

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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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
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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 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.

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
***
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
***New Video Alert!
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
***
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/