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How to Value an Auto Body Shop Business — What You Need to Know

September 16, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

  Valuing any business is part art, part science — and auto body shops are no exception. Whether you’re getting ready to sell your shop, buy one, or just curious what yours is truly worth, understanding what drives valuation is essential. Below are the main approaches, metrics, and strategies for putting a realistic and fair […]

Filed Under: autobody, automotive, carrepair, michaelshea, sellerfinancing, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: autobody, automotive, cars, cbi, cepa, insurance, michaelshea, Transworld

How Do I Pick A Business Broker In Tampa

September 16, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

If you’re looking to buy or sell a small business in the Greater Tampa Bay Area, having the right broker can make all the difference. In this episode, Michael Shea walks you through the key qualities to look for when choosing a business broker — from credentials and experience to transparency, local market knowledge, and how they communicate. You’ll learn what questions to ask, red flags to watch out for, and how to find someone who aligns with your goals.

Filed Under: exitplan, exitplanning, michaelshea, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: #sellmybusiness, business, businessbroker, cepa, exit, tampa, tampabay

Everything you wanted to know about selling a pool service in Florida

September 16, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

If you want clarity on what to watch for — what increases value, what hurts it — this conversation shines a light on the numbers and expert insights you need. Whether you already own a pool route or you’re exploring the opportunity, you’ll come away with a better sense of what it takes to get a fair price… both as a buyer and a seller.

Filed Under: exitplan, exitplanning, michaelshea, poolroutesales, poolservice, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: cepa, experts, financials, Pool, poolservice, Transworld, valuation

How do you value a lawn and landscaping business?

September 16, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

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.

Filed Under: exitplan, exitplanning, landscaping, lawncare, michaelshea, sellerfinancing, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: businessbroker, landscaping, Lawn, lawnservcie, lawnservices, michaelshea, sellmylawnbusiness, tampa

How to Value a Lawn and Landscaping Company

September 16, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Valuing a lawn and landscaping company is part art, part science. At Transworld, we help sellers position their businesses to highlight the elements buyers care about most: recurring revenue, customer diversity, and contract stability. If you’re considering a sale or acquisition, understanding these fundamentals is the first step toward a successful transaction.

Filed Under: exitplan, exitplanning, landscaping, lawncare, michaelshea, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: businessbroker, buyers, landscaping, Lawn, lawnandlandscaping, michaelshea, recurringrevenue, tampa, trusted

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