
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

Sep 25, 2024 • 28min
Non - SBA Acquisition Financing
Discover how to navigate non-SBA acquisition financing, perfect for Canadians and Americans alike. Explore key financing options available in Canada, including the Canada Small Business Finance Act. Dive into the essentials of business acquisition, focusing on capital relationships and funding strategies. Learn about the intricate capital stacks involved in deals and what banks look for in tangible assets. Gain insights into traditional financing advantages, emphasizing the importance of loan repayments. Plus, engage with fresh financial solutions and training options!

Sep 23, 2024 • 54min
LIVE Fractional Pros In The C - Suite
Bits and Pieces of Leaders- The Fractional C-Suite Movement.
New Livestream guests-
*Devoreaux Walton MBA, CMO
https://berevelant.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/devoreauxwalton/
*Jennifer Doherty MIRHR
https://jsdhumanresources.ca/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsdhumanresources/
*Kevin Robinson, MBA, CPA F-CFO
https://www.trajectory-cfo.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-robinson-mba-cpa-98895526/
*Mathew Kerbis, Fractional GC
https://subscriptionattorney.com/
https://mathewkerbis.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerbisverse/
I’m happy to have this great group of professionals join me on a live broadcast.
Tune in and as we’ll be discussing when and how growing small businesses can take advantage of fractional specialists and maybe when they need to get one full-time.
This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone with ambitions to grow beyond their own personal abilities as business owners.
Be sure to join my email list and never miss any of my content at https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com

Sep 20, 2024 • 56min
Starting A New Consulting Biz Audio
This is a PAID consulting call for a real viewer who needs help on a deal.
It's all incelebration of my new book 'Buying vs. Starting a Small Business: Search or Startup? A Guide to keep you from Going Broke'
Find Jonathan Bennett on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennettjonathan/
or at https://www.ClearlyThen.com
Find it now at Amazon.com here: https://a.co/d/bdsOvUe
The Canadian Amazon store here: https://a.co/d/cEEPheJ
The UK Amazon store here: https://amzn.eu/d/7GFGeUz
The Australian Amazon store here: https://amzn.asia/d/g6ZbNa1
Or any other local Amazon store you frequent.
You can even buy a pdf copy from Gumroad here: https://dbarnett.gumroad.com/l/BuyvsStartSMB

Sep 16, 2024 • 59min
LIVE Mike Finger And Clinton Lee Is There Good SMB Content Online
The great debate- Is there good small business content online?
New Livestream guests- Mike Finger and Clinton Lee
These two have been guests on my show before but never locked in heated debate!
Clinton is a long-time consultant who helps leading UK entrepreneurs find the best fit business brokers to represent them in selling their businesses.
Mike Finger is a multi-exit SMB survivor who coaches small business owners in the US on how to make their businesses more saleable.
The discussion?
Is there good content online for people interested in buying and selling small businesses or is it all just hype?
Mike questions what he finds to be most popular.
Clinton says it’s there, but you’ve got to discern the quality of what you consume.
We’re going to discuss this and see if online content creators deliver for SMB learning or if you should be spending your time at the library or something.
Find Mike Finger online at https://exitoasis.com/
or on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-finger/
Find Clinton Lee at http://ukbuisnessbrokers.com/
or on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/clintonleeuk/

Sep 11, 2024 • 32min
10 Industry Selection Criteria For Buying A Small Business
***New Video Alert!
I often get asked what kind of businesspeople should be looking for.
So, today I made a list of criteria for people to consider when deciding what to buy or start when it comes to the world of small business.
I’ll walk you through it in this week’s video: https://youtu.be/_6rezgHbVN4
Cheers
See you over on YouTube
David C Barnett

Sep 9, 2024 • 47min
LIVE Are You In Sales Or Are You A CLOSER With Bob King
Are you in Sales? Or are you a CLOSER?!?
New Livestream guest- Bob King- extreme closer and author.
I’m happy to have Bob join me on a live broadcast.
He’s got years of experience in Hollywood and in direct sales and closing deals in one day.
Tune in and as we’ll be discussing his new book; The Joy of Closing.
This is one of the best sales books that I’ve read in awhile.
I enjoyed it so much, I asked Bob to be on the show.
This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone who needs to bring in revenue to a business or manage some sales people.
Bob's website: https://www.joyofclosing.com/lander
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-king-7a37951/
Buy the book at https://www.DCBBookList.com

Sep 9, 2024 • 55min
Parks And Rec Risk Management Biz- Real Small Business Startup Consulting call SMB
This is a PAID consulting call for a real viewer who needs help on a deal.
It's all incelebration of my new book 'Buying vs. Starting a Small Business: Search or Startup? A Guide to keep you from Going Broke'
Find it now at Amazon.com here: https://a.co/d/bdsOvUe
The Canadian Amazon store here: https://a.co/d/cEEPheJ
The UK Amazon store here: https://amzn.eu/d/7GFGeUz
The Australian Amazon store here: https://amzn.asia/d/g6ZbNa1
Or any other local Amazon store you frequent.
You can even buy a pdf copy from Gumroad here: https://dbarnett.gumroad.com/l/BuyvsStartSMB

Sep 6, 2024 • 33min
Rory Seals Driveways- Real Small Business Acquisition Consulting call SMB
This is a PAID consulting call for a real viewer who needs help on a deal.
It's all incelebration of my new book 'Buying vs. Starting a Small Business: Search or Startup? A Guide to keep you from Going Broke'
Find it now at Amazon.com here: https://a.co/d/bdsOvUe
The Canadian Amazon store here: https://a.co/d/cEEPheJ
The UK Amazon store here: https://amzn.eu/d/7GFGeUz
The Australian Amazon store here: https://amzn.asia/d/g6ZbNa1
Or any other local Amazon store you frequent.
You can even buy a pdf copy from Gumroad here: https://dbarnett.gumroad.com/l/BuyvsStartSMB

Sep 4, 2024 • 28min
Small Business Startup BOOM
***New Video Alert!
Inc Magazine announces that there is a boom in new business formations.
Does that mean the economy is rocking?
Maybe not.
AND- Why don’t we know exactly how many small businesses ever do get sold?
I tear into it this week…
I’ll walk you through it in this week’s video: https://youtu.be/4vL6b3_2uSM
Cheers
See you over on YouTube
David C Barnett

Sep 2, 2024 • 6min
Buying Vs Starting A Small Business Is Now Available- Happy Birthday- Happy Labor Day
My new book is now live and available for purchase on Amazon stores worldwide.
"Buying vs. Starting a Small Business: Search or Startup? A Guide to keep you from going Broke."
Find it now at Amazon.com here: https://a.co/d/bdsOvUe
The Canadian Amazon store here: https://a.co/d/cEEPheJ
The UK Amazon store here: https://amzn.eu/d/7GFGeUz
The Australian Amazon store here: https://amzn.asia/d/g6ZbNa1
Or any other local Amazon store you frequent.
You can even buy a pdf copy from Gumroad here: https://dbarnett.gumroad.com/l/BuyvsStartSMB
Thanks for all your support in this project and I would really appreciate and love it if you rated and reviewed the book on any platform where you find it.
It really does help a TON!!
Cheers
David C Barnett