Episodes

  • Half a Million Dollars Business Buying Mistake

    Half a Million Dollars Business Buying Mistake
    Jun 29 2026
    - Join David's email list so you never miss any new videos or important information or insights, RECEIVE 7 FREE GIFTS!!- https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com **** One bad business acquisition can cost far more than money. In this video, I share the real story of an IT professional who bought a franchise business without the right deal training, missed critical due diligence red flags, and ended up trapped in a failing business with a seller note he still has to repay. If you're thinking about buying a business, this story highlights why due diligence, deal structure, seller financing, and proper negotiation matter far more than simply finding a business for sale. **** Special Xero offer: Get 90% off for 6 months using this link: https://referrals.xero.com/DavidCBarnett_xero. Terms & Conditions apply.* See why I chose Xero for my business here: https://youtu.be/LfaGUfwStqo Find more content that answers your questions with my new AI BOT: https://www.davidcbarnettbot.com/ Do Business with David using these incredible internet links... - David's Blog where you can find hundreds of free videos and articles, https://www.DavidCBarnett.com - Book a call with David and let him help you with your project, https://www.CallDavidCBarnett.com - Learn how to buy a successful and profitable business in a risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com - Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com - Get better organized in your business, https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com - Learn to make better cash flow forecasts and write incredibly effective business plans from scratch!, https://www.BizPlanSchool.com - Learn to build an equity asset with insurance! visit https://www.NewBankingSolution.com #BuyABusiness #BusinessAcquisition #DueDiligence #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness Youtube music licensing code: 5PJWQOE5ZZHTQSRY
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    42 mins
  • Asking Price vs Actual Sale Price: The Gap Nobody Talks About with Nunzio Presta

    Asking Price vs Actual Sale Price: The Gap Nobody Talks About with Nunzio Presta
    Jun 25 2026
    - Join David's email list, RECEIVE 7 FREE GIFTS!!- https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com In this "best-of" interview, I sit down with Nunzio Presta, founder of BuyAndSellABusiness.com, to discuss what ten years of marketplace data reveals about business buyers, sellers, valuations, and deal activity. We explore how asking prices compare to actual selling prices, why some businesses sell above asking price, how interest rates impact transactions, the growing number of acquisition entrepreneurs entering the market, and what buyers and sellers can learn from real-world business sale data. **** Do Business with David using these incredible internet links... - David's Blog where you can find hundreds of free videos and articles, https://www.DavidCBarnett.com - Book a call with David and let him help you with your project, https://www.CallDavidCBarnett.com - Learn how to buy a successful and profitable business in a risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com - Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com ----- #BusinessAcquisition #BuyABusiness #SellABusiness #BusinessValuation #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BusinessBuying #BusinessSelling #ETA #SearchFund #DealMaking #BusinessBroker #AcquisitionEntrepreneur #MarketIntelligence #businessgrowth Special Xero offer: Get 90% off for 6 months using this link: https://referrals.xero.com/DavidCBarnett_xero . Terms & Conditions apply.* See the video of my Xero story here: https://youtu.be/LfaGUfwStqo Youtube music licensing code: 5PJWQOE5ZZHTQSRY
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    35 mins
  • 10 Risks of Recurring Revenue Businesses

    10 Risks of Recurring Revenue Businesses
    Jun 22 2026
    - Join David's email list so you never miss any new videos or important information or insights, RECEIVE 7 FREE GIFTS!!- https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com **** Many entrepreneurs assume that a recurring revenue business guarantees steady cash flow, assuming it is the most secure entry into small business ownership. In this video, I break down 10 risks that can hide inside recurring revenue businesses, including customer concentration, client churn, contract issues, slow-paying customers, valuation mistakes, and hidden project revenue. If you're thinking about buying a business, evaluating a business for sale, or exploring entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA), understanding these risks could save you from making an expensive mistake. **** - Join David's email list so you never miss any new videos or important information or insights, RECEIVE 7 FREE GIFTS!!- https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com **** Special Xero offer: Get 90% off for 6 months using this link: https://referrals.xero.com/DavidCBarnett_xero. Terms & Conditions apply.* See why I chose Xero for my business here: https://youtu.be/LfaGUfwStqo Find more content that answers your questions with my new AI BOT: https://www.davidcbarnettbot.com/ Do Business with David using these incredible internet links... - David's Blog where you can find hundreds of free videos and articles, https://www.DavidCBarnett.com - Book a call with David and let him help you with your project, https://www.CallDavidCBarnett.com - Learn how to buy a successful and profitable business in a risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com - Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com - Get better organized in your business, https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com - Learn to make better cash flow forecasts and write incredibly effective business plans from scratch!, https://www.BizPlanSchool.com - Learn to build an equity asset with insurance! visit https://www.NewBankingSolution.com #RecurringRevenue #BuyABusiness #BusinessAcquisition #ETA #BusinessValuation #DueDiligence #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BusinessBuyer #Investing Youtube music licensing code: 5PJWQOE5ZZHTQSRY
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    34 mins
  • SBA Loans Explained How to Buy a Business With Little Money Down with Lisa Forrest

    SBA Loans Explained How to Buy a Business With Little Money Down with Lisa Forrest
    Jun 19 2026
    - Join David's email list so you never miss any new videos or news, RECEIVE 7 FREE GIFTS!!- https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com In this 'best-of' interview, I sit down with Lisa Forrest of Live Oak Bank, one of the most experienced SBA lending experts in the industry. We discuss how SBA loans work for business acquisitions, what lenders look for in borrowers, common financing mistakes, working capital requirements, seller financing, debt service coverage, and much more. Original Livestream video: https://youtube.com/live/xfT0nddhzEE **** Do Business with David using these incredible internet links... - David's Blog where you can find hundreds of free videos and articles, https://www.DavidCBarnett.com - Book a call with David and let him help you with your project, https://www.CallDavidCBarnett.com - Learn how to buy a successful and profitable business in a risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com - Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com ----- #SBALoans #BusinessAcquisition #BuyABusiness #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BusinessBuying #BusinessFinance #SearchFunds #BusinessGrowth Special Xero offer: Get 90% off for 6 months using this link: https://referrals.xero.com/DavidCBarnett_xero . Terms & Conditions apply.* See the video of my Xero story here: https://youtu.be/LfaGUfwStqo Youtube music licensing code: 5PJWQOE5ZZHTQSRY
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    56 mins
  • The Biggest Lie in Business Buying “Just Hire a Manager”

    The Biggest Lie in Business Buying “Just Hire a Manager”
    Jun 15 2026
    - Join David's email list so you never miss any new videos or important information or insights, RECEIVE 7 FREE GIFTS!!- https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com **** Spend a few minutes on social media and you'll hear it: "Just buy a business and hire a manager." It sounds simple. But the reality of business ownership is very different. In this video, I explain why managers still need supervision, why owners carry responsibilities that can't be delegated away, and why this popular advice often creates unrealistic expectations for first-time buyers. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/71lmcZGNrks **** Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 02:10 The "Just Hire a Manager" Myth 05:20 The Gas Station Example 09:45 Why Managers Need Supervision 14:00 The Difference Between Owners and Employees 18:20 How Owners Actually Step Back 23:15 Building Systems and KPIs 27:40 The Transmission Shop Trap 33:00 The McDonald's Franchise Example 38:20 The Bench Depth Problem 43:15 Why Succession Planning Fails 48:00 The Reality of Business Ownership 53:10 Why This Myth Persists **** Do Business with David using these incredible internet links... - Learn how to buy a successful and profitable business in a risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com - Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com - Get better organized in your business, https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com - Learn to make better cash flow forecasts and write incredibly effective business plans from scratch!, https://www.BizPlanSchool.com #BusinessAcquisition #BusinessValuation #CapEx #Depreciation #BuyABusiness #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Investing #ETA #DavidCBarnett Youtube music licensing code: 5PJWQOE5ZZHTQSRY
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    29 mins
  • LIVE Can better HR practices actually make your business more valuable? with Kelly Price

    LIVE Can better HR practices actually make your business more valuable? with Kelly Price
    Jun 12 2026
    Can better HR practices actually make your business more valuable? New Livestream guest – Kelly Price I’m happy to have Kelly join me on a live broadcast. Kelly helps small and medium-sized businesses use HR strategically to improve operations, reduce risk, support growth, and increase business value. Tune in as we discuss the HR issues many business owners overlook, how poor people management can erode profits, and what buyers look for when evaluating a business acquisition. We'll also explore how HR impacts business value, common compliance mistakes, leadership development, employee retention, and the growing role of AI in managing people and processes. This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone managing a growing business, preparing for a future sale, or looking to build a stronger organization. Find Kelly on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellypricethrivehr/ or at her website https://www.thrivehrkc.com/ Special Xero offer: Get 90% off for 6 months using this link: https://referrals.xero.com/DavidCBarnett_xero . Terms & Conditions apply.* See the video of my Xero story here: https://youtu.be/LfaGUfwStqo Sign up for David's email list at https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com Youtube music licensing code: 5PJWQOE5ZZHTQSRY
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    46 mins
  • The Most Expensive Mistake Business Buyers Make

    The Most Expensive Mistake Business Buyers Make
    Jun 8 2026
    **New Video Alert! Many people think they understand business cash flow. Then they buy a business and discover they forgot one critical expense. Depreciation. In this video, I explain why depreciation and capital expenditures are some of the most important concepts in business acquisition, and why ignoring them can lead to disappointing returns and expensive surprises. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/x9qkUhcqzmo Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett #BusinessAcquisition #BusinessValuation #CapEx #Depreciation #BuyABusiness #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Investing **** - Join David's email list so you never miss any new videos or important information or insights, RECEIVE 7 FREE GIFTS!!- https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com **** Special Xero offer: Get 90% off for 6 months using this link: https://referrals.xero.com/DavidCBarnett_xero. Terms & Conditions apply.* See why I chose Xero for my business here: https://youtu.be/LfaGUfwStqo Find more content that answers your questions with my new AI BOT: https://www.davidcbarnettbot.com/ Do Business with David using these incredible internet links... - David's Blog where you can find hundreds of free videos and articles, https://www.DavidCBarnett.com - Book a call with David and let him help you with your project, https://www.CallDavidCBarnett.com - Learn how to buy a successful and profitable business in a risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com - Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com - Get better organized in your business, https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com - Learn to make better cash flow forecasts and write incredibly effective business plans from scratch!, https://www.BizPlanSchool.com - Learn to build an equity asset with insurance! visit https://www.NewBankingSolution.com Youtube music licensing code: 5PJWQOE5ZZHTQSRY
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    31 mins
  • Live Government Contracts for Small Business: What Most Owners Miss with Melinda Colon

    Live Government Contracts for Small Business: What Most Owners Miss with Melinda Colon
    Jun 4 2026
    Can government contracts help you grow your business and increase its value? I’m happy to have Melinda join me on a live broadcast. Melinda helps business owners use government contracting as a strategic growth tool. Rather than chasing random opportunities, she helps companies identify the right contracts, build sustainable sales pipelines, and create long-term value. Tune in as we discuss how government procurement really works, the biggest mistakes business owners make when pursuing contracts, and why winning one contract should never be the goal. We’ll also explore how business buyers and owners can use government contracting to diversify revenue, reduce risk, and build a stronger, more valuable company. This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone interested in business growth, acquisitions, sales strategy, or government contracting. Find Melinda on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melinda-colon/ https://melindacolon.com/
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    42 mins