David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMB

***New Video Alert! Part 6 of the ‘Get into Business 101’ summer series. Today, we’re talking about Making Offers. Lot’s of em. AND- what we can learn from the responses we get back from sellers. Check out this week’s video: https://youtu.be/rXftHpMBSBM Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett *** 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 - Join David's email list so you never miss any new videos or important information or insights, https://www.DavidCBarnettList.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

Do you look good on camera? New Livestream guest- Loreta Tarozaite Executive Presence Strategist and On-Camera Coach. I’m happy to have Loreta join me on a live broadcast. She has been working in marketing, communications and making people and companies look good for over a decade. Tune in and as we’ll be discussing managing the way you appear and seem to people over virtual meeting media. This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone that wants to make a great impression over Zoom or other modern media. Find Loreta on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/loretatarozaite/ Do the assessment https://www.loreta.today

Ernie just sold his first business for a customer and now wants insights into growing his business brokerage. The goal? Build up enough cash to exit and buy another business. We talk marketing, positioning, value propositions and more. If you’ve ever dreamed of collecting a 10% fee on the value created by SMB entrepreneurs on exit, you’ll find this conversation very insightful. 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 - Join David's email list so you never miss any new videos or important information or insights, https://www.DavidCBarnettList.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

***New Video Alert! Part 5 of the ‘Get into Business 101’ summer series. Today, we’re talking about BATNA Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement and why it matters. Also, how startup entrepreneurs control risk via Effectuation and why a startup plan should be in your BATNA calculation. Check out this week’s video: https://youtu.be/JUnEVQ_aCgo Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett *** 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 - Join David's email list so you never miss any new videos or important information or insights, https://www.DavidCBarnettList.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

In this engaging discussion, Joe, a poised potential business buyer, seeks guidance from David, a seasoned expert in business acquisitions. They tackle the absurdity of sellers demanding 10X cash flow, exploring negotiation strategies to align expectations. Topics include the intricacies of valuing businesses in the event production industry, the pitfalls of emotional pricing, and the tactical importance of cash flow assessments. David provides actionable insights on reducing financial risk while navigating the choppy waters of business purchases.

***New Video Alert! Part 4 of the ‘Get into Business 101’ summer series. Today, we’re talking about your search plan. People have a hard time considering how you go out and buy something that ‘isn’t for sale.’ Easy. It’s a sales exercise. Also, even if you want to start a business, you don’t want to miss this step and I’ll tell you why. Check out this week’s video: https://youtu.be/YS7gW0qk_P8 Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett *** 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 - Join David's email list so you never miss any new videos or important information or insights, https://www.DavidCBarnettList.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

Growing a new franchise Brand. The challenges and opportunities in something new. New Livestream guest- Megan Rosen- Beef-a-Roo. I’m happy to have Megan join me on a live broadcast. She’s has years of experience in the realm of franchise development. Tune in and as we’ll be discussing the growing challenges and pains of starting a new franchise brand. In this case, a mid-western, mid-market sit down dining experience called Beef-a-Roo. They have a milkshake subscription! This is a ‘must see event’ for people thinking about franchise opportunities or making their business into a franchise. Walk through video of the 'container location' https://youtu.be/XL6_p5a9lHo?si=g4h9BQqEo0ULEock Find Megan on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-rosen-cfe-b3929354/ Find Beef-a-roo's here: https://beefaroo.com/

HC#007 Harry wants Uncle Sam as a customer. In this call, he and I discuss an opportunity for a temporary staffing agency that sells to a few government departments. What are the risks? What pricing makes sense? What if those contracts don’t renew? Gulp! 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 - Join David's email list so you never miss any new videos or important information or insights, https://www.DavidCBarnettList.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

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***New Video Alert! Part 3 of the ‘Get into Business 101’ summer series. Today, we’re talking team members. This is something you do before you get into business. I’ll explain the experts and the not-so-experts that you need to find in your community and online. Check out this week’s video: https://youtu.be/hA75uMo3cNw Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett *** 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 - Join David's email list so you never miss any new videos or important information or insights, https://www.DavidCBarnettList.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