
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

Jun 30, 2023 • 1h 1min
2022 HC#001 Fixing The IT Business
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

Jun 29, 2023 • 3min
The Toronto Bootleg Tapes 2023
This special recording will only be available until Canada Day, July 1st. Enroll today at: https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com

Jun 28, 2023 • 14min
Buy a Business with Bad Credit? Yes, but don't forget these items...
Chess747 wants to know if a bad credit score prevents him from getting seller-financing.
He’s wondering if a bad credit score from a previous business failure will hold him back.
In this week’s video, I discuss the score with respect to seller notes AND
Draw your attention to other factors that you may not be considering AND
Share some of the advice I’ve given to others who suffered from low credit scores while in the pursuit of buying a small business.
Watch here now: https://youtu.be/RlyXMhptLIA
Learn how to buy a business at 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
Build an equity asset that is guaranteed to grow over time, never lose value and give you access to liquidity whenever you need it without having to qualify for credit- EVER. Learn more and sign up for a no-obligation consultation at https://www.NewBankingSolution.com
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 Learn more about how you can successfully negotiate your way out of high-cost debts without going to court by watching my interview with Kenny Butler: https://youtube.com/live/-t7W2CVWuy0

Jun 26, 2023 • 59min
LIVE Bank On Yourself – Viewer Success Stories With Mark Willis
Book your own call with Mark at https://www.NewBankingSolution.com
New Livestream guest- Mark Willis of Lake Growth Financial Services
I’m happy to have Mark Willis come back for a 6th time to join me on a live broadcast.
Mark helps people better manage their financial resources through the Bank On Yourself Insurance System.
Tune in and as we’ll be discussing how people in my audience just like you have used this system.
This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone wanting to better manage their finances in their personal or business life.
Be sure to join live so that you can ask questions, replay will be available.
Mark Willis of Lake Growth Financial Services. Build an equity asset that is guaranteed to grow over time, never lose value and give you access to liquidity whenever you need it without having to qualify for credit- EVER. Learn more and sign up for a no-obligation consultation at https://www.NewBankingSolution.com

Jun 21, 2023 • 12min
Broker NDA Agreements
What’s the problem with that Broker NDA you’re about to sign? Maybe lots…
Are you comfortable sharing your financial information? Maybe you should be…
Could you be opening yourself to added liabilities? Maybe…
Here are two big issues with Broker NDAs and how I sometimes advise people to avoid them.
Watch here now: https://youtu.be/wHxYmcrcq4M
Learn how to buy a business at 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
Build an equity asset that is guaranteed to grow over time, never lose value and give you access to liquidity whenever you need it without having to qualify for credit- EVER. Learn more and sign up for a no-obligation consultation at https://www.NewBankingSolution.com
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 Learn more about how you can successfully negotiate your way out of high-cost debts without going to court by watching my interview with Kenny Butler: https://youtube.com/live/-t7W2CVWuy0

Jun 19, 2023 • 42min
LIVE Business Buyer Adventure 5th Anniversary
Guess who’s 5 years Old??
New Livestream – Business Buyer Advantage Group Coaching - 5th Anniversary party!!
I’m happy to have a few members of the Business Buyer Advantage Group Coaching program come join me on a live broadcast.
These are people like you who are actively looking at business deals trying to find the right one AND- some who have already done a deal.
Some more than one.
Tune in and as we’ll be discussing what it’s like to search for and buy a small business and what membership in the group means to these members.
Learn more about how I help people buy businesses at https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
And specifically about the group coaching program at https://www.BusinessBuyerAdventure.com

Jun 14, 2023 • 22min
Non - Food Franchise Questions
The 5 big questions you want to ask when analyzing any franchise.
Jennifer asks about whether I can help her analyze a fanchise.
Yes, and- here are the top 5 things I think about when I do…
Watch here now: https://youtu.be/GkcSQNk2gPs
Learn how to buy a business at 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
Build an equity asset that is guaranteed to grow over time, never lose value and give you access to liquidity whenever you need it without having to qualify for credit- EVER. Learn more and sign up for a no-obligation consultation at https://www.NewBankingSolution.com
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 Learn more about how you can successfully negotiate your way out of high-cost debts without going to court by watching my interview with Kenny Butler: https://youtube.com/live/-t7W2CVWuy0

Jun 12, 2023 • 44min
LIVE - Business Buyer Insolvency With Doug Hoyes
New Livestream guest- Doug Hoyes
I’m happy to have Doug join me on a live broadcast.
Doug Hoyes is a Licensed Insolvency Trustee in Kitchener, Ontario and co-founder of Hoyes Michalos.
Tune in and we’ll be discussing problems that people get into with money and debt when they buy a business.
While Doug takes care of people going bankrupt or filing creditor proposals in Canada, I’m sure the lessons shared will be valuable for business buyers around the world.
This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone considering a business purchase.
Find Doug's show online here: https://www.youtube.com/c/DebtFreein30
Thanks to our sponsors:
Mark Willis of Lake Growth Financial Services. Build an equity asset that is guaranteed to grow over time, never lose value and give you access to liquidity whenever you need it without having to qualify for credit- EVER. Learn more and sign up for a no-obligation consultation at https://www.NewBankingSolution.com
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Jun 9, 2023 • 1h
YES Ep 112 Moving from doer to owner. Guests Bob Paden And Tony
Tony’s back (ep 110), and his view of his business has changed dramatically. Tony and Bob (ep 111) walk us through the early steps they are taking to change Tony’s business so it can create the results he’s seeking.
https://www.thegrowthcoach.com/north-indianapolis/
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Business owners, apply to be a guest at https://YourExitSquadGuests.com
Business service professionals, apply to be a Your Exit Squad Partner at https://YourExitSquadPartners.com
Notes:
Learn more about David: https://www.DavidCBarnett.com
Learn more about Mike: https://www.ExitOasis.com
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Jun 9, 2023 • 55min
YES Ep 111 what a coach can do with guest Bob Paden
Finding a direction for your small business doesn’t happen by accident. It takes intentional effort, and a few key questions. Bob Paden helps small business owners move from wasted effort to real results.
Bob Paden is a YES Partner.
https://www.thegrowthcoach.com/north-indianapolis/
Subscribe to Your Exit Squad video at https://YourExitSquad.com
Audio feed at https://anchor.fm/YourExitSquad
RSS at: https://anchor.fm/s/d91595e4/podcast/rss
Business owners, apply to be a guest at https://YourExitSquadGuests.com
Business service professionals, apply to be a Your Exit Squad Partner at https://YourExitSquadPartners.com
Notes:
Learn more about David: https://www.DavidCBarnett.com
Learn more about Mike: https://www.ExitOasis.com
#smallbusiness #mergersandacquisitions #smallbiz #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #smb #equity #buyabusiness #investors #sellabusiness #sellmybusiness #exitplanning #businessbroker #bizbroker #businessbrokers