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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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Nov 22, 2021 • 56min
Owners, Partners, Key Employees And Insurance With Mark Willis
If you've got a successful business then you have something to protect.
How can we make use of insurance to protect partners, end partnerships, attract and retain key employees and more.
Certified Financial Planner Mark Willis will show us some tips and tricks on how to employ insurance products to achieve business goals.
Find Mark at https://nyafinancialpodcast.com/

Nov 19, 2021 • 52min
What Might Your Business Be Worth w/ David Barnett - EP029
What Might Your Business Be Worth w/ David Barnett - EP029 by David C Barnett

Nov 17, 2021 • 10min
Advice to an 18-year-old on business ownership and career.
https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com
Learn more at https://www.DavidCBarnett.com
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This 18-year-old wants the best of both worlds, how can he get it?
Khush wants a career in computer science and own a business on the side with a manager.
What books and materials would I recommend today for him to learn?
None!
I explain in this week’s video: https://youtu.be/ES4waXr2Yas
Learn how to buy an already-successful and profitable business even in the covid-recession of 2020 https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
Book a call with me at https://www.clarity.fm/davidbarnett
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Nov 10, 2021 • 9min
5 Tips For Buying A Small to Medium Sized Business
https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com
Learn more at https://www.DavidCBarnett.com
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Everyone loves lists.
I list out my top 5 tips for buying a small business.
They have to do with planning, your gut, liquidity and more.
Check out Amazon for my book- 21 Stupid Things People do when Trying to Buy a Business to see the dumb things list.
Watch this week’s video here: https://youtu.be/NM0ZGZ2WXCk
Learn how to buy an already-successful and profitable business even in the covid-recession of 2020 https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
Book a call with me at https://www.clarity.fm/davidbarnett
Stop missing my new videos. Join my email list here: https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com
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Nov 5, 2021 • 50min
Buying a Business for Retirement Income with David Barnett
Original show notes.. reposted with permission.
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On today's show, I talk with David Barnett, who is an expert in buying and selling business. I wanted to come at the conversation from the angle of buying a business as an income generating asset in retirement. He had a lot of wisdom to share. We cover:
How did David become an expert in buying and selling "main street" businesses?
Should you buy or sell a business in retirement?
Aligning your business venture to your interests
Why buying a business and being "hands-off" is an unrealistic expectation
Don't be fooled by the promise of buying an "absent-owner" business
There is a lot more to owning a self-serve car wash than just collecting quarters
What are the most important things to think about when buying a main street business
Why do you need to make a proper cash flow projection
Three components of the typical financing for main street business transactions
Red flags when buying a business
How Seller Financing can help foster a successful transition
The fragile nature of businesses
Does the goodwill of a business reside with the business or the owner?
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Nov 3, 2021 • 19min
How long does it take to find a business?
https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com
Learn more at https://www.DavidCBarnett.com
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Eric is concerned after 18 months of looking. Should he be? Can he do more?
Firstly, in the video, I mention a business broker. His actual name is Curt Maier. Sorry Curt!
Eric writes to me because he’s been looking for a year and a half and is concerned.
Should he be?
What is Eric doing to find a business and is there something that can speed up this process?
I explore the market, the role of brokers and how much of the market they can really access for you and more.
Watch this week’s video here: https://youtu.be/UEvf1PRz-bY
Learn how to buy an already-successful and profitable business even in the covid-recession https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
Build a proper cash flow forecast for any business https://www.BizPlanSchool.com
Book a call with me at https://www.clarity.fm/davidbarnett
Stop missing my new videos. Join my email list here: https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com
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Oct 29, 2021 • 45min
David discusses Buying and Selling Businesses on DIY For Business Podcast
Original Show Notes:
Buying and selling a company will most likely be the biggest transaction people will have. Don't go into a transaction like this blind. Learn from author, podcaster and consultant, David C Barnett, who is an authority on how to buy and sell companies the correct way. Mistakes can be very costly when selling or purchasing a company if it's done without the proper knowledge of what to look for and how to prepare for the transaction. Learn from a pro on this episode of DIY for Business
Find DIY For business here: https://www.diyforbusinesspodcast.com/

Oct 27, 2021 • 55min
Passive Income and Keep Your Job with an online biz!
If you want to see the video with the websites Jarryd is demonstrating, find it here: https://youtu.be/BlMOO4F5epw
https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com
Learn more at https://www.DavidCBarnett.com
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Jaryd Krause gives us the rundown on buying small passive income online businesses.
Notes from Jaryd…
Empire Flippers - https://empireflippers.com/
FeInternational - https://feinternational.com/
Investors Club - https://investors.club/
Quiet Light - https://quietlight.com/
Motion Invest - https://www.motioninvest.com/
Flippa - https://flippa.com/
Jaryd's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ3g6G2USlnq7EgnUsajTBw?sub_confirmation=1
Jaryd's Due Diligence Framework - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.co/duediligenceframework
Tune in to the live premier or watch the replay here: https://youtu.be/BlMOO4F5epw
Learn how to buy an already-successful and profitable business even in the covid-recession https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
Learn to sell your business https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com
Build a proper cash flow forecast for any business https://www.BizPlanSchool.com
Book a call with me at https://www.clarity.fm/davidbarnett
Stop missing my new videos. Join my email list here: https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com
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Oct 23, 2021 • 1h 41min
October 19, 2021 David Speaks To Greater Moncton Real Estate Investors Org
My local real estate investing club invites me to come and do a talk via zoom at their monthly get together.

Oct 20, 2021 • 39min
Formula of the Zero Down Buy a Business Deal.
https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com
Learn more at https://www.DavidCBarnett.com
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Wayne says its ok to buy a business with no money if the cash flows. Does it?
Videos mentioned within:
• Non-Financial Considerations when you buy a small biz https://youtu.be/nV-h9tm1Gkk
• Questions on Seller Financing https://youtu.be/YhEs5CG3uGs
• Buy a Business with no money tab https://www.investlocalbook.com/p/buy-business-with-no-money.html
• Using Machinery for collateral https://youtu.be/hojEFy-pFtc
• Escape the Banker’s Rules Carefully https://youtu.be/W6WBiRp-LK4
• Anatomy of a real no-money deal https://youtu.be/HLNmOvfok6A
Wayne suggests how to do a deal with no money.
It does make sense for a buyer, but what about the other players in this deal?
What do they think and how do you deal with their concerns?
Very important video, especially if you’re broke.
Watch this week’s video here: https://youtu.be/lx-Qyvh_ROA
Learn how to buy an already-successful and profitable business even in the covid-recession https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
Learn to sell your business https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com
Build a proper cash flow forecast for any business https://www.BizPlanSchool.com
Book a call with me at https://www.clarity.fm/davidbarnett
Stop missing my new videos. Join my email list here: https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com
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