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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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00:45:31

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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00:26:27

Top 5 Biggest Mistakes when trying to sell a business

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

2025/10/22

***New Video Alert!Thinking about selling your small business now or maybe a few years down the road? In this week’s video, I’m breaking down the top five mistakes that quietly destroy business sales before they ever reach the finish line. We’ll talk about why sloppy books kill credibility with buyers and banks, how a “you-dependent” business scares off deals, and why waiting too long to prepare might mean missing your best shot at selling. Whether you’re planning to sell soon or someday, this

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00:34:04

The Surprising Truth About Investing in Golf Courses

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

2025/10/15

Have you ever wondered if golf courses actually make money — or if they’re just expensive pieces of land?In this video, I answers a viewer’s question about owning and selling a golf course, exploring how property value and business profit interact in the real world. From public and private courses to banquet operations and land development, you’ll learn what really drives value in this unique industry. What you’ll learn in this video: * Are golf courses profitable businesses or just land

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00:16:16

Why Goodwill Matters When Buying & selling Business

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

2025/10/08

***New Video Alert!Everyone loves a bit of good cheer, but what exactly is Goodwill? This week, some basic terminology and how it’s often misused when people are talking about buying and selling businesses. Check it out in this week’s new video: https://youtu.be/p_F_OJt-iLY Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett #smallbusiness #mergersandacquisitions #M&A -- In this episode, I will breaks down what goodwill actually is — from its accounting definition to its real-world meaning in

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00:58:00

Spiritual Intelligence in Small Business | How...

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

2025/10/06

What does spiritual intelligence have to do with running a business? More than you might think. In this Livestream David C. Barnett talks with Dr. Yossi Amram, author, researcher, and leadership expert, about how spiritual intelligence can transform the way you lead, inspire teams, and find deeper purpose in your business. Together, they explore how values like truth, meaning, grace, wisdom, and transcendence can help entrepreneurs stay grounded, build better relationships, and improve bottom-line

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00:33:56

What If Your Resume Could Help You Buy a Business?

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

2025/10/01

#BuyingABusiness #ProprietarySearch #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #BusinessAcquisition***New Video Alert! Forbes magazine shares a secret that increases your odds of getting an interview by 115%. AND- it applies directly to those looking to buy a business as well. Check it out in this week’s new video: https://youtu.be/5Nt8QvY1hX4 Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett #smallbusiness #mergersandacquisitions #M&A Get a job in a business you want to buy:

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01:01:49

Premiere From Baristas to Wealth Planners for...

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

2025/09/29

From Barista to Wealth Planners for Small Business OwnersNew Interview guest- Brandon & Amanda Neely CFP. I’m happy to have The Neeley’s join me for a one-on-one interview! They’ve got experience running a small business just like yours or the one you might run one day. Tune in and as we’ll be discussing the story of tragedy in their business, how they recovered and what they learned from my latest book. This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone who owns or will own a business one day. Set

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00:30:30

Silver Tsunami 2025 Explained | Baby Boomer Business...

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

2025/09/24

***New Video Alert!12 Million Baby-Boomer owned businesses up for sale in 2025!!! Must be a great opportunity, right? Hold your horses cowboy. There are a few things you need to know about first. Check it out in this week’s new video: https://youtu.be/yK-2Rgpbpmw Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett *** 0:00 Introduction – Why gold & silver matter for small business 1:20 The hidden impact of inflation on business owners 3:10 Why gold and silver protect purchasing power 5:45 How precious

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00:42:22

LIVE- David Morgan- what_s up with gold and silver

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

2025/09/22

Nosebleed commodity pricesNew Livestream guest- David Morgan I’m happy to have David join me on a live broadcast. I was going to have David on to discuss how he evaluates the worthiness of mining stocks. It’s all about proven reserves and extraction costs. But hey, Gold is hitting all-time highs and silver is on a tear so we’d better just talk about that too, right? This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone who might do some investing some day. Find David on LinkedIn at

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00:32:23

Customer Concentration Risk: The Hidden Danger Most...

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

2025/09/17

Customer Concentration Risk***New Video Alert! I’ve been making YouTube videos for 11 years and this is the first one about customer concentration?? Today, we fix that and look at this from all points of view. Sellers Buyers Bankers Check it out in this week’s new video: https://youtu.be/1t-MdRHTijQ Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett #smallbusiness #mergersandacquisitions #M&A #CustomerConcentration #BusinessAcquisition #BusinessValuation #ExitStrategy #DealStructuring

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00:59:27

LIVE Jeff Holman Trademarks_ Patents and Franchise...

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

2025/09/15

Live Trademarks, Patents and Franchise Investing New Livestream guest- Jeff Holman I’m happy to have Jeff Holaman join me on a live broadcast. Jeff has 20+ years of experience solving complex business and legal problems for entrepreneurs and companies in growth phases. Tune in and we'll be discussing having your very own attorney on staff! Well, part of one anyways. We’ll also be talking about patents, trademarks and the effects of tariffs on e-commerce businesses. This is a ‘must see event’

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00:25:23

Depreciation vs. Capex Buyer's Biggest Mistakes

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

2025/09/10

***New Video Alert! If you buy something and pay for it over 10 years and need to replace it after 2, that would be bad, right? Here’s how a lot of buyers and sellers get into pricing problems. Check it out in this week’s new video: https://youtu.be/qcr-MR0TT58 Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett #smallbusiness #mergersandacquisitions #M&A

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00:53:49

LIVE- Ashish Gupta Soothe growing pains with a...

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

2025/09/08

Soothe growing pains with a fractional COO New Livestream guest- Ashish Gupta I’m happy to have Ashish join me on a live broadcast. He’s got operational experience in making things go smoothly across a great array of business sizes and types. Tune in and as we’ll be discussing how a growing business can take advantage of a fractional Chief Operating Officer while controlling costs vs. having a full time expert on staff. This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone growing quickly in their business or who

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00:50:02

2024HC#004 Ryan Buys The Site Prep Co AUDIO

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

2025/08/29

**** - 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 **** 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

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00:38:12

Top 10 SMB Terms you need to know _Edited_

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

2025/08/27

***New Video Alert!Confused by some of the terms you come across? This week, I run down a list of the top 10 SMB deal making terms you need to understand to avoid bad deals. Even if you believe you’re experienced, you may learn a thing or two in this week’s video: https://youtu.be/xVU_HofGDys Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett #businessbroker #bizbroker #businessbrokers #smallbusiness #mergersandacquisitions #smallbiz #buyabusiness #sellabusiness #M&A #terms #definition

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00:58:13

LIVE- Marc Mawhinney Bouncing back from adversity and...

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

2025/08/25

Bouncing back from adversity and dealing with haters.New Livestream guest- Marc Mawhinney I’m happy to have Marc join me on a live broadcast. Marc has been up and down in the world of business. He’s started, built and crashed more than one business until eventually finding success. Tune in and as we’ll be discussing bouncing back from adversity and dealing with haters. This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone who is thinking of getting into business and is paralyzed by ‘worst case’ scenarios

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00:54:50

2024HC#003 Sophia Buys A Bridal Salon Audio

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

2025/08/22

****- 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 **** 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

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00:24:15

BBA_Online Training v4_0 Launch

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

2025/08/20

BBA_Online Training v4_0 Launch by David C Barnett

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