Business valuation and brokerage services based locally in North Myrtle Beach.

Deploy Advisors
Deploy Advisors

Business Brokerage and Expert Exit Advisory Strategies

Business Brokerage and Expert Exit Advisory StrategiesBusiness Brokerage and Expert Exit Advisory StrategiesBusiness Brokerage and Expert Exit Advisory Strategies

Work with a top-tier local broker on the Grand Strand to buy or sell a business in Myrtle Beach and eastern South Carolina

Contact Rob Lewis, President | Senior Advisor
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(843) 902-9640

Business Brokerage and Expert Exit Advisory Strategies

Business Brokerage and Expert Exit Advisory StrategiesBusiness Brokerage and Expert Exit Advisory StrategiesBusiness Brokerage and Expert Exit Advisory Strategies

Work with a top-tier local broker on the Grand Strand to buy or sell a business in Myrtle Beach and eastern South Carolina

Contact Rob Lewis, President | Senior Advisor
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(843) 902-9640

About Deploy Advisors

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On a Mission to Maximize Returns in the Carolinas!

Master Certified Business Intermediary Rob Lewis, MBA, MCBI and his colleagues at Deploy Advisors empower business owners with strategic guidance and support, providing highly personalized business brokerage and advisory services. Specifically tailored for privately held businesses, Deploy is recognized as the leading independent, non-franchised business broker in North Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach markets, with a wide local network of professionals across eastern South Carolina. Deploy business partners have attained the top credentialing, training, resources, and experience available to the industry and profession. 


  • Equipped with over three decades of financial and operational management experience within Fortune 100 companies; 
  • Experienced in navigating transactions that involve business enterprise value and commercial real estate elements;
  • Services include business valuation in Myrtle Beach, business advisory and brokerage services across main and middle-markets;
  • We offer full transactional support to owners who wish to sell their business in South Carolina. 


Company Vision | Educate. Inspire. Achieve 2026!

Unlocking Your Business Value. What We Do.

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Seller Representation

Professional broker expertise in the Myrtle Beach local area, is paired with a highly personalized approach. An emphasis on integrity, action, and results is at the core of the Company's business values. Deploy takes a no-spin grassroots approach and ensures accessibility and responsiveness for clients venturing into unfamiliar territory, whether they are seeking a business broker in North Myrtle Beach or Myrtle Beach, or looking to sell my business in South Carolina. Additionally, our services include business valuation advisory to help clients make informed decisions about timing and next best steps.

Broker Pricing Opinions

Industry-leading methodologies for analyzing adjusted earnings, expenses, and market multiples are fully leveraged by a local business broker in North Myrtle Beach to provide the essential foundation for pricing and client decision-making. Packaging a business in South Carolina is both an art and a science, requiring seasoned local expertise with no shortcuts. Whether you are looking to sell a business in South Carolina or need a business valuation in Myrtle Beach, remember: if you can't support it, you can't maximize it!

Business Exit Advisory

Preliminary preparation is key to driving value, pricing, and maximizing returns within preferred timelines in a future transaction. As a business broker in North Myrtle Beach, Deploy provides a realistic local market perspective and answers important questions such as, "What should I be thinking and doing now? What is the process? How will it affect my family?" Whether you are in North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, or anywhere in eastern South Carolina, understanding business valuation in the local market is essential.

CRE Consulting

Established business owners often own real estate, creating a beautiful synergy of value in the marketplace! Deploy is uniquely qualified as a business broker in North Myrtle Beach, specializing in the niche that bridges servicing projects with ongoing business enterprise value and commercial real estate. Our partnerships with top commercial real estate firms and regional CCIM networks enhance our offerings, making us one of the leading business brokers in the Myrtle Beach market and throughout eastern South Carolina. Whether you're looking for business valuation, preliminary advisory, or seeking to sell my business with real estate in South Carolina, we have the expertise to guide you.

Buyer Agency

Colleagues are strategically connected to local and regional networks, which provides access to both on and off-market entrepreneurial opportunities. This connectivity offers a unique window to deals that may not be visible on the open market, especially for those seeking a business broker or acquisition in Myrtle Beach or North Myrtle Beach. In fact, a significant percentage of Deploy closed transactions stem from exceptional off-market connections, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to sell or buy a business in eastern South Carolina or requiring a business valuation in the area.

FF&E/ Asset Deals

Deploy Advisors understand that sometimes the enterprise value is not there, but the business owner needs to cash out and exit. A significant value in Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) can often be realized through network connectivity and a broker's willingness to package the hard assets. Even in an asset sale scenario, the goal of maximizing the transaction remains firm. For those looking to sell my business in South Carolina working with a business broker in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, or throughout eastern South Carolina, Deploy provides valuable insights into business valuation and hard asset packaging in the local area.

Maximizing Your Business Exit Strategy

Seller Representation

Business owners are the experts at what they do and in the business asset they have built. When an owner is ready to sell my business in South Carolina, it is time to establish a partnership with a trusted local business broker in the Myrtle Beach area who will join their team with a different set of skills and experience. This collaboration aims to accomplish the very specific goal of maximizing a transaction on a preferred timeline. It is not an easy project to undertake, and most owners have likely never been through this process before. To be successful, both the owner and the business broker must work effectively together. Make no mistake, it can be a lot of work over extended timeframes, and most owners will be forced to view their financials and entire operation in new and different ways. Sellers must trust their advisor unconditionally through the various stages of the process and be receptive to feedback from the market. The path to a successful transaction is seldom a straight line and can be very emotionally charged. Did you know that only 2 out of 10 businesses listed on the market actually sell? It's a fact. However, there is good news! Unlike most regional and national brokerage franchises that blanket the local market focused on hitting their numbers, Deploy is not a volume-based listing house. Engaging with Deploy Advisors means that your deal is immediately a top priority, regardless of size or complexity, and will keep that status until the deal gets done! 


It is key to understand that bigger is NOT better when it comes to seller representation in local markets. 


With business valuation and customized brokerage centered on the local market, and a focused and manageable pipeline, Deploy Advisors are yielding tremendous conversion rates for discerning clients. Fewer listings mean your deal is getting the attention and custom work it deserves!

About Rob Lewis, MBA, MCBI

Expertise

Rob Lewis serves as President and Senior Intermediary with Deploy Business Advisors, Inc., specializing in professional business advisory and brokerage for owners of privately held businesses. As a leading business broker in South Carolina, Rob is uniquely qualified in his niche as a Master Certified Business Intermediary MCBI and is among the top-credentialed in the state, and across the nation. Very few business brokers have qualified for and attained this level of expertise in the industry. In recent years, Rob facilitated multi-level transactions that included both business broker services in Myrtle Beach and commercial real estate components, while working under a top regional commercial real estate firm in the Myrtle Beach market. Recognized as a premier professional in business brokerage advisory along the Grand Strand, Rob formed Deploy to establish strategic partnerships with professional colleagues and focus exclusively on assisting business owners in maximizing returns and building value. A local resident of the Grand Strand, Rob has developed a strong network of best-in-class referral partners across all professional service sectors in eastern South Carolina. 


Accessible. Professional. Credentialed. Proven!


Rob compiled over 30 years of financial and operational management expertise in Fortune 100 companies for large corporations in NYC and Denver, as well as with federal contractors for USACE and FEMA in Cape Canaveral. He brings a Project Management approach to his role as a business broker in North Myrtle Beach and applies the lessons learned from his prior life-sustaining deployments when activating on behalf of new M&A clients. Leading a team of first responders in federal disaster scenarios became a universal business model for him, summarized by the mantra, 'Sometimes doing your best isn't good enough; you must do what is required to be successful!' Rob's early experience in small business consulting and transactional advisory work, combined with years of practical experience, has cultivated a lifelong commitment to serving business owners in South Carolina who need guidance and a seasoned perspective to sell their business.

A Local, Personal Touch

This is not just what I do, it's who I am at my core. Growing up in a family committed to serving others instilled in me a deep sense of purpose—my mother was an educator in Horry County schools, and my father was an ordained minister and clinical psychologist with the Waccamaw Center for Mental Health. As a business broker in my hometown of North Myrtle Beach, my goal is to assist as many business owners as possible within the scope of their business goals and in the spirit of on-going service to our growing community. I am proud to bring a level of unpretentious professionalism and commitment to my home markets in the eastern Carolinas. Whether you are looking for a business broker in North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, or seeking to sell my business in South Carolina, I view my work as a grassroots offering of service for clients who value relationships and results over canned marketing presentations and expensive business suits. For those interested in speaking with a reliable business broker or business valuation advisor in Myrtle Beach and surrounding areas, I am here to help navigate that process with care and expertise. 


VR, -Rob L.

Why Work With Us in 2026: A Recent Email

"Hey Rob, 

Thank you for sending this information over and for the level of detail and attention you continue to put into these numbers. We really appreciate the time, care, and strategic insight you bring to the process. Being able to review and understand the recasting at this level helps us continue growing in the right direction and make better long-term decisions for the business.

Your perspective on the add-backs and how buyers typically evaluate these numbers during due diligence is extremely helpful. We also appreciate your candid advice and the way you continue to look out for our best interests throughout the process— it truly means a lot to us."


All the best, -Current Client, 

Myrtle Beach May 12, 2026


Proven advisory that speaks for itself.

Client Testimonials

Benny R., Restaurant & Leaseback

Theresa P., Medical Transport Co.

Theresa P., Medical Transport Co.

Rob's skills as a business broker in North Myrtle Beach helped me achieve a strong multiple of earnings in a highly visible transaction within the restaurant industry along the Grand Strand. His connection with a preferred SBA lender and willingness to assist in facilitating the financing packet for the Buyer were crucial in this case. As the Seller and Owner of the real estate, I also benefited from a 10-year lease on the building, which Rob successfully negotiated as part of the deal. 

Theresa P., Medical Transport Co.

Theresa P., Medical Transport Co.

Theresa P., Medical Transport Co.

Deploy Advisors, a trusted business broker in Myrtle Beach, understood what needed to be done when I closed my business. Following a sharp decline in revenues and earnings due to increasing competition in my industry, the value of my fleet of vehicles and medical equipment far exceeded the enterprise value of the business. Rob, a knowledgeable business broker in North Myrtle Beach, recommended that we package and sell the assets, and that is exactly what we did! My beloved ambulances are still in service today thanks to his expertise in the Myrtle Beach market! 

Reamer P., Property Mgt. Co.

Theresa P., Medical Transport Co.

Scott A., Buyer Agency, Investor

Deploy worked long and hard to secure the deal I wanted in a tough market. As a leading business broker in Myrtle Beach, they brought in a national buyer for my company and structured a strong deal. When the deal doesn't happen overnight, you can trust Deploy, a seasoned business broker in South Carolina, to remain fully engaged and steady-as-she-goes through the process to get the deal done. 

Scott A., Buyer Agency, Investor

Scott A., Buyer Agency, Investor

Scott A., Buyer Agency, Investor

As one of the top-accredited business brokers in South Carolina, Rob Lewis has a finger on the pulse of the regional M&A market on the Grand Strand and across the eastern Carolinas. He presents high-quality businesses for sale that have been recasted within the scope of the current conditions in the sector. If you're looking to sell my business in South Carolina, Rob provides valuable insights including business valuation and transactional advisory in North Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach. We are going under contract on the next one soon!

Tony C., Restaurant & CRE

Scott A., Buyer Agency, Investor

Barry W., Wedding Event & CRE

Rob and I have worked together for many years now, and he continues to represent my interests in the market as a personal advocate. As a skilled business broker in Myrtle Beach, he negotiated and sold my restaurant and commercial real estate in 2019, allowing me to continue operating the business with a leaseback post-close! Rob and his colleagues, experts in business valuation and brokerage in Myrtle Beach, are very good at structuring deals to get the best returns for his clients. 

Barry W., Wedding Event & CRE

Scott A., Buyer Agency, Investor

Barry W., Wedding Event & CRE

Rob packaged and sold my event business and real estate, leveraging his expertise as a business broker and commercial realtor in Myrtle Beach. The business was a growing startup at the time, and thanks to his skills as a business broker, Rob was able to secure a solid return on the young business enterprise alongside the real estate value. It was a good deal! His professional presentation and solid analytics truly made the difference in the marketplace. 

Roland S., Buyer & Restaurant Lease

Doug J., Computer Repair & IT Networking

Doug J., Computer Repair & IT Networking

I have worked with Rob for several years on evaluating various opportunities in the area as a business broker in Myrtle Beach. He is always quick to respond with the accurate information I need and goes above and beyond with the transparency and depth of his analysis. Recently, Rob represented me in the purchase of a high-profile restaurant deal and commercial lease in the heart of Myrtle Beach. His expertise as a business broker in South Carolina truly made a difference, and I highly recommend him for anyone looking to buy or sell their business in South Carolina or requiring business valuation advisory in the Myrtle Beach area.

Doug J., Computer Repair & IT Networking

Doug J., Computer Repair & IT Networking

Doug J., Computer Repair & IT Networking

*Pending - Sumter, SC. 

Chad N., Event Production Company

Doug J., Computer Repair & IT Networking

Chad N., Event Production Company

*Pending - Murrells Inlet, SC. 

The International Business Brokers Association

The IBBA is the world's largest community of professionals in the business brokers network.

The International Business Brokers Association® (IBBA) is the largest international non-profit association dedicated exclusively to individuals and firms engaged in business brokerage. Whether you are looking for a business broker in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, eastern South Carolina, or anywhere across the nation- the IBBA offers valuable resources, education, conferences, professional designations, and networking opportunities to enhance skills, connections, and client support in your market. Established in 1984, the IBBA boasts members from around the globe. The association champions entrepreneurship and believes that the investment risks of owning a business require a clear, professional, and honest presentation to both sellers and buyers.  


Focusing primarily on education, the IBBA awards the Certified Business Intermediary® (CBI) and Master Certified Business Intermediary® (MCBI) designations to those who meet stringent educational and experiential criteria. These designations reflect a commitment to excellence in the profession, and clients are encouraged to seek out a CBI® when selecting their business broker.  


When you're ready to buy or sell my business in Myrtle Beach or South Carolina, work with an experienced IBBA member who can guide you through each step of the process. Look for the Certified Business Intermediary® (CBI) designation, or highly prestigious MCBI, to find professionals who adhere to the highest standards of education, ethics, and professionalism, ensuring a smooth transaction in the local Myrtle Beach market and beyond.

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Frequently Asked Questions

At Deploy Advisors we take a highly personalized approach to advisory, preparation, and transaction support. The Company is a non-franchised firm and, therefore, not bound by constraining systems and procedures, or volume-based transaction goals. We work closely with each client to understand their unique challenges, goals, and timeframes- investing substantially in the development of customized solutions that meet their specific needs. There is no obligation or pressure to sign a Listing Agreement until the preliminary advisory work is complete, and both the business and owner are ready for the marketplace. We understand that most owners aren't sure what the business is worth, and if they want to sell now or in the future. The client dictates the pace of action and Deploy aligns the project with the client's preferred speed. Our Advisors are always very excited to take the next quality business to market!


"You have to know where you stand, in order to plan for and take your next best step!" VR, -Rob L.


Certified Intermediaries have been trained and vetted by the IBBA, the world's preeminent business brokerage and M&A group of professionals. Those designated with the CBI or MCBI titles, have invested substantially in their development and career- and have been proven to meet the highest of ethical and professional standards currently attainable in their area of expertise. Intermediaries operate at the same level as Attorneys, CPAs, Wealth Advisors, Securities Advisors, and more. The foundation of resources and knowledge with the IBBA is immense and provides an essential value-add to discerning clients.


Business brokerage is largely unregulated, although some states have the requirement that a real estate license must also be held. The struggle in the industry is that anyone can assume the title and launch into the field, in the Carolinas, which is perfectly legal unfortunately. Deploy has aligned it's brokerage with the ethics and best practices of the local Realtor's Association, CCAR, and is a licensed commercial realtor in good standing with the SC Real Estate Commission and National Association of Realtors. The brokerage approach is diligent and transparent on behalf of doing things the right way, for the right reasons, and fully protecting the integrity of the client and deal.


Deploy's Senior Intermediary, Rob Lewis, is uniquely qualified operating in the niche between listing enterprise value and commercial real estate. In recent years, Rob worked in a large regional CRE firm in Myrtle Beach focusing on multi-level deals which included both components. As a licensed commercial realtor, Rob leverages the synergies of the two categories of assets on behalf of the client's maximum expectation of value. SC License #40348


Local connectivity matters! It's what you know and who you know, and how an Advisor has cultivated working relationships in a local market over time. Strong business Advisors have to be vested in a people and a place- and be able to show that they have weathered a few storms with them. If a prospective Broker can't openly talk about the successes AND tough lessons-learned, over a considerable period of activity in your market, it should be a big red flag. Deploy is a grassroots organization in the service of the Grand Strand local market, and across the eastern Carolinas.


Deploy is committed to integrity, collaboration, transparency, and teamwork. Oftentimes owners are surprised by the amount of work involved on their part. In order to be successful, both the owner and Advisor will have to work effectively together to get it done. It is absolutely critical that clients provide accurate and timely financial information that can be packaged and continuously updated throughout the listing period. Ultimately, the Broker's ability to fully support the value proposition, in conjunction with the client's ability to connect with the buyer, swings the deal.


The answer is, "it depends!" Very seldom is the path to a transaction a straight line. If a client can get packaged, priced, on the market, and under contract in six months, they have beaten the curve. Most business Intermediaries are confident and aggressive with their representations of timeframes, however, most know to expect at least six to nine months in nominal market conditions. For this reason, most Listing Agreements are twelve-month terms, to allow for some typically slower periods of activity in Q4 and Q1. But, in some cases, slam dunks in the market do happen!


The primary pitfall is that some business Brokers you may encounter are not your friends- and may not be looking after your best interests, personally or professionally. Listing Agreements may be hard to terminate and binding, or result in unnecessarily protracted negative deal scenarios. Downstream effects can include lawsuits, emotional duress, unmaximized returns, and ultimately a lack of results and loss of time. Business deals are highly emotionally charged and should be supported by a credentialed Intermediary that the client connects with and can trust unconditionally.


Deploy Advisors offers a range of flexible fee structures, dependent upon the size and complexity of the deal and the client's ability to pay. Most projects consummate with a small up-front engagement fee, upon delivery of the analytics and Broker Pricing Opinion. This fee is fully credited to a transaction fee earned upon the successful transfer of assets at closing. Most clients pay $750 to $1,500 for an initial evaluation of the marketability of their business, followed by a transaction fee of 8% to 10% of the total value procured by the broker's efforts in the marketplace. At Deploy, we never want to miss the opportunity to work with an owner and quality business due to hesitation over an upfront fee. The goal will always be to produce a maximum result and share in a very successful business transfer and liquidity event.  


Meet Rob and Family.

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Rob and Heather

Brayden & Jackson

Brayden & Jackson

Rob and his wife, Heather, are from Horry County, where they have been friends since high school. Rob graduated as Salutatorian of the NMBHS class of 1985, while Heather completed her studies at Coastal Academy in Myrtle Beach in 1987. After marrying in 2004, they have remained actively involved in local social and professional networks a

Rob and his wife, Heather, are from Horry County, where they have been friends since high school. Rob graduated as Salutatorian of the NMBHS class of 1985, while Heather completed her studies at Coastal Academy in Myrtle Beach in 1987. After marrying in 2004, they have remained actively involved in local social and professional networks along the Grand Strand. As they enjoy the coastal, country lifestyle on their family farm in Longs, Rob is known as a prominent business broker in North Myrtle Beach and is a trusted resource for many local entrepreneurs. 

Two young men in matching Carolina sweatshirts smiling by a lakeside.

Brayden & Jackson

Brayden & Jackson

Brayden & Jackson

Rob's oldest son, Brayden, is 25 years old and graduated Magna Cum Laude from USC in 2023, with a degree in Public Health. He is now working as a Lead Medical Scribe in Columbia and is making plans for Graduate school. Jackson, born in 2005, is 21 years old and a Junior at USC also matriculating in the School of Public Health with a minor

Rob's oldest son, Brayden, is 25 years old and graduated Magna Cum Laude from USC in 2023, with a degree in Public Health. He is now working as a Lead Medical Scribe in Columbia and is making plans for Graduate school. Jackson, born in 2005, is 21 years old and a Junior at USC also matriculating in the School of Public Health with a minor in Psychology. He enjoys playing the piano, has recently joined Whole Foods in Columbia, and has many fun-loving and caring friends. The boys enjoy a deep brotherly connection together in our state capitol of South Carolina.

A family of four posing happily in a snowy mountain landscape.

Lewis Family

Brayden & Jackson

Lewis Family

Our family loves going to the mountains, but the coast of South Carolina will always be home. In recent years, we have made more concerted efforts to travel together—with friends and family. We’ve discovered that you don't have to go far to enjoy quality time together! You can often find us at Williams Brice Stadium for all USC home games

Our family loves going to the mountains, but the coast of South Carolina will always be home. In recent years, we have made more concerted efforts to travel together—with friends and family. We’ve discovered that you don't have to go far to enjoy quality time together! You can often find us at Williams Brice Stadium for all USC home games, and we would love to see you there. The fall season and college football are our favorite times! If you’re ever looking to sell your business in South Carolina or need a reliable business broker, you can count on having the full support of the Lewis fam! 

Thank You for Visiting Deploy Business Advisors!

On behalf of all Deploy partners and affiliates, we wish you boundless blue sky in all your business endeavors and in your life. Contact us today to learn how Deploy Advisors can assist with your project and goals. It's never too early to talk- and we look forward to speaking with you!


VR, -Rob L.  

Reach out to us today

Contact Deploy Advisors

Rob Lewis, MBA, MCBI President & Senior Intermediary

You can become a client of one of the most trusted local business brokers on the Grand Strand, specializing in business valuation advisory, packaging, and sales to help you navigate one of the most important transactions of your life. 


At Deploy Advisors, we believe in integrity, collaboration, transparency, and teamwork. We are dedicated to building strong relationships with our clients and delivering exceptional service that exceeds expectations.


SC Lic. #40348 | NC


Deploy Business Advisors, Inc.

730 Main St. #308, North Myrtle Beach, SC, USA

rlewiscbi@deployadvisors.com

843-902-9640

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