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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
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David C Barnett
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I’ve met hundreds of successful business owners over the years, and we sometimes talk about their investments.
This week, I show you where they invest their money and why.
Also- why the personal finance advice you get online likely would be very bad advice for you if you own a business or intend to buy one.
You’ll see in today’s video: https://youtu.be/GlqCelWVNb0
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David C Barnett
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Yes, you can buy a business quickly.
In this week’s episode, I dive into a case study of someone who did just that and add my commentary about the lessons learned.
Buckle up for this ride: https://youtu.be/uN8pZ5cCcic
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David C Barnett
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What if a rich person just offered to buy you a business?
What would you ask about to make sure the deal was likely to complete?
I’ll walk you through it in this week’s video: https://youtu.be/WX3MXtOF8RY
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David C Barnett
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What happens once you own a business.
Just clear sailing and profits, right?
NOPE- You’ve got to have a continuous attitude about due-diligence in these 11 areas to keep from having to deal with out of control situations growing without your notice.
I’ll walk you through it in this week’s video: https://youtu.be/gKrf_lkY6NE
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David C Barnett
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This week- a question from a Canadian who wants to know how to do deals where he lives.
But- even Americans should learn how non-SBA deals are done because they can be cheaper!
I’ll walk you through it in this week’s video: https://youtu.be/Pwa_EsrHl58
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David C Barnett
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This week- a question from France about whether it makes sense to start a consulting business to meet and learn about businesses that one might buy one day.
Great question.
I personally know a few consultants who have ended up buying businesses they’ve worked on.
I’ll walk you through it in this week’s video: https://youtu.be/E-fdHY7qxmw
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David C Barnett
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I often get asked what kind of businesspeople should be looking for.
So, today I made a list of criteria for people to consider when deciding what to buy or start when it comes to the world of small business.
I’ll walk you through it in this week’s video: https://youtu.be/_6rezgHbVN4
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David C Barnett
Are you in Sales? Or are you a CLOSER?!?
New Livestream guest-> Bob King- extreme closer and author.
I’m happy to have Bob join me on a live broadcast.
He’s got years of experience in Hollywood and in direct sales and closing deals in one day.
Tune in and as we’ll be discussing his new book; The Joy of Closing.
This is one of the best sales books that I’ve read in awhile.
I enjoyed it so much, I asked Bob to be on the show.
This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone who needs to bring in revenue to a business or manage some sales people.
Be sure to join live so that you can ask questions, replay will be available.
Set yourself a reminder on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/live/RBLsCIr4cUY
We’ll be going live Monday September 09, 2024 at 12 Noon Eastern Time and 1 PM Atlantic Time.
See you there!
David C Barnett
***New Video Alert!
Inc Magazine announces that there is a boom in new business formations.
Does that mean the economy is rocking?
Maybe not.
AND- Why don’t we know exactly how many small businesses ever do get sold?
I tear into it this week…
I’ll walk you through it in this week’s video: https://youtu.be/4vL6b3_2uSM
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David C Barnett
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Part 8 of the ‘Get into Business 101’ summer series.
Today, we’re talking about what happens on closing day and when you take over a business you just bought.
Also, the initial startup to a new business and how these things can kinda be similar.
Check out this week’s video: https://youtu.be/lD6ycnQLW2k
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David C Barnett
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Part 7 of the ‘Get into Business 101’ summer series.
Today, we’re talking about Raising Money and doing Due diligence.
I dispel a lot of misconceptions about where you find investors, how you get the cash to fund your business acquisition and how you manage the process of due-diligence.
Don’t get into something that might bite you!
Check out this week’s video: https://youtu.be/aXiN3L69UH0
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David C Barnett
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Part 6 of the ‘Get into Business 101’ summer series.
Today, we’re talking about Making Offers.
Lot’s of em.
AND- what we can learn from the responses we get back from sellers.
Check out this week’s video: https://youtu.be/rXftHpMBSBM
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David C Barnett
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Part 5 of the ‘Get into Business 101’ summer series.
Today, we’re talking about BATNA
Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement and why it matters.
Also, how startup entrepreneurs control risk via Effectuation and why a startup plan should be in your BATNA calculation.
Check out this week’s video: https://youtu.be/JUnEVQ_aCgo
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David C Barnett
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Part 4 of the ‘Get into Business 101’ summer series.
Today, we’re talking about your search plan.
People have a hard time considering how you go out and buy something that ‘isn’t for sale.’
Easy.
It’s a sales exercise.
Also, even if you want to start a business, you don’t want to miss this step and I’ll tell you why.
Check out this week’s video: https://youtu.be/YS7gW0qk_P8
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David C Barnett
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Part 3 of the ‘Get into Business 101’ summer series.
Today, we’re talking team members.
This is something you do before you get into business.
I’ll explain the experts and the not-so-experts that you need to find in your community and online.
Check out this week’s video: https://youtu.be/hA75uMo3cNw
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David C Barnett
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Part 2 of the ‘Get into Business 101’ summer series.
Today, we’re talking resources.
Understanding what you’re working with will inform your options.
Money
Debts
Personal Assets
Skills and Experience.
Check out this week’s video: https://youtu.be/8_IiRwZ0bOo
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David C Barnett
***New Video Alert!
If you’re going to be in business for the long term and grow, you need customers who think highly of you.
This means they’ll refer you and buy again.
But you’ll never have this if you lack this one crucial element… Integrity.
I’ll show you how to maintain it in this week’s video: https://youtu.be/hR-y5ceSjB0
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David C Barnett
***New Video Alert!
A client wants to know how to let one small business seller know that he has to wait while he pursues another deal which may be better.
Is this wise?
How do you do it?
The client is missing this one critical factor in his thoughts on managing multiple opportunities.
I’ll walk you through it in this week’s video: https://youtu.be/oudlAM502F0
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David C Barnett
***New Video Alert!
I keep getting asked if I will help people on their project.
YES- I do that.
But, how?
This week, I reveal the matrix model I used to build out my consulting business.
It was done intentionally with a plan and it works great for many reasons.
I’ll walk you through it in this week’s video: https://youtu.be/kVllCuVNnFw
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David C Barnett
