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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

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00:29:58

Migrating my International Consulting Business to Xero

David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMB ·

2026/01/14

***New Video Alert!I take you behind the curtain of how I stayed on top of the numbers in my business and why my old system finally hit a breaking point. If you’re dealing with manual reconciliations, multi-currency headaches, or duplicated invoicing work, you’ll relate to this. I’ll show you what wasn’t working, what I wanted instead, and why I’m confident the move to a cloud system was the right call. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/LfaGUfwStqo Cheers See you over on YouTube David C

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00:44:14

Live - Online Entrepreneurs- Get your cash faster!...

David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMB ·

2026/01/12

Online Entrepreneurs- Get your cash faster! New Livestream guest- Ariel Blum I’m happy to have Ariel join me on a live broadcast. He’s got tons of experience in the payment processing industry. Tune in to learn how this industry works and how Ariel’s company is disrupting things. Here’s the AI summary of our pre-call… --- Ariel Blum discussed his company's innovative service with David Barnett, which provides small businesses with immediate liquidity by accelerating their cash flow. The

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00:32:00

Would You Buy These Tiny Businesses Real Reddit Posts...

David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMB ·

2026/01/07

***New Video Alert!It’s the holidays, things are quiet, and I thought I’d dig into what real people are posting on Reddit about small business deals. From landscaping to IT consulting, I’m reviewing what’s worth buying, what’s not, and how to tell if you’re just “buying a job.” If you want to learn how to analyze real-world small business deals, this video is for you. Check them out right here: https://youtu.be/fPpKoW3lXxA Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett #SmallBusiness

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00:00:44

David is Coming to Austin_ TX- Jan 16_ 2026

David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMB ·

2026/01/05

https://www.BusinessBuyerBoardroom.com

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00:32:01

David's 2026 Small Business Deal Predictions

David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMB ·

2025/12/31

New Video Alert!As 2026 begins, I’m sharing my thoughts on what’s ahead for small business buyers, sellers, and dealmakers. Interest rates, financing, valuations, and buyer behavior are all shifting, and the next year could look very different from what we’ve seen recently. In this episode, I talk about where lending might go, why seller financing could become more common, and how deal structures and valuations may adjust to a tougher economy. I’ll also explain why stronger balance sheets and

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02:23:07

2025 XMAS Eve Special

David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMB ·

2025/12/24

It’s that time of year again!I’m back on the airwaves for my 6th Annual Christmas Eve Special! This year, Santa’s squad is loading up with fun, festive small-business surprises—and they’re ready to say hello! With my Special Guests! 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/ Loren Feldman-

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00:34:14

Renovo Rollup-Blowup- 7 Questions to Ask When...

David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMB ·

2025/12/17

Magic of a roll-up strategy: https://youtu.be/i_4_shRzEsQ New Video Alert! Ever been outbid when trying to buy a business? Here’s the thing: sometimes losing is actually winning. This week, I unpack the collapse of Renovo Home Partners, a private equity-backed roll-up that went bankrupt with hundreds of millions in debt and almost no assets left. I’ll walk through what went wrong, why leverage kills good deals, and the 7 questions you should ask anytime you’re up against big-money buyers. If

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00:43:01

PREMIERE Casey Berman Your Unique Genius

David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMB ·

2025/12/15

Finding your Unique Genius for acquisition or career change New Interview guest- Casey Berman I’m happy to have Casey join me for a one-on-one interview! He has turned his back on the law and made a business out of helping others find their passion and unique genius to find a better calling. Tune in and as we’ll be discussing the concept of Unique Genius as it applies to small business deals and operations. This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone who is making a change in life or wants to be in

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00:30:58

How Much Is My Business Worth? Understanding Real...

David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMB ·

2025/12/10

#BusinessValuation #BusinessExit #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BusinessBuying #SellMyBusiness #DavidCBarnett #BusinessOwner #ExitPlanning #BusinessWorth See our video on MPSP valuations and learn more about our services to help sell your business at https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com Find the Defenders of Business Value here: https://www.defendersofbusinessvalue.com/ep-133-the-story-that-sells-your-business-with-charlie-stanton/ *** Today, I want to tackle one of the biggest questions

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00:34:11

Lynn Smargis Using a Book as a marketing tool Edited

David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMB ·

2025/12/08

Find Lynn online at https://www.writeforyou.me/or on linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnsmargis/ **** Everyone needs a book for their business New Interview guest- Linda Smargis I’m happy to have Linda join me for a one-on-one interview! Linda has been a ghostwriter for years helping people and businesses everywhere gain credibility by becoming an author. Tune in and as we’ll be discussing what kinds of businesses can benefit from the marketing heft that can come from being an

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00:30:25

Delivery Apps: Growth or Financial Trap for Restaurants?

David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMB ·

2025/12/03

#SmallBusiness #RestaurantBusiness #DeliveryApps #BusinessBuying #Entrepreneurship**** This week, I’m diving into a big question: Do delivery apps actually destroy restaurants? If you’ve ever thought about buying or running a restaurant—or if you already own one—you need to understand how these apps really work. I’ll also share real examples, research from The Guardian, and lessons from restaurateurs I’ve worked with. Want to understand cash flow, margins, and business models like a pro? Check

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00:51:34

PREMIERE Noemi Ceapa- Personal vs Business Branding...

David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMB ·

2025/12/02

Find Noemi on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noemiceapa/ https://theconsultingstudio.vip/ Business or personal brand? New Interview guest- Noemi Ceapa, brand specialist I’m happy to have Noemi join me for a one-on-one interview! She’s a big business expert when it comes to developing and implementing brand messaging and now works with small business owners who are growing from one stage to the next. Tune in and as we’ll be discussing how the brand and messaging may need to change

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00:02:45

David C Barnett's Black Friday 2025

David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMB ·

2025/11/28

Go see the deals at https://www.DavidCBarnett.com

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00:29:15

Why Every Business Owner Needs an Exit Plan (Before...

David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMB ·

2025/11/26

2025 Black Friday Specials: https://www.investlocalbook.com/p/black-friday-2025.htmlFind Exit Ready anytime at https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com **** It’s the first snow of the season, and as I look ahead to the holidays, I want to talk about something that might make a great gift for yourself this year — an exit plan for Christmas. Most business owners think “exit planning” just means selling their business. In reality, selling is only one possible outcome. True exit planning is about

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00:50:39

LIVE- Grow by Selling to Big Companies with Andrew...

David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMB ·

2025/11/24

Grow by selling to big companies New Livestream guest- Andrew Hulbert I’m happy to have Andrew join me on a live broadcast. Andrew grew a startup facilities management company into a £50M sales company and then sold it to Private Equity for Kaboodles of coin. Tune in and as we’ll be discussing how he chose his market and how he was able to grow selling to large companies. TIP- it had to do with the terms of sale and his cash conversion cycle. This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone who is

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00:23:32

Big Updates: Buyer Insights, Holiday Chats & New Exit...

David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMB ·

2025/11/12

**Sign up for a Holiday Chat call here: https://calendly.com/dbarnett/2025-holiday-chatsecretcode**The Austin, TX and Vancouver, BC events are here: https://www.BusinesBuyerBoardroom.com **Learn more about the Group Coaching program: https://www.BusinessBuyerAdventure.com ***New Video Alert! This week, I’m sharing a mix of important updates, lessons, and announcements from the Business Buyer Advantage community — plus a look at what’s new here this fall. We’ll talk about: The return of Holiday

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00:17:04

Business Broker Fails: How Bad CIMs Kill Deals

David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMB ·

2025/11/05

• “Is the Inventory Added or Included in the Price of a Business?” video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6L_dS2gRYs • LIVE: Neal Isaacs — Seller Journeys with Business Brokers” https://www.youtube.com/live/-7vt5Ef-9i8 *** This week, I’m digging into one of the most common frustrations I hear from business buyers — poorly prepared CIMs and business profiles. If you’ve ever tried to review a deal only to find missing financials, no balance sheet, or vague “adjusted income” numbers that make no

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00:45:31

Don't Buy Business Notes with David Barnett

David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMB ·

2025/10/30

Thinking of diversifying into business note investing? This ain't your grandma's real estate note. David Barnett joins us to expose the real risks of buying paper backed by businesses.Forget passive income dreams; this is a hands-on (or hands-off-and-lose-everything) game. Buckle up, buttercup, because we're diving headfirst into the due diligence disasters and non-compete nightmares that await the unsuspecting note investor. We're serving up a healthy dose of reality – this episode will have

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00:20:59

Before You Hire a Business Broker—Watch This!

David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMB ·

2025/10/29

o “Dealing with Business Brokers” – https://youtu.be/P0maeylhvi8 o “Are Business Broker’s Valuations Reliable?” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQACN_PRIjQ o “What Can Brokers Say to Get Listings?” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZMpC3kLpRc -- This week, I’m answering a great question from a viewer named David who wanted to understand the real relationship between business brokers and business owners—and why so many buyers end up frustrated dealing with them. I’m breaking down: *How business

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00:53:37

Get the most from the online review game with minimal...

David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMB ·

2025/10/27

New Livestream guest- George Swetlitz from Right Response AII’m happy to have George join me on a live broadcast. George understands the world of online advertising and has lead real world business rollups that depended on local advertising. Tune in and as we’ll be discussing online reviews and how it is crucial in getting customers from platforms such as Google Maps. This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone who does business with customers. Be sure to join live so that you can ask questions,

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