Michael Shea

Central Florida's #1 Business Broker

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Decentralizing the Tampa Business Owner: A Path to Growth and Sustainability

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As Tampa Bay continues to experience rapid economic growth, driven by corporate relocations, a booming tech sector, and rising real estate developments, local business owners face both opportunities and challenges. For many entrepreneurs in the region, the key to thriving in this dynamic environment lies in transforming their businesses from owner-dependent operations into scalable, independent […]

None of Us Get Out Alive

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While the core 5 D’s are widely recognized, there is some variation in definitions. For instance, Evolve Systems includes “Disaster” instead of “Distress,” focusing on external threats like pandemics, which may overlap with “Distress” in other sources. This variation is not controversial but reflects the adaptability of exit planning to different business contexts. The evidence leans toward the importance of covering all unexpected scenarios, whether labeled as “Distress” or “Disaster,” to ensure comprehensive planning.

What’s the Legacy of Your Tampa Business?

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Your legacy depends on who you are, how you run your business, and what you aim for. It’s forged through relationships—with partners, employees, peers, family, and me as your CEPA. Whether it’s personal fulfillment, community good, or a thriving business, I’m here to help Tampa owners make it happen.

Tracking the Right KPIs to Boost Your Business Value: A Tampa Broker’s Take

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By Michael Shea, CEPA, CBI, CMAP, BCI – Transworld Business Advisors March 27, 2025 As a Tampa-based business broker with Transworld Business Advisors and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), Certified Business Intermediary (CBI), Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Professional (CMAP), and Board Certified Intermediary (BCI), I often get asked: What should my business be tracking? […]

Unpacking Exit Planning: A Tampa Business Broker’s Perspective

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s a Tampa business broker, I bring my CEPA expertise and hands-on experience as a CBI, CMAP, and BCI to make this process seamless. My clients don’t just get a plan—they get a partner who’s been in the trenches and knows how to deliver results.