David's 2026 Small Business Deal Predictions

New Video Alert! As 2026 begins, I’m sharing my thoughts on what’s ahead for small business buyers, sellers, and dealmakers. Interest rates, financing, valuations, and buyer behavior are all shifting, and the next year could look very different from what we’ve seen recently. In this episode, I talk about where lending might go, why seller financing could become more common, and how deal structures and valuations may adjust to a tougher economy. I’ll also explain why stronger balance sheets and smarter due diligence will matter more than ever. If you plan to buy, sell, or grow a business in 2026, this video will help you understand what’s coming and how to prepare for it. Learn more at https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/bK16gfxVw8g Cheers David C Barnett #SmallBusiness #BusinessBuying #Entrepreneurship #BusinessValuation #SellerFinancing #BusinessForecast #MergersAndAcquisitions #BusinessBuyerAdvantage #ExitPlanning #DavidCBarnett **** YouTube Chapters 00:00 – Intro 00:40 – Setting the Stage: Economic Outlook 02:30 – Prediction #1: SBA and Bank Financing Tighten 06:30 – Prediction #2: Seller Financing on the Rise 10:00 – Prediction #3: Multiples and Valuations Deflate 14:00 – Prediction #4: Who the 2026 Buyers Will Be 18:00 – Prediction #5: The “Easy Business” Myth Breaks 21:30 – Prediction #6: Distressed Sales & Cheap Start-Ups 26:00 – Prediction #7: More Deals Fail in Due Diligence 31:00 – Prediction #8: The Balance Sheet Matters Again 34:00 – Final Thoughts & How to Prepare for 2026 **** - Join David's email list so you never miss any new videos or important information or insights, RECEIVE 7 FREE GIFTS!!- https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com **** Do Business with David using these incredible internet links... - David's Blog where you can find hundreds of free videos and articles, https://www.DavidCBarnett.com - Book a call with David and let him help you with your project, https://www.CallDavidBarnett.com - Learn how to buy a successful and profitable business in a risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com - Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com - Get better organized in your business, https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com - Learn to make better cash flow forecasts and write incredibly effective business plans from scratch!, https://www.BizPlanSchool.com - Learn to build an equity asset with insurance! visit https://www.NewBankingSolution.com -Did you sign up for an expensive Merchant Cash Advance for your business and now struggle to make the payments? Find out how you can negotiate your way out at https://www.EndMyMCA.com