Business Connections 2022 - A guide to the local businesses of Southwest Florida
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F or the last ten years, Hallmark Business Brokers has exemplified what they admire most about Venice, Florida - the culture and community. Venice is very tight knit where everyone is very kind and wants to help each other. There are many aspects of the community that are separate yet still integrated into Venice; the businesses, schools, and neighborhoods are all intertwined so that even though they are their own, they are all wrapped up in a small area. However, it is not the proximity that creates community, but rather that we all come together to build Venice. "It's the culture of the area that makes [Venice] tight knit." states owner and broker, Dane DeSantis, "one of the things we're most proud of at Hallmark is that we have created a team that aligns with the culture of Venice." There is nothing quite like the community of Venice that bolsters and builds people and businesses alike. Being a business broker in Venice, Hallmark Business Brokers views it as their responsibility to maintain the unique culture of Venice while conducting business. Dane tells us that being a business broker is so much more than helping people buy and sell businesses. Being a broker is also about educating their clients; helping them see the true value of a business, how to build value in their businesses, and being a coaching business owners to get the most from their business. They know they've done a good job when the buyer and seller want to give the broker a hug at closing. Hallmark creates connections within the Venice area not only through brokering, but also by giving back. According to Dane, time or talent are the most rewarding ways to give back. "It's about community, it's about helping, it's giving back." That sense of pride and community is part of what sets Hallmark Business Brokers apart from their competitors. Their physical presence at their off ice on Business 41 on the island, in the Chamber of Commerce, and throughout Venice, builds on their values of reliability within and for the community. Hallmark Business Brokers' involvement in the Chamber and community is how they not only survived through the pandemic but continued to grow; giving back to the community that supported them by holding seminars on Best Business Practices. Having thrived in Venice for ten years, Hallmark Business Brokers currently focuses their services from Bradenton to Port Charlotte. Within the next few years they plan on expanding this scope further north into Tampa and south into Fort Meyers; providing the same level of excellence and Venice charm that keeps us that tight knit community. 230 S Tamiami Trail #1, Venice, FL 34285 (941) 445-4726 www.hallmarkbrokers.com/ Award-Winning and Trusted Business Brokers It's about community, its about helping, it's giving back. – Dane DeSantis Serving the Venice Community for 10 years August 2022 Business Connections 31