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In Today’s Market, Sizzle Sells – Why Your Broker’s Reach and Ad Spend Matter More Than Ever
Multiples are moving. Buyers are cautious. But standout businesses are still commanding strong interest—when they’re marketed right. The broker you choose isn’t just a middleman—they’re your hype machine, your dealmaker, and your best shot at beating the market average.
Modern-Day Snake Oil Salesmen: The Instagram Course Hustle and How to Protect Yourself
They wake up at 6 a.m. and solve real problems. So when I see a 23-year-old “guru” in a rented Lambo preaching financial freedom by selling you a $997 course on how to launch a passive income empire… I get angry.
The Most Likely Buyer of Your Small Business Isn’t Who You Think
They’re not industry veterans. They’re corporate professionals looking to leave the 9-to-5. Engineers, managers, sales pros. They’ve spent 10, 15, 20 years building careers in someone else’s company. Now they want control. They want to own something real.
Bridging the Gap: Age and Expectations in Business Sales
Deals happen when expectations meet reality. The age gap isn’t going away—but understanding and preparation can close the expectation gap. Sellers need to modernize their records. Buyers need to dig deeper than the surface.
At Transworld, we help both sides get aligned—because when buyers and sellers see eye-to-eye, deals close, wealth transfers, and legacies continue.
Michael Shea is a business broker with Transworld Business Advisors, specializing in main street business sales and acquisitions. He’s closed over 400 deals and knows what it takes to bridge the gap between the old school and the new.