David C Barnett Small Business & Deal Making

Today on The Wealth Secrets Podcast, Sean Adams welcomes back David Barnett, business consultant for small to medium sized enterprises and the bestselling author of Invest Local and other titles. His decades long of combined experience at Yellow Pages, American Express, and business brokerages have made him an expert in business buy and sell, business valuation, and deal making. David shares his tips for how to invest in cash flowing businesses and how to add value as an investor. [03:26] Getting to know David Barnett [08:01] Buying a business VS starting a business [11:41] What to consider before buying an existing business [16:12] Delegate responsibilities not tasks [22:42] Goodwill and how it affects business valuation [34:02] A cash flowing business is an active investment [37:34] Opportunities to improve a business’ underutilized assets [44:39] Where to find investment opportunities The biggest risk in starting a business is the uncertainty of reaching your breakeven point. It’s even more challenging