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.
Selling A Business, Selling Your Company
Young Entrepreneurs, Let’s Get Real About Buying Main Street Businesses
Here’s my game plan: bootstrap and stack. Buy a small service business, grow it, and use the cash flow to buy another. It’s like how private equity folks build empires, but without the fancy suits and corner offices. Focus on industries with low entry barriers—maybe a lawn care company or a niche cleaning service. And don’t sleep on seller training; that six-month runway can save you from face-planting. It’s not sexy, but it’s smart. Slow and steady wins the race, not chasing Instagram pipe dreams.
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.
Economic Outlook and Its Impact on Small Business Sales: Insights for Tampa Entrepreneurs
By Michael Shea, Transworld Business Advisors of Tampa As a small business owner in Tampa considering selling your business over the next five years, understanding the broader economic landscape is crucial. A recent economic analysis presented on June 10, 2025, provides valuable insights into U.S. government spending, inflation, and market trends that could shape your […]
Buying a Main Street Business Without SBA Funding: 4 Practical Financing Options
When it comes to buying a Main Street business—think local service companies, small retail shops, or owner-operated trades businesses—many buyers assume Small Business Administration (SBA) loans are the only game in town. But that’s not always the case. Some deals simply don’t qualify for SBA funding due to the business’s tax returns, owner involvement, or […]