David C Barnett 공개
[search 0]
Download the App!
show episodes
 
I discuss buying, selling, financing and managing small and medium sized businesses either alone or with guests. I've started, bought, sold and closed businesses. Author of three best-selling business books; 'Invest Local: a guide to superior investment returns in your own community,' 'Franchise Warnings: What you really need to know before you buy' and 'How To Sell My Own Business: A guide to selling your own business without paying a broker's commission.' all available as well as 5 other b ...
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
***New Video Alert!How do you know if the broker you’re dealing with knows what they’re doing?It’s important.A broker who is a novice may not have properly prepared the seller.This can lead to lots of time being wasted and reasonable deals being declined.Learn more by watching this week’s video: https://youtu.be/P0maeylhvi8 CheersSee you over on Yo…
  continue reading
 
***New Video Alert!So, is a 100-year-old company with a well-known brand worth more?What about if there are over 1000 names on the past client list?Does a special trade secret make a business worth more?Today, we uncover value drivers that many sellers love to tell you about…Watch this week’s video here: https://youtu.be/0CcQV2yiycI CheersSee you o…
  continue reading
 
***New Video Alert!This business owner learned that his business was worth less than $1.How?Because of the unseen liabilities.Let’s learn about how companies owe money that doesn’t get shown to you when you look at the financial statements.Watch this week’s video here: https://youtu.be/a7RY-1LVTiM CheersSee you over on YouTubeDavid C Barnett…
  continue reading
 
New Livestream guest- Pat Ennis, CExP, CAP®I’m happy to have Pat join me on a live broadcast.Pat has been in the wealth planning business since the 90’s and helping SMB owners plan their exit for over a decade.Tune in and as we’ll be discussing getting a business ready for your exit and just what, exactly, that might mean.This is a ‘must see event’…
  continue reading
 
New Livestream guest- Alfie Lambert.I’m happy to have Alfie join me on a live broadcast.He’s the co-founder of BizCrunch.co, an online tool that makes it easy to find exactly the business you’re looking to buy in the UK.Tune in and as we’ll be discussing the hows and whys of his new BizCrunch tool.This is a ‘must see event’ for searchers in the UK.…
  continue reading
 
***New Video Alert!What’s more important to you?Money or time for personal pursuits and relationships?This week, I take a stab at how to value your time and some very important considerations you need to make before you get into business.Watch this week’s video here: https://youtu.be/KwNwBaZA1WA CheersSee you over on YouTubeDavid C Barnett…
  continue reading
 
***New Video Alert!Trace wants to know the difference between online businesses and real-world ones.Finance, operations and will there be a buyer for his business when he’s ready to sell?Which one has the greater potential for trouble?Watch this week’s video here: https://youtu.be/S4Ts-jyQxh4 CheersSee you over on YouTubeDavid C Barnett…
  continue reading
 
***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 CheersSee you over on YouTubeDavid C Barnett…
  continue reading
 
Lessons from the auto repair industry.New Livestream guest- Murray Voth- RPM Training.I’m happy to have Murray join me on a live broadcast.He’s been in and around the automotive industry for his entire career and now he works with auto shop owners helping them make their businesses better.Tune in and as we’ll be discussing service, pricing and sett…
  continue reading
 
***New Video Alert!I had a meal the other day with a small business owner.He has a very popular service that doesn’t make him any money.What can he do?Why is pricing review so important?I will get into it this week and give some advice about how to do it.Watch this week’s video here: https://youtu.be/t_FpX1zr_7k CheersSee you over on YouTubeDavid C…
  continue reading
 
***New Video Alert!I get frequent questions about choosing an industry or type of business.In today’s video, I explore Michael Porter’s ‘5 Forces’ within the lens of small business.Watch this week’s video here: https://youtu.be/3_Ejjrdo-cU CheersSee you over on YouTubeDavid C Barnett저자 David C Barnett
  continue reading
 
***New Video Alert!Liam has an MBA, industry experience and a desire to own a business.So, why does he suffer from fear and a lack of confidence to do a deal?I’m no psychologist, but I do have some advice based on my observations over the years that might help him out.Watch this week’s video here: https://youtu.be/xGQJMnmEPsQ CheersSee you over on …
  continue reading
 
Jon Matzner and the Boomer Bummer SmallBiz!New Livestream guest- Jon MatznerI’m happy to have Jon join me on a live broadcast.Jon has bought a business, grown it to over 25 locations.He’s got a big social media following and speaks often about entrepreneurship through acquisition.Tune in and we'll be discussing The Boomer Bummer!AKA- What happens w…
  continue reading
 
***New Video Alert!This high-income viewer is excited. He’s got a complex financial background but shares some of the same misconceptions as others who are new to the SMB marketplace.Let’s explore his questions because there is a lot that we can learn from them.Watch this week’s video here: https://youtu.be/cf1g0sxzyTM CheersSee you over on YouTube…
  continue reading
 
***New Video Alert!In the world of small business investing, we try to separate operating businesses from real estate because the assets are different and are valued in different ways.But what if the business IS Real Estate?Marinas, campgrounds, Bed & Breakfasts, motels, etc?What different considerations are in place and how do we know we’re making…
  continue reading
 
Big Brand Output- Small Business BudgetNew Livestream guest- Jaci RussoI’m happy to have Jaci join me on a live broadcast.Jaci has decades of experience working with companies to craft the right branding and implement strategic plans to make sure this brand works its way into every level of the organization.In particular, she’s worked with many sma…
  continue reading
 
***New Video Alert!Charan wants to bring in an investor to help buy a business.The investor wants their money back in 2 years.So, how much of the profits should he commit to repayment of this investment?Watch this week’s video to see all the red flags this question seems to reveal: https://youtu.be/wt3pPN915GA CheersSee you over on YouTubeDavid C B…
  continue reading
 
***New Video Alert!Mono has found an explanation of how to buy a house and keep it’s 2021 mortgage rate.Is this really possible?What do I think?AND- how can this creative stuff be applied to small business deals?Learn all about it in this week’s video: https://youtu.be/0RdqvpkyMME CheersSee you over on YouTubeDavid C Barnett…
  continue reading
 
***New Video Alert!Happy Holidays!We’re about to enter a new year and so today I discuss what I think my best content was of 2023 and what you can expect next year.Also- the way to access over 13 hours of private content that you can learn from.Find out in this week’s video: https://youtu.be/DPS5J5j2tq4 CheersSee you over on YouTubeDavid C Barnett…
  continue reading
 
Here's a festive treat for everyone!There's no better way to embrace the holiday season than by gathering with loved ones for a joyous feast or celebration. In the true spirit of the season, I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be continuing my tradition of hosting a special Christmas Eve live event.Join me on YouTube Live this Friday, December 22nd,…
  continue reading
 
***New Video Alert!Several people have asked if they need to get a business broker to help them buy a business.No, you don’t.But, it opens up a huge conversation about co-operation of brokers, fiduciary duties, agency relationships and more…Like, who actually does protect your interests when you buy a business and makes sure you do a good deal?Find…
  continue reading
 
New Livestream guest- Mickie KennedyI’m happy to have Mickie join me on a live broadcast.Mickie Kennedy has been working in the promotion, public relations and press release industries for years.Tune in and as we’ll be discussing how small businesses can take advantage of the media’s appetite for news in a cost-effective way.This is a ‘must see eve…
  continue reading
 
***New Video Alert!I tell the story of 4 young men who had a unique system set up to accumulate capital and de-risk their first acquisition.Are you serious about buying a business?Do you have colleagues or friends who are equally serious?This might be something to get the wheels turning in your head…The new video is here: https://youtu.be/Reayari3N…
  continue reading
 
New Livestream guest- Heather EndresenI’m happy to have Heather join me on a live broadcast.Heather Endresen has decades of experience in helping people obtain SBA loans while working as a banker. She’s now got her own brokerage up and running and is helping entrepreneurs in new ways.Tune in and as we’ll be discussing how SBA loan brokerage works a…
  continue reading
 
***New Video Alert!We’ve all seen the clickbait articles about AI and the small business world.Is it true?Can AI really help you buy a small business?I explore this in today’s video which has a particularly entertaining ending….The new video is here: https://youtu.be/Omo9zCrhLJQ CheersSee you over on YouTubeDavid C Barnett…
  continue reading
 
New Livestream guest- Edward CoambsI’m happy to have Edward join me on a live broadcast.Edward has years of experience in financial and retirement planning but is ALSO a certified Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in the State of North Carolina.Tune in and as we’ll be discussing how small business and entrepreneurship can affect your personal…
  continue reading
 
***New Video Alert!One of you applied for a job as a business broker and was told that ‘closing the deal’ was tough to do.Do business brokers close deals?I don’t think so.Watch my opinion and see what you think.The new video is here: https://youtu.be/Ze6r58WdEKo CheersSee you over on YouTubeDavid C Barnett…
  continue reading
 
New Livestream guest- Conqueror of Chaos Susan Fennema.I’m happy to have Susan join me on a live broadcast.Susan runs a consulting firm that helps small businesses get organized with workflow tools that you’ve likely heard of.Things like Teamwork, HubSpot, Process Street, PandaDoc, Jobber, Asana or Monday.com.Tune in and as we’ll be discussing how …
  continue reading
 
***New Video Alert!How can Zafer value his small grocery store?Is it as simple as adding up the contents and then adding some goodwill value?What should this goodwill amount be?We dive in to one method which attempts to do this… Assets + SDE.Watch it here: https://youtu.be/u76t1zunMEk CheersSee you over on YouTubeDavid C Barnett…
  continue reading
 
Four other online content creators and I pitched a panel discussion about Linkedin for promotion and networking to the FinCon 2023 speakers committee.We were rejected. :(So, we met anyway and recorded this session for anyone who wants to learn some tips and tricks about using LinkedIn to promote themselves or a business. Enjoy.The other people on w…
  continue reading
 
New Livestream guest- Ray Drew aka ‘SBA Ray’I’m happy to have Ray join me on a live broadcast.Ray is a podcast host in the SMB lending space and a Managing Business Development Officer at Fund-Ex Solutions, a non-bank SBA lender.Tune in and as we’ll be discussing the whirlwind of change that’s been happening this summer with SBA 7(a) loans.This is …
  continue reading
 
***New Video Alert!In the world of real estate, if a house doesn’t sell, we see a price reduction.Why doesn’t this seem to happen in SMBs?Why does it take so long for prices to change if at all?It has to do with the way the market works… or doesn’t.Watch it here: https://youtu.be/-vCXDk16zb0 CheersSee you over on YouTubeDavid C Barnett…
  continue reading
 
***New Video Alert!In the world of buying and selling businesses, we often discuss seller financing.Well, this week, I bring on guest Mark Podolsky who sells bare land and finances his buyers.We discuss how the terms of sale have a big impact on the prices he achieves.Watch it here: https://youtu.be/V5ro0cnjb3YCheersSee you over on YouTubeDavid C B…
  continue reading
 
***New Video Alert!I got a question from an email subscriber asking what multiple of SDE he should pay for a business to justify the risk of leaving his job.Good question. I think I give a pretty justified response.Watch it here: https://youtu.be/DArwVgBI3hU CheersSee you over on YouTubeDavid C Barnett…
  continue reading
 
E2 Visa via Franchise: Challenges & Opportunities New Livestream guest- Jeremy BollingtonI’m happy to have Jeremy Bollington join me on a live broadcast.Jeremy Bollington has helped entrepreneurs achieve freedom through franchise ownership.Tune in and as we’ll be discussing the challenges and opportunities of using a franchise investment to facilit…
  continue reading
 
***New Video Alert!I invited three other SMB show hosts to come and share stories and answer questions submitted by you.Ryan Condie – Let’s Buy a BusinessJaryd Krause- Buying Online BusinessesWill Smith- Acquiring MindsCheck out how we answered your questions here: https://youtu.be/Gro7k-CgKFs CheersSee you over on YouTubeDavid C Barnett…
  continue reading
 
New Livestream guest- Alex BridgemanI’m happy to have Alex join me on a live broadcast.Alex is the host of Think Like an Owner podcast and formerly the publisher of The Operator’s Handbook.Tune in and as we’ll be discussing some of the common themes he’s observed after interviewing hundreds of successful business searchers. This is a ‘must see even…
  continue reading
 
***New Video Alert!Paul sent in an email asking about some advice he saw about buying businesses in a Dave Ramsay video.Does Dave know what he’s talking about?I mean, he said ‘multiply by 4 or 5.’Let’s listen carefully and analyze this advice…Watch it quick before Dave gets the video pulled: https://youtu.be/rcOy6xhdXAYCheersSee you over on YouTube…
  continue reading
 
***New Video Alert!Several people have asked me about claims they see online about using a seller’s own cash as a source for a down payment when buying a business.Is this possible?How would it work?What conditions would be necessary, and could you repeat this over and over?Let’s examine these claims here: https://youtu.be/5RDZharc_w4 CheersSee you …
  continue reading
 
Loading …

빠른 참조 가이드