David Lylis Business Broker

From Custom Cabinetry to Corporate Leadership

David Lylis’s career didn’t start in brokerage. He began as a small business owner running a custom cabinet and specialty woodworking operation, then spent years in business management and operations before taking a Director role at a Fortune 500 company, where he managed a marketing and sales division with roughly $40 million in revenue.

Finding a Niche in Main Street and eCommerce M&A

A shift in direction brought David into a business brokerage franchise, where he built his skills representing owners of main street businesses and began closing mid-market deals almost immediately — often for clients who came back to him to handle the sale of more than one business. As the market moved toward eCommerce, David moved with it, and he has spent the past seven years specializing in online and eCommerce business sales.

A “Clients First” Philosophy

David describes his approach with a simple rule: the client’s needs come before everything else. In practice, that means being direct about market conditions, funding realities, and timelines rather than telling a seller what they want to hear, and thoroughly vetting buyers so a seller can trust that the business — and any payments due after closing — will be handled responsibly.

A Deal That Reflects His Approach

Among the transactions David has represented is the sale of CompressionSale.com, a 14-year-old eCommerce company specializing in compression products, which closed within its asking price.

Outside the Deal Room

A New England native now based in Florida, David spends his free time on interior decorating projects, traveling, reading, and playing guitar — he’s an aspiring blues player on his Fender Stratocaster.

Working With David

Learn more about ValleyBiggs’ eCommerce M&A advisory, our business valuation process, and sell-side representation, or contact ValleyBiggs to connect with David directly.