How to Value a Vacation Rental Property Management Company By Michael Shea, CEPA, CBI, CMAP, BCI – Transworld Business Advisors of Tampa Vacation rental property management companies are in high demand—especially in Florida’s thriving tourism market. With platforms like Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com fueling year-round demand, these businesses can generate significant recurring revenue. But […]
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Tampa Business Broker with Certified Exit Planner Designation (CEPA) – A Game Changer For Business Owners
When it comes to selling a business, most owners only do it once in their lifetime. That makes choosing the right advisor critical. In Tampa, few are more equipped for the job than Michael Shea of Transworld Business Advisors, who recently added another heavyweight credential to his resume: Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA). This isn’t […]
How to Sell Your Pool Service Business in Florida for Maximum Value
If you own a pool cleaning or pool service business in Florida and you’re thinking about selling, you’re in a strong position. Demand for pool maintenance is sky-high, and the Sunshine State isn’t running out of pools anytime soon. But turning that demand into a successful business sale takes more than listing on a website […]
CASE STUDY: Closing a $350K Vending Company Sale Despite Bad Books
Polk County, FL | Facilitated by Michael Shea, Transworld Business Advisors The Challenge After 15 years in operation, the owner of a Polk County vending machine business was ready to sell. The problem? Like many cash-heavy businesses, the company had poor books. The seller hadn’t kept formal financials—just hand-written logs and vague sales estimates. For […]
Case Study Pizza Parlor Sold By Tampa Business Broker Michael Shea
Overview On July 31, 2025, a franchise pizza parlor located in Brandon, Florida, was successfully sold to an experienced operator in the restaurant industry. The transaction was facilitated by Michael Shea, a seasoned business broker with Transworld Business Advisors, and the acquisition was financed through a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan. This case study examines […]