

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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Jan 4, 2023 • 12min
Differences Between Real Estate Sellers And Business Sellers
Why is the sale of one kind of asset a secret while the other can be public?
Robert has been looking at businesses and investment properties.
He wants to know why business sellers ask for an NDA while building sellers do not.
Let’s examine the difference between these two different kinds of assets and the motivations and FEARS of their current owners.
Watch here now: https://youtu.be/qw3xwSuXI7w
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

Dec 28, 2022 • 16min
2022 Favourite And Most Popular Video Roundup
It’s like an awards show for SMB videos…
It’s easy to say that popular videos are the most loved.
BUT are they the most instructional or important?
I don’t think so.
So, let me tell you which videos were the most-watched and then let you in on which ones I believe should have been more watched but weren’t in 2022.
Watch here now: https://youtu.be/E51_OJygPu0
Here’s the playlist of the videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqomziNDpylUfsBWwsyYGt5J_yjcPHqVr
Or, listen to them all on Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/XMimG
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

Dec 23, 2022 • 3h 39min
LIVE- David's 2022 Christmas Eve Special
My big gift to all of you.
Nothing celebrates the holidays like getting together with friends and family for a big meal or a party.
It’s in this spirit that I’ve decided to continue my tradition of doing a Christmas Eve live special.
I’ve invited some friends to come and talk about their experiences in 2022 and what we might expect for the year to come:
Mike Finger, a former business owner, business broker and consultant who helps business owners prepare their businesses for sale. Mike is also the co-host of my new show Your Exit Squad. I’m sure we’ll be sharing some of the details of this program as season 1 is about to be released. https://www.ExitOasis.com https://www.YourExitSquad.com
Giuseppe Grammatico, The Franchise Guide from New Jersey who has appeared on my show discussing franchise opportunities. https://ggthefranchiseguide.com/
Rocky Lalvani, Host of the Richer Soul and Profit Answer Man podcasts. Rocky coaches entrepreneurs to implement the Profit First system in their businesses. https://profitcomesfirst.com/
Ted Leverette, The Original Business Buyer Advocate™ Ted’s been working with clients around the world to help them buy some impressive businesses. Maybe he’ll share some of their successes or one or two of his secrets with us this year. https://partneroncall.com/
Henry Lopez, former car wash and suite salon owner and current co-working space and frozen yogurt shop owner will be visiting too. Henry is also a business coach and the host of the How of Business Podcast. https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/
Marc Mawhinney, Three-time business owner and business coach to coaches will be stopping in. Marc is the host of the Natural Born Coaches Podcast. https://www.naturalborncoaches.com/
Mark Willis, from Lake Growth Financial. Mark is a channel sponsor and helps people secure his client’s financial future with the Bank on Yourself system. https://www.NewBankingSolution.com
Finally, I’ve got Rick Nicholson who will be visiting near the end. Rick has owned seven different food/coffee businesses over the years and is a Wizard of Ads partner with Roy H Williams’ Austin, TX based organization. He’s also appeared this past year as a live guest on the YouTube channel. https://wizardofads.org/
As a live event, if you can join us during the broadcast, you’ll be able to post comments that I’ll be able to see and so it could be quite interactive for us.
Starting on the 24th, I’m going to be releasing this year’s Holiday Chat calls.
I’ll be sending out one each day to people on this email list only.
If you have a friend who should be on the list to get this information and those Holiday Chat calls, then send them to
https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com
Cheers and enjoy the holiday season.
David C Barnett
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David, Ted and Mike will be at the BossUp Virtual Conference, Feb 16 and 17th, Learn more and sign up FREE here: https://hopin.com/events/bossup-virtual-micro-m-a-conference

Dec 21, 2022 • 24min
Talk Me Into Buying A Business
Lee says I’m a party-pooper.
All my videos lately have been scaring him off from the idea of buying a business.
Is it true?
Do I have a bad attitude?
Or- Do I have more nefarious aims.
Reverse psychology?
Maybe I’ve been replaced by a doppelganger?
Let’s explore the continuum from Conceptual to Pragmatic in today’s video.
Watch here now: https://youtu.be/XNIvERiUWHM
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

Dec 19, 2022 • 33min
LIVE - Christmas Updates & Questions- Do Biz Prices Go Down In A Recession
Your questions and more answered live and what's to come later this week on the channel.
Show sponsors:
Mark Willis of Lake Growth Financial Services. Learn how a Bank on Yourself style insurance policy can create a valuable and growing financial asset that can provide liquidity and options in business. Learn more by watching the videos at https://www.NewBankingSolution.com
https://www.SMBPodcastNetwork.com Sign up and receive weekly emails with the internet's best new conversations about small and medium sized business.

Dec 16, 2022 • 47min
LIVE - Hiring The Right Salesperson with Dr. Chris Croner
New Livestream guest- Chris Croner, Ph.D. from Chicago Illinois.
Learn more about the assessment tool at https://www.salesdrive.info
I’m happy to have Christopher Croner join me on a live broadcast.
Chris has had an incredible career studying the habits, desires, and success traits of the world’s best-performing sales professionals.
He’s the co-author of Never Hire a Bad Salesperson Again.
Tune in and as we’ll be discussing how to effectively sort through applicants and pick actual performers while not wasting time or effort on those who just don’t have the drive to deliver results.
This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone who hires salespeople or will want to own a business one day.
Hiring the wrong salesperson can waste months of time and tens of thousands of dollars.
This is particularly dangerous for small businesses or when you hire your first salesperson ever.
David C Barnett
Show sponsors:
Find Dr. Croner's book and more in David's Amazon Bookstore at https://www.Amazon.com/shop/davidbarnett
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Dec 14, 2022 • 19min
Recession Proof Businesses
Just like nature, survival means adaptability….
Making and selling insulin is pretty recession-proof.
But it’s not a business we can usually go out and buy.
So, if we’re limited to the world of small businesses, what kinds of things should we look for?
This week, we examine the characteristics of a business that can survive and I explain how I can teach you a way to give yourself an edge in buying during this time.
Watch here now: https://youtu.be/8wsY42FOAZ0
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

Dec 7, 2022 • 20min
Micro Breweries And Other Hipster Businesses
That dentist is SOOooo Cool. Did you know he’s part owner of the hip craft brewery….
Yup.
Today we’re going to talk about how cool and sexy businesses can play by different rules.
In some cases, they don’t even have to be profitable to keep going.
Watch here now: https://youtu.be/RWcgFgS2cRw
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

Nov 30, 2022 • 12min
Are Seller Notes Part Of The Down payment
Ricardo asks some great questions about seller financing….
But part of his assumption is not correct.
It’s a mistake I’ve seen a lot of people make.
So, this week we’re going to address whether or not a seller financing note is part of your down payment or not.
Why not, and if it ever could be.
If it were, what would that look like?
I’ll tell you and you may be surprised that some sellers will accept it like this.
Watch here now: https://youtu.be/Q-SPUDecLqI
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
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Nov 23, 2022 • 13min
How Do You Find Business Sellers
PPPPT- That’s the marketing mix for a small business….
Product
Place
Price
Promotion
Time
The problem of finding sellers of profitable small businesses is about being in their life BEFORE they decide to sell.
I explain in this week’s video.
Watch here now: https://youtu.be/G4al3LJoFx0
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
Want to look dangerous like David? Jeff Alpaugh Customs has a special offer for you: https://www.JeffAlpaugh.com/DCB10