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Middle Market

Middle Market

What Should You Actually Expect to Get Below Asking? Close Price vs. List Price, By the Numbers

July 23, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

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.

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Pinellas vs. Hillsborough: Where Middle-Market Buyers Are Actually Looking in 2026

July 8, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Most sellers assume buyers evaluate counties the same way homeowners evaluate neighborhoods. They focus on prestige, traffic patterns, or office addresses.

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Customer Concentration: The Silent Deal-Killer in Tampa Bay’s Fastest-Growing Industries

July 8, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

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.

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Earn-Outs in Florida Business Sales: When They Make Sense (and When They’re a Red Flag)

July 8, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

One of my favorite questions to ask a seller is:

“If this earn-out disappears tomorrow, are you still happy with the deal?”

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