Phillip Proctor

James Knox, a seasoned Business Broker and M&A professional, is celebrated for his adept negotiation skills in deals on both the Buy and Sell Side. With a robust educational background in business management and finance, including a bachelor’s in business management, and master’s in fine art, James has dedicated nearly a decade to Transworld Business Advisors. In his role as an Associate Partner, he collaborates with a diverse clientele, encompassing Private Equity firms, Family Offices, and businesses in both the main street and middle market sectors. Having previously been an entrepreneur, James offers valuable insights into the challenges confronted by business owners. Beyond his professional pursuits, he is an avid outdoorsman with a competitive spirit, recognized for his excellence in negotiations and collaboration within the industry. Supported by stellar client reviews, James emerges as a highly skilled and seasoned professional in the fiercely competitive field of business brokerage.

Bill Luce served as the President of Transworld Business Advisors from 2010 to 2024, bringing over 30 years of experience in business sales and executive management. Bill began his career with United Franchise Group in 1994 as the Director of Franchise Development, where he played a pivotal role in designing and implementing a comprehensive franchise sales system. This system encompassed advertising, lead generation, software integration, and franchise prospect management. Under Bill’s leadership, Transworld Business Advisors has grown into a globally recognized brand, and the world leader in the business brokerage industry. Transworld has experienced explosive growth while continuing to thrive in an industry marked by the rapid expansion of franchising. His commitment to strengthening the foundation of the company has been instrumental in driving its domestic and international success. Bill Is currently a Senior Business Advisor with Transworld, helping clients buy and sell small to midsize companies.

Sal is a seasoned Business Broker and M&A Advisor with 25 years of experience spanning entrepreneurship, real estate, and private investments. He is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and brings a strategic, value-driven approach to every transaction. Sal co-founded Transworld Business Advisors in Quebec, successfully scaling and exiting the business before relocating to Florida. He also managed a real estate investment fund, overseeing acquisitions, operations, and an eventual profitable exit. Earlier in his career, Sal held roles in Strategy and Sales at a global engineering consultancy (K&A), and served as a key executive for a major development firm where he contributed to the sale of over two million square feet of mixed-use real estate. He also worked as an investment specialist at Cushman & Wakefield. Notably, Sal led the sale of several large-scale enterprises, including a 5-star hotel valued at over $100 million. He has also owned and successfully exited businesses in the fashion retail and food & beverage sectors. Sal holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Florida.

In 2001 Max acquired his Real Estate Sales Associate License and placed it with Award Business Broker's of Florida (ABB), the founding real estate firm of the Florida Business Brokers Association. For the next 6 years he became a consistent award recipient in the Million Dollar Sales Club in Florida. In 2007 he obtained his Broker's License and purchased Award Business Broker's and in 2015 ABB merged with Transworld Business Advisors, an International Business Brokerage firm. With over 24 years of experience, Max is a Senior Broker Associate at Transworld Business Advisors and Top Gun Deal Maker year over year.

I help business owners who are struggling to make ends meet, cut costs, streamline operations, increase profitability and sell for top dollar. I also help potential business buyers purchase solid, stable businesses that provide provable, steady earnings.

Over 25 years of personal business ownership led to perfect transition as a Business Broker. I can relate to the day to day benefits and challenges of running a small business, allowing for the best means of helping buyers and sellers identify opportunities for their next step in life.

I have been a Business Broker for over 15 years. I have owned and sold 2 very successful food distribution businesses over the past 40 years. Last year my commissions were over $500,000