As I looked out across the room at our recent Murphy Business Sales conference, filled with passionate brokers and M&A Advisors engaged in workshops, strategy sessions, one-on-ones with our conference sponsors and doing the work of building their businesses, I felt a deep sense of pride.
These brokers and advisors aren’t just working for themselves; they’re growing thriving businesses. Some are adding franchise locations, others are hiring new team members, or many are celebrating milestones in terms of deal numbers or size. But they are also doing much more. They are earning clients’ trust nationwide. For Murphy Business Sales, success isn’t only measured in revenue. It’s rooted in relationships, built on trust, and grounded in the responsibility they carry as advisors during some of the most important decisions of a client’s life.
When someone joins Murphy Business, they bring ambition, but they also bring a heart for service. Every broker in our network understands the weight of what they do. Whether guiding a business owner through preparing to go to market or helping a buyer evaluate their next opportunity, our brokers function as trusted advisors, not just dealmakers.
Whether it is Main Street or Lower Middle-Market M&A, client trust is a responsibility we don’t take lightly. At Murphy Business, we emphasize care, integrity, and client-first thinking in everything we do, and it shows in how our franchisees show up for their clients daily.
This year’s conference included deep dives into business valuation, deal structuring, and lead generation — but the underlying theme was consistent: trust is the foundation of every successful transaction.
Our workshops not only sharpened technical skills but also reinforced what sets Murphy brokers apart — their ability to build relationships based on honesty, empathy, and deep industry knowledge.
Scaling a business isn’t about volume. It’s about building something meaningful and sustainable with client service at the core. As demand grows and deal complexity increases, brokers who scale thoughtfully can delegate, specialize, and deliver a higher level of service. It also allows them to create systems that free up their time to focus on strategy and relationship-building. Scaling ensures the business can grow beyond the individual broker, creating long-term value and stability.
Our franchisees grow their businesses by doing what’s right, not just what’s fast. That might mean educating a seller, advising on valuations, or supporting a client through a complex transition. These moments of integrity define who we are.
At Murphy, collaboration strengthens everyone. Our franchisees tap into a powerful network to develop their businesses and better serve their clients. Whether partnering on multi-state deals or sharing insights on niche industries, our community makes every broker smarter, stronger, and more connected.
For clients, this means every Murphy Business broker brings more than just local expertise — they get a nationwide support system and the wisdom of a whole organization of experienced peers behind them.
As the CEO of Murphy Business Sales, I’m reminded every day that we’re not just in the business of facilitating transactions. We’re in the business of guiding people through deeply personal, financially significant decisions — and doing it with honesty, care, and professionalism.
Our franchisees embody this mindset. They’ve built their success by becoming trusted advisors, not salespeople. By showing up with empathy, diligence, and a deep respect for their clients’ goals, they’ve earned reputations that last long after the deal is done.
Watching them at our conference—sharing ideas, sharpening their skills, and lifting each other up—reminded me why our model works: people trust people who care.
If you’re fueled by the desire to work for yourself, guided by integrity, and driven to serve others with excellence, Murphy Business is where you belong.
Join a network where your motivation to help others succeed becomes the foundation of your own success. Grow a business that delivers impact, earns trust, and creates lasting value for the clients you serve.
