Dirk Armbrust
The Vant Group
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17766 Preston Rd,
Dallas, Texas 75252
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Affiliated Broker
Alex Vantarakis
About the Company
Exit Strategies that Provide Maximum Results
Get the Vant Seller's Advantage. Selling a business is often the largest financial transaction of one's life. More money can be gained or lost in the sale of a business than in any other deal.
We've sold over 90% of our listings vs. the industry average of 38%. The Vant Group specializes in transactions for businesses with revenues up to $100 Million and offer the strongest sell-side performance metrics in the industry. The difference will be seen in how well your Sell-Side Representative sources the best buyer and how accurately the valuation of your company is developed, presented and negotiated to achieve maximum results. We start the selling process by asking the right questions. Our experience enables us to anticipate the financing needs and tax implications of the sale—to best negotiate with each type of buyer. We're with you at every step.
Broker Biography
Introduction
Mr. Armbrust joined the Vant Group in 2015 and brings over 20 years of operating, M&A transaction, turnaround, advisory, acquisition, carve-out, and business development experience. Prior to joining The Vant Group, he was a Director in one of Dallas’ leading Investment Banking and Operations Advisory firms. Mr. Armbrust’ background includes senior roles in large and small companies with demonstrated results. He served as a Market Manager with 7-Eleven where he had P&L responsibility for over 120 stores, and led all operating aspects of his franchised market.
Prior to that, he served on the Executive Leadership Team as a Regional VP with a privately-held $100MM+ industrial packaging company. He and his colleagues led the successful sale of this company. Mr. Armbrust also led four distribution centers with International Paper; started, built, and sold a contract manufacturing business; and led teams with Dell Computers’ supply chain and manufacturing groups. He is a US Air Force Veteran and served in Texas, Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.
He has an MBA from Wake Forest University, studied International Business at Oxford, and received a Bachelor of Science in Management from the US Air Force Academy. Mr. Armbrust is a Black Belt Certified Lean/Six Sigma practitioner.
Services Provided
* Sell Side Representation – Selling a Company (including: employee/partner buyout)
* Buy Side Representation – Buying a Company (corporate buyer or individual buyer)
* Business Valuations
* Business Debt Funding (buying/starting a business, growth/expansion capital, owner occupied real estate)
* Business Advisory Services (Including: Business Health Assessment, growing revenue, maximizing operational effectiveness, corporate governance)
Areas Served
Business For Sale Listings
Cash Flow: $691,351
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Mr. Evans joined The Vant Group in 2015 and brings more than 20 years of business development, M&A and entrepreneurial experience. Prior to joining The Vant Group, Mr. Evans gained valuable experience working as an associate at a leading investment firm. Mr. Evans’ unique background as an Intermediary, corporate sales and finance manager as well as a serial entrepreneur allow him to easily relate to and understand client’s goals and convert them into favorable and measurable results. In the entrepreneurial arena Dwayne got an early start, launching a laundry/dry cleaning subscription service soon after receiving his degree. He grew the business to just under $1M per year in revenue. This real-world experience enables him to understand and identify with the rewards and challenges experienced by business owners.
Mr. Cullins joined The Vant Group in 2012 as an Associate. Prior to joining The Vant Group, he gained valuable experience as an intern with Capital South Partners as well as Providence Investment Partners. Furthermore, he interned with Brinker International for two summers in its IT department. As a graduate student, Mr. Cullins was appointed by Governor Perry to serve a one year term as Student Regent of the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents. Additionally, he served as student body president as an undergraduate. Mr. Cullins holds a Bachelors of Business Administration in Management Information Systems degree and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Texas A&M University – Commerce. He is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Mr. Armbrust joined the Vant Group in 2015 and brings over 20 years of operating, M&A transaction, turnaround, advisory, acquisition, carve-out, and business development experience. Prior to joining The Vant Group, he was a Director in one of Dallas’ leading Investment Banking and Operations Advisory firms. Mr. Armbrust’ background includes senior roles in large and small companies with demonstrated results. He served as a Market Manager with 7-Eleven where he had P&L responsibility for over 120 stores, and led all operating aspects of his franchised market. Prior to that, he served on the Executive Leadership Team as a Regional VP with a privately-held $100MM+ industrial packaging company. He and his colleagues led the successful sale of this company. Mr. Armbrust also led four distribution centers with International Paper; started, built, and sold a contract manufacturing business; and led teams with Dell Computers’ supply chain and manufacturing groups. He is a US Air Force Veteran and served in Texas, Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. He has an MBA from Wake Forest University, studied International Business at Oxford, and received a Bachelor of Science in Management from the US Air Force Academy. Mr. Armbrust is a Black Belt Certified Lean/Six Sigma practitioner.