***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
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...
***New Video Alert! Why arent 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
New Livestream guest- Ray Drew aka SBA Ray Im 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 well be discussing the whirlwind of change thats 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/
***New Video Alert! In the world of real estate, if a house doesnt sell, we see a price reduction. Why doesnt 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 doesnt. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/-vCXDk16zb0 Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
Find Henry's original show notes and information here: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/493-david-barnett-build-vs-buy/
***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
***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
E2 Visa via Franchise: Challenges & Opportunities New Livestream guest- Jeremy Bollington Im 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 well be discussing the challenges and opportunities of using a franchise investment to facilitate an E2 visa entry into the United States.. A dont miss event for global entrepreneurs who are considering a move to the USA. See all my videos rel...
***New Video Alert! I invited three other SMB show hosts to come and share stories and answer questions submitted by you. Ryan Condie Lets 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
New Livestream guest- Alex Bridgeman Im 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 Operators Handbook. Tune in and as well be discussing some of the common themes hes 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-bridgeman/ S...
***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 hes talking about? I mean, he said multiply by 4 or 5. Lets listen carefully and analyze this advice Watch it quick before Dave gets the video pulled: https://youtu.be/rcOy6xhdXAY Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
***New Video Alert! Several people have asked me about claims they see online about using a sellers 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? Lets examine these claims here: https://youtu.be/5RDZharc_w4 Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
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I get to see a lot of peoples spreadsheets while they work on deals. Some are homemade. Some are templates. Many have problems. I tell you what I like to see in an analysis tool and show you the one I use with my students. Watch here now on YouTube if you want to see what I'm talking about. https://youtu.be/155FlwJj5tA Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett Do Business with David using these incredible internet links... - David's Blog where you can find hundreds of free videos and articl...
Real Callers join David and he helps them with their deals. Want to have one of these calls next year? Join David's email list at https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com Want a private call? https://www.CallDavidBarnett.com
***New Video Alert! My AI video helper has suggested I make a video about getting rich by buying boring businesses. Should I? What on Earth makes a business boring? and why has this term started to circulate heavily. Ill lay out the game plan for you in todays video. Watch here now: https://youtu.be/SyDUKm1tufw Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
Original Show Notes: In this episode, I speak with David Barnett who specializes in helping individuals with buying, selling, and improving businesses. David's has an extensive business background, from his experience in advertising sales to starting various businesses, including a commercial debt brokerage house, which led him to the field of business brokerage. He has since become a consultant for business buyers and sellers, providing guidance and evaluation. The conversation touches on how D...
New Livestream guest- Kelcey Lehrich & John Wilson Im happy to have John and Kelcey join me on a live broadcast. These two guys own multiple companies! How do they do it? Tune in and as well be discussing the challenges of owning multiple businesses and continuing to buy more. There is so much to talk about that they created a conference last year and will be doing it again in September. This is a must see conversation for business owners who want to grow into a Holdco, Multi-business owners, Le...
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***New Video Released today It may not be as easy as you think to keep both of these things on track. There are three factors to consider: Your job and its characteristics. The business and its ability to suck you in to operational issues AND- Help. Watch here now: https://youtu.be/ubAC-SwuJNs Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
Lisa Forrest, Director of SearchFund Lending at Live Oak Bank. Live Oak is the biggest SBA lender in America. We will be discussing the much-anticipated new rules. Im happy to have Lisa Forrest join me on a live broadcast. Lisa has over 30 years of experience writing loans under the US Small Business Administrations (SBA) loan programs. Email Lisa at lisa.forrest@liveoak.bank David C Barnett
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Why it makes sense to take the time to get out there and meet sellers in person. Its easy to get distracted and miss important non-verbal cues when youre using video chats. Here are 9 reasons why it makes sense to take the time to meet face-to-face and some ways to make these meetings more productive. AND- Ill tell you about how some of my clients have won the best deals because they laid stronger relationship foundations face-to-face. Watch here now: https://youtu.be/oaIKIrnQ_ZU Cheers See you ...
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Youve seen the offers and the claims.. can you really learn to consistently buy a business with no money? Maybe someone, somewhere pulled it off but the guru who claims to have done it many times and has taught many how may be lying about a lot. This week, I interview Clinton Lee who got sued in court by Jonathan Jay for pointing out facts that Jay didnt want revealed. The bully-tactic backfired and today, Lee is sharing his story with the world and asking for your help to warn others. Watch the...
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Heres why owners are outcompeting newbies in the fight to acquire the best businesses. To buy a business, you need to be able to impress the seller and the banker. You need the best efforts from the accountant and the lawyer. You need to be able to get the best performance from employees. The deck is stacked in favour of owners vs. newbie buyers. See how Watch here now: https://youtu.be/EnXLDD2BQg0 Learn how to buy a business in a risk-controlled way that makes sense https://www.BusinessBuyerAdv...
New Livestream guest- Eric J Gall, Broker at Edison Business Advisors Im happy to have Eric join me on a live broadcast. He has corporate experience managing small business spin-outs from big companies and has transitioned into the business brokerage and M&A industry. Tune in and as well be discussing his experience with corporate sellers, and, in particular the challenges of businesses with a lot of equipment value. This is a must see event for anyone who might want to buy a piece of a large co...
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