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

Apr 10, 2024 • 24min
Grow You SMB
***New Video Alert!
What does it cost to grow a small business?
Where do you start?
More sales?
Run some advertising?
You start with a plan. Watch.
Watch this week’s video here: https://youtu.be/UD06KAjDvuo v
Cheers
See you over on YouTube
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
- 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

Apr 3, 2024 • 14min
IP And Brand Value In SMB
***New Video Alert!
So, is a 100-year-old company with a well-known brand worth more?
What about if there are over 1000 names on the past client list?
Does a special trade secret make a business worth more?
Today, we uncover value drivers that many sellers love to tell you about…
Watch this week’s video here: https://youtu.be/0CcQV2yiycI
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

Mar 27, 2024 • 24min
Unseen Liabilities in Small Business
***New Video Alert!
This business owner learned that his business was worth less than $1.
How?
Because of the unseen liabilities.
Let’s learn about how companies owe money that doesn’t get shown to you when you look at the financial statements.
Watch this week’s video here: https://youtu.be/a7RY-1LVTiM
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

Mar 25, 2024 • 50min
LIVE - More To Exit Planning Than Just A Sale With Pat Ennis CExP CAP
New Livestream guest- Pat Ennis, CExP, CAP®
I’m happy to have Pat join me on a live broadcast.
Pat has been in the wealth planning business since the 90’s and helping SMB owners plan their exit for over a decade.
Tune in and as we’ll be discussing getting a business ready for your exit and just what, exactly, that might mean.
This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone who owns a business or want to one day.
Find Pat online at https://www.ExitReadiness.com

Mar 20, 2024 • 36min
12 Compete To Buy The Best Business
***New Video Alert!
For every person who sells a business there are 10 buyers.
How does a buyer compete to get the best business?
Let’s discuss
Watch this week’s video here: https://youtu.be/5ip8bIUwU08
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

Mar 19, 2024 • 31min
Live Quickest Way To Find A Business In The UK
New Livestream guest- Alfie Lambert.
I’m happy to have Alfie join me on a live broadcast.
He’s the co-founder of BizCrunch.co, an online tool that makes it easy to find exactly the business you’re looking to buy in the UK.
Tune in and as we’ll be discussing the hows and whys of his new BizCrunch tool.
This is a ‘must see event’ for searchers in the UK.
Be sure to join live so that you can ask questions, replay will be available.
Also, Alfie has set up a special offer for any of you who want to try out the service.
Take advantage of Alfie's offer for UK searchers by using this link:
https://app.bizcrunch.co/?via=david-barnett
Use discount code DEALMAKING that gives users 30% off any subscription for the first 3 months.

Mar 13, 2024 • 27min
The Changing Price Of Your Time
***New Video Alert!
What’s more important to you?
Money or time for personal pursuits and relationships?
This week, I take a stab at how to value your time and some very important considerations you need to make before you get into business.
Watch this week’s video here: https://youtu.be/KwNwBaZA1WA
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

Mar 6, 2024 • 25min
Online Businesses Vs Bricks And Mortar
***New Video Alert!
Trace wants to know the difference between online businesses and real-world ones.
Finance, operations and will there be a buyer for his business when he’s ready to sell?
Which one has the greater potential for trouble?
Watch this week’s video here: https://youtu.be/S4Ts-jyQxh4
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

Feb 28, 2024 • 50min
Is Entreprneurship For The Privileged
***New Video Alert!
Rob says that only the ‘privileged’ will survive in entrepreneurship.
Let’s read his story and I’ll share with you what I think and analyze the clues that he leaves behind which reveal his business acumen.
Or, lack thereof.
Watch this week’s video here: https://youtu.be/TrTx1gxCWAM
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

Feb 26, 2024 • 55min
LIVE Murray Voth- Learning From The Auto Repair Industry
Lessons from the auto repair industry.
New Livestream guest- Murray Voth- RPM Training.
I’m happy to have Murray join me on a live broadcast.
He’s been in and around the automotive industry for his entire career and now he works with auto shop owners helping them make their businesses better.
Tune in and as we’ll be discussing service, pricing and setting customer expectations.
This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone who owns or will own a business that caters to the public.
Yes- I will ask him for tips on how to impress sellers in this industry.
It’s a target-rich subgroup of owners.
Find Murray online at https://www.rpmtraining.net
Learn to buy a business at https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
Learn more about Bank On Yourself at https://www.NewBankingSolution.com