Specialist Brokers

Dallas Lodge from The Finn Group is your custom broker specialising in the exchange of Bus & Coach, Transportation, Travel & Tourism businesses. He believes that to sell your business, your broker needs to understand it. With over 25 years of experience as an operator, Dallas understands your industry, your operations, and your needs. With his longevity in the industry, he knows how to showcase your business to the correct people in the marketplace, ensuring buyers recognise its performance and value. With the highest-quality second to none, selling platform to highlight your business, and the expertise to ensure offers convert to sales, you can rely on Dallas to deliver the results you need.

Dallas has more than 25 years’ experience in the Travel and Tourism, Automotive and Transportation industries, with over a decade of that period spent as Managing Director of a successful family bus and coach company servicing Regional NSW Lodges Bus Service 1989 - 2018.
During his tenure as Managing Director, Dallas was responsible for asset management and procurement in excess of millions of dollars, and was able to develop the business, including through the acquisition of other businesses, while simultaneously growing and capturing the market share and positioning the business as an acquisition target itself in 2018.
Dallas’ business acumen was formed during his time in Human Resources and Operations Management, and during this period he was responsible for overseeing and managing large workforces, compliance with OH&S regulations, government contracts and audits and held relevant accreditation in both NSW and Victoria and audits, budgets, cash flow, marketing, and sales.
Dallas directly ran the tour side of the business, that included Senior day trip and extended touring around Australia and school Excursions Australia wide. All Tours, Excursions and itinerary planning were developed and packaged in house were all inclusive and were tailored to fit the customers requirements.

We will determine the best approach required for maximum exposure by traditional advertising methods. Being part of Australia’s largest business brokers network -The Finn Group, we have access to a vast network of buyers. With more than 50,000 registered buyers and 2,200 buyer enquiries per month. With the highest number of daily buyer enquiries and 2,200 new enquiries per month, it’s no surprise that we are the number one choice for businesses across Australia when it comes to sales. We have a deep understanding of the process of selling businesses and we support you throughout the entire selling process. From the initial price appraisal to the final lease transfer, we’re always there for you. With our straightforward and easy-to-understand selling process, there are no surprises along the way.

We take pride in our ability to facilitate smooth transitions and combining advanced technologies with traditional methods to attract potential buyers for your business. In addition to our powerful network, our business values have helped us build trust-based relationships with our clients over the last decade. When you’re working with us, you know that your best interest is our top priority. Combine this proven sales methodology with the knowledge gained in the Transportation and Tourism Industry you can rest assured you are in good hands.

Unlike the SME business sale approach traditional advertising means may not be the best approach. To maximise your result in the mid-market M&A space we will act pro-actively to find a strategic financial buyer we will look outside the box to bring multiple, qualified parties to the table. This will gauge the real market value of your Business from competitive tension allowing us to negotiate for you from a position of strength.

The insights of our mergers and acquisitions advisors are invaluable for a simple reason: they have done it before. Our advisors aren’t just people who “know about mergers and acquisitions”, they’re professionals who run their own successful businesses. Having built and sold businesses, acquired companies. Our advisors a first-hand understanding when it comes to increasing value. Drawing from their own experience, Dallas & Steve are able to understand your perspective and help you reach your preferred outcome.

We look outside the box to bring multiple, qualified parties to the table. This will gauge the real market value of your Business from competitive tension allowing us to negotiate for you from a position of strength. We do not concentrate on M&A advisory services targeted towards larger firms, such as, restructuring, capital raising, strategic planning and we also do not charge exorbitant success fees. When you’re working with us, you know that your best interest isour top priority. Combine this proven sales methodology with the knowledge gained in the Transportation and Tourism Industry you can rest assured you are in good hands.

There are 700,000 plus businesses in Australia, and not just single owner-operators but businesses that employ more than one staff. Of these 700,000 plus businesses, 10% are on the market, and 30% would be open to selling if things were made easy for them.

Our Buyer’s Agent Service utilizes the extensive knowledge Finn has built up over the years to help you achieve your desired results. With our buyer's agent service, we work for you! We will collect a short list of criteria from you and use our inside knowledge to help you buy the right business!

WE WILL: Highlight important business information, Guide you through the negotiation process, Ensure a fair outcome for both you, the buyer, and the seller

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