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Ken Tallmadge

Board Certified Intermediary and Franchisee at Murphy Business

Clearwater, FL Website (854) 444-6064
CBIBCICM&APUpdated August 2026

About

Ken Tallmadge is a Board Certified Intermediary and Franchisee with Murphy Business in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, part of the Murphy Carolina team, where he helps small and middle-market owners prepare for and complete a sale while matching buyers with opportunities that fit their goals. He holds the CBI, BCI, and CM&AP designations, is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Club, and belongs to the International Business Brokers Association and the Carolina Virginia Business Brokers Association. After earning a BS in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina's Coastal Carolina branch, he owned businesses across South Carolina and North Carolina beginning in 1993, including a Mrs. Fields Cookies franchise, two retail shops in major malls, and two water treatment companies, one a Kinetico dealership he grew more than 500% while holding plumbing licenses in both Carolinas. He is also a graduate of the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy and served as a law enforcement officer, field training officer, and ethics instructor for the City of Rock Hill. He has served as Secretary, Treasurer, and President of the Rotary Club of Mount Pleasant.

Who is a good fit for Ken Tallmadge

  • Owners of water treatment, plumbing, and dealership businesses in the Carolinas
  • Mall and franchise retail owners in South and North Carolina
  • Middle-market owners who want a broker holding the CBI, BCI, and CM&AP designations

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CBI (Certified Business Intermediary), BCI (Board Certified Intermediary), and CM&AP (Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Professional), and he is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Club.

Since 1993, a Mrs. Fields Cookies franchise, two mall retail shops, and two water treatment companies, including a Kinetico dealership he grew by more than 500% while licensed as a plumber in both Carolinas.

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