***New Video Alert! For every person who sells a business there are 10 buyers. How does a buyer compete to get the best business? Lets discuss Watch this weeks video here: https://youtu.be/5ip8bIUwU08 Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
New Livestream guest- Alfie Lambert. Im happy to have Alfie join me on a live broadcast. Hes the co-founder of BizCrunch.co, an online tool that makes it easy to find exactly the business youre looking to buy in the UK. Tune in and as well be discussing the hows and whys of his new BizCrunch tool. This is a must see event for searchers in the UK. Be sure to join live so that you can ask questions, replay will be available. Also, Alfie has set up a special offer for any of you who want to try out...
***New Video Alert! Whats 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 weeks video here: https://youtu.be/KwNwBaZA1WA Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
***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 hes ready to sell? Which one has the greater potential for trouble? Watch this weeks video here: https://youtu.be/S4Ts-jyQxh4 Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
***New Video Alert! Rob says that only the privileged will survive in entrepreneurship. Lets read his story and Ill share with you what I think and analyze the clues that he leaves behind which reveal his business acumen. Or, lack thereof. Watch this weeks video here: https://youtu.be/TrTx1gxCWAM Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
Lessons from the auto repair industry. New Livestream guest- Murray Voth- RPM Training. Im happy to have Murray join me on a live broadcast. Hes 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 well be discussing service, pricing and setting customer expectations. This is a must see event for anyone who owns or will own a business that caters to the public. Yes- I will ask him for tip...
***New Video Alert! I had a meal the other day with a small business owner. He has a very popular service that doesnt 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 weeks video here: https://youtu.be/t_FpX1zr_7k Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
***New Video Alert! I get frequent questions about choosing an industry or type of business. In todays video, I explore Michael Porters 5 Forces within the lens of small business. Watch this weeks video here: https://youtu.be/3_Ejjrdo-cU Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
***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? Im no psychologist, but I do have some advice based on my observations over the years that might help him out. Watch this weeks video here: https://youtu.be/xGQJMnmEPsQ Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
Jon Matzner and the Boomer Bummer SmallBiz! New Livestream guest- Jon Matzner Im happy to have Jon join me on a live broadcast. Jon has bought a business, grown it to over 25 locations. Hes 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 when you do a dumb deal in the SMB world. This is a must see event for anyone who lacks real world business experience but still wants to pursue a ...
***New Video Alert! This high-income viewer is excited. Hes got a complex financial background but shares some of the same misconceptions as others who are new to the SMB marketplace. Lets explore his questions because there is a lot that we can learn from them. Watch this weeks video here: https://youtu.be/cf1g0sxzyTM Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
***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 were making an offer that makes sense? Watch this weeks video here: https://youtu.be/a-nFc0riJZc Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
Big Brand Output- Small Business Budget New Livestream guest- Jaci Russo Im 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, shes worked with many small businesses through the Brand State U project. Tune in and as well be discussing rebranding after an acquisition, Strategic Branding Plans and Reb...
***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 weeks 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
***New Video Alert! Mono has found an explanation of how to buy a house and keep its 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 weeks video: https://youtu.be/0RdqvpkyMME Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
***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 weeks video: https://youtu.be/tQuX3QVer4k Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
***New Video Alert! Happy Holidays! Were 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 weeks video: https://youtu.be/DPS5J5j2tq4 Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
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...
***New Video Alert! Several people have asked if they need to get a business broker to help them buy a business. No, you dont. 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 weeks video: https://youtu.be/-j_YCWTpqzw Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
New Livestream guest- Mickie Kennedy Im 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 well be discussing how small businesses can take advantage of the medias 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 Communic...
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/
***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
New Livestream guest- Heather Endresen Im 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. Shes now got her own brokerage up and running and is helping entrepreneurs in new ways. Tune in and as well 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. Find H...
***New Video Alert! Weve 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 todays 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
New Livestream guest- Edward Coambs Im 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 well 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.healthyl...
***New Video Alert! Should you be looking at SDE or EBITDA? When do we use each and what is the difference? Its important. The new video is here: https://youtu.be/pB1ZXBuilEs Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
***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
***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
***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 dont 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
New Livestream guest- Conqueror of Chaos Susan Fennema. Im 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 youve likely heard of. Things like Teamwork, HubSpot, Process Street, PandaDoc, Jobber, Asana or Monday.com. Tune in and as well be discussing how small businesses can tackle the top 5 bottlenecks: - project management - invoicing - sales - payroll - HR (onboarding, interviewing, recruiting, etc...
