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

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Jon found this war-time list and I wanted to share it with you because these bad actors will find their way into your business one day. You need to spot the behaviours and stop them fast. Watch here now: https://youtu.be/H-KRc8x5iTA Learn how to buy a business at https://www. BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com Book a call with me at https://www. CallDavidBarnett.com Join me on Twitter: https://www.twitter...

New Livestream guest- Kelly Nelson from TCI Business Capital I’m happy to have Kelly join me on a live broadcast. He has over a decade of experience helping companies with operating capital solutions to get money in the door more quickly. Tune in and as we’ll be discussing factoring of accounts receivables. What is it? How does it work? Are the things you’ve heard true? Who will it work for? This...

I was a guest on the empire flippers podcast. Original shownotes here: https://empireflippers.com/buying-a-small-business-tips/

Tips for buying a business in the face of a recession. Please fill in the viewer survey for 2023: https://www. DCBsurvey.com Rebecca wants to know if it’s a good idea to buy when a recession is likely here. It all depends on what you know how to operate. It all depends on the information you have available to run the business. And.. you need to avoid this trap. Watch here now: https://youtu.be/yz4...

New Livestream guest- Stacey Brown Randall I’m happy to have Stacey join me on a live broadcast. She’s made all the common mistakes in business and now works to help make sure you’re maximizing your referral opportunities via having the right systems. Tune in and as we’ll be discussing how you can start taking a systems approach to generating referrals from happy clients. This is a ‘must see event...

Buying a company isn't just about the numbers on the balance sheet; it's about uncovering the hidden gems and potential pitfalls that can make or break a deal. In this episode, three-time best-selling author and entrepreneur David Barnett talks about buying, merging, and acquiring companies. David shares his expertise on the intricate process of acquiring a business, including the tea leaves and s...

When/how should we use a tool like Phantom Stock in running a business. Should the employees get excited about it or not? Please fill in the viewer survey for 2023: https://www. DCBsurvey.com Erica wants to know about Phantom Shares. Is this something to be excited about or is it just a scam to get employees excited? Today, I discuss the pros and cons of these programs and why a business owner may...

New Livestream guest- Jaryd Krause I’m happy to have Jaryd join me on a live broadcast. Jaryd has been investing in online businesses and teaching others how to find, buy and renovate online businesses for years. He’s the host of the Buying Online Businesses Podcast and we first met when he came on my show in 2019!! Tune in and as we’ll be discussing how the world of online businesses is changing...

Does it make sense to get into business ASAP or to build your reserves first? The 10-year question… Please fill in the viewer survey for 2023: https://www. DCBsurvey.com Johnathan has a small amount of money. Should he use it all to buy a ‘starter business’ and hope to learn along the way? Or- does it make sense to gain experience and build up his money in a corporate job and buy a bigger business...

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If it will take months to start getting paid, how can he survive as the new owner? Please fill in the viewer survey for 2023: https://www. DCBsurvey.com Customers who pay in advance are essentially financing a business. It’s like a loan. The problem is, how/when do you recognize the earning of that money. It’s important if you’re taking over some of these contracts part way through the year. Watch...

New Livestream guest- Kenny Butler Find Ken's Program here: https://courses.bardwellcreative.com/courses/business-debt-settlement-course?ref=6a30ba I’m happy to have Kenny join me on a live broadcast. Ken has been helping clients negotiate their way out of bone-crushing business debts for years. Tune in and as we’ll be discussing how to negotiate a settlement for high-interest business debts witho...

New Livestream guest- Elliott Holland I’m happy to have Elliott join me on a live broadcast. Elliott owns a business called Guardian Due Diligence that does due-diligence investigations on target companies. Find them online at https://www.guardianduediligence.com/ Elliott is on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ElliottEHolland Tune in and as we’ll be discussing Quality of Earnings reports and other d...

Getting a qualified buyer to respond to a listing requires some planning and facts that align… Carl is asking me for help in finding qualified buyers for his listings. What does a qualified buyer look like? Someone who can operate the business, likes the business, has money to buy the business, good credit scores and will impress the seller. What might be scaring these people away? Let’s address t...

New Livestream guest- Joel Ankney Find Joel on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelankney/ Website: https://www. JoelAnkney.com **** Please fill in the Viewer survey at http://www. DCBsurvey.com I’m happy to have Joel join me on a live broadcast. Joel is an experienced small business attorney and author of Here’s the Deal: Everything You Wish a Lawyer Would Tell You About Buying a Small B...

Understanding how much a bank will lend….and why it really doesn’t matter. This week, a question about how much money you can borrow to buy a business. I don’t say how much. Instead, I show you the process on how to understand it and why even that doesn’t really matter in the end. What is important? Tune in and I’ll tell you… Watch here now: https://youtu.be/F1tMPYzmpAA Learn how to buy a business...

New Livestream guest- Clint Fiore, principal of Bison Business. I’m happy to have Clint join me on a live broadcast. Clint has 8 years of experience as a business broker in Texas. Tune in and as we’ll be discussing how higher interest rates are affecting deals that he’s facilitating and what sellers may be feeling in response to this new pressure. This is a ‘must see event’ for buyers and sellers...

The investigation you know will likely FAIL! This week, I answer a question about how to do due diligence when buying a small business. I answer, then tell you why it likely won’t be a success and what smart buyers do about that. Watch here now: https://youtu.be/CaudTeAkWWQ Learn how to buy a business at https://www. BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com Book a call with me at https://www. CallDavidBarnett.c...

Buying a distressed business. Is there a way to make this work? There might be, if you find just the right kind of distressed business or a seller who knows they’ll end up responsible for part of the debt. Watch here now: https://youtu.be/CaudTeAkWWQ If you’re a small business owner struggling with short-term and high-cost debts, check out this debt-relief program from Bardwell Creative. It can he...

Invest in a Small Business and limit your liability. Can you invest in a small business the way you can buy shares in Coca-Cola? Abdulla wants to learn how he and others can invest in a small business and not be personally liable for any bank loans. Let’s check out the options and see if we can figure this out and what to watch out for as an investor. Watch here now: https://youtu.be/gklt39rL95k L...

A wonderfully popular past guest is coming back… Lisa Forrest, Director of SearchFund Lending at Live Oak Bank. I’m happy to have Lisa Forrest join me on a live broadcast. Lisa has over 30 years of experience writing loans under the US Small Business Administration’s (SBA) loan programs. What is changing in 2023? Interest rates, seller expectations and more. What about the experience of many searc...

Comparing Small Businesses by the numbers. I get a lot of questions from analytical folks who want to understand the best target numbers to look for when analyzing small businesses. Especially when comparing several opportunities. In this episode, I’ll give you the method I teach for determining which business to pursue. Watch here now: https://youtu.be/hcJZVDkDdTM Learn how to make accurate cash...

David’s LinkedIn Hacks. A recent event showed me how many businesspeople are not online. So, why then should you spend time trying to build a network on LinkedIn? In this week’s video, I’ll explain how I benefit from LinkedIn and why the size of your network is paramount to success. I’m also going to share my tactics that get my requests accepted. Watch here now: https://youtu.be/l-eILU6jt0E Learn...

How big a business should Luke buy? If he gathers all his money together, Luke says he can buy a business up to $10M. Should he? In this video, I lay out the considerations that you should be thinking about when you decide how big a business to pursue. Again, much of the consideration depends on what you plan to do after the transaction. And- I’ll tell you why getting this right will set up your b...