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Case Study: Rapid Sale of a Specialty Garden Supply Wholesaler

June 25, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Targeted Buyer Outreach
Rather than casting a wide net, we leveraged my referral network—specifically a former BNI (Business Network International) member—to identify a qualified buyer.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, exitplan, exitplanning, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: buyeroutreach, casestudy, cash, dealstructure, distribtion, duedilligence, garden, orlando, profitable, results, seller, sellers, speed, takeaway, tampa

What to Do When You Get an Unexpected Offer for Your Tampa Restaurant

June 25, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

By Michael Shea, Transworld Business Advisors of Tampa Bay You’re pouring coffee, checking inventory, and managing the lunch rush like any other day—when suddenly, you get an email or phone call: “Are you open to selling your restaurant?” It might come from a competitor, a private investor, or even a long-time employee. You weren’t planning […]

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What Comes After the Sale? Planning Your Life Beyond Business

June 25, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

One of the hardest things for many business owners post-sale is the identity shift.

You’ve been “the boss” for decades. What happens when the emails stop, the calls slow down, and you’re no longer the one making decisions?

The happiest post-sale clients I’ve worked with are those who stay engaged:

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How to Get a 5x Multiple When Selling Your Business

June 25, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Whether you’re 5 years from selling or 5 months, I can help you chart the path to a more valuable—and sellable—business. Let’s talk strategy before you go to market.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, exitplan, exitplanning, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: 5x, cepa, competitive, duedilligence, michaelshea, multiple, preperation, tampa, tampabay

When Business Partnerships Break Up: How to Plan Now to Avoid Heartbreak Later

June 25, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

By Michael Shea, Transworld Business Advisors of Tampa Bay No one goes into business with a partner expecting it to fall apart. The enthusiasm is high, the vision is shared, and everyone’s ready to build something great together. But as a business broker who’s handled more partnership breakups than I care to count, I can […]

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