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The Truth About Selling Your Business in Tampa (That Most Owners Learn Too Late)

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If you’ve built a business in Tampa, St. Pete, Wesley Chapel, Spring Hill, or anywhere across Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, or Hernando County that generates over $200,000 in net income per year

You’re already in rare air.

You’ve made it further than 90% of small business owners ever do. You’ve weathered storms, grown something real, and created a living, breathing engine of cash flow. That alone is worth a nod of respect. 👏

But here’s the unfiltered truth that most successful business owners aren’t told until it’s too late:

Selling your business is not like selling your house.

And trying to treat it like one? That’s where good exits go to die.


❌ The Dangerous Paths Many Business Owners Take

❌ Asking a residential Realtor to list your business (they sell houses — not cash flow)
❌ Trying to do it yourself (For Sale By Owner) and juggling operations and negotiations
❌ Listing on public sites that destroy confidentiality and attract tire-kickers
❌ Letting your CPA or attorney “figure it out” instead of hiring a trained deal-maker
❌ Selling to the first buyer who waves a check — without valuation, vetting, or structure

These shortcuts feel smart at first — like you’re staying in control, saving commission, or cutting red tape.

But what you’re really doing is playing a high-stakes game without a strategy… and hoping you win. 🎲


✅ Here’s What Smart Sellers in Tampa Are Doing Instead

✔️ Working with a Licensed Florida Business Broker
✔️ Choosing a broker who’s a CBI (Certified Business Intermediary)
✔️ Partnering with a member of the BBF and IBBA
✔️ Getting an expert business valuation before going to market
✔️ Keeping the sale 100% confidential to avoid employee, vendor, or competitor issues
✔️ Getting pre-screened, lender-ready buyers to the table
✔️ Selling based on cash flow, not just hard assets

If your business earns $200K+ a year, your exit deserves a pro who speaks entrepreneur and banker.


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🧠 Let’s Break It Down: Real Estate Agents vs. Business Brokers

  Real Estate Agent Certified Business Broker
Main Focus Houses / Commercial Properties Operating Businesses / Cash Flow
Valuation Method Square footage & comps Cash flow, EBITDA, SDE, add-backs
Buyer Network Homebuyers / Investors Entrepreneurs / SBA Buyers
Listing Style MLS / Open houses Confidential / Buyer databases
Transition Support None Built-in support & advisors
Licensure & Certs RE License CBI, BBF, IBBA Member

👀 What’s REALLY at Stake

You’re not just selling “a business.”
You’re selling your time, your freedom, your next chapter.

You’re selling the years you don’t want to spend stuck in meetings, payroll headaches, or working on Saturdays.

And for that, you need someone who can:

✅ Tell your business’s financial story the right way
✅ Pull buyers from outside your zip code
✅ Position your exit so you walk away with maximum value and minimum stress
✅ Help you avoid the potholes that kill most deals before they ever close


The "FSBO" Trap (For Sale By Owner) — Why It Sounds Smart… Until It Isn’t

❌ No access to real buyer networks
❌ No experience managing due diligence
❌ No protection during negotiations
❌ No idea how to price for cash flow value
❌ No confidentiality — and maybe no deal

FSBO works when you’re selling a lawn mower or a bike on Craigslist.

But a multi-six-figure business?

That’s a whole different animal.


Sell your Business in Tampa Florida with the Top Business Broker for Results Call Business Broker Dave 813.395.9552 to Sell Your Tampa Business Fast

🐺 Why Tampa Business Owners Are Calling Business Broker Dave

I’m not just a guy with a license.

I’m your exit strategist.
Your confidential advisor.
Your connector to the right buyer.
Your translator of tax returns into enterprise value.
Your broker who’s walked this path many times before.

I hold the CBI (Certified Business Intermediary) designation — one of the few in Florida. I’m a proud member of the Business Brokers of Florida (BBF) and the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA). And most importantly, I’m a local business broker who knows your world — and how to get you out of it on your terms.


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📍 Tampa Bay Areas I Serve

  • Tampa

  • Carrollwood

  • Brandon

  • St. Petersburg

  • Clearwater

  • Spring Hill

  • Wesley Chapel

  • Land O’ Lakes

  • Lutz

  • Palm Harbor

  • And everywhere in between


🚨 If You’re Even Thinking About Selling, Start Here

📘 Download: “7 Things Smart Owners Do Before They Sell” — this guide was written specifically for Florida-based owners doing $200K+ net. It’s free, no strings.

📞 Schedule a Call: 15 minutes with me can change how you see your exit — forever.
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📊 Get a Business Broker’s Opinion of Value: Know where you stand. Make your move from a place of strength.


❤️ Don’t Let These Be You

❌ A year from now, you’re still working 60-hour weeks with no exit plan
❌ You sell to the wrong buyer and they walk away after due diligence
❌ You “save on commission” but lose six figures on the sale price
❌ You wait too long and your EBITDA drops — killing your valuation


🎉 Or… You Could Be Here

✅ You sell for top dollar with a deal structured to your goals
✅ You get paid for the cash flow you’ve built, not just the equipment
✅ You retire, reinvest, or reinvent yourself — on your timeline
✅ You finally get to live life with time AND money in hand


Ready to Retire

👋 Final Word From Business Broker Dave

If you’ve built a strong business, don’t make a weak exit.

Your next chapter deserves clarity. Strategy. A real plan.

Let’s talk before you list — and especially before you make the same mistake too many owners do.

📞 Call or text me at 813-395-9552
📧 Email: Dave@LoboBusinessSales.com
🌐 Visit: LoboBusinessSales.com

Because when it’s time to sell…
You don’t need a sign in the yard. You need a broker who gets it.
And that’s what I do — all day, every day.


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