David C Barnett Small Business & Deal Making

Regrets in M&A deals New Livestream guest- Fractional CFO Dustin Williamson I’m happy to have Dustin join me on a live broadcast. He has years of experience in the world of business in finance roles. Tune in and as we’ll be discussing regrets that often creep up in mergers and acquisitions and we’ll also talk a bit about planning for deals in cyclical industries given his experience in the Oil & Gas sector. This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone who foresees a deal in their future as there will be lessons for everyone in this conversation. Find Dustin on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinwilliamson/ Dustin's recent blog post on regrets in M&A: https://vcfo.com/blog/mergers-acquisitions-warning-signs

Today's live stream I answer your live business questions and dive into trending topics—from Canadian election impacts on small business to financing deals, late-paying customers, debt refinancing, and seller financing strategies.

***New Video Alert! Everyone seems so bummed by the threat of trade tariffs. Is there a way this could actually increase the value of small businesses? Sure, but it hinges on a few factors that I’ll dissect here today in my latest video.. Check it out right here: https://youtu.be/BZGVhh9jH4o Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett

***New Video Alert! Nobody likes to ‘lose money,’ especially business owners. What does it mean to lose money when selling? It’s a question that has many interpretations. This week, I’ll be exploring those and giving you tips on how to make sure these losses don’t happen to you. If you’re a buyer, this video will give you insights into what your seller might be thinking! Check it out right here: https://youtu.be/xOjB00_3S7s Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett

Buying and running a construction company. New Livestream guest- John Hannum I’m happy to have John join me on a live broadcast. He’s got tons of experience in the construction and trades industries as a corporate C-suite level employee and CFO. Tune in and as we’ll be discussing buying and running construction companies. This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone who is interested in construction or project-related businesses. Be sure to join live so that you can ask questions, replay will be available. We’ll be going live Monday March 31, 2025 at 1 PM Atlantic Time and 12 Noon Eastern Time See you there! David C Barnett

***New Video Alert! A fantastic conversation with a thoughtful wedding planner prompted this video. How can a service business maximize revenue and sell all of their capacity? We explore the strategies in this week’s video… Check it out right here: https://youtu.be/oh7Gd-llnRU Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett

YouTube Premiere - SBA 504 Green Loans New Premiere guest- Sol Rosenberg I’m happy to have Sol join me on a recorded session. Sol is an energy engineer. Tune in and as we’ll be discussing the SBA’s 504 Green loan. It’s a variation on the normal 504 loan for buildings and big items of machinery. This is a ‘must see event’ for American entrepreneurs who want to access more funding as the normal limits to the 504 program just don’t apply to the green loans! Be sure to join live so that you can ask questions. Set yourself a reminder on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Uakzs3xCsqw YouTube Premiere will be going live Monday March 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM Atlantic Time and 12 Noon Eastern Time See you there! David C Barnett

***New Video Alert! Yes, there is a government loan program. We explore it in detail in today’s video for people doing a business purchase in Canada. Check it out right here: https://youtu.be/GkLikvZDFQc Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett

***New Video Alert! Would you buy a business that was one year old? How about 10? Where is the right age until we can be sure it’s likely going to last, especially under a new owner? Let’s take a look in this week’s video: https://youtu.be/2GqBGLo9rrM Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett

Learning from Failed SMB Acquisition Deals New YouTube Premiere guest- Jed Morris. I’m happy to have Jed join me on a live broadcast. Jed went from being a searcher to a suddenly excited rollup investor. Then, things went very bad. AND- he can’t discuss it! Tune in and as we’ll be discussing Jed’s new book about the common reasons why small business buyers fail and why he can’t talk about the reasons surrounding his own business closure and bankruptcy. This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone looking to buy a business. Be sure to join live so that you can ask questions, replay will be available. Set yourself a reminder on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/QVt2b7Jt1PA YouTube Premiere We’ll be live Monday March 10, 2025 1PM Atlantic Time and 12 Noon Eastern Time See you there! David C Barnett

Better advertising for your plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, etc business… New YouTube Premiere guest-> Ryan Chute. I’m happy to have Ryan join me on a live broadcast. Ryan has years of experience in advertising and is a Wizard of Ads partner. Tune in and as we’ll be discussing better advertising strategies for home services businesses and playing some of his customer-winning ads for you to hear. This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone seriously trying to build a brand in a market. Be sure to join live so that you can ask questions, replay will be available. Set yourself a reminder on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Hp-iwyFHIZ0 YouTube Premiere We’ll be going live Monday March 3, 2025 at 1PM Atlantic Time and 12 Noon Eastern Time See you there! David C Barnett

What do you plan to get done this year? Returning Livestream guest- Henry Lopez I’m happy to have Henry join me on a live broadcast. He has many years of small business experience including several startups and exits. Tune in and as we’ll be discussing how small businesses can create a realistic strategic plan. He’s actually got a tool you can download to make it easier. This is a ‘must see event’ for business owners or people who plan to be there one day. Find Henry on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henry-lopez-9758524/ or his podcast here: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/

Disrupting the Flower Retail Market- Interview Premiere New Premiere guest- Michael Jacobson- French Florist I’m happy to have Michael join me on a live broadcast. He’s got a story to tell you about how he came to own a flower shop and how he grew it to several locations before heading down the franchise path. AND- why flower retail is so ripe for innovation and disruption. Tune in and as we’ll be discussing the retail flower industry and why it might be a great opportunity for someone. This is a ‘must see event’ for people who like technology, marketing and are ‘industry agnostic.’ Set yourself a reminder on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/0L0OwsTOBCY The interview plays live Monday February 17, 2025 at 1PM Atlantic Time and 12 Noon Eastern Time See you there! David C Barnett

***New Video Alert! So, is free trade in North America is now over? How will this affect small businesses. How does it change due-diligence for buyers? How will it impact your plan to sell? All this and more in this special new video Check it out right here: https://youtu.be/bwO-LipmzOU Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett

***New Video Alert! You want more 5-star reviews for your business? You need a delivery process that you can work on. It’s an extension of your marketing funnel as it’s all about setting customer expectations. I give you some thoughts about how to work on this in this week’s video. Check it out right here: https://youtu.be/7Z0hK4sNM5k Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett

Can you learn the value of your business online FREE? New Video Premier interview guest- Mike Finger. I’m happy to have Mike join me again on a live broadcast. Mike works with business owners and helps them get their business ready for sale. And- he knows what he’s doing because he’s sold four of his own businesses. Tune in and as we’ll be discussing online business value calculators. This is a ‘must see event’ for business owners who want an idea of what their business is worth. Be sure to join the premier live so that you can ask questions, replay will be available. Set yourself a reminder on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/hap_hJV78Ro We’ll be going live Monday February 10, 2025 at 1PM Atlantic Time and 12 Noon Eastern Time See you there! David C Barnett

***New Video Alert! Tim is making an offer on a business and needs the seller to stick around for a year of training. Where does the money come from for his salary? Tim needs a salary too. Cash flow conundrum. I’ll tell you your options and how you need to think about this scenario. Check it out right here: https://youtu.be/rVi484Syae4 Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett

Personal and small Business Bankruptcy USA New Livestream guest- Adrienne Hines- The Ladylike Lawyer I’m happy to have Adrienne join me on a live broadcast. She has had an exciting career helping people get out from under crushing debt… some of which is the result of small business failure. Tune in and as we’ll be discussing personal and small business bankruptcy and closures in America. This is a ‘must see event’ for business people. You need to know how this works. We’ll also be talking about opportunities in the failure of other businesses. Find Adrienne online at https://www.theladylikelawyer.com/ Video mentioned in show- How Expensive is Merchant Cash Advance? https://youtu.be/kCLS09fXUE4

***New Video Alert! Tim is making an offer on a business and needs the seller to stick around for a year of training. Where does the money come from for his salary? Tim needs a salary too. Cash flow conundrum. I’ll tell you your options and how you need to think about this scenario. Check it out right here: https://youtu.be/KID93MAaq8I Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett

I’m happy to have Neal join me on a Premiere live broadcast. Neal is a business broker in Raleigh, NC and has sold dozens of businesses. Tune in and as we’ll be going through a bunch of business for sale listings and giving our advice to the sellers. This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone who wants to sell a business one day and buyers who want to hear about what we see in some of these deals that might not be obvious. Be sure to join the premier live so that you can ask questions, replay will be available. I will be in the comments for the premiere. See you there! David C Barnett Find Neal on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@UC3OT0d2aASse7aqbgjxOpTw **** - 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