Lauren Drummond

Company Overview

Trusted Advisors in Business Sales and Acquisitions

Coastal Consultants, LLC is a boutique M&A advisory and business brokerage firm specializing in the confidential sale and acquisition of privately held businesses across the Gulf Coast and Southeastern U.S. and across the US with the Brokerage Bridge Network.  Led by Lauren Drummond-Dale, a Master Certified Business Intermediary with over 30 years of entrepreneurial and transactional experience, the firm provides expert guidance to business owners, buyers, and investors navigating ownership transitions.

We focus on businesses with $5M–$50M in revenue across industries including healthcare, construction, manufacturing, retail, and services. Our proprietary Trusted Transition Path™ ensures every client receives personalized strategies, accurate valuations, and professional representation—from initial planning to closing.

Whether you're ready to sell, preparing to grow, or exploring strategic acquisitions, Coastal Consultants is committed to helping good people buy, build, and sell good businesses—with clarity, confidence, and integrity.

Services Offered

At Coastal Consultants, we specialize in guiding business owners and buyers through every phase of a business transition. Our services are built on trust, confidentiality, and deep industry expertise.

• Business Sales & Brokerage
  We manage the entire sale process from valuation to closing—confidentially marketing your business, qualifying buyers, and negotiating terms that protect your legacy and maximize value.

• Business Valuations
  We provide detailed, market-driven valuations to help owners understand what their business is worth today and what it could be worth tomorrow with the right planning.

• Exit Strategy Planning
  Using our Trusted Transition Path™, we help business owners prepare for a future sale—whether that’s next year or five years from now—with a clear, customized roadmap.

• Buyer Representation & Acquisition Search
  For strategic buyers, individuals, and investor groups, we offer tailored acquisition search, evaluation, and negotiation support to ensure a successful purchase.

• Deal Management & Advisory
  We coordinate with your attorneys, accountants, and advisors to streamline due diligence, manage documentation, and ensure a smooth, professional transaction process.

Broker Profile

Lauren Drummond-Dale is a Master Certified Business Intermediary (MCBI), M&A advisor, and trusted transaction strategist with over 30 years of experience as a business owner, entrepreneur, and advisor. As the principal of Coastal Consultants, LLC, she helps business owners and investors navigate complex ownership transitions with clarity, discretion, and confidence.

Lauren specializes in the sale of privately held businesses with $1M–$50M in revenue across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, construction, manufacturing, retail, and service businesses. Known for her hands-on approach and deep market knowledge, she brings a rare blend of practical business ownership experience and transaction expertise to every deal.

Through her proprietary Trusted Transition Path™, Lauren offers clients a clear, structured process to prepare, position, and profit from the sale or purchase of a business. Whether representing sellers or buyers, she’s committed to preserving confidentiality, protecting value, and creating win-win outcomes.

Based on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Lauren serves clients across the Southeastern U.S. She is also a licensed Commercial REALTOR® and a respected advisor to attorneys, accountants, and financial professionals who trust her with their clients’ business transitions.

Areas Served

South East US

Affiliations

IBBA, M&A Source