Andy and JT welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. In this special 'government shutdown' edition, Andy sit down with a panel of Transworld leaders — Aaron Fox (Boston, MA), Samuel Curcio (Manhattan, NY), Scott Hislop (Minnesota), Diane Hartz Warsoff (Utah), and Johnathan Choe (Ohio / Los Angeles / Oregon) — to break down how the SBA loan portal shutdown impacts business buyers and sellers. The group explains why lenders cannot fund without an SBA loan number, how IRS pulls and other federal services create delays, and what end‑of‑year timing means for underwriting, leases, and re‑approvals. They also share real-world stories, discuss their concerns around companies with government contracts, and explore why some people expect a week of 'chaos' when systems reopen. Finally, the panel offers practical steps owners can take to keep documents current, push legal work forward, and ways to contact their representatives to help stop the closure. Tune in for a clear look at what is happening in the market right now and what owners need to do to keep deals on track.
Listing of the Week:
Addison Goldin, from Transworld Business Advisors of Fort Lauderdale, presents a long‑running sign shop in Miami, a classic 'baby‑boomer' business opportunity. The company has been operating for over 35 years with a stable team and approximately $150,000 in owner's earnings (SDE). The asking price is $360,000 and includes a bucket truck, production equipment, and robust franchisor training and support. The seller is willing to provide meaningful transition support and is open to solid seller financing; the business could qualify for SBA financing. For more information, contact Addison at (954) 289-2115 or [email protected]. Deal of the Week:
Chris Redmond, from Transworld Business Advisors of Orlando, closed the sale of a commercial cleaning company. The business had lost a major client (nearly 90% of revenue) last year, but the seller rebuilt accounts, enabling a successful exit. The deal involved an E‑2 visa buyer relocating to the Orlando area, a co‑broker arrangement with a local BBF broker, and a cash transaction. The sellers are heading to Philadelphia to spend more time with family. For more information, contact Chris at (407) 326-6990 or [email protected].
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'SBA Releases State-Level Analysis of Shutdown Impact on Small Business Lending'
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Quotes:
"I think the biggest part that's scaring us is now we're getting into a situation where we can't get what we need to close. And – there's some major implications on these deals if they roll over into 2026 instead of closing in December." — Aaron Fox [0:06:56]
"If it would come to an end next week, there's probably a week of chaos with an SBA, just with the mass amount of volume of inquiries that they're going to get, but then they expect it to settle down." — Scott Hislop [0:08:07]
"I think we're going to start seeing more impact [on] businesses that are using resources like small business development centers that are funded through the SBA." — Diane Hartz Warsoff [0:09:52]
"The SBA did release a report of how many loans and total value [are] essentially on standby, and they're estimating over 4800 loans have been put on standby, which would equate to about $2.5 billion that was not distributed to small businesses." — Samuel Curcio [0:13:27]
