have been operating for over 15 years and have helped hundreds of buyers and sellers through the sales process.
We are long term members of the California Association of Business Brokers and International Business Broker Association. Our Broker of Record, Darrin M. Davenport, is certified as a Certified Business Broker and a Master Certified Business Intermediary.
Broker Biography
Introduction
Darrin Davenport was first licensed in 1997 and began his career in residential and commercial real estate before migrating into the M&A and business brokering world. Darrin has founded and operated mutiple California companies and as a business owner has learned first hand the thrill of starting a new business, acquiring businesses as part of a strategic growth initiative and the challenges a business owner faces when selling a business.
Darrin's current portfolio of experience includes Web development companies, SaaS companies both domestic and international, petroleum marketers (a speciality area due to a 17 year regional managerial career in a related field), construction companies (primarily residential / commercial / industrial electrical companies), beauty supply and salons, and convenience stores.
Services Provided
We primarily focus on service businesses in California that require a CSLB license. We specifically are experienced in HVAC, refrigeration, landscape and plumbing businesses.
Areas Served
Licensed In
- California — License number 02116564
Professional Affiliations
California Association of Business Brokers
International Business Broker Association
Business For Sale Listings
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Yolo Co., CA
View Details Beauty Supply, Boutique & Salon, Community Presence, Educated Staff
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