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

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

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 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 selling your own business without paying a broker's commission.' all available as well as 5 other books on Amazon or from www.DavidCBarnett.comAll rights reserved Économie
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  • Top 5 Biggest Mistakes when trying to sell a business

    Top 5 Biggest Mistakes when trying to sell a business
    Oct 22 2025
    ***New Video Alert! Thinking about selling your small business now or maybe a few years down the road? In this week’s video, I’m breaking down the top five mistakes that quietly destroy business sales before they ever reach the finish line. We’ll talk about why sloppy books kill credibility with buyers and banks, how a “you-dependent” business scares off deals, and why waiting too long to prepare might mean missing your best shot at selling. Whether you’re planning to sell soon or someday, this one will help you see your business through a buyer’s eyes and avoid the traps that make good companies unsellable. Watch here: https://youtu.be/V-63WwII-TI Talk soon, David C. Barnett **** - 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 **** 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.CallDavidBarnett.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 -Did you sign up for an expensive Merchant Cash Advance for your business and now struggle to make the payments? Find out how you can negotiate your way out at https://www.EndMyMCA.com
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    26 min
  • The Surprising Truth About Investing in Golf Courses

    The Surprising Truth About Investing in Golf Courses
    Oct 15 2025
    Have you ever wondered if golf courses actually make money — or if they’re just expensive pieces of land? In this video, I answers a viewer’s question about owning and selling a golf course, exploring how property value and business profit interact in the real world. From public and private courses to banquet operations and land development, you’ll learn what really drives value in this unique industry. What you’ll learn in this video: * Are golf courses profitable businesses or just land investments? * The difference between selling property and selling profit * How weather, seasonality, and debt affect golf course margins * Why private clubs and government courses skew the market * When land value exceeds business value — and what that means for owners * How to plan your exit or sale if you own a golf course -- Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:00 Viewer Question: Property vs. Profit 05:00 Understanding the Golf Course Business Model 07:30 Industry Size & Revenue Breakdown 10:00 Weather, Margins & Seasonality 12:40 Importance of Bars, Catering & Events 15:30 Story: The Failed Investor-Owned Golf Course 19:00 Public vs. Private vs. Government-Owned Courses 23:00 Why Some Golf Courses Lose Money 26:00 Property vs. Profit | What Are You Really Selling? 30:00 How to Value a Golf Course (EBITDA Multiples) 34:00 Real Case Study | Hidden Subsidies & Overhead 38:00 Golf Courses as Land Banks | Myth or Strategy? 42:00 Developer Example | When the Bank Owns the Course 46:00 Seasonality | North vs. South Economics 50:00 Key Takeaways for Golf Course Owners 54:00 Profit, Property & Exit Planning 58:00 Why Passion Can Mislead Golf Investors 01:02:00 Advice for Owners Near Retirement 01:06:00 How to Find Out What Your Golf Course Is Worth -- **** - 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 **** 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.CallDavidBarnett.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 -Did you sign up for an expensive Merchant Cash Advance for your business and now struggle to make the payments? Find out how you can negotiate your way out at https://www.EndMyMCA.com
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    34 min
  • Why Goodwill Matters When Buying & selling Business

    Why Goodwill Matters When Buying & selling Business
    Oct 8 2025
    ***New Video Alert! Everyone loves a bit of good cheer, but what exactly is Goodwill? This week, some basic terminology and how it’s often misused when people are talking about buying and selling businesses. Check it out in this week’s new video: https://youtu.be/p_F_OJt-iLY Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett #smallbusiness #mergersandacquisitions #M&A -- In this episode, I will breaks down what goodwill actually is — from its accounting definition to its real-world meaning in business valuation. You’ll learn how goodwill impacts deal structure, financial statements, and sale prices, plus how to figure out where the goodwill actually resides in a company. -- CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:30 Definition of Goodwill | Accounting vs. Colloquial 04:20 Why Goodwill Exists in Business Valuation 06:30 When a Business Has No Real Goodwill 09:00 Asset Value vs. Business Value Explained 12:15 Example | Goodwill on a Balance Sheet 15:30 How Goodwill Appears in Financial Statements 18:00 When Sellers Overvalue “Goodwill” 21:00 Understanding the Locus of Goodwill 23:30 Goodwill in the Owner 25:45 Goodwill in the Brand or Business 28:30 Goodwill in the Location 31:00 Risks of Non-Transferable Goodwill for Buyers 33:45 Tools to Analyze Goodwill (Locus Calculator) 36:00 Recap | When Goodwill Really Has Value 38:00 How ALP Helps Buyers Analyze Deals 40:00 Final Thoughts & BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com -- #GoodwillInBusiness #BusinessValuation #BuyingABusiness #SellingABusiness #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BusinessAcquisition #BusinessBuyerAdvantage #BusinessFinance #BusinessDeals #BusinessStrategy #DavidCBarnett **** - 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 **** 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.CallDavidBarnett.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 -Did you sign up for an expensive Merchant Cash Advance for your business and now struggle to make the payments? Find out how you can negotiate your way out at https://www.EndMyMCA.com
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    16 min
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