Leverage a Consulting gig into an Acquisition

 

***New Video Alert!

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 

Cheers

See you over on YouTube

David C Barnett

10 Industry Selection Criteria for Buying a Small Business

***New Video Alert!

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 

Cheers

See you over on YouTube

David C Barnett

 

LIVE Are you in Sales? Or are you a CLOSER?!? with Bob King

 

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

Small Business Startup BOOM

 Small Business Startup BOOM

***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 

Cheers

See you over on YouTube

David C Barnett

Get into Biz 101 Ep8 Closing Transition or Launch

               

***New Video Alert!

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 

Cheers

See you over on YouTube

David C Barnett

Get into Biz 101 Ep5 BATNA Startup and Effectuation

 

***New Video Alert!

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 

Cheers

See you over on YouTube

David C Barnett

Get into Biz 101 Ep4 Search Plan

***New Video Alert!

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 

Cheers

See you over on YouTube

David C Barnett

Get into Biz 101 Ep3 Build your team

 

***New Video Alert!

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 

Cheers

See you over on YouTube

David C Barnett

Get into Biz 101 Ep2. Assess your resources

***New Video Alert!

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

Cheers

See you over on YouTube

David C Barnett

 

Get into Biz 101 Ep 1 Integrity

 

***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 

Cheers

See you over on YouTube

David C Barnett

Is Entrepreneurship for the priviledged?

 

***New Video Alert!

Rob says that only the ‘privileged’ will survive in entrepreneurship.

Let’s read his story and I’ll share with you what I think and analyze the clues that he leaves behind which reveal his business acumen.

Or, lack thereof.

Watch this week’s video here: https://youtu.be/TrTx1gxCWAM 

Cheers

See you over on YouTube

David C Barnett

I had a blast Conversation with the host of From Learning to Earning David Zahn

This podcast episode with David Zahn addresses one of the most critical questions that anyone looking to transition from being an employee to a business owner 

From Learning to Earning - Financial Startup Hint

Smarter Than a Startup: The risk-reduced way to get the business of your dreams up and running

 

Risk-aversion is an important part of the entrepreneurial journey, but it can be difficult to master. This book will assist you in avoiding the pitfalls that can prevent you from going all in on your dreams.

Smarter than Start Up book link: https://amzn.to/3THskXB

Link to my store here: https://amzn.to/3NlcsrD

Smarter than a Startup!

This book is for people who are pursuing a dream of starting their own thing. What I hope to do is teach you a method and a mentality of risk-avoidance which can help you increase the chances of seeing your dreams come true.” David C. Barnett

Check out this link for more! https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbarnett