08/28/2026
🌟 Meet Don Pippin 🌟
Don Pippin, Jr., MCBI, M&AMI, CM&AP, and CMSBB, is the owner of Sunbelt Business Brokers, covering Lafayette, LA, Lake Charles, LA, and Southeast Texas, Beaumont. With a wealth of personal experience, Don has made significant contributions to the business landscape in South Louisiana and Southeast Texas, particularly in real estate development and franchise acquisitions.
Don's expertise spans various business facets, from marketing to mergers and divestitures. Don acquired ComputerLand, an IT solutions franchise specializing in professional networking, software integration, and training services for businesses and prominent petrochemical facilities in Southeast Texas. His outstanding performance led to recognition as a top Franchisee within the ComputerLand system.
As a founding partner of EmStat, Don played a pivotal role in developing a comprehensive Hospital Emergency Information System, successfully implementing it in over 75 hospitals nationwide. Similarly, his involvement in Justice Link, an electronic filing system connecting courts and law firms, led to national expansion, eventual merger with CourtLink, and acquisition by Lexis Nexis.
Beyond his ventures in technology and business solutions, Don diversified into real estate development across Louisiana, Texas, and Colorado starting. He previously owned Fast Signs in Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and Beaumont, TX, consistently ranking among the top 10% of all 650+ Fast Signs locations. Notably, he recently divested local retail franchises Once Upon A Child and Clothes Mentor.
Active in the community, Don has served as board chairman for the Lafayette Better Business Bureau. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, aviation, and outdoor activities.
🌟 Connect with Don today for expert business brokerage services! 🌟