David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMB
David C Barnett
I discuss buying, selling, financing and managing small and medium sized businesses either alone or with guests.
I've started, bought, sold and closed businesses.
Author of three best-selling business books; 'Invest Local: a guide to superior investment returns in your own community,' 'Franchise Warnings: What you really need to know before you buy' and 'How To Sell My Own Business: A guide to selling your own business without paying a broker's commission.' all available as well as 5 other books on Amazon or from www.DavidCBarnett.com
I've started, bought, sold and closed businesses.
Author of three best-selling business books; 'Invest Local: a guide to superior investment returns in your own community,' 'Franchise Warnings: What you really need to know before you buy' and 'How To Sell My Own Business: A guide to selling your own business without paying a broker's commission.' all available as well as 5 other books on Amazon or from www.DavidCBarnett.com
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Jul 15, 2021 • 35min
LIVE- My Indiana Jones Life- Amazing Adventures And Summer Bonuses
Join Yat-Long and I as we cover some exciting drama and tell you about some amazing features we have planned for the summer.
-1st travel experience since the 'rona
-Near death experience in a flooded elevator
-The minivan saga
-Xmas in the summer
-Weight Loss Challenge
-Small Business Systems https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com
The video about ROI Lies is here: https://youtu.be/74ISnsgtwlM

Jul 14, 2021 • 18min
How to Spot Lies about ROI in Business
https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com
Learn more at https://www.DavidCBarnett.com
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Will a 229% ROI make you want to do this deal?
I was asked my opinion on a widely publicized book about buying businesses.
It’s got a big fat problem.
The author overstates the rate of return and potential benefit of buying a business.
Instead of just being critical, I take his example apart and show you step by step what is wrong with it.
Check out my outrageous opinions in this week’s video: https://youtu.be/74ISnsgtwlM
Learn to make cash flow forecasts and business plans at https://www.BizPlanSchool.com
Learn how to buy an already-successful and profitable business in a risk-reduced way even in the covid-recession https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
Book a call with me at https://www.clarity.fm/davidbarnett
Stop missing my new videos. Join my email list here: https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com
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Jul 12, 2021 • 47min
LIVE- Iteration And Innovation In Business. Lessons From 3+ Decades Of Coaching
https://mitchrusso.com/
https://clientfol.io/client/
Mitch Russo has founded and sold businesses and been active as a business coach since the 90's. He's even worked with Tony Robbins.
In today's broadcast, we're going to discuss some of the lessons he's learned and learn about how his coaching business has created the foundation for another software business.
The longer you're in business, the more opportunities you see.
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Jul 11, 2021 • 39min
Why SMB's Are Barely Away From Falling Off a Cliff
Listen to my fun conversation with Ryan Condie as we dive into…
— Don’t Start a company from scratch, Buy a Foundational Company First
— How to get a deal done
— Cash Flow Forecasts
— Buyers and Sellers need to Collaborate
— SMB’s are barely away from falling off a cliff…
For more information about this episode, check out Ryan's website: https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com
Learn how to buy an already-successful and profitable business in a risk-reduced way even in the covid-recession https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
Book a call with me at https://www.clarity.fm/davidbarnett
Join my email list here: https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com

Jul 7, 2021 • 18min
So, You’ve Decided to be a Business Broker eh?
https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com
Learn more at https://www.DavidCBarnett.com
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Paul’s journey to learn the Jedi arts…
Paul reached out to me to find out where he needs to go in order to learn about the trade of business brokerage.
I take some time to review the experience, skills and resources any person would need to be successful as a business broker.
With particular attention to how and from WHOM you should gain some real-world experience.
Check it out in this week’s video: https://youtu.be/0qd6xRNN-I4
Learn how to buy an already-successful and profitable business in a risk-reduced way even in the covid-recession https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
Learn how to Sell a business. https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com
Learn how to make really amazing cash flow forecasts and business plans: https://www.BizPlanSchool.com
Book a call with me at https://www.clarity.fm/davidbarnett
Stop missing my new videos. Join my email list here: https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com
Mentioned in Video:
https://www.HowToGetOutofMyBusiness.com
Find my books at https://www.Amazon.com/shop/davidbarnett
https://www.ibba.org
https://businessbrokeragepress.com
My life as a business broker: https://youtu.be/LsieCGOiS9I
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Jun 30, 2021 • 15min
The Value Of Holding A VTB
Learn from your cousin on the other side of town.
Sellers: Do you tire of waiting to be paid or are you excited to be making a high-yield investment?
Perspective is important in how you approach the topic of financing the sale of your business.
Learn why you might need to be part of the financing solution of a business sale and why this may be an amazingly profitable turn of events.
Check it out in this week’s video: https://youtu.be/PO1M-_wq-m4
Learn how to buy an already-successful and profitable business in a risk-reduced way even in the covid-recession https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
Learn how to Sell a business. https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com
Learn how to make really amazing cash flow forecasts and business plans: https://www.BizPlanSchool.com
Book a call with me at https://www.clarity.fm/davidbarnett
Stop missing my new videos. Join my email list here: https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com
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Jun 28, 2021 • 41min
How To Invest In Local Businesses
Listen as I join Josh Wilson on his show, The Deal Scout, where we talk about investing in local businesses. I also share my thoughts on how to mitigate risks and get great returns back by collateral and personal guarantees!
Check out Josh Wilson here: https://thedealscout.com/
Learn how to buy an already-successful and profitable business in a risk-reduced way even in the covid-recession
https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
Learn how to Sell a business. https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com
Book a call with me at https://www.clarity.fm/davidbarnett
Stop missing my new videos. Join my email list here: https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com

Jun 23, 2021 • 9min
The problem with Customers Loving the Seller.
https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com
Learn more at https://www.DavidCBarnett.com
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The Terms can be more important than the price.
How much would you pay for a business if you were afraid that the customers wouldn’t like you?
This can be a problem in many small businesses where there is a relationship directly between the business owner and the important customers.
If an owner never invested the time to prepare, they may not be happy about the solution to getting a fair price for the business.
Watch and learn more.
Check it out in this week’s video: https://youtu.be/O48arsARXq4
Learn how to buy an already-successful and profitable business in a risk-reduced way even in the covid-recession https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
Learn how to Sell a business. https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com
Book a call with me at https://www.clarity.fm/davidbarnett
Stop missing my new videos. Join my email list here: https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com
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Jun 16, 2021 • 10min
Handling Shareholder Loans.
https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com
Learn more at https://www.DavidCBarnett.com
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The way money goes into a business controls how it can come out.
Lending money to a corporation you own creates a debt and an asset.
These can be part of the tax strategy employed when selling and can create options for buyers and sellers.
Watch and learn more.
Check it out in this week’s video: https://youtu.be/MXkBD37STTI
Learn how to buy an already-successful and profitable business in a risk-reduced way even in the covid-recession https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
Learn how to Sell a business. https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com
Book a call with me at https://www.clarity.fm/davidbarnett
Stop missing my new videos. Join my email list here: https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com
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Jun 14, 2021 • 35min
Debt Free in 30 ep.354 – Bad Funding Choices for Small Business with David Barnett
Original release notes. Reposted with permission.
Bad Funding Choices for Small Business with David Barnett The economic shutdown has been costly for small businesses. If you’re an owner concerned about the future health of your business, what should you do? Could you sell your business? What are your options if you have a lot of business debt? On today’s podcast, guest David Barnett, a business broker, returns to discuss how COVID-19 has impacted small businesses and why some businesses are having a harder time selling than others. He also shares strategies some companies have deployed to stay afloat during the pandemic and advice to avoid bad business funding choices. David also explains the sunk-cost fallacy and recency bias to help you understand whether it’s financially worthwhile to maintain your business. Tune in for lots of practical advice! | Debt Free In 30 | Ep. 354
Related Links:
Debt Traps of Buying a Business with David Barnett: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HbW9...
David Barnett’s Website: davidcbarnett.com
David Barnett on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DBarnettMoncton


