

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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Aug 25, 2025 • 58min
LIVE- Marc Mawhinney Bouncing back from adversity and dealing with haters
Bouncing back from adversity and dealing with haters.
New Livestream guest- Marc Mawhinney
I’m happy to have Marc join me on a live broadcast.
Marc has been up and down in the world of business.
He’s started, built and crashed more than one business until eventually finding success.
Tune in and as we’ll be discussing bouncing back from adversity and dealing with haters.
This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone who is thinking of getting into business and is paralyzed by ‘worst case’ scenarios running in their head.
Be sure to join live so that you can ask questions, replay will be available.
We’ll be going live Monday August 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM Atlantic Time and 12 Noon Eastern Time.
See you there!
David C Barnett
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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

Aug 22, 2025 • 55min
2024HC#003 Sophia Buys A Bridal Salon Audio
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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

Aug 20, 2025 • 24min
BBA_Online Training v4_0 Launch
BBA_Online Training v4_0 Launch by David C Barnett

Aug 18, 2025 • 1h 1min
LIVE Mark Willis- The Business Fortress Book Launch
How to turn your business into a resilient fortress to protect you and your family from your mortal enemies.
New Livestream guest- Mark Willis
I’m happy to have my friend and show sponsor Mark Willis join me on a live broadcast.
As you know, Mark is a certified in financial planning and works with business owners all around the US.
Tune in and as we’ll be discussing how to make any small business stronger and more resilient and how being a business owner makes financial planning different than the advice given out to employees.
Mark and I just finished writing a book together and we’ll be discussing the covered topics in this broadcast.
This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone who owns a business or will one day.
Learn what you’ll find inside our new book, The Business Fortress. Available now on Amazon.
Find the new book at https://www.DCBBookList.com
Find other conversations I've had with Mark at https://www.NewBankingSolution.com
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- 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
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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

Aug 13, 2025 • 31min
The Cult of Zero-Down Deals
Buy a Business with no money archive: https://www.investlocalbook.com/p/buy-business-with-no-money.html
Interview with Carlos https://youtu.be/qw08jJsr46s
Clinton Lee gets sued by Zero-Down guru https://youtu.be/6Vc3ghgvOAI
Codie Sanchez Laundromat deal breakdown https://youtu.be/ww4XRyMgHrY
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***New Video Alert!
Want more money?
Respect?
Power?
Status?
And you also don’t want to do any work to achieve these things?
I’ve got a deal for you: https://youtu.be/XrhH0iizUPo
Cheers
See you over on YouTube
David C Barnett
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- 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
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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

Aug 9, 2025 • 57min
2024 HC#001 Buying The Small Sales Agency AUDIO
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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

Aug 9, 2025 • 60min
2024 HC#002 The Big Landscaping Biz AUDIO
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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

Aug 8, 2025 • 50min
Who Should Buy a Business? David Barnett on Picking the Right Deal and Becoming an Operator
Who Should Buy a Business? David Barnett on Picking the Right Deal and Becoming an Operator by David C Barnett

Aug 6, 2025 • 39min
Exit Planning for Small Business Owners
***New Video Alert!
Can you retire from your business?
What will that look like?
When will it happen?
How can you make sure it really will?
This and more in my latest video all about small business exit planning. https://youtu.be/b2DTzqQixD8
Cheers
See you over on YouTube
David C Barnett
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- 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
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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

Jul 30, 2025 • 25min
Conflicts of Interest undermine Small Business Buyers
***New Video Alert!
Your lawyer, accountant and other professionals work for you to get the best deal and protect your interests.
Right?
But, are you sure?
The very dangerous world of conflicted interests in this week’s video: https://youtu.be/MwJWD52Byjw
Cheers
See you over on YouTube
David C Barnett
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- 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
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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