

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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Aug 16, 2023 • 15min
Buy And Run A Business While Keeping A Job
***New Video Released today…
It may not be as easy as you think to keep both of these things on track.
There are three factors to consider:
Your job and its characteristics.
The business and it’s ability to suck you in to operational issues…
AND- Help.
Watch here now: https://youtu.be/ubAC-SwuJNs
Cheers
See you over on YouTube
David C Barnett

Aug 14, 2023 • 44min
LIVE- Lisa Forrest Shares SBA’s New Rules August 2023
Lisa Forrest, Director of SearchFund Lending at Live Oak Bank.
Live Oak is the biggest SBA lender in America.
We will be discussing the much-anticipated new rules.
I’m happy to have Lisa Forrest join me on a live broadcast.
Lisa has over 30 years of experience writing loans under the US Small Business Administration’s (SBA) loan programs.
Email Lisa at lisa.forrest@liveoak.bank
David C Barnett

Aug 11, 2023 • 54min
2022 HC#007 Chris In A Cash Flow Crisis
Real Callers join David and he helps them with their deals.
Want to have one of these calls next year? Join David's email list at https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com
Want a private call? https://www.CallDavidBarnett.com

Aug 9, 2023 • 22min
Face To Face Meetings
Why it makes sense to take the time to get out there and meet sellers in person.
It’s easy to get distracted and miss important non-verbal cues when you’re using video chats.
Here are 9 reasons why it makes sense to take the time to meet face-to-face and some ways to make these meetings more productive.
AND- I’ll tell you about how some of my clients have won the best deals because they laid stronger relationship foundations face-to-face.
Watch here now: https://youtu.be/oaIKIrnQ_ZU
Cheers
See you over on YouTube
David C Barnett

Aug 4, 2023 • 37min
2022 HC#006 Nick Buys A Pizza Truck
Real Callers join David and he helps them with their deals.
Want to have one of these calls next year? Join David's email list at https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com
Want a private call? https://www.CallDavidBarnett.com

Aug 2, 2023 • 50min
Zero Down Guru Sues To Hide Truth- Interview With Clinton Lee About Jonathan Jay
You’ve seen the offers and the claims.. can you really learn to consistently buy a business with no money?
Maybe someone, somewhere pulled it off… but the guru who claims to have done it many times and has taught many how may be lying about a lot.
This week, I interview Clinton Lee who got sued in court by Jonathan Jay for pointing out facts that Jay didn’t want revealed.
The bully-tactic backfired and today, Lee is sharing his story with the world and asking for your help to warn others.
Watch the amazing interview here now: https://youtu.be/6Vc3ghgvOAI
We refer to these websites and more…
Clinton’s Linkedin Post referred to in the video: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clintonleeuk_onepoundcharlie-buyabusiness-carterruck-activity-7089142255961157632-scc1/
Buy a Business with No Money (real) info: https://www.investlocalbook.com/p/buy-business-with-no-money.html
How to deal with the students of these programs as a business seller: http://ukbusinessbrokers.com/how-to-deal-with-1-charlies-from-the-dealacademy/
Mike Winnet’s Contrapreneur video: https://youtu.be/vC5cmW8O3L8
The Nursery World article about Welcome Nurseries (JJ’s bankrupt company): https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/news/article/welcome-nurseries-debts-estimated-to-top-more-than-3m
Links to do business with me…
Learn how to buy a business in a risk-controlled way that makes sense https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
Book a call with me at https://www.CallDavidBarnett.com
Join me on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/dbarnettmoncton
Books can be found in my Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbarnett
Stop missing my new videos. Join my email list here: https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com

Jul 28, 2023 • 59min
2022 HC#005 Troy Buys A Rental Yard
Real Callers join David and he helps them with their deals.
Want to have one of these calls next year? Join David's email list at https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com
Want a private call? https://www.CallDavidBarnett.com

Jul 26, 2023 • 16min
BizOwner Advantages In Acquisition
Here’s why owners are outcompeting newbies in the fight to acquire the best businesses.
To buy a business, you need to be able to impress the seller and the banker.
You need the best efforts from the accountant and the lawyer.
You need to be able to get the best performance from employees.
The deck is stacked in favour of owners vs. newbie buyers.
See how…
Watch here now: https://youtu.be/EnXLDD2BQg0
Learn how to buy a business in a risk-controlled way that makes sense https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
Book a call with me at https://www.CallDavidBarnett.com
Join me on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/dbarnettmoncton
Books can be found in my Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbarnett
Stop missing my new videos. Join my email list here: https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com
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Jul 24, 2023 • 43min
LIVE - Fractional Sales, Roll Ups And Machine Shops with Guest Eric J Gall
New Livestream guest- Eric J Gall, Broker at Edison Business Advisors
I’m happy to have Eric join me on a live broadcast.
He has corporate experience managing small business spin-outs from big companies and has transitioned into the business brokerage and M&A industry.
Tune in and as we’ll be discussing his experience with corporate sellers, and, in particular the challenges of businesses with a lot of equipment value.
This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone who might want to buy a piece of a large company when the opportunity arises or someone who is into ‘big iron.’
Find Eric online at https://www.edisonba.com/
Thanks to our sponsors:
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If your business is struggling to pay off high interest debts and you need help, check out this program from Bardwell Creative. https://courses.bardwellcreative.com/courses/business-debt-settlement-course?ref=6a30ba
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Jul 21, 2023 • 1h 8min
2022 HC#004 Jay In Florida Pt 2
Real Callers join David and he helps them with their deals.
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