
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

Jan 13, 2025 • 1h 5min
LIVE Belinda Rosenblum- Getting Your Pricing Right
Belinda Rosenblum is a pricing and money strategist for entrepreneurs, dedicated to helping them maximize profits. In this conversation, she shares innovative pricing strategies that empower small business owners to enhance their value. Belinda emphasizes the power of storytelling to connect with customers and combat imposter syndrome. She also discusses the importance of aligning pricing with true value and debunks financial myths that hinder profitability. Listeners learn how to effectively price services, manage finances, and establish lasting customer trust.

Jan 8, 2025 • 35min
Easy Small Business Disaster Preparation
***New Video Alert!
Small business owners are busy.
Who has time to create and implement a disaster recovery plan?
This week, I’ll show you how to make one with very little time and effort and how you can help to rebuild the tourist economy of western North Carolina.
Check it out right here: https://youtu.be/xt8yVRKWYIw
Cheers
See you over on YouTube
David C Barnett
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Do Business with David using these incredible internet links...
- David's Blog where you can find hundreds of free videos and articles, https://www.DavidCBarnett.com
- Book a call with David and let him help you with your project, https://www.CallDavidBarnett.com
- Learn how to buy a successful and profitable business in a risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
- Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com
- Get better organized in your business, https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com
- Learn to make better cash flow forecasts and write incredibly effective business plans from scratch!, https://www.BizPlanSchool.com
- Learn to build an equity asset with insurance! visit https://www.NewBankingSolution.com
-Did you sign up for an expensive Merchant Cash Advance for your business and now struggle to make the payments? Find out how you can negotiate your way out at https://www.EndMyMCA.com

Jan 6, 2025 • 47min
2025 LIVE Andrew Crapuchettes- Moral Alignment In Employment
Moral alignment in employment?
New Livestream guest- Andrew Crapuchettes
I’m happy to have Andrew join me on a live broadcast.
He’s got a long career in the corporate world and in hiring and employment.
He has not liked what’s been going on out there and instead of complaining, he did something about it.
Tune in and as we’ll be discussing the alignment of values between organizations and their employees.
There are no public vs. private lives anymore. Or are there?
This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone who needs to hire or might be looking for a new job in 2025.
Find Andrew on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/acrapuchettes/
or his company here: https://www.redballoon.work/
For each new enrollment to Business Buyer Advantage: Online Training in January, I'll be donating $150 to the Rebuild Black Mountain initiative to help the small business tourist economy of Western North Carolina recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Learn more here: https://www.rebuildblackmountain.org/

Jan 1, 2025 • 27min
2024 David S Popular Videos Of 2024 And Those You Ve Missed
Dive into a curated playlist of impactful videos from 2024, featuring essential lessons on profit splits and exit planning. Discover the difference between commercialized content and authentic discussions in business podcasting. Gain insights into selecting industries for acquisitions, along with the risks of quick business deals. Plus, uncover valuable resources and financial strategies for managing small businesses. This engaging lineup is packed with tips to enhance your entrepreneurial journey!

Dec 25, 2024 • 3h 29min
2024 5th Annual Christmas Eve Small Business Special!
It’s that time of year again.
I hit the airwaves with my 5th annual Christmas Eve Special!
This year, we’ve got all sorts of fun small business Elves stopping in to say hello.
Mike Finger- Exit readiness coach and master of the ExitOasis.com blog site. https://exitoasis.com/
Rocky Lalvani- Fractional CFO to growing businesses everywhere and host of the Profit Answer Man podcast. https://profitcomesfirst.com/podcasts/
Neal Isaacs- Raleigh NC business broker and Host of the Raleigh Business Broker YouTube channel.
https://www.ibba.org/insights/
Loren Feldman- Renowned small business journalist and host of the 21 Hats Podcast. https://21hats.com/podcasts/
Jaci Russo- Marketing Maven, Small Business Booster and Co-host of the ‘He said, she said small business marketing podcast. https://jacirusso.com/
Marc Mawhinney- Tarzan of the Coaching Jungle Facebook group and host of the Natural Born Coaches podcast. https://www.naturalborncoaches.com/
Cheers
David C Barnett
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- Join David's email list so you never miss any new videos or important information or insights, RECEIVE 7 FREE GIFTS!!- https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com
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Do Business with David using these incredible internet links...
- David's Blog where you can find hundreds of free videos and articles, https://www.DavidCBarnett.com
- Book a call with David and let him help you with your project, https://www.CallDavidBarnett.com
- Learn how to buy a successful and profitable business in a risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
- Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com
- Get better organized in your business, https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com
- Learn to make better cash flow forecasts and write incredibly effective business plans from scratch!, https://www.BizPlanSchool.com
- Learn to build an equity asset with insurance! visit https://www.NewBankingSolution.com
-Did you sign up for an expensive Merchant Cash Advance for your business and now struggle to make the payments? Find out how you can negotiate your way out at https://www.EndMyMCA.com

Dec 18, 2024 • 20min
Year End Fix To Easier SMB Management- Chart Of Accounts Renovation
Struggling with your chart of accounts? Discover how a well-organized financial structure can elevate your business management. As the fiscal year wraps up, learn the importance of incorporating detailed financial statements into your decision-making. Real-world examples demonstrate how refined records can boost efficiency and prepare you for future sales. It's the perfect time to revamp your financial strategy before the new year!

Dec 16, 2024 • 43min
LIVE Jon Ferrara- Essential CRM Needs For Small Businesses To Get SALES
Essential CRMs to help small businesses get SALES!!
New Livestream guest- Jon Ferrara, CEO of Nimble
I’m happy to have Jon join me on a live broadcast.
He has decades of experience in sales, sales management and creating systems to make sales happen more effectively.
Tune in and as we’ll be discussing what kinds of features you really need in a customer relationship management system (CRM) and what features are promoted as important, but nobody really uses.
This is a ‘must see event’ for any business owner who lacks the insight into what’s happening with their sales efforts.
Be sure to join live so that you can ask questions, replay will be available.
We’ll be going live Monday December 16, 2024 at 1PM Atlantic Time and 12 Noon Eastern Time
See you there!
David C Barnett
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Find Jon Ferrara online at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonvferrara/
Website: https://www.nimble.com/
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- Join David's email list so you never miss any new videos or important information or insights, RECEIVE 7 FREE GIFTS!!- https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com
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Do Business with David using these incredible internet links...
- David's Blog where you can find hundreds of free videos and articles, https://www.DavidCBarnett.com
- Book a call with David and let him help you with your project, https://www.CallDavidBarnett.com
- Learn how to buy a successful and profitable business in a risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
- Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com
- Get better organized in your business, https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com
- Learn to make better cash flow forecasts and write incredibly effective business plans from scratch!, https://www.BizPlanSchool.com
- Learn to build an equity asset with insurance! visit https://www.NewBankingSolution.com
-Did you sign up for an expensive Merchant Cash Advance for your business and now struggle to make the payments? Find out how you can negotiate your way out at https://www.EndMyMCA.com

Dec 11, 2024 • 35min
Landlord Issues When Buying Or Selling A Business
***New Video Alert!
The most common question I get…
How much do I need.
This week, I break it down and show you a rule of thumb I’ve shared with hundreds of clients over the years.
Watch right here: https://youtu.be/Uw7Yso_8LP8
Cheers
See you over on YouTube
David C Barnett
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Timecodes
0:00 Intro
01:08 Landlord Issues
03:56 Locus of Goodwill
09:45 ease discussion with landlord.
11:30 Why it's important to normalize cashflow
12:22 Sellers need to understand
18:56 Lenders
23:15 Is it a lease assignment or a new lease?
25:05 Lease Negotiations
27:34 Cost of Moving
28:06 Financial and landlord-related stressors
32:03 Quick Story
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Do Business with David using these incredible internet links...
- David's Blog where you can find hundreds of free videos and articles, https://www.DavidCBarnett.com
- Join David's email list so you never miss any new videos or important information or insights, https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com
- Book a call with David and let him help you with your project, https://www.CallDavidBarnett.com
- Learn how to buy a successful and profitable business in a risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
- Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com
- Get better organized in your business, https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com
- Learn to make better cash flow forecasts and write incredibly effective business plans from scratch!, https://www.BizPlanSchool.com
- Learn to build an equity asset with insurance! visit https://www.NewBankingSolution.com
-Did you sign up for an expensive Merchant Cash Advance for your business and now struggle to make the payments? Find out how you can negotiate your way out at https://www.EndMyMCA.com

Dec 9, 2024 • 53min
LIVE Giuseppe Grammatico - Ethical Franchising
What the heck is Ethical Franchising? Why does this term need to exist?
New Livestream guest- Giuseppe Grammatico
I’m happy to have Giuseppe back on the show to join me on a live broadcast.
Giuseppe has been helping people choose the right new franchise opportunity for years.
Tune in and as we’ll be discussing Ethical Franchising.
What the heck is it?
Why does such a term need to exist?
What does unethical franchising look like?
This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone who may consider getting into a franchised business.
Find Giuseppe online at https://ggthefranchiseguide.com/
Find my interview with Megan about Beefaroos here: https://www.youtube.com/live/kYp3DqRNqyM?si=VvrRd8AGLK6Wrq6C
P.S. don’t forget… I wrote a book on the dangers of the franchise business model. Franchise Warnings is available from my blog site and from Amazon stores worldwide. https://www.DCBBookList.com

Dec 7, 2024 • 4min
Two new books just in time for Christmas
New- 2nd Edition of '21 Stupid Things People Do When Trying to Buy a Business'
New- 'David C Barnett's Small Business and Deal Making Glossary'
Available from Amazon https://www.DCBBookList.com or in pdf at https://www.DavidCBarnett.com