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David Stone

Franchise Owner at Murphy Business

SC Website (803) 814-0745
ABIUpdated October 2026

About

David Stone is a Franchise Owner with Murphy Business in West Columbia, South Carolina, an accredited Business Intermediary and licensed real estate agent specializing in commercial real estate. He started early, cutting grass and running paper routes at age 10 and working as an automotive technician as a teenager, and by 30 was operating his own collision repair business, which earned national recognition and led to work as a consultant and expert witness for insurers and private industry. After 23 years he sold that business and moved into accounting and tax as a franchisee of a national tax preparation firm, opening, buying, and selling multiple offices, two of which reached top 50 status. He also worked in design, manufacturing, and sales for the Stone family's sign business until its sale, and helped start and run two family-owned retail businesses. He attended the University of South Carolina's School of Business. He sings and plays several instruments in his bluegrass band.

Who is a good fit for David Stone

  • Collision repair and automotive shop owners: he ran a nationally recognized body shop for 23 years
  • Tax preparation and accounting office owners: he opened, bought, and sold multiple offices as a national franchisee
  • Sellers whose deal includes commercial real estate in the Columbia, South Carolina area

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. After 23 years he sold his collision repair business, and he later bought and sold tax preparation offices as a franchisee and assisted with the sale of his family's sign business.

He is a licensed real estate agent specializing in commercial real estate, in addition to being an accredited Business Intermediary.

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