
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

Dec 27, 2023 • 18min
DCB Year In Review And What To Expect In 2024
***New Video Alert!
Happy Holidays!
We’re about to enter a new year and so today I discuss what I think my best content was of 2023 and what you can expect next year.
Also- the way to access over 13 hours of private content that you can learn from.
Find out in this week’s video: https://youtu.be/DPS5J5j2tq4
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

Dec 22, 2023 • 3h 2min
David S 2023 Live Christmas Eve Special!
Join David C Barnett for a special Christmas Eve live event filled with engaging conversations, laughter, and anticipation for the upcoming year. Guests Rocky Lalvani, Mike Finger, and Henry Lopez share insights on financial management, planning for the future, thriving businesses, challenges in reality TV shows, remote work, AI impact, banking news, and importance of money and resources. The speakers also discuss growing a coaching business, AI-generated articles, and make predictions for the future of AI.

Dec 20, 2023 • 18min
Do I Need A Business Broker To Buy A Business
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Several people have asked if they need to get a business broker to help them buy a business.
No, you don’t.
But, it opens up a huge conversation about co-operation of brokers, fiduciary duties, agency relationships and more…
Like, who actually does protect your interests when you buy a business and makes sure you do a good deal?
Find out in this week’s video: https://youtu.be/-j_YCWTpqzw
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

Dec 18, 2023 • 47min
LIVE - Take Advantage Of FREE Business Promotion With A Little Elbow Grease Guest Mickie Kennedy
New Livestream guest- Mickie Kennedy
I’m happy to have Mickie join me on a live broadcast.
Mickie Kennedy has been working in the promotion, public relations and press release industries for years.
Tune in and as we’ll be discussing how small businesses can take advantage of the media’s appetite for news in a cost-effective way.
This is a ‘must see event’ for business owners and anyone who will one-day own one.
Find Mickie online at https://www.ereleases.com
See also my interview with PR and Communications Expert Janet Falk in the summer of 2022: https://youtube.com/live/kvFFiv3yWM0

Dec 16, 2023 • 1h 14min
Buying Online Businesses EP 249 Audio w Jaryd Krause Will Smith and David
Find the original show notes and the hosts main podcast page here:
https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/ep-249-ma-negotiation-strategies-growth-by-acquisition-blueprints-with-will-smith-david-barnett/

Dec 13, 2023 • 15min
Buy A SmallBiz Partnership Story
***New Video Alert!
I tell the story of 4 young men who had a unique system set up to accumulate capital and de-risk their first acquisition.
Are you serious about buying a business?
Do you have colleagues or friends who are equally serious?
This might be something to get the wheels turning in your head…
The new video is here: https://youtu.be/Reayari3NBY
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

Dec 11, 2023 • 52min
Live SBA Loan Brokers- Interview With Viso Business Capital Founder Heather Endresen
Heather Endresen, with decades of experience in SBA loans, shares insights on the role of brokers, risk assessment, working with lenders, and the importance of business valuations in deals. The episode also covers the challenges of non-brokered deals, the relationship between brokers and banks, and the benefits of hiring a broker to sell a business. A must-listen for US entrepreneurs seeking capital.

Dec 6, 2023 • 21min
Using AI To Help Buy A Business
***New Video Alert!
We’ve all seen the clickbait articles about AI and the small business world.
Is it true?
Can AI really help you buy a small business?
I explore this in today’s video which has a particularly entertaining ending….
The new video is here: https://youtu.be/Omo9zCrhLJQ
Cheers
See you over on YouTube
David C Barnett

Dec 4, 2023 • 58min
LIVE Marriage Issues And Your Small Business With Edward Coambs
New Livestream guest- Edward Coambs
I’m happy to have Edward join me on a live broadcast.
Edward has years of experience in financial and retirement planning but is ALSO a certified Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in the State of North Carolina.
Tune in and as we’ll be discussing how small business and entrepreneurship can affect your personal relationships.
This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone who wants to try and win in both of these aspects of life.
Find Ed online at https://www.healthyloveandmoney.com/
See you there!
David C Barnett

Nov 29, 2023 • 15min
SDE Or EBITDA Which Do I Use
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Should you be looking at SDE or EBITDA?
When do we use each and what is the difference?
It’s important.
The new video is here: https://youtu.be/pB1ZXBuilEs
Cheers
See you over on YouTube
David C Barnett