Michael Shea

Central Florida's #1 Business Broker

Selling A Business, Selling Your Company

Bridging the Gap: Age and Expectations in Business Sales

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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.

When Good Advice Gets Ignored: A Cautionary Tale of Immigration, Business Buying, and Somali Pirates

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Never Assume the Wire Will Clear
International transfers can be delayed, frozen, or hijacked. Build safeguards. Use U.S. escrow agents. Don’t leave the final piece of a deal hanging on cross-border transfers without backup.

What Happens to Employees When You Sell Your Business?

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By Michael Shea – Transworld Business Advisors, Tampa, FL One of the biggest emotional roadblocks in selling a business is this question:“What happens to my employees?” As a business owner, you’ve built a team. Maybe they’re like family. You care about them. So naturally, you’re worried that selling the business might put their jobs at […]

Is Seller Financing Right for Your Business Sale? Florida Risks & Regulations Explained

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Michael Shea represents the Central Florida Transworld office. In business since 2005, he has established a reputation as a trusted business broker across Florida’s key markets- from Tampa to Orlando, Melbourne, and more. Over the past two decades, Michael and his team have closed over $1 Billion in sold business volume and presided over more than 400 transactions. His credentials include the IBBA Certified Business Intermediary®, and most recently, the prestigious Certified Exit Planning Advisor® (CEPA) credential.

Do You Need a Lawyer to Buy or Sell a Business? Yes — And Here’s Why Legal Creativity Matters

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Example 3: Employees and Non-Competes
If the seller is staying in the industry, a strong lawyer ensures airtight non-competes. If employees are moving to the buyer, their contracts might need to be rewritten. These aren’t just legal formalities — they’re key to protecting business value.