Why Selling a Tampa Lower-Middle-Market Business Requires More Than a Valuation I’ve been a business broker in Florida for 20 years. One thing I’ve learned is that business owners often start the conversation in the wrong place. They ask: “What is my business worth?” That’s an important question. But it isn’t the first question I […]
Middle Market
Middle Market
What Should You Actually Expect to Get Below Asking? Close Price vs. List Price, By the Numbers
Buyers in this segment are also highly price-sensitive. They often compare numerous opportunities at once and aggressively negotiate terms, creating greater pressure on sellers to reduce their expectations.
Pinellas vs. Hillsborough: Where Middle-Market Buyers Are Actually Looking in 2026
Most sellers assume buyers evaluate counties the same way homeowners evaluate neighborhoods. They focus on prestige, traffic patterns, or office addresses.
Customer Concentration: The Silent Deal-Killer in Tampa Bay’s Fastest-Growing Industries
Because when it comes to maximizing value, it’s not just about how much revenue you have—it’s about how diversified that revenue is.
Earn-Outs in Florida Business Sales: When They Make Sense (and When They’re a Red Flag)
One of my favorite questions to ask a seller is:
“If this earn-out disappears tomorrow, are you still happy with the deal?”