***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 an offer that makes sense? Watch this week’s video here: https://youtu.be/a-nFc0riJZc Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
Jan 24, 2024•18 min
Big Brand Output- Small Business Budget New Livestream guest- Jaci Russo I’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 small businesses through the Brand State U project. Tune in and as we’ll be discussing rebranding after an acquisition, Strategic Branding Plans and ...
Jan 22, 2024•52 min
***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 Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
Jan 17, 2024•20 min
***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 Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
Jan 10, 2024•21 min
***New Video Alert! You want to earn more and build a better company? Invest some time in learning or improving these skills. That investment will pay dividends for LIFE. Find out what they are in this week’s video: https://youtu.be/tQuX3QVer4k Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
Jan 03, 2024•33 min
***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 Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
Dec 27, 2023•18 min
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, at 1 PM Eastern Time and 2 PM Atlantic Time for an unforgettable experience that's expected to last around 4 hours. We'll have engaging conversatio...
Dec 22, 2023•3 hr 2 min
***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 out in this week’s video: https://youtu.be/-j_YCWTpqzw Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
Dec 20, 2023•18 min
New Livestream guest- Mickie Kennedy I’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 event’ for business owners and anyone who will one-day own one. Find Mickie online at https://www.ereleases.com See also my interview with PR and Com...
Dec 18, 2023•47 min
Find the original show notes and the hosts main podcast page here: https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/ep-249-ma-negotiation-strategies-growth-by-acquisition-blueprints-with-will-smith-david-barnett/
Dec 16, 2023•1 hr 14 min
***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/Reayari3NBY Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
Dec 13, 2023•15 min
New Livestream guest- Heather Endresen I’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 and what the advantages of a broker can be. This is a ‘must see event’ for US entrepreneurs who want to learn all the tricks to accessing capital. F...
Dec 11, 2023•52 min
***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 Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
Dec 06, 2023•21 min
New Livestream guest- Edward Coambs I’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 relationships. This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone who wants to try and win in both of these aspects of life. Find Ed online at https://www.heal...
Dec 04, 2023•58 min
***New Video Alert! Should you be looking at SDE or EBITDA? When do we use each and what is the difference? It’s important. The new video is here: https://youtu.be/pB1ZXBuilEs Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
Nov 29, 2023•15 min
***New Video Alert! Do you love statistics? I love statistics too. This week, I review the BizBuySell 2023 Q3 Insights Report and let you know what I think. The new video is here: https://youtu.be/9zoeUaR_gPw Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
Nov 15, 2023•41 min
***New Video Alert! What multiple should you pay? What makes sense? Today, I dive into a very common industry to demonstrate the problems with the xSDE method of valuing a business. The new video is here: https://youtu.be/ugYPs7tuD8g Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
Nov 08, 2023•24 min
***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 Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
Nov 01, 2023•20 min
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 small businesses can tackle the top 5 bottlenecks: - project management - invoicing - sales - payroll - HR (onboarding, interviewing, recruiting, ...
Oct 27, 2023•52 min
***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 Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
Oct 25, 2023•17 min
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 with me are: Scott Carson- https://www.linkedin.com/in/1scottcarson/ Clifton Corbin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/cdcorbin/ Wendie Veloz- https://www...
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 5 min
***New Video Alert! Why aren’t brokers and sellers getting back to you? One business seller shares his story. Avoid this by learning an important skill… Demonstrating the ability to close. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/wwYLHtmrW1Q Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
Oct 18, 2023•17 min
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 a ‘must see event’ for American business owners and searchers. Find Ray online at https://www.sbaray.com/
Oct 13, 2023•52 min
***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 Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
Oct 11, 2023•29 min
Find Henry's original show notes and information here: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/493-david-barnett-build-vs-buy/
Oct 11, 2023•52 min
***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/V5ro0cnjb3Y Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
Oct 04, 2023•38 min
***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 Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
Sep 27, 2023•22 min
E2 Visa via Franchise: Challenges & Opportunities New Livestream guest- Jeremy Bollington I’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 facilitate an E2 visa entry into the United States.. A ‘don’t miss’ event for global entrepreneurs who are considering a move to the USA. See all my video...
Sep 25, 2023•42 min
***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 Business Jaryd Krause- Buying Online Businesses Will Smith- Acquiring Minds Check out how we answered your questions here: https://youtu.be/Gro7k-CgKFs Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 5 min
New Livestream guest- Alex Bridgeman I’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 event’ for people who want to buy a business. Find Alex online at https://tlaopodcast.com/ and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-e-bridge...
Sep 15, 2023•32 min
