By Michael Shea, Transworld Business Advisors of Tampa Bay As a business broker, I understand why sellers care deeply about one number: the asking price. After all, it’s the number that funds retirement, pays for the next venture, or allows the owner to finally step into the next chapter of life. But here’s the truth: […]
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Buyers Want a Deal. Sellers Want a Payday. Here’s How to Bridge the Gap.
At Transworld Tampa, we coach both sides to get real about priorities:
Sellers: You might need to offer some post-sale support or terms flexibility to unlock a better price.
Buyers: You might need to stretch a bit to get a great business.
It’s not about winning—it’s about closing.
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.
Top 5 Mistakes For-Sale-By-Owner (FSBO) Business Sellers Make
Pricing Based on Emotion, Not Reality
Most FSBO sellers price their business based on what they want to get—not what the market will actually pay. Without a proper valuation and understanding of market conditions in Tampa and Clearwater, you risk scaring away real buyers or leaving serious money on the table
Tariffs Are Reshaping M&A: What Tampa Bay Business Owners Need to Know
By Michael Shea, Transworld in Tampa Bay | April 10, 2025 The global trade landscape is shifting—again. According to a recent Bain & Company analysis, tariffs are forcing executives across industries to rethink their capital allocation strategies, de-risk supply chains, and protect profit margins. For Tampa Bay business owners eyeing an exit or growth through […]