This podcast outlines The Value Acceleration Methodology, a structured process presented by Michael Shea of Transworld Business Advisors, designed to increase a business’s value and align the owner’s personal, financial, and business objectives. This methodology is broken down into three main phases, or gates: Discover, Prepare, and Decide, with the initial focus on risk mitigation and assessment of current value and readiness. The Discover phase involves comprehensive valuations and the creation of prioritized action plans, while Prepare focuses on implementing business improvements, assembling documentation, and detailed personal and financial planning. Finally, the Decide gate encourages regular reassessment of whether to Grow or Exit and explores various internal and external exit options, promising significant value growth for a multi-year commitment.
Michael Shea represents the Tampa Florida Transworld office. In business since 2005, he has established a reputation as a trusted business broker across Florida’s key markets- from Tampa to Orlando, Melbourne, and more. Over the past two decades, Michael and his team have closed over $1 Billion in sold business volume and presided over more than 450 transactions. His credentials include the IBBA Certified Business Intermediary®, and most recently, the prestigious Certified Exit Planning Advisor® (CEPA) credential.