Tackling owner dependency isn’t a solo job—it takes strategy and know-how. That’s where my expertise as a CEPA, CBI, CMAP, and BCI comes in. At Transworld Business Advisors, I guide Tampa owners through the transition process, cutting their reliance on themselves and building a business that stands on its own. My approach speeds up value creation, boosts the odds of a smooth exit, and closes the wealth gap owners often face.
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Unpacking Exit Planning: A Tampa Business Broker’s Perspective
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.
Multiples Don’t Matter: How I Help Business Owners Maximize Value as a Tampa Business Broker
By Michael Shea, CEPA, CBI, CMAP, BCI – Transworld Business Advisors March 11, 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’ve seen countless business owners fixate on one number when […]
Trust But Verify
One client review perfectly encapsulates Michael’s approach:
“Mike is a no-nonsense, straight-talking guy that knows this business better than anyone. He’s an amazing broker and goes above and beyond for his clients.”
Its’ Not Fortune Cookie Wisdom…Its’Just Logic
Bridging the Wealth Gap and Value Gap: A Small Business Owner’s Guide to Retirement and Selling Smart By Michael Shea March 11, 2025 If you’ve ever watched Moneyball—and if you haven’t, go check out this clip here—you’ll remember the scene where Billy Beane, played by Brad Pitt, is trying to rebuild the Oakland A’s on […]