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South Florida Build Expo 2026

Broward County Convention Center - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Doug Barra

Doug Barra

Senior Coach | Action Coach Tampa Bay

Presenter bio
Doug Barra is a senior coach with ActionCOACH®, located in Miami. Doug has been an entrepreneur for over 35 years running several businesses. With 20 years of experience as a business coach, Doug has helped 100’s of business owners to achieve success beyond their expectations. Originally trained as a Software Engineer, Doug has been leading seminars and workshops since 2001. Specializing in business and marketing, participants find him engaging, comprehensive and entertaining. Doug captures his audience and provides not only clear take-away value, but also the knowledge and skill to do it again and again. Following a path familiar to many Americans, Doug began his career in corporate America and eventually ventured out in pursuit of his dreams of opening a business. However, as Doug soon found out, success is not guaranteed. Doug knew that his failure was for a reason—it was a lesson he had to learn. This humbling experience led him to ActionCOACH, where he now works with small business owners to navigate the path to success putting the FUN back into their business and their life.
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Wednesday, September 30, 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Business Growth

Build, Buy, or Sell: Strategies for Business Growth and Transition

Are you looking to grow your building company, acquire other businesses, or position your company for a successful sale and retirement? This fast-paced, interactive workshop from ActionCOACH®, the world’s #1 business coaching and training company, will provide the strategies and insights you need to prepare for your next move.

In this workshop, you'll discover the key drivers that make a business attractive for growth, acquisition, or sale. Learn what buyers look for when evaluating a business, how to increase the value of your company, and what to consider when purchasing another business. Whether your goal is expansion, acquisition, or exit planning, you'll leave with practical tools and a clearer roadmap for achieving your objectives.

Target audience: Business Owners, Executives, Managers and Operations and Department Leaders

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