David Ballou

Transworld Business Brokers, LLC

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1962 Se Port Saint Lucie Blvd,
Port Saint Lucie, Florida 34952 (View Map)

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Andrew Cagnetta

About the Company

Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in business sales, mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, and franchise sales. We are truly an entrepreneur's secret weapon to success!

Transworld spends more money marketing businesses for sale than any other business brokerage franchise. Hands down. By successfully selling businesses since 1979, we have developed a robust and unmatched buyer and partner network that helps us complete deals quickly and at the highest level of professionalism. We specialize in finding the right buyers for good businesses.

Our extensive network of business brokers and transaction coordinators worldwide boasts 250+ franchise offices and nearly 1000 team members. Because of our size, training, continued education, and communication, our network offers an unequaled distribution of exclusive business sale opportunities.

Our team approach to Mergers and Acquisitions and Commercial Real Estate ensures that even the most complex and demanding transactions are executed with five-star proficiency.

Whether we represent an acquisition-minded corporation or an adventurous entrepreneur, Transworld Business Advisors is the best option for successful business sales.

Broker Biography

Business For Sale Listings

$7,900,000
Cash Flow: $2,080,972 
St. Lucie Co., FL 
Premium Construction Business with Cash Flow $2mil + Well-Established Construction Business for Sale with Consistent Growth and Loyal Includes Real Estate

This 14-year-old construction business specializes in the prep work needed for the installation of underground utilities. The business does not touch live wire, just dig and lay the conduit and pipes. Great crew in place and over $1.5 in contracted work in the pipeline. The business has grown each of the past 4 years and 2024 will be the strongest year ever. With all the contacts, the business is granted the work on 95% of the submitted bids. Very high margins. Price includes all the trucks, trailers and equipment. Seller has owned the business for under 1 year and needs to sell for personal reasons. Please refer to listing #7301-669132, 

$2,750,000
Cash Flow: $404,374 
Florida 
Rare Opportunity to Own a Successful Shooting Range and Gun Shop Well-Established Shooting Range & Gun Shop for Sale with Loyal Clientele - Room Financing available

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own your own indoor shooting range and firearms sales shop. The only such facility in the county. The build out includes 10 lanes/alley suitable for handguns and rifle use. The cost in today's market to build out a shooting range is about $150k per lane! About half the sales are from the range and the other half from the sale of firearms. Beautiful build out with all the required details for such a range. The price INCLUDES $700,000 in inventory, allowing any new buyer to make money from day 1. Great lease and loyal customers. Many ways to expand and grow the business. 

$2,900,000
Cash Flow: $857,118 
Palm Beach Co., FL 
Premium Restaurant with around $1mil in cash flow Highly Profitable and Long-Standing Restaurant for Sale - Turnkey Opportunity! Financing available

This highly profitable restaurant has served the community for over 16 years. Over 6000 square feet of space plus outdoor seating, offering both Hibachi dinning and full a Japanese menu and sushi. The restaurant has a large bar and full liquor license w/many happy hour specials.Restaurant has over 200 seats inside and a nice seating area outside on the patio.Updated kitchen with 2 Walkin coolers and all the needed equipment. Ideal location w/many local events to help support the business.Great staff in place makes this a turnkey opportunity. All business assets included in the sale. Seeking cash buyer (seller will offer seller financing) with 

$449,000
Cash Flow: $108,000 
Miami-Dade Co., FL 
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Profitable, Specialty Insurance Agency

This insurance agency specializes in Maritime and Commercial Insurance policies. Approximately 65% of the policies are of Maritime related insurance policies. The agency also does commercial and a smaller amount of Auto (abt 10%).. Maritime book is strong, consisting of high valued yachts and boats. Business has excellent carrier appointments. Seller is the sole producer for the agency. The retention rate is very strong for this line (90%). Great book to cross sell other personal lines. Seller will stay on, and train a new buyer as needed and would even stay on to write new business as a part time agent. Most of clients are from the South Florida area. Diversify your book or expand!!Please refer to listing 7301-323816 and ask for David Ballou when inquiring. 

$275,000
Cash Flow: $128,923 
St. Lucie Co., FL 
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Profitable Aluminum Products and Screen Enclosure

** 2025 Business is trending up** - This Treasure Coast specialty business has been providing high-quality aluminum products for over 30 years. They specialize in screen enclosures for pools, sunrooms, aluminum fences, hurricane protection, motorized screens, and other such products. With nearly all 5-star reviews, this business provides the highest quality work and dedication to customer service in the area. An in-home installation team and skilled workers (all workers are 10-99) make this one of the best service-based businesses on the Treasure Coast.Please refer to Ref # 7301606330 for agent David Ballou. 

$949,000
Cash Flow: $369,306 
Palm City, FL 
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Rare Landscape Business - Specializes in Municipals & Hwy Care

This Specialty Landscape business works with many municipalities on the Treasure Coast to service roads, highways and rest areas. 99% of the work is contracted through these municipalities. The business has been operating for 17+ years and is known for the extreme high quality of their work. The business currently has over $1.7mil in contracted work with local municipals. Sale includes all the equipment needed ($600,000 est) and an A++ staff that is in place, incl 3 foreman. Tremendous growth opportunities. Plug and play business ready to earn money from day 1!Please refer to listing #7301541511 and ask for David Ballou when inquiring. 

$83,000
Martin Co., FL 
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Beautiful Built Restaurant - Any Theme

ASSET SALE - This beautifully built out restaurant has about 1800 sq ft and includes a full, spacious kitchen with all the needed equipment. Sale includes all pots, pans, plates, glassware, tables, chairs. Everything to open day 1! Bring any theme to this space. Currently operating as a Vietnamese restaurant but it's easy to convert to your theme.Includes an all-wood bar with 12 seats and restaurant seating for 50.Must see. Please refer to listing #7301-251904 and ask for David Ballou when inquiring. 

$249,000
Cash Flow: $148,124 
Palm Beach Co., FL 
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Absentee Run - Outdoor Lighting Business

This 19-year-old business provides custom lighting for any outdoor landscape job imaginable. Your choice:Run the business semi-absentee or stay involved and earn even more. They deliver world-class service and make lighting "Magic" by sourcing only the best materials and highest quality fixtures worldwide. Every job is personally managed to meet the highest of standards. Almost all of the customers are from referrals or word of mouth. They will work with owners to create a custom design package for every end customer. 2024 was the strongest year, and business is expected to continue strong in the coming years. The business only deals with low-voltage power, making it easy to manage. Please refer to listing 7301166179 and advisor David Ballou when inquiring. 

$175,000
Cash Flow: $58,158 
Martin Co., FL 
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Growing Health Cafe and Juice Bar

Jump into one of the fastest-growing brands in S. Florida. This healthy cafe eatery is located in a prime area of the Treasure Coast. They serve Acai Bowls, Fresh Juice, Sandwiches, and other healthy options. They use only the healthiest ingredients. The brand has 40 locations in place with an A+ reputation and high ratings. Beautiful build-out with loyal customers. Turn-Key opportunity. 

Karen Devries Serving St. Lucie County, FL

Kim Capen Serving Martin County, FL

Specialty Since 2006, Kim has shined in the commercial and business brokerage world, testifying to the success of her connections and professional relationships. Excellent organizational skills and client relations enable Kim to identify key business and commercial properties and gain invaluable insights. Her gift as a conceptual thinker often proves pivotal in finding locations for businesses seeking to expand. She’s negotiated many successful deals with large entities, including local shopping centers, large conglomerates and holding companies. She has closed on several multi-million-dollar properties. Anyone eager to place their business real-estate needs in the hands of a trusted, connected professional will know they’re getting the best of the best with Kim as their representation as the buyer agent or seller agent. Experience Kim Capen joined the Business Brokers of Florida in 2006. A native of the Treasure Coast, Kim possesses a deep and unparalleled knowledge of the region and its history–particularly from business, financial, demographic, lifestyle and cultural perspectives. Thanks to more than 30 years in media as the publisher of multiple magazines throughout Florida and serving on numerous nonprofit boards of directors, Kim excels under pressure, operates efficiently, and maximizes opportunities on behalf of those she represents. Her vast network of connections–including with business leaders, elected officials and influential figures–gives her a distinct advantage and enables her to get almost anyone on the phone

Kerry Victor Serving Martin County, FL

Kenny Proske Serving Martin County, FL

Thank you for visiting my profile page. I look forward to assisting you in buying a new business or selling your existing one. I have personally owned almost 20 businesses and know first hand the ins and outs of the process. My experience helps me connect to my buyers and sellers as I have been where they are. My finance background insures my buyers, that they are buying at a fair price and it give my sellers the confidence that they will receive top dollar for their businesses. I am NOT a "Let's throw it at the wall and see if it sticks" kind of broker; I am very hands on and I do my best to eliminate as much work and stress from the process as possible for you. Buying or selling a business is probably the biggest financial decision you will ever make, and I take that very seriously. I look forward to hearing from you.

John Devries Serving Martin County, FL

With over 30 years experience in business acquisitions and a top executive for a publicly traded company, I have dedicated my career to assisting buyers and sellers accomplish their goals.

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