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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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Cash flow Forecasting Program Discount code- Until end of May 2026 dbarnett.gumroad.com/l/smallbizforecasting/CashFlow2YTPromo **** Do interest rates, recessions, and economic headlines really matter when buying or selling a small business? N... more

**New Video Alert! What do you do when business slows down and the phone stops ringing? In this video, I explain a simple strategy called “Shake the Tree” — a relationship-driven way to reconnect with people, generate referrals, and create opportunit... more

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When Should You Exit a Business? Sell, Close or Walk Away How do you know when it’s time to exit a business? In this special roundtable discussion, we talk about one of the toughest decisions business owners face — when to sell, shut down, or move on... more

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**New Video Alert! Over the years, I’ve answered thousands of questions about buying businesses. So I decided to compile the most common ones into a single resource. In this video, I walk through the top 40 questions people ask about buying a busines... more

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Recent Guests

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Matt Rhine
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Chris Papin
Attorney and CPA with dual licensing
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Liz MacRae
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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • 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 States9 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
  • Super useful

    Great podcast - you have helped me a lot. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shan3003
    Australia4 years ago

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David Barnett's clear, practical approach helps owners and buyers cut through complexity.
Listeners praise the practical, actionable advice and real-world deal examples.
Episodes are concise and to-the-point, making complex topics accessible.
Guests are consistently strong, with credible expertise in exits, financing, and deal structuring.

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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.
LIVE - How a Business Broker Dominates One Industry with Bryan Baese
Q: Who are buying these auto repair shops and why is the niche appealing to them?
Most buyers are corporate refugees seeking a more hands-on, industry-focused opportunity; they often love cars and want to combine passion with profitability, and the niche helps them translate prior corporate discipline into a practical business model in auto repair.
LIVE - Buying a Business? What You NEED to Know First with Chris Papin
Q: When you hear from someone who says, I want to buy this business, what are some of the things that you often realize they don't fully understand?
The biggest blind spots include treating a business purchase like a simple vehicle transaction; buyers must spend money upfront for due diligence and actively engage with professionals, because many issues only reveal themselves during a thorough review. Buyers should expect to uncover information they can't see at first glance and should approach deals with a proactive, documented process rather than hoping problems disappear after signing.
Live Credit Card Points for biz owners with Guest Ross Alcorn
Q: How do you advise clients about closing or downgrading credit cards?
It's generally better to downgrade than to close a credit card to maintain the credit line and score.
Live Credit Card Points for biz owners with Guest Ross Alcorn
Q: What strategies do you use to create plans for maximizing credit card points?
It's important to assess personal and business expenses to determine the best card strategy and ensure optimal rewards from daily spending.

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This show centers on practical strategies for buying, selling, financing, and managing small and medium-sized businesses, with a consistent emphasis on how to structure deals, manage risk, and maximize value. Episodes frequently cover exit planning, deal anatomy, due diligence, seller financing, and financing options, often illustrated with real-world case studies and actionable takeaways. A notable strength is its mix of rigorous analysis and approachable storytelling, including candid discussions with guests who are practitioners in M&A, private equity, and small-business operations. The format seems well-suited for listeners who are actively acquiring or optimizing businesses, exploring financing structures, or studying exit strategies, ... more

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