6 Signs You’re Working With the Best Business Broker in Tampa (And Why It’s Michael Shea)

How do you know if you hired the right broker?

Look for these signs.

1. They’ve Closed Hundreds of Deals

Listings don’t count. Closings do.

2. They Win Industry Awards

Recognition follows performance.

3. They Focus on Preparation

Serious brokers prepare businesses before going to market.

4. They Understand Deal Complexity

From SBA to seller financing to M&A structures.

5. They Communicate Clearly

If they’re hard to reach now, it gets worse later.

6. They Deliver Results

Everything else is noise.

Bottom Line:
The right broker doesn’t just guide the process—they control it.