
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

Oct 4, 2023 • 38min
Terms Of Sale Increase Value With Mark Podolsky
Mark Podolsky, the land geek, discusses the concept of owner financing to increase the price of parcels, flipping undesirable land for profit, marketing strategies to sell frontier land, creating passive income, and the importance of sticking to contract terms.

Sep 27, 2023 • 22min
What Multiple Of SDE To Pay For The Risk
***New Video Alert!
I got a question from an email subscriber asking what multiple of SDE he should pay for a business to justify the risk of leaving his job.
Good question. I think I give a pretty justified response.
Watch it here: https://youtu.be/DArwVgBI3hU
Cheers
See you over on YouTube
David C Barnett

Sep 25, 2023 • 42min
LIVE - USA E2 Visa Via Franchise Challenges Opportunities With Guest Jeremy Bollington
E2 Visa via Franchise: Challenges & Opportunities
New Livestream guest- Jeremy Bollington
I’m happy to have Jeremy Bollington join me on a live broadcast.
Jeremy Bollington has helped entrepreneurs achieve freedom through franchise ownership.
Tune in and as we’ll be discussing the challenges and opportunities of using a franchise investment to facilitate an E2 visa entry into the United States..
A ‘don’t miss’ event for global entrepreneurs who are considering a move to the USA.
See all my videos relating to franchises here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqomziNDpylW_RSu9OOa2ix8HHIlPDQ33
See my interview with attorney Aga Asbury all about E2 visas here: https://youtube.com/live/BmLTKq0lJiE
Find Jeremy online at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franchise-expert/
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Sep 20, 2023 • 1h 5min
4 SMB Show Hosts Share Stories And Advice
***New Video Alert!
I invited three other SMB show hosts to come and share stories and answer questions submitted by you.
Ryan Condie – Let’s Buy a Business
Jaryd Krause- Buying Online Businesses
Will Smith- Acquiring Minds
Check out how we answered your questions here: https://youtu.be/Gro7k-CgKFs
Cheers
See you over on YouTube
David C Barnett

Sep 15, 2023 • 32min
LIVE - Talking To The Searchers With Alex Bridgeman
New Livestream guest- Alex Bridgeman
I’m happy to have Alex join me on a live broadcast.
Alex is the host of Think Like an Owner podcast and formerly the publisher of The Operator’s Handbook.
Tune in and as we’ll be discussing some of the common themes he’s observed after interviewing hundreds of successful business searchers.
This is a ‘must see event’ for people who want to buy a business.
Find Alex online at https://tlaopodcast.com/
and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-e-bridgeman/
See you there!
David C Barnett

Sep 13, 2023 • 34min
Does Dave Ramsay Know About Buying Businesses
***New Video Alert!
Paul sent in an email asking about some advice he saw about buying businesses in a Dave Ramsay video.
Does Dave know what he’s talking about?
I mean, he said ‘multiply by 4 or 5.’
Let’s listen carefully and analyze this advice…
Watch it quick before Dave gets the video pulled: https://youtu.be/rcOy6xhdXAY
Cheers
See you over on YouTube
David C Barnett

Sep 6, 2023 • 24min
Buy A Business With Its Own Cash
***New Video Alert!
Several people have asked me about claims they see online about using a seller’s own cash as a source for a down payment when buying a business.
Is this possible?
How would it work?
What conditions would be necessary, and could you repeat this over and over?
Let’s examine these claims here: https://youtu.be/5RDZharc_w4
Cheers
See you over on YouTube
David C Barnett

Sep 1, 2023 • 1h 2min
2022 HC#010 Eric Buys Wants To Buy Out His Boss Audio
Eric Buys, an entrepreneur looking to buy out his boss' business, discusses his journey, challenges, and plans. They explore the possibility of buying the business from the boss and talk about tracking systems and expansion plans. They also delve into family dynamics and business succession, understanding S Corp for buying a business, analyzing the business's state and potential, and cash flow forecasting.

Aug 30, 2023 • 41min
Tools To Analyze A Business and Make Offers.
I get to see a lot of people’s spreadsheets while they work on deals.
Some are homemade.
Some are templates.
Many have problems.
I tell you what I like to see in an analysis tool and show you the one I use with my students.
Watch here now on YouTube if you want to see what I'm talking about. https://youtu.be/155FlwJj5tA
Cheers
See you over on YouTube
David C Barnett
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Aug 25, 2023 • 55min
2022 HC#009 Simon Plans To Buy A Biz In OZ Audio
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