Showing posts with label #businessbrokers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #businessbrokers. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Top 10 SMB Terms you need to know

 


***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




Wednesday, August 20, 2025

BBA Online Training v4 0 Launch

 

***New Video Alert!

Double the content of the original deal education modules.

Completely new sections.

If you’re planning to buy a business, don’t do it without learning how we can help you: https://youtu.be/ErWE6G8LIG8 

Check video show notes for a special offer from David for new students.

Cheers


See you over on YouTube

David C Barnett



Wednesday, August 13, 2025

The Cult of Zero-Down Buy a Business Deals

 ***New Video Alert!

Want more money?

Respect?

Power?

Status?

And you also don’t want to do any work to achieve these things?

I’ve got a deal for you: https://youtu.be/XrhH0iizUPo 

Cheers


See you over on YouTube

David C Barnett




Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Exit Planning for Small Business Owners

 

***New Video Alert!

Can you retire from your business?

What will that look like?

When will it happen?

How can you make sure it really will?

This and more in my latest video all about small business exit planning.  https://youtu.be/b2DTzqQixD8 

Cheers


See you over on YouTube

David C Barnett



Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Conflicts of Interest undermine Small Business Buyers

 


***New Video Alert!

Your lawyer, accountant and other professionals work for you to get the best deal and protect your interests.

Right?

But, are you sure?

The very dangerous world of conflicted interests in this week’s video: https://youtu.be/MwJWD52Byjw 

Cheers


See you over on YouTube

David C Barnett



Wednesday, July 16, 2025

3 Red Flags to Run- David says differently_

 


***New Video Alert!

Today, I address simplistic advice from an article likely written by an AI.

Should you run from these common deal problems?

-Lack of documentation

-Excessive add-backs

-Uncooperative sellers

I’ll tell you what I really think in this week’s video: https://youtu.be/E5AqdO2C3Ew 

Cheers


See you over on YouTube

David C Barnett




Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Your Small Business Banker's Point of View

 


***New Video Alert!

Today, I discuss the four levels of assurance that lenders rely upon and the six stages of small business failure and how this keeps your banker up at night.

Watch this week’s video here: https://youtu.be/9Xl43oe58JA 

Cheers


See you over on YouTube

David C Barnett



Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Full Time vs Part Time Search

 ***New Video Alert!

Should you quit your job and search for a business full time?

This week, I made a video about the pros and cons of searching full vs. part time and what lessons we can learn from people who already own a business who search to grow via acquisition.

Part time search can work better, if you have a real plan.

Watch this week’s video here: https://youtu.be/pl92EhRWR-M 

Cheers


See you over on YouTube

David C Barnett


Wednesday, June 25, 2025

3 Crucial Metrics for Small Business Buyers

 ***New Video Alert!

You’re buying a business?

Spend some time investigating these three things.

If there’s something being hidden from you, these will likely reveal clues to help you track down real problems.

Watch this week’s video here: https://youtu.be/Kga6ighe8oE 

Cheers


See you over on YouTube

David C Barnett



Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Invest in Boring Small Businesses for Passive Income

 


***New Video Alert!

I met with a fantastic group of young professional women who were interested in building wealth.

Their big question- Can you invest in small businesses and produce a passive income like real estate or a stock portfolio?

Big question!

I dig into it this week and let you know what I think and also what considerations you would need to make if you ever thought you wanted to try this.

Watch this week’s video here: https://youtu.be/kQCfKa-GKA4 

Cheers


See you over on YouTube

David C Barnett




Wednesday, June 4, 2025

More Balance Sheet Bombs

 


***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




Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Understanding Inventory Turns

 


***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



2025 SBA 7 a Loan Changes Good or Bad

 


***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

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Buy a Business No Money Assets or Experience

 


***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




Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Negotiating the Best Price for a Business

 


***New Video Alert!

How do you negotiate the best price?

There is the price, terms, conditions, what’s included, working capital items, etc.

It can be a lot. Here’s my advice this week.

Watch this week’s video here: https://youtu.be/nA4iCVgw_gM 

Cheers


See you over on YouTube

David C Barnett



Wednesday, April 23, 2025

7 Costly Mistakes When Buying a Business

 


***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



Wednesday, April 16, 2025

How FIRE can help you buy your 1st business

 


***New Video Alert!

I was invited to the EconoMe conference in Cincinnati last month. 

It was fun -and- I learned how to get rich and retire early.

The same principles can help people buy a better business more quickly and under better terms.

Want to learn more about it?

Watch this week’s video here: https://youtu.be/1l3dKWGFptM 

Cheers


See you over on YouTube

David C Barnett



Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Tariffs increase small business values

 


***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


Wednesday, April 2, 2025

How Can I sell my business without losing money?


***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


Wednesday, March 12, 2025

How old should a business be before it is mature

 


***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