Dan has been a Business Owner and Entrepreneur for most of his 36 years of business experience.

Dan has also been the COO and VP of Operations for a Public Company and has been involved in an IPO on the Toronto Stock Exchange. He has played an active role in business sales transactions from as low as $80,000 to as high as $70,000,000. 

Prior to starting Murphy Business Atlantic, Dan purchased approximately fifteen companies both for himself and for others, including both asset and share transactions. He has also sold companies, started several others, and shut down ones that weren’t working – across all four Atlantic Provinces.

Dan has M&A (Merger and Acquisition) experience, has participated in numerous sales transaction closings, and has broad experience in Business Valuations and Due Diligence.

When he’s not in the office, you will find Dan walking his dog Hali, or talking trash on the basketball court.

Cell: (902) 476-1885
Email: d.murphy@murphybusiness.ca

Mark is a seasoned commercial real estate executive with over 30 years of industry experience. The last ten years with Murphy Business Atlantic concentrating on business transfers as President and broker of record.

Mark is actively involved in both main-street and middle-market transactions, assisting clients not only in business sales but also in valuations and exit planning. Having been a business owner for many years, as well a partner in Murphy Business Atlantic, he draws upon personal experience to help other business owners realize their best exit strategy.

Mark takes pleasure in learning how people make their living and making new acquaintances. He also runs the occasional half marathon, enjoys being on the water, and can sink the odd putt.

Mark is well connected in the professional business community, and if he can’t help you, he probably knows someone who can.

Cell: (902) 452-2530
Email: m.pothier@murphybusiness.ca