Specialties: Transportation and Manufacturing
Dan has over 20 years of experience as a business advisor and broker. He is one of the founding agents at Sunbelt Business Advisors, and although he has significant experience selling businesses in all industry segments, he specializes in transportation and manufacturing.
Dan’s practice has been built over the years by guiding business owners – with everything at stake – through the sale and transition of their business with consideration for all variables: maximizing business value, taking into account personal and family implications, and employing tax and exit strategies to maximize net proceeds at closing while delivering a completely confidential, professional, and successful sale and transition process.
Dan is a member of the Minnesota Transportation Association (MTA) and the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), and he is a licensed agent in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Dan has been named a member of the Sunbelt Business Advisors $5 Million Club. He also currently serves on the board of Chisago Lakes Golf Course.
“Should you list with Sunbelt and myself, I’ll guarantee to have 10 interested buyers within the first 90 days of launch. If you can trust our proven process, we’ll help you maximize the value on your life’s work.” — Dan Arcand, Sunbelt Business Brokers
Blog posts:
Acquiring or Retiring?
Buyers and sellers will often question me when I make this statement. I explain that in my 20 years of selling businesses, I’ve never seen a more perfect time to acquire or retire, depending on your current station in life. Here’s why…
Testimonials
“There is no way I could have navigated this complex transaction without Dan and his Sunbelt Team!” Sunbelt and our broker, Dan Arcand, were excellent to work with. They made what can be a difficult process much easier. I would highly recommend working with them if you are looking to sell your business.”
Kevin Vnuk – Midwest Consolidators
(freight forwarding/warehousing industry)
“Approximately a year ago I listed my retail business with Sunbelt after trying to sell it myself unsuccessfully, to competitors, peers, etc. Within weeks my agent Dan Arcand had set up four separate interviews with individuals and companies searching for an acquisition. Offers were made same day by several, giving me the opportunity to pursue the best offer. Within five months of listing, my business was sold! I might have thrown Dan a monkey wrench in the process, but he maintained his professionalism and got the deal over the finish line. Thank you, Sunbelt, and most importantly, thank you, Dan Arcand!”
Brad Lee – Former Owner, Hotsy Minnesota
(mobile service and bulk cleaning solutions)
“Sunbelt Business Advisors provide excellent service in the process of selling a business. Dan Arcand did a great job, and I am extremely happy with the outcome.”
Bill Schommer – Former Owner of Expert T Billing
(medical billing)
“Through it all Dan was there to answer questions and provide positive support. I was getting a bit frustrated and anxious, but Dan stayed steady and helped alleviate my concerns. I would not hesitate to recommend Dan to anyone looking to sell, or buy, a company.”
Terry Henderson – Former Owner of Test Head Engineering
(custom test fixtures, In-house design, fabrication, and assembly)
“We worked as buyers of a company that Dan Arcand was representing as the listing agent. As is typical in these deals, the transaction had some unforeseen hiccups. Dan was great at working with both sides to try to find solutions. He actively listened, was a logical voice, and looked for solutions and compromise from both sides to make sure that we could get past the roadblocks. In the end, the deal was completed, and Dan was an integral part of getting us there.”
A.J. Buyer of Head Tester Engineering
(custom test fixtures, In-house design, fabrication, and assembly)
“I had both the privilege and pleasure to utilize Dan Arcand and Chris Fort of Sunbelt Business Brokers to sell my business. From our initial meeting to drafting the marketing materials to the sale closing, they had great attention to detail. In addition, they both were always accessible and very prompt returning phone calls and emails. The important part of the equation of supplying qualified buyers and guiding the sales process was awesome, they navigated the sales process and expertly facilitated the seller/buyer issues quickly and professionally. I can highly recommend Dan, Chris, and Sunbelt Business Brokers for selling or buying your business.”
Jerry Jenson – Navis Pack&Ship
(specialty shipping)
“Our work with Dan Arcand was exceptional! If we were to ever buy or sell another company, we would insist on working with him.”
Kathryn Haugrud – Handi-Lift, Inc.
(non-emergency medical transportation)
“Once we listed with Dan and Sunbelt, we recognized they provided a formula and process that was highly effective, generating interest from several buyers and resulting in multiple offers.”
Curt Wendland Former Owner of Unique Tool, Inc.
(manufacturer of Precision Molds and machined tools)
Reference Letter – Curt Wendland Former Owner of Unique Tool, Inc.
“Our work with Dan Arcand was exceptional! If we were to ever buy or sell another company, we would insist on working with him.”
Sue Finney- Former Owner of ACT Services, Inc.
(medical technology service and repair industry)