In this episode of Small Biz Florida, we sit down with Terri Sherman, a business intermediary and key player at the Florida Business Exchange. Terri's journey into the world of business brokering is an intriguing tale of serendipity that opens up a whole new world of possibilities for entrepreneurs.
Terri discusses the immense potential of acquiring existing businesses as a path to entrepreneurship. With lower risk and the opportunity to inherit employees, inventory, assets, and leases, this approach is like "flipping cash flow." She highlights how this model reduces risk and provides a shortcut to business ownership.
Discover the valuable role that business brokers play in connecting buyers and sellers, ensuring confidentiality throughout the process. Terri emphasizes that, much like real estate agents for homes, business brokers help entrepreneurs find the right match for their aspirations.
Terri also sheds light on the financing options available, including SBA financing and seller financing, making business acquisition a viable option. She encourages potential buyers to explore existing cash-flowing businesses in sectors they're passionate about.
Listen in to learn how you can leverage Terri's expertise and the Florida Business Exchange to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey and take advantage of the opportunities in the business acquisition landscape. Recorded live at this year’s Florida SBDC Network Small Business Success Summit hosted at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort.
Learn more about Florida Business Exchange: https://fbxbrokers.com/
Work with Terri: https://www.mindyourbusinesstoday.com/
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Ep. 191 | WonderFL: Attracting Talent and Enhancing Lives in Florida with Wes Hudgens, Lead Project Manager of Economic Development at FPL
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Ep. 189 | Building Relationships: The Importance of Economic Development Marketing with Dave Petr
Ep. 188 | Empowering Economic Developers: Unleashing the Potential of Localintel with Dave Parsell, Founder and CEO
Ep. 187 | Nurturing Small Rural Businesses: Exploring USDA Programs with Catrina Southall
Ep. 186 | Powering Economic Growth: Unleashing the Potential of GIS Planning with Alissa Sklar and Jerry Starnes
Ep. 185 | Unveiling Economic Opportunities: An Okeechobee County Update with Kaylee King
Ep. 184 | Empowering Your Employees: Exploring the Potential of Employee Ownership with Roy Messing
Ep. 183 | Solution for Florida’s Workforce Gap: Discover the Power of AMI with Joseph Veranese
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Ep: 179 | Exploring the Importance of Economic Impact Studies with Marielena Villamil and the Washington Economics Group | FSBDC Day at the Capitol Series
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Ep: 177 | Boosting Small Businesses: Exploring the Small Business Credit Initiative with DEO Secretary Ivey | FSBDC Day at the Capitol Series
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