Meet Denise Houghtaling

I am an entrepreneur, business advisor, and business broker who has spent my career building, growing, and successfully selling businesses. My experience isn't limited to advising owners—I have personally navigated the challenges of business ownership, from operational growth and market expansion to overcoming economic and industry obstacles.

One of my most notable successes was acquiring and transforming a struggling business into a highly profitable enterprise that was ultimately sold for nearly 100 times its original purchase price. That experience taught me how to identify value, create growth opportunities, build transferable systems, and maximize business worth for a successful exit.

Today, I leverage that firsthand experience to help business owners buy, sell, and scale their companies with confidence. As a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), and trusted advisor to entrepreneurs, I combine real-world business ownership experience with professional expertise to help clients achieve exceptional outcomes.

I believe that successful transactions begin long before a business goes to market. My focus is on helping owners build value, position their companies strategically, and navigate every stage of the transaction process to maximize results.

BUILT. SCALED. SOLD.