Terry Watts

Terry Watts is a business broker with Murphy Business Sales – Sacramento West, helping business owners understand their company’s value, prepare for a successful transition, and navigate the process of selling with confidence. As an entrepreneur, Marine Corps veteran, Certified M&A Professional, and Certified Exit Planning Advisor, Terry brings practical experience from both sides of the transaction, including buying, growing, operating, and selling businesses of his own.

His background includes ownership experience in retail, senior care, health and wellness, and professional services. This gives him a real-world understanding of what buyers look for, what makes a business more transferable, and what can create challenges during a sale.

Terry works with business owners to evaluate value, identify factors that may affect marketability, prepare for buyer review, and manage the sale process with professionalism and confidentiality. He is also a valuable resource for referral partners whose clients may be considering growth, succession, retirement, or a future business sale.

His approach combines hands-on ownership experience, structured analysis, and a practical understanding of how to position a business for a successful transition.