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Brian Norton

Director at Benchmark International

Tampa, FL Website +1 813 898 2350
MBACertified Business IntermediaryUpdated September 2026

About

Brian Norton serves as Director at Benchmark International, focusing on sell-side M&A. He guides engagements through term negotiations before handing them to the Deal Transaction Team. He examines operations, financial drivers, growth opportunities, and business value during discovery. He has advised more than 1,600 business owners across the United States and Canada. He brings experience building, owning, and selling companies to his advisory work. His operating responsibilities included financial forecasting, operational turnarounds, and preparing companies for sale. He earned his Bachelor's degree in business and an MBA in Finance from Texas Christian University. He also holds the Certified Business Intermediary credential.

Who is a good fit for Brian Norton

  • Construction business owners preparing to sell their companies.
  • Manufacturing owners seeking an advisor with operational turnaround experience.
  • Packaging and labels business owners evaluating exit plans.
  • Professional services owners weighing buyer fit, timing, and deal structure.

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Brian Norton works with construction, manufacturing, packaging and labels, and professional services businesses. He has advised more than 1,600 business owners across the United States and Canada. He draws on experience with varied operating models and transaction situations.

Brian Norton directs the sell-side process from initial engagement through term negotiations. He starts by examining operations, financial drivers, growth opportunities, and the company's value proposition. He emphasizes clear communication and disciplined timelines before transitioning the engagement to the Deal Transaction Team.

Brian Norton has built, owned, and sold several companies. He managed full P&L performance, financial forecasting, operational turnarounds, and sale preparation as an owner. He uses that background to identify value drivers, assess risks, and explain company strengths to sophisticated buyers.

Brian Norton earned his Bachelor's degree in business and an MBA in Finance from Texas Christian University. He holds the Certified Business Intermediary credential. He also served eight years with Special Ops in the U.S. Army before pursuing his degrees.

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