They are responding to the idea of being an “owner,” not the reality of business acquisition. This isn’t a “buyers’ market” in the leverage sense; it’s a saturated market full of unqualified interest, creating noise and frustration for legitimate players.
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Stop Leaving Money on the Table: What 330 Florida Pool Route Sales Actually Tell Us
Stop Leaving Money on the Table: What 330 Florida Pool Route Sales Actually Tell Us Based on Business Brokers of Florida closed transaction data | Includes free valuation tool I’ve been selling pool businesses long enough to watch guys sell their routes and walk away thinking they got a fair deal — only to find […]
Communication and “The Gut Test”: Choosing the Right Business Broker
Selling a business isn’t a quick transaction—it’s a process. In most cases, you’re looking at a 6 to 12 month journey from listing to closing. That’s a long time to be tied to the wrong advisor. And that’s where communication—and what I call “the gut test”—comes into play. The Reality of a Long Sales Cycle […]
Relevant Certifications in Business Brokerage: Understanding the “Gold Standard”
When selling a business, choosing the right broker can have a direct impact on valuation, deal structure, risk exposure, and whether the transaction closes at all. One of the most overlooked—but critically important—factors in selecting a business broker is professional certification. Unlike real estate, business brokerage is still a fragmented industry with no single […]
10 Questions You Must Ask Before Buying a Business in Tampa Bay
In hot markets like South Tampa or St. Pete, real estate is a major factor. You need to know if the lease is assignable and how much the rent might increase upon transfer.