

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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May 12, 2023 • 52min
YES Ep 102 Exiting a Physically Demanding Small or Medium Business. Guest Jeff
Is it your muscle, or your mind? If you own a small business in the building trades you better be ready to use both. In this show we get introduced to Jeff, who owns a small tile business. Jeff knows that his time “doing the work” is limited. So how does he change and grow the business before his knees give out?”
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

May 10, 2023 • 20min
Broker Roadblocks When Asking About A Business For Sale
How the buyer/seller/broker interaction really should go…
So, you inquire about a business for sale and then are asked for an NDA.
Once you sign, they send over the information package.
That’s how it goes right?
No, not with brokers who know what they’re doing…
Watch here now: https://youtu.be/HiM4HfwVnQE
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

May 5, 2023 • 1h 10min
YES Ep 101 The Passive income mirage! Guests Lee And Miguel
What are two ways you can successfully exit a small business? You can run it absentee, or you can sell it, or maybe you’ll need to do both? Our guests today tell their story of building and exiting a coffee shop business, first by setting it up to run independently, and then by selling it.
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

May 5, 2023 • 35min
YES Ep 100 Creating Your Exit Squad with Mike Finger and David C Barnett
The making of Your Exit Squad. What's it about and what to expect.
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

May 5, 2023 • 3min
Happy Cinco De Mayo- Bonus Summer Content
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0IXJd3NPWHwZM1hZuIyBqv
Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/david-c-barnett-small-business-and-deal-making-m-a-smb/id1234025671
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/David-Barnett-Small-Business-Making/dp/B08K58H3XW
Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/david-c-barnett-small-business-deal-making
Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/dbarnettmoncton
Cheers
David C Barnett

May 3, 2023 • 22min
Are You Being Sabotaged
Jon found this war-time list and I wanted to share it with you because these bad actors will find their way into your business one day.
You need to spot the behaviours and stop them fast.
Watch here now: https://youtu.be/H-KRc8x5iTA
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

May 1, 2023 • 52min
Live - Fuel For Fast Growing Companies That Wait To Get Paid!
New Livestream guest- Kelly Nelson from TCI Business Capital
I’m happy to have Kelly join me on a live broadcast.
He has over a decade of experience helping companies with operating capital solutions to get money in the door more quickly.
Tune in and as we’ll be discussing factoring of accounts receivables.
What is it? How does it work? Are the things you’ve heard true? Who will it work for?
This is a ‘must see event’ for any business that waits to get paid from other businesses.
Email Kelly at knelson@tcicapital.com
Web https://www.tcicapital.com/
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
Look good. Get a new shirt from Jeff Alpaugh Customs and save with this link: https://www.JeffAlpaugh.com/dcb10
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 See my interview with Kenny here: https://youtube.com/live/-t7W2CVWuy0
If you enjoyed this show and want more great small business content, head over to https://www.SMBPodcastNetwork.com and find more great shows and conversations.

Apr 28, 2023 • 59min
Empire Flippers-The Opportunity Podcast Ep126 guest David C Barnett
I was a guest on the empire flippers podcast.
Original shownotes here: https://empireflippers.com/buying-a-small-business-tips/

Apr 26, 2023 • 16min
Buying A Business In An Impending Recession
Tips for buying a business in the face of a recession.
Please fill in the viewer survey for 2023: https://www.DCBsurvey.com
Rebecca wants to know if it’s a good idea to buy when a recession is likely here.
It all depends on what you know how to operate.
It all depends on the information you have available to run the business.
And.. you need to avoid this trap.
Watch here now: https://youtu.be/yz4K29zOPxk
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

Apr 24, 2023 • 50min
LIVE - Does Your Business MAX OUT It’s Referral Potential? Guest Stacey Brown Randall
New Livestream guest- Stacey Brown Randall
I’m happy to have Stacey join me on a live broadcast.
She’s made all the common mistakes in business and now works to help make sure you’re maximizing your referral opportunities via having the right systems.
Tune in and as we’ll be discussing how you can start taking a systems approach to generating referrals from happy clients.
This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone who owns a business or will one day, in particular those who sell highly priced products or services.
https://www.staceybrownrandall.com/
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
Look good. Get a new shirt from Jeff Alpaugh Customs and save with this link: https://www.JeffAlpaugh.com/dcb10
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
If you enjoyed this show and want more great small business content, head over to https://www.SMBPodcastNetwork.com and find more great shows and conversations.