

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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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
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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

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

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
***
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
***
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
***
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