Dustin Audet, CMAP

Evaluator
DISC Type : sdc

Member at Entrepreneurs'​ Organization

Austin, Texas, United States

Overview

Dustin Audet is a Partner and Business Broker at Transworld Prospere with a background as a serial entrepreneur. He leverages his experience from launching, scaling, and selling seven of his own businesses to guide owners through successful exits. He is also a Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Professional (CMAP).

Originally from Aspen Valley, Dustin has a lifelong passion for mountain sports, particularly snowboarding, which led to an early career in sales for a snowboard company. Now based in Austin, he and his wife are raising their two children, having transitioned from their own ventures in the hospitality industry.

Unique fact: Before becoming a broker, Dustin and his wife successfully built and sold seven of their own businesses, including a coffee shop, restaurant, and four nail salons.

Personality Overview

Hard To Convince

Thorough Evaluator

Fast But Analytical

They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical  They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Topics They Care About

Entrepreneurial Exits
His career is dedicated to helping business owners exit on their terms, drawing from his firsthand experience of selling seven of his own companies.
Hospitality Ventures
As a former owner of a coffee shop and restaurant, he has deep, practical knowledge of the challenges and opportunities within the hospitality industry.
Leveraging Technology
He actively uses technology and AI to enhance his efficiency and manage a high volume of deals, viewing it as a tool to become better at his job.

Media Appearances

Dustin has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2022
Member at Entrepreneurs'​ Organization
1-2022
Partner at Transworld Prospere
9-2021
Managing Director at Transworld Prospere
7-2019 - 10-2021
Chapter President at MyFirestorm
11-2018
Business Broker at Transworld Prospere

Education

Dustin has no verified education history

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Exp : 13 Location : Austin, Texas, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Member at Entrepreneurs'​ Organization
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Insights For Selling To Dustin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too
  • Keep a professional, business-like approach; especially if you tend to get informal quickly

DONT's

  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you
  • Don’t focus on relationship, focus purely on the merit of your product
  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dustin is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dustin

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dustin move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Dustin take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Dustin

Personality Compatibility


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