
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

Feb 21, 2024 • 24min
Raise Your Prices
***New Video Alert!
I had a meal the other day with a small business owner.
He has a very popular service that doesn’t make him any money.
What can he do?
Why is pricing review so important?
I will get into it this week and give some advice about how to do it.
Watch this week’s video here: https://youtu.be/t_FpX1zr_7k
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

Feb 14, 2024 • 28min
May The 5 Forces Be With You
***New Video Alert!
I get frequent questions about choosing an industry or type of business.
In today’s video, I explore Michael Porter’s ‘5 Forces’ within the lens of small business.
Watch this week’s video here: https://youtu.be/3_Ejjrdo-cU
Cheers
See you over on YouTube
David C Barnett

Feb 7, 2024 • 34min
Finding Confidence To Buy A Business
***New Video Alert!
Liam has an MBA, industry experience and a desire to own a business.
So, why does he suffer from fear and a lack of confidence to do a deal?
I’m no psychologist, but I do have some advice based on my observations over the years that might help him out.
Watch this week’s video here: https://youtu.be/xGQJMnmEPsQ
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

Feb 5, 2024 • 1h 5min
LIVE- Jon Matzner And The Boomer Bummer SmallBiz
Jon Matzner and the Boomer Bummer SmallBiz!
New Livestream guest- Jon Matzner
I’m happy to have Jon join me on a live broadcast.
Jon has bought a business, grown it to over 25 locations.
He’s got a big social media following and speaks often about entrepreneurship through acquisition.
Tune in and we'll be discussing The Boomer Bummer!
AKA- What happens when you do a dumb deal in the SMB world.
This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone who lacks real world business experience but still wants to pursue a highly-leveraged acquisition transaction.
Find Jon online at https://twitter.com/MatznerJon
Learn business systems at https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com
Learn cash flow forecasting at https://www.BizPlanSchool.com

Jan 31, 2024 • 22min
The Million Dollar Income With Only 300k Down
This podcast discusses various topics related to buying and selling businesses, including buying a business while maintaining a job, capital structures and profit differences in business acquisitions, the impact of paying off debts on small business ownership, and hesitation in making capital expenditures.

Jan 24, 2024 • 18min
Businesses That ARE Real Estate
***New Video Alert!
In the world of small business investing, we try to separate operating businesses from real estate because the assets are different and are valued in different ways.
But what if the business IS Real Estate?
Marinas, campgrounds, Bed & Breakfasts, motels, etc?
What different considerations are in place and how do we know we’re making an offer that makes sense?
Watch this week’s video here: https://youtu.be/a-nFc0riJZc
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

Jan 22, 2024 • 52min
LIVE - Big Brand Output Small Business Budget With Jaci Russo
Big Brand Output- Small Business Budget
New Livestream guest- Jaci Russo
I’m happy to have Jaci join me on a live broadcast.
Jaci has decades of experience working with companies to craft the right branding and implement strategic plans to make sure this brand works its way into every level of the organization.
In particular, she’s worked with many small businesses through the Brand State U project.
Tune in and as we’ll be discussing rebranding after an acquisition, Strategic Branding Plans and Rebranding a Holdco.
This is a ‘must see event’ for small business owners and those with aspirations to become one.
Find Jaci online at
https://www.BrandStateU.com
https://www.JaciRusso.com
and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacirusso/

Jan 17, 2024 • 20min
Profit Splits To Pay Back An Investor
***New Video Alert!
Charan wants to bring in an investor to help buy a business.
The investor wants their money back in 2 years.
So, how much of the profits should he commit to repayment of this investment?
Watch this week’s video to see all the red flags this question seems to reveal: https://youtu.be/wt3pPN915GA
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

Jan 10, 2024 • 21min
Learning From Creative Real Estate
***New Video Alert!
Mono has found an explanation of how to buy a house and keep it’s 2021 mortgage rate.
Is this really possible?
What do I think?
AND- how can this creative stuff be applied to small business deals?
Learn all about it in this week’s video: https://youtu.be/0RdqvpkyMME
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

Jan 3, 2024 • 33min
Skills For Business Success
Explore the importance of self-discipline, time management, strategic thinking, financial literacy, active listening, communication, and sales skills for business success. Learn how customer perspectives and innovation drive growth in the competitive business world.