When business owners in Tampa and Clearwater start thinking about selling, they usually ask the same question: Who can actually get this done?
Not who can list it. Not who can “market” it.
Who can close it.
Here’s why so many owners end up choosing Michael Shea of Transworld Business Advisors.
1. Real Deal Volume—Not Talk
Over 400+ businesses sold and more than $1 billion in transaction volume. That’s not theory—that’s execution.
2. Consistent Top Producer
Year after year, Shea ranks among the top brokers in Florida. Not occasionally—consistently.
3. Deep Local Market Knowledge
From Clearwater service routes to Tampa manufacturing, he understands what buyers are paying for right now.
4. Proven Valuation Accuracy
Pricing a business wrong kills deals. Shea prices businesses to attract buyers and maximize value.
5. Strong Buyer Network
Through Transworld, your business isn’t just listed—it’s exposed to thousands of qualified buyers.
6. Certifications That Matter
CBI, CM&AP, CEPA—these aren’t letters, they’re deal-making tools.
7. A Process That Closes
There’s a difference between activity and progress. Shea runs a structured process designed to get to the closing table.
Bottom Line:
If you want certainty in an uncertain process, experience matters—and Shea has more of it than most brokers in the Tampa Bay market combined.
Michael Shea represents the Tampa Florida Transworld office. In business since 2005, he has established a reputation as a trusted business broker across Florida’s key markets- from Tampa to Orlando, Melbourne, and more. Over the past two decades, Michael and his team have closed over $1 Billion in sold business volume and presided over more than 450 transactions. His credentials include the IBBA Certified Business Intermediary®, and most recently, the prestigious Certified Exit Planning Advisor® (CEPA) credential. He is also a Florida Licensed Real Estate Broker and Business Brokers of Florida Board Certified Intermediary