Sherri Ferguson

Steve, along with his wife Tina, own Transworld Business Advisors of Raleigh. As local business owners and active community leaders, Steve and Tina serve as advocates for local Wake County businesses. Transworld Business Advisors has over $3.5 billion in active listing inventory in 18 Countries worldwide. For 40 years, Transworld Business Advisors has been a global leader in business and franchise sales. We enable successful business owners to confidentially sell their businesses at the highest price in the shortest period of time.

As a seasoned entrepreneur and business broker, I bring firsthand experience to every transaction I manage. I bought my first business at 28 and another five years later—both without the guidance of a broker. I also sold my own business and quickly realized how much I didn’t know about the process. That experience drives my passion today: helping other business owners avoid costly mistakes and achieve successful outcomes. With extensive knowledge of both the joys and challenges of business ownership, I understand what it takes to build, operate, and ultimately transition a business. I relate to both buyers and sellers on a personal level, guiding them through each step with transparency and expertise. My strong background in financial reporting and business valuation, combined with Transworld’s proven valuation and marketing systems, ensures that every client is positioned for success. Whether you’re preparing to sell your business or exploring acquisition opportunities, I’ll help you navigate the process with confidence, clarity, and care.

Sherri helps entrepreneurs buy and sell their companies. She manages the deal structure, works with lenders and landlords, and lawyers to ensure a smooth transaction and a smooth transition. Sherri has called Raleigh home since 1990. She has extensive experience in helping clients through negotiations, financing, buyer/seller meetings, and strategically closing deals on both buy and sell sides within a vast array of industries. Sherri is also a member of the regional CVBBA association and the North Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. She has successfully started and managed a small business for over 15 years. As an entrepreneur and with her extensive business background, and networking relationships, Sherri’s experience in working with business owners through the many steps involved in closing deals has led to happy sellers and win-win situations over the years.

Blake Hickman brings a wide variety of experience to the Transworld team. With a background in small business, education and the non-profit sector, Blake is able to lean on years of experience in serving others to help make sure good deals are done for good people. Service, care, and support are what Blake works hard to bring to both the business owner and potential buyers. Blake will work with you to make sure you are represented fairly and treated with high-level service and care.

Rally has forged relationships here in the Triangle for over 25 years. Prior to joining the Raleigh Transworld Business Advisors team, Rally served as a Chick-fil-A franchisee for over 22 years at 3 different locations. He graduated from The Citadel with a BS Biology degree and an MBA from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Before owning his own business, Rally held various industry positions with the USAF, NATO, MCI Telecommunications and IBM. Married for over 36 years to his high school sweetheart. Two adult children and a grandchild.

Transworld Business Advisors is the world’s largest business brokerage firm, helping entrepreneurs confidently buy, sell, and franchise businesses. Our team combines local market expertise with a global network of qualified buyers and sellers, ensuring every transaction is handled with professionalism, confidentiality, and care. Whether you’re preparing to sell your business, exploring acquisition opportunities, or expanding through franchising, you can trust Transworld’s proven systems and experienced advisors to guide you every step of the way. Backed by a global reputation for integrity and results, Transworld Business Advisors remains the #1 business brokerage team worldwide.

I can help you know the value of your business, plan your ideal exit, and list and sell your business when the time is right. I don't charge any upfront fees for my services. I only get paid if and when you list your business for sale and I get you to the closing table. How is that for an offer? To get started go to this address -> www.businessbrokerraleigh.net Then click on the orange button at the top of the page to get your free business valuation I can also be reached at mhall@tworld.com or 919-424-1927