David C Barnett Small Business & Deal Making

***New Video Alert! You see the payables. You agree to the payables. But wait, there's more… that you find after closing. Avoid this Balance Sheet Bomb! Watch this week's video here: https://youtu.be/1izgWVGELOw Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett #businessbroker #bizbroker #businessbrokers #smallbusiness #mergersandacquisitions #smallbiz #buyabusiness #payables #balancesheet #undisclosedliabilities #materialmisrepresentation #selleroffset Payables Video: https://youtu.be/cOCB26GOzwk Elliott Holland Interview https://youtube.com/live/_v541KduxDI **** - 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 risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com - Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com - Get better organized in your business, https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com - Learn to make better cash flow forecasts and write incredibly effective business plans from scratch!, https://www.BizPlanSchool.com - Learn to build an equity asset with insurance! visit https://www.NewBankingSolution.com -Did you sign up for an expensive Merchant Cash Advance for your business and now struggle to make the payments? Find out how you can negotiate your way out at https://www.EndMyMCA.com

Manage and protect online marketing assets New Livestream guest- Paige Wiese I'm happy to have Paige join me on a live broadcast. She works with clients on digital marketing and branding projects. Tune in and as we'll be discussing how small business owners lose control of online digital marketing assets and what can be done about it. This is a ‘must see event' for small business owners. Especially if you can't tell TiKToK from Instagram. Be sure to join live so that you can ask questions, replay will be available. We'll be going live Monday June 02, 2025 at 1 PM Atlantic Time and 12 Noon Eastern Time See you there! David C Barnett Find Paige' website here: treeringdigital.com/db Find Paige on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paigewiese/ **** - 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 risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com - Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com - Get better organized in your business, https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com - Learn to make better cash flow forecasts and write incredibly effective business plans from scratch!, https://www.BizPlanSchool.com - Learn to build an equity asset with insurance! visit https://www.NewBankingSolution.com -Did you sign up for an expensive Merchant Cash Advance for your business and now struggle to make the payments? Find out how you can negotiate your way out at https://www.EndMyMCA.com

***New Video Alert! How do you know if you're being efficient with your operating capital? Inventory is cash tied up in your business. By calculating ‘turns' we can understand if you're doing a good job or not of managing this money. Watch this week's video here: https://youtu.be/ipPItWeKowc Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett #businessbroker #bizbroker #businessbrokers #smallbusiness #mergersandacquisitions #smallbiz #buyabusiness #inventory #inventoryturnover #management **** - 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 risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com - Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com - Get better organized in your business, https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com - Learn to make better cash flow forecasts and write incredibly effective business plans from scratch!, https://www.BizPlanSchool.com - Learn to build an equity asset with insurance! visit https://www.NewBankingSolution.com -Did you sign up for an expensive Merchant Cash Advance for your business and now struggle to make the payments? Find out how you can negotiate your way out at https://www.EndMyMCA.com

PREMIERE- Peter Roth- Building Call Centres New YouTube Premiere interview guest- Peter Roth I'm happy to have Peter join me for a conversation. Peter has years of experience in sales and marketing for home service companies and, in particular, setting up and running outbound sales call centers. Peter and I discussed the value of a call center in 2025, what they look like, what the metrics look like and whether this should be something you want to consider. It's all about controlling a ‘wholesale source of leads to your business' as Peter puts it. This is a ‘must see event' for business owners or those who will one day. Set yourself a reminder on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/qxtMumX0uGg Premiere will be live Monday May 26, 2025 at 1pm Atlantic Time and 12 Noon Eastern Time See you there! David C Barnett **** - 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 risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com - Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com - Get better organized in your business, https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com - Learn to make better cash flow forecasts and write incredibly effective business plans from scratch!, https://www.BizPlanSchool.com - Learn to build an equity asset with insurance! visit https://www.NewBankingSolution.com -Did you sign up for an expensive Merchant Cash Advance for your business and now struggle to make the payments? Find out how you can negotiate your way out at https://www.EndMyMCA.com

***New Video Alert! The new US administration has made changes to the SBA small business loan program. Today, I give a quick rundown of the changes and then tell you what I and others think of them. Watch this week's video here: https://youtu.be/CaVXLuVNqFk Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett #businessbroker #bizbroker #businessbrokers #smallbusiness #mergersandacquisitions #smallbiz #buyabusiness #businessfinancing #7(a) #SBA Interview with Heather Endresen https://youtube.com/live/3432U6Q8ZPQ 2023 Loan changes Evil? https://youtu.be/wwUyQ-ePXk4?si=sP7LUbZZ9WDnN_Sr **** - 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 risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com - Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com - Get better organized in your business, https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com - Learn to make better cash flow forecasts and write incredibly effective business plans from scratch!, https://www.BizPlanSchool.com - Learn to build an equity asset with insurance! visit https://www.NewBankingSolution.com -Did you sign up for an expensive Merchant Cash Advance for your business and now struggle to make the payments? Find out how you can negotiate your way out at https://www.EndMyMCA.com

Keep the best customers you've already won! New Premiere guest- Vance Morrison. I'm happy to have Vance stop by for a chat. He's got years of experience in his own home services business and learned customer service and relationship management from the best- Disney! Tune in and as we'll be discussing why most small businesses focus on acquisition rather than retention of customers. You only benefit from lifetime customer value if they keep calling back- duh. This is a ‘must see event' for entrepreneurs who want to keep building and have new customers come back time and time again. Set yourself a reminder on YouTube here: YouTube will be going live Monday May 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM Atlantic Time and 12 Noon Eastern Time See you there! David C Barnett Mentioned in this interview: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vancemorris/ https://yes.deliverservicenow.com/dsninstitute https://go.deliverservicenow.com/52-wow **** - 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 risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com - Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com - Get better organized in your business, https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com - Learn to make better cash flow forecasts and write incredibly effective business plans from scratch!, https://www.BizPlanSchool.com - Learn to build an equity asset with insurance! visit https://www.NewBankingSolution.com -Did you sign up for an expensive Merchant Cash Advance for your business and now struggle to make the payments? Find out how you can negotiate your way out at https://www.EndMyMCA.com

***New Video Alert! Want to buy a business but find yourself embarrassingly broke? Here's a 90-day plan to get yourself in shape to be a real business buyer one day. Warning- work is involved. Download the plan here: https://dbarnett.gumroad.com/l/90DayChecklist/2rmx2e7 Watch this week's video here: https://youtu.be/7_JG6klOacA Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett #businessbroker #bizbroker #businessbrokers #smallbusiness #mergersandacquisitions #smallbiz #buyabusiness #zerodown #nomoney #90dayplan #checklist **** - 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 risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com - Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com - Get better organized in your business, https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com - Learn to make better cash flow forecasts and write incredibly effective business plans from scratch!, https://www.BizPlanSchool.com - Learn to build an equity asset with insurance! visit https://www.NewBankingSolution.com -Did you sign up for an expensive Merchant Cash Advance for your business and now struggle to make the payments? Find out how you can negotiate your way out at https://www.EndMyMCA.com

Tsunami of 'No Money' Buyers New Livestream guest- Markian Pergat I'm happy to have Markian Pergat join me on a YouTube Premiere Markian Pergat is an entrepreneur from the Ottawa, Ontario area. Tune in and as we'll be discussing Markian experience on how he got into running his own business and entrepreneurship. This is a ‘must see event' for people who are interested in running their own business too. Be sure to join our YouTube Premiere so that you can ask questions, replay will be available. Set yourself a reminder on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/NHggS-L9JcU YouTube Premiere will be going live Monday May 05, 2025 at 1PM Atlantic Time and 12 Noon Eastern Time See you there! David C Barnett

Dadpreneurs New Livestream guest- Chris Buna I'm happy to have Chris join me on a live broadcast. Chris works with small businesses to help systematize them with automation tools. He's also a Dad. Tune in and as we'll be discussing Dadpreneurs and why Dads running businesses can benefit from having a peer group for business and parenting discussions. This is a ‘must see event' for Dads or those aspiring to be one. Find Chris' dad group here: https://simplifiedworkflows.com/clockworking-dadpreneurs/ Find Chris on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-buna-29ba22a2/

***New Video Alert! Everyone is getting rich with Boomer business sales in the Silver Tsunami. Do you feel left out? This week, I respond to a wave of broke business buyers who we've met and I'll let you know why you're facing frustration AND- WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT. Watch this week's video here: https://youtu.be/C9immXZZOdw Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett

International Trade Planning and Problems New Livestream guest- Lora Rigutto, CITP I'm happy to have Lora join me on a live broadcast. Lora has decades of experience in international trade and is the head of partnerships and community outreach at the Forum for International Trade Training. Tune in and as we'll be discussing CITP training. Yes- there is a specific professional designation for planning and executing international sales expansions! Yes, we'll be talking about tariffs and opportunities that may be created by the changing rules and how one goes about planning and executing a new international sales strategy. This is a ‘must see event' for anyone who anticipates getting into a business that may have foreign sales opportunities. https://fittfortrade.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorariguttocitp/

***New Video Alert! Today, I run down a list of mistakes I see people do when buying a business and let you know how to avoid most of them. These are not the bits of advice that you'll hear from most online ‘buy a business' content. Watch this week's video here: https://youtu.be/b_KLvF_j11c Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett

Regrets in M&A deals New Livestream guest- Fractional CFO Dustin Williamson I'm happy to have Dustin join me on a live broadcast. He has years of experience in the world of business in finance roles. Tune in and as we'll be discussing regrets that often creep up in mergers and acquisitions and we'll also talk a bit about planning for deals in cyclical industries given his experience in the Oil & Gas sector. This is a ‘must see event' for anyone who foresees a deal in their future as there will be lessons for everyone in this conversation. Find Dustin on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinwilliamson/ Dustin's recent blog post on regrets in M&A: https://vcfo.com/blog/mergers-acquisitions-warning-signs

Today's live stream I answer your live business questions and dive into trending topics—from Canadian election impacts on small business to financing deals, late-paying customers, debt refinancing, and seller financing strategies.

***New Video Alert! Everyone seems so bummed by the threat of trade tariffs. Is there a way this could actually increase the value of small businesses? Sure, but it hinges on a few factors that I'll dissect here today in my latest video.. Check it out right here: https://youtu.be/BZGVhh9jH4o Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett

***New Video Alert! Nobody likes to ‘lose money,' especially business owners. What does it mean to lose money when selling? It's a question that has many interpretations. This week, I'll be exploring those and giving you tips on how to make sure these losses don't happen to you. If you're a buyer, this video will give you insights into what your seller might be thinking! Check it out right here: https://youtu.be/xOjB00_3S7s Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett

Buying and running a construction company. New Livestream guest- John Hannum I'm happy to have John join me on a live broadcast. He's got tons of experience in the construction and trades industries as a corporate C-suite level employee and CFO. Tune in and as we'll be discussing buying and running construction companies. This is a ‘must see event' for anyone who is interested in construction or project-related businesses. Be sure to join live so that you can ask questions, replay will be available. We'll be going live Monday March 31, 2025 at 1 PM Atlantic Time and 12 Noon Eastern Time See you there! David C Barnett

***New Video Alert! A fantastic conversation with a thoughtful wedding planner prompted this video. How can a service business maximize revenue and sell all of their capacity? We explore the strategies in this week's video… Check it out right here: https://youtu.be/oh7Gd-llnRU Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett

YouTube Premiere - SBA 504 Green Loans New Premiere guest- Sol Rosenberg I'm happy to have Sol join me on a recorded session. Sol is an energy engineer. Tune in and as we'll be discussing the SBA's 504 Green loan. It's a variation on the normal 504 loan for buildings and big items of machinery. This is a ‘must see event' for American entrepreneurs who want to access more funding as the normal limits to the 504 program just don't apply to the green loans! Be sure to join live so that you can ask questions. Set yourself a reminder on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Uakzs3xCsqw YouTube Premiere will be going live Monday March 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM Atlantic Time and 12 Noon Eastern Time See you there! David C Barnett

***New Video Alert! Yes, there is a government loan program. We explore it in detail in today's video for people doing a business purchase in Canada. Check it out right here: https://youtu.be/GkLikvZDFQc Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett

***New Video Alert! Would you buy a business that was one year old? How about 10? Where is the right age until we can be sure it's likely going to last, especially under a new owner? Let's take a look in this week's video: https://youtu.be/2GqBGLo9rrM Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett

Learning from Failed SMB Acquisition Deals New YouTube Premiere guest- Jed Morris. I'm happy to have Jed join me on a live broadcast. Jed went from being a searcher to a suddenly excited rollup investor. Then, things went very bad. AND- he can't discuss it! Tune in and as we'll be discussing Jed's new book about the common reasons why small business buyers fail and why he can't talk about the reasons surrounding his own business closure and bankruptcy. This is a ‘must see event' for anyone looking to buy a business. Be sure to join live so that you can ask questions, replay will be available. Set yourself a reminder on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/QVt2b7Jt1PA YouTube Premiere We'll be live Monday March 10, 2025 1PM Atlantic Time and 12 Noon Eastern Time See you there! David C Barnett

Better advertising for your plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, etc business… New YouTube Premiere guest-> Ryan Chute. I'm happy to have Ryan join me on a live broadcast. Ryan has years of experience in advertising and is a Wizard of Ads partner. Tune in and as we'll be discussing better advertising strategies for home services businesses and playing some of his customer-winning ads for you to hear. This is a ‘must see event' for anyone seriously trying to build a brand in a market. Be sure to join live so that you can ask questions, replay will be available. Set yourself a reminder on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Hp-iwyFHIZ0 YouTube Premiere We'll be going live Monday March 3, 2025 at 1PM Atlantic Time and 12 Noon Eastern Time See you there! David C Barnett

What do you plan to get done this year? Returning Livestream guest- Henry Lopez I'm happy to have Henry join me on a live broadcast. He has many years of small business experience including several startups and exits. Tune in and as we'll be discussing how small businesses can create a realistic strategic plan. He's actually got a tool you can download to make it easier. This is a ‘must see event' for business owners or people who plan to be there one day. Find Henry on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henry-lopez-9758524/ or his podcast here: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/

Disrupting the Flower Retail Market- Interview Premiere New Premiere guest- Michael Jacobson- French Florist I'm happy to have Michael join me on a live broadcast. He's got a story to tell you about how he came to own a flower shop and how he grew it to several locations before heading down the franchise path. AND- why flower retail is so ripe for innovation and disruption. Tune in and as we'll be discussing the retail flower industry and why it might be a great opportunity for someone. This is a ‘must see event' for people who like technology, marketing and are ‘industry agnostic.' Set yourself a reminder on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/0L0OwsTOBCY The interview plays live Monday February 17, 2025 at 1PM Atlantic Time and 12 Noon Eastern Time See you there! David C Barnett

***New Video Alert! So, is free trade in North America is now over? How will this affect small businesses. How does it change due-diligence for buyers? How will it impact your plan to sell? All this and more in this special new video Check it out right here: https://youtu.be/bwO-LipmzOU Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett

***New Video Alert! You want more 5-star reviews for your business? You need a delivery process that you can work on. It's an extension of your marketing funnel as it's all about setting customer expectations. I give you some thoughts about how to work on this in this week's video. Check it out right here: https://youtu.be/7Z0hK4sNM5k Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett

Can you learn the value of your business online FREE? New Video Premier interview guest- Mike Finger. I'm happy to have Mike join me again on a live broadcast. Mike works with business owners and helps them get their business ready for sale. And- he knows what he's doing because he's sold four of his own businesses. Tune in and as we'll be discussing online business value calculators. This is a ‘must see event' for business owners who want an idea of what their business is worth. Be sure to join the premier live so that you can ask questions, replay will be available. Set yourself a reminder on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/hap_hJV78Ro We'll be going live Monday February 10, 2025 at 1PM Atlantic Time and 12 Noon Eastern Time See you there! David C Barnett

***New Video Alert! Tim is making an offer on a business and needs the seller to stick around for a year of training. Where does the money come from for his salary? Tim needs a salary too. Cash flow conundrum. I'll tell you your options and how you need to think about this scenario. Check it out right here: https://youtu.be/rVi484Syae4 Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett

Personal and small Business Bankruptcy USA New Livestream guest- Adrienne Hines- The Ladylike Lawyer I'm happy to have Adrienne join me on a live broadcast. She has had an exciting career helping people get out from under crushing debt… some of which is the result of small business failure. Tune in and as we'll be discussing personal and small business bankruptcy and closures in America. This is a ‘must see event' for business people. You need to know how this works. We'll also be talking about opportunities in the failure of other businesses. Find Adrienne online at https://www.theladylikelawyer.com/ Video mentioned in show- How Expensive is Merchant Cash Advance? https://youtu.be/kCLS09fXUE4

***New Video Alert! Tim is making an offer on a business and needs the seller to stick around for a year of training. Where does the money come from for his salary? Tim needs a salary too. Cash flow conundrum. I'll tell you your options and how you need to think about this scenario. Check it out right here: https://youtu.be/KID93MAaq8I Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett

I'm happy to have Neal join me on a Premiere live broadcast. Neal is a business broker in Raleigh, NC and has sold dozens of businesses. Tune in and as we'll be going through a bunch of business for sale listings and giving our advice to the sellers. This is a ‘must see event' for anyone who wants to sell a business one day and buyers who want to hear about what we see in some of these deals that might not be obvious. Be sure to join the premier live so that you can ask questions, replay will be available. I will be in the comments for the premiere. See you there! David C Barnett Find Neal on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@UC3OT0d2aASse7aqbgjxOpTw **** - 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

Owning a small business is challenging, and selling it can be a complex process. Having someone with industry experience in your corner can make a huge difference. Joining us today is David Barnett, former finance broker turned business broker then consultant. As a finance broker, he witnessed firsthand the struggles small business owners encounter when buying or selling a business. Now through his consulting, he provides unbiased advice, prioritizing client needs without the conflicts of interest often associated with commission-based brokerage. Preparing Your Business for a Smooth Handoff: A Guide to Profitable Exits David emphasizes the value of strong business connections and highlights the critical factors in a successful business sale: robust cash flow and well-defined, transferable processes that enable a smooth transition for a new owner.

***New Video Alert! I made this video for business owners who want to sell one day. I also made it for buyers who deal with sellers who don't understand that price and terms are two sides of a seesaw. So, check out the video and if you are a buyer who deals with an ornery seller who demands all cash, then maybe share it with them. Check it out right here: https://youtu.be/1PFDc0iI5Ss Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett

Live Get out of the Truck! New Livestream guest- Idan Shpizear I'm happy to have Idan join me on a live broadcast. He's the founder of Restoration 911, a franchise system in the flood/fire restoration industry. Tune in and as we'll be discussing moving from being a hands-on owner/manager to becoming someone who can spend their time working ‘on' the business. This is a ‘must see event' for anyone who owns a business or will buy one. Especially if you fill a work role in the business or likely will when you buy. We'll help you evolve. I promise. Learn about my program Build a Business That People will want to Buy at https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com Find Idan on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/911restoration/ Web https://www.911restoration.com/

***New Video Alert! We all love the tax savings of depreciation. But what about a small business that owns no equipment? Does the fact that there is nothing to depreciate affect the value of the business? That's what we explore this week. Check it out right here: https://youtu.be/otRV0SBzpR4 Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett

Pricing Strategies to WIN in Business New Livestream guest- Belinda Rosenblum, CPA I'm happy to have Belinda join me on a live broadcast. Belinda is a pricing and money strategist for entrepreneurs. Tune in and discover game-changing strategies to price your products and services for maximum profit and growth. Whether you're a small business owner, freelancer, or aspiring entrepreneur, Belinda will share invaluable insights on how to overcome pricing challenges, boost your confidence, and increase your bottom line. Tune in on January 13th to learn how to align your pricing with your true value and transform your business's financial future. This is one conversation you can't afford to miss! This is a ‘must see event' for you and your friends, please let them know! Be sure to join live so that you can ask questions, replay will be available. We'll be going live Monday January 13, 2025 at 1PM Atlantic Time, 12 Noon Eastern Time See you there! David C Barnett Find Belinda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindarosenblum/ or her website: http://www.ownyourmoney.com/

***New Video Alert! Small business owners are busy. Who has time to create and implement a disaster recovery plan? This week, I'll show you how to make one with very little time and effort and how you can help to rebuild the tourist economy of western North Carolina. Check it out right here: https://youtu.be/xt8yVRKWYIw Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett

Moral alignment in employment? New Livestream guest- Andrew Crapuchettes I'm happy to have Andrew join me on a live broadcast. He's got a long career in the corporate world and in hiring and employment. He has not liked what's been going on out there and instead of complaining, he did something about it. Tune in and as we'll be discussing the alignment of values between organizations and their employees. There are no public vs. private lives anymore. Or are there? This is a ‘must see event' for anyone who needs to hire or might be looking for a new job in 2025. Find Andrew on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/acrapuchettes/ or his company here: https://www.redballoon.work/ For each new enrollment to Business Buyer Advantage: Online Training in January, I'll be donating $150 to the Rebuild Black Mountain initiative to help the small business tourist economy of Western North Carolina recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Learn more here: https://www.rebuildblackmountain.org/

***New Video Alert! Happy New Year. Here are the biggest videos I made in 2024 and some that you may have missed. You're here to learn, right? Check them out right here: https://youtu.be/T8IfxTXRhZY Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett #businessbroker #bizbroker #businessbrokers #smallbusiness #mergersandacquisitions #smallbiz #education #dealmaking

It's that time of year again. I hit the airwaves with my 5th annual Christmas Eve Special! This year, we've got all sorts of fun small business Elves stopping in to say hello. 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/ Neal Isaacs- Raleigh NC business broker and Host of the Raleigh Business Broker YouTube channel. https://www.ibba.org/insights/ Loren Feldman- Renowned small business journalist and host of the 21 Hats Podcast. https://21hats.com/podcasts/ Jaci Russo- Marketing Maven, Small Business Booster and Co-host of the ‘He said, she said small business marketing podcast. https://jacirusso.com/ Marc Mawhinney- Tarzan of the Coaching Jungle Facebook group and host of the Natural Born Coaches podcast. https://www.naturalborncoaches.com/ Cheers David C Barnett

***New Video Alert! Do you have a problem with your chart of accounts? If your financial statements are not a regular part of your management decision-making process, it's probably because they don't contain the information you need. The time to fix that is now, before you flip the calendar to 2025. I show you what to do in this week's video… Watch right here: https://youtu.be/oUUwXx9riRI Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett

Essential CRMs to help small businesses get SALES!! New Livestream guest- Jon Ferrara, CEO of Nimble I'm happy to have Jon join me on a live broadcast. He has decades of experience in sales, sales management and creating systems to make sales happen more effectively. Tune in and as we'll be discussing what kinds of features you really need in a customer relationship management system (CRM) and what features are promoted as important, but nobody really uses. This is a ‘must see event' for any business owner who lacks the insight into what's happening with their sales efforts. Be sure to join live so that you can ask questions, replay will be available. We'll be going live Monday December 16, 2024 at 1PM Atlantic Time and 12 Noon Eastern Time See you there! David C Barnett ---- Find Jon Ferrara online at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonvferrara/ Website: https://www.nimble.com/

Landlord Issues When Buying Or Selling A Business by David C Barnett

What the heck is Ethical Franchising? Why does this term need to exist? New Livestream guest- Giuseppe Grammatico I'm happy to have Giuseppe back on the show to join me on a live broadcast. Giuseppe has been helping people choose the right new franchise opportunity for years. Tune in and as we'll be discussing Ethical Franchising. What the heck is it? Why does such a term need to exist? What does unethical franchising look like? This is a ‘must see event' for anyone who may consider getting into a franchised business. Find Giuseppe online at https://ggthefranchiseguide.com/ Find my interview with Megan about Beefaroos here: https://www.youtube.com/live/kYp3DqRNqyM?si=VvrRd8AGLK6Wrq6C P.S. don't forget… I wrote a book on the dangers of the franchise business model. Franchise Warnings is available from my blog site and from Amazon stores worldwide. https://www.DCBBookList.com

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***New Video Alert! The most common question I get… How much do I need. This week, I break it down and show you a rule of thumb I've shared with hundreds of clients over the years. Watch right here: https://youtu.be/RllPWOHB2yg Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett #businessbroker #bizbroker #businessbrokers #smallbusiness #mergersandacquisitions #smallbiz #downpayment #investment #equity #equityinjection

***New Video Alert! How do most small business owners end up posting ads that don't sell their business? They make the most common mistake that I see repeatedly. They don't understand the difference between the selling price of a business and the value of its cash flow. In most cases, this is not the same number. Most business brokers are clueless about this. Watch right here: https://youtu.be/on4RmO0egMM Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett #businessbroker #bizbroker #businessbrokers #smallbusiness #mergersandacquisitions #smallbiz #mistakes #fail #operatingcapital #capitalpeg #workingcapitaladjustment

***New Video Alert! Are you a business owner who plans to retire one day? Are you a financial or investment advisor? Watch and I'll show you the Achilles Heel of your plans and how to make them better. Most business owners who can't retire FAILED to spot this problem and their advisors were never informed enough to point it out. Watch right here: https://youtu.be/vNRvGircerk Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett

Employee Ownership Trusts in Canada New Livestream guest- Jon Shell I'm happy to have Jon join me on a live broadcast. Jon built a PE-backed rollup in the veterinarian space and now is the Chair at Social Capital Partners, a Toronto-based organization with the goal of helping more employed people enjoy the benefits of business ownership. Tune in and as we'll be discussing new rules in Canada regarding employee ownership trusts. This is a ‘must see event' for people that might want to sell their company to employees. These new rules are based on concepts that have been available in the US and UK for quite some time and the conversation may also be interesting to viewers in those countries as well. Find the site Jon mentioned here: https://www.employee-ownership.ca/ Find Jon on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-shell-8952491/ Find the video on leveraged buy outs here: https://youtu.be/UrBLOtRY0OI

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