

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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Oct 25, 2023 • 17min
Very Small Businesses
***New Video Alert!
How can Zafer value his small grocery store?
Is it as simple as adding up the contents and then adding some goodwill value?
What should this goodwill amount be?
We dive in to one method which attempts to do this… Assets + SDE.
Watch it here: https://youtu.be/u76t1zunMEk
Cheers
See you over on YouTube
David C Barnett

Oct 23, 2023 • 1h 5min
FinCon Said 'No' LinkedIn Panel Discussion For Business Promotion and Networking
Four other online content creators and I pitched a panel discussion about Linkedin for promotion and networking to the FinCon 2023 speakers committee.
We were rejected. :(
So, we met anyway and recorded this session for anyone who wants to learn some tips and tricks about using LinkedIn to promote themselves or a business.
Enjoy.
The other people on with me are:
Scott Carson- https://www.linkedin.com/in/1scottcarson/
Clifton Corbin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/cdcorbin/
Wendie Veloz- https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendieveloz/
Flint Jamison- https://www.linkedin.com/in/flintjamison/

Oct 18, 2023 • 17min
Demonstrate Your Ability To Close
***New Video Alert!
Why aren’t brokers and sellers getting back to you?
One business seller shares his story.
Avoid this by learning an important skill… Demonstrating the ability to close.
Watch it here: https://youtu.be/wwYLHtmrW1Q
Cheers
See you over on YouTube
David C Barnett

Oct 13, 2023 • 52min
How Are Those SBA Changes Shakin’ Out With Guest SBA Ray Drew
New Livestream guest- Ray Drew aka ‘SBA Ray’
I’m happy to have Ray join me on a live broadcast.
Ray is a podcast host in the SMB lending space and a Managing Business Development Officer at Fund-Ex Solutions, a non-bank SBA lender.
Tune in and as we’ll be discussing the whirlwind of change that’s been happening this summer with SBA 7(a) loans.
This is a ‘must see event’ for American business owners and searchers.
Find Ray online at https://www.sbaray.com/

Oct 11, 2023 • 29min
Why Do SMB Prices Take So Long To Change
***New Video Alert!
In the world of real estate, if a house doesn’t sell, we see a price reduction.
Why doesn’t this seem to happen in SMBs?
Why does it take so long for prices to change if at all?
It has to do with the way the market works… or doesn’t.
Watch it here: https://youtu.be/-vCXDk16zb0
Cheers
See you over on YouTube
David C Barnett

Oct 11, 2023 • 52min
The How Of Business With Henry Lopez Episode 493 - David Barnett
Find Henry's original show notes and information here: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/493-david-barnett-build-vs-buy/

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