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David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMB

David C Barnett
Entrepreneurship
Business Acquisition
Small Business
Business Valuation
Due Diligence
Seller Financing
Cash Flow Management
Small Business Acquisition
Business Financing
Business Buyer Advantage
Franchising
Financial Planning
Small Businesses
Small Business Management
Cash Flow
Construction Business
Business Brokerage
Business Brokers
Exit Planning
Customer Experience

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 sel... more

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- Join David's email list, RECEIVE 7 FREE GIFTS!!- www.DavidCBarnettList.com -Learn more about the Palm Springs Business Buyer Boardroom event at www.businessbuyeradvantage.com/boardroom -Get the discount and learn more about Exit Rea... more

Thinking about selling your small business? The best time to prepare is long before you list it for sale. In this video, I answer the top questions business owners ask about selling a business, including how to value a business, when to start exit pl... more

- Join David's email list, RECEIVE 7 FREE GIFTS!!- www.DavidCBarnettList.com In this "best-of" interview, I sit down with HR and change management expert Greg Griesmer to discuss what business buyers and owners often overlook when acquiring a... more

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Lisa Forrest
Co-director of Live Oak Bank's Sponsor Finance, Search Fund Lending Division
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Episode: SBA Loans Explained How to Buy a Business With Little Money Down with Lisa Forrest
Kelly Price
HR professional with Thrive HR and Thrive Leadership Partners
Thrive HR / Thrive Leadership Partners
Episode: LIVE Can better HR practices actually make your business more valuable? with Kelly Price
Melinda Colon
Government contracts expert helping small service-based businesses win contracts
Self-employed/Consultant
Episode: Live Government Contracts for Small Business: What Most Owners Miss with Melinda Colon
Henry Lopez
Host of The How of Business podcast
The How of Business
Episode: Better Cash Flow Management for Small Busines
Giuseppe Grammatico
Franchise opportunities facilitator
Franchise Freedom
Episode: Better Cash Flow Management for Small Busines
Rocky Lalvani
Host of the Profit Answer Man podcast
Profit Answer Man
Episode: Better Cash Flow Management for Small Busines
Bryan Baese
Business broker specializing in auto repair shops
RPM Shop Sales
Episode: LIVE - How a Business Broker Dominates One Industry with Bryan Baese
Lisa Even
HR company culture practitioner, facilitator and keynote speaker
Self-employed / Lisa Even Consulting
Episode: LIVE Small Team Leadership_ From Corporate to Entrepreneur with Lisa Even
Matt Rhine
Real estate agent and top 20 in Maryland
Independent real estate agent / Team leader
Episode: Premiere - What does it really take to succeed as a top real estate agent today?

Host

David C Barnett
Host and creator focused on buying, selling, financing SMBs; long track record as operator and adviser

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 80 ratings
  • Practical advice from someone who knows the space

    David does a great job breaking down small business ownership, buying, selling, financing, and deal-making in a way that is practical and easy to understand.

    I really appreciate his real-world experience and no-nonsense approach. The conversations are helpful whether you are looking to buy a business, sell one, invest, or just better understand how small businesses really work.

    Highly recommend this podcast for entrepreneurs, franchise owners, business buyers, and anyone serious about learning... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Giuseppe Grammatico
    United Statesa month ago
  • A Must-Listen for Small Business and M&A

    David brings clarity to complex topics in small business and M&A. He asks the right questions and shares practical advice that both owners and professionals can use. Highly recommend this show for anyone navigating buying, selling, or growing a business.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    treeringdigital
    United States10 months ago
  • Entertaining & Valuable

    Great Podcast and getting better all the time. David is a font of knowledge in the buying and selling of businesses from an owners perspective. He also has great insights into the financing of acquisitions. He has great guests but my favourite is his Your Exit Squad (YES) sidekick Mike Finger who brings additional knowledge, enthusiasm and humour to the show. Keep up the great work boys. Regards Desmond Jordan

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PercussaResurgo
    Canada2 years ago
  • Entertaining & Valuable

    Great Podcast and getting better all the time. David is a font of knowledge in the buying and selling of businesses from an owners perspective. He also has great insights into the financing of acquisitions.

    He has great guests but my favourite is his Your Exit Squad (YES) sidekick Mike Finger who brings additional knowledge, enthusiasm and humour to the show. Keep up the great work boys.

    Regards

    Desmond Jordan

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PercussaResurgo
    Canada3 years ago
  • Great value.

    David offers a lot of awesome info in his episodes on business buying and managing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChrisK519
    Canada4 years ago

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Listeners praise clarity and practical, actionable guidance for buying/selling businesses.
Guests consistently deliver valuable, real-world insights across SMB deal-making and franchising.
The host is regarded as a knowledgeable teacher who makes complex topics accessible.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

SBA Loans Explained How to Buy a Business With Little Money Down with Lisa Forrest
Q: What about earnouts in SBA deals—can they be used to tie seller incentives to performance?
Earnouts are not eligible for SBA financing; you can instead use mechanisms like a seller note with a claw-back provision in second position, or other tailored structures, but the earnout itself cannot be the basis of SBA debt service.
SBA Loans Explained How to Buy a Business With Little Money Down with Lisa Forrest
Q: Is it possible to be pre-approved for an SBA loan for a specific amount, like 3,000 to 500,000?
Pre-approval in SBA lending is nuanced; you can be pre-qualified based on the buyer's background and the target's creditworthiness, but true pre-approval requires seeing a specific business and its cash flow to determine debt service capacity.
Premiere - Do Interest Rates Really Matter When Buying a Business? Mike Finger
Q: Why do we as small business owners have a tendency to look to macro issues to guide decisions?
Because we've been trained to equate macro indicators with business opportunity, but the episode argues that execution, cash flow, and the ability to transfer knowledge and leadership are what truly determine success in transactions.
Premiere - Do Interest Rates Really Matter When Buying a Business? Mike Finger
Q: Well, I mean, the question, David, is, is now a good time to buy a business, right?
The macro issues matter, but for most Main Street owners the macro alone doesn't dictate outcomes; the focus should be on building a sellable, profitable business and understanding how private equity interacts with the deal, not the other way around.
LIVE - How a Business Broker Dominates One Industry with Bryan Baese
Q: Are you seeing changes in the buyer pool, such as more private equity involvement, and how does that affect deals?
Yes, there are more private equity buyers looking to add auto repair shops to portfolios, often preferring multi-shop deals, which introduces different dynamics but can unlock larger-scale opportunities when the math lines up with the asset base and geography.

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Built around practical, real-world small business buy/sell, exit planning, and financing, this show helps owners and aspiring buyers navigate deals, due diligence, and deal structuring with a focus on actionable tactics. Episodes frequently cover cash flow, systems, and credibility-building for sale readiness, plus niche topics like franchising, cross-border financing, and AI-assisted analysis. A notable pattern is the host's emphasis on disciplined finance, long-term value, and leverage through content and coaching programs, often with sponsor integrations that tie directly to the core topics. Listeners likely include operators, brokers, and advisors seeking actionable guidance to buy, sell, or grow SMBs while avoiding common pitfalls and ... more

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2. Kelly Price
3. Melinda Colon
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