Selling a business in Clearwater is a different beast than selling one in Tampa or St. Petersburg. Each neighborhood has its own economic drivers, buyer demographics, and valuation trends. Michael Shea has spent nearly two decades navigating these waters.
Selling A Business, Selling Your Company
Why Michael Shea is the Best Business Broker for the Greater Tampa Bay Market
Selling a business is one of the most significant financial and emotional milestones an entrepreneur will ever face. In a thriving, competitive region like the Greater Tampa Bay area, navigating this process requires more than just a listing—it requires a partner with deep local roots and a global reach. If you are looking for the […]
Why Your Multi-Billion Dollar Merger Is Dying on the Vine (and How to Save It)
Culture is not a “soft skill” or a list of values on a breakroom poster. It is a system of shared values and beliefs that creates the behavioral norms guiding how work actually gets done. It dictates how decisions are made, how risks are taken, and how power is wielded.
Why “Knowing When the Time is Right” is a Business Owner’s Most Expensive Gamble
You wouldn’t list a home in South Tampa without looking at the comps, yet 60% of business owners have never had a formal Real Market Analysis. Relying on “industry multiples” you heard at the golf course is like navigating the Intercoastal without a GPS—you might feel okay, but you have no idea how close you are to the oyster bars.
Affordability – The E-2 Visa Strategy: Why Your Choice of Location is Your Best Business Asset
For many international investors, the initial instinct is to head for “brand name” states like California, New York, or Florida. However, savvy E-2 buyers are increasingly looking toward the South and Midwest.