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

Would You Buy These Tiny Businesses Real Reddit Posts Reviewed by David C Barnett

***New Video Alert! It’s the holidays, things are quiet, and I thought I’d dig into what real people are posting on Reddit about small business deals. From landscaping to IT consulting, I’m reviewing what’s worth buying, what’s not, and how to tell if you’re just “buying a job.” If you want to learn how to analyze real-world small business deals, this video is for you. Check them out right here: https://youtu.be/fPpKoW3lXxA Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BusinessBuying #BusinessBroker #BusinessBuyerAdvantage #DavidCBarnett **** YouTube Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:30 Why look at small business deals online 02:25 Landscaping business for sale: good buy or just buying a job? 08:40 Breaking down the numbers: profit, SDE & equipment costs 14:55 Second post: employee offered to buy boss’s remodeling business 20:10 When it’s not really a business—just a job 24:30 How to structure a fair transition with your boss 28:50 Third post: IT consultant trying to sell a one-person firm 34:05 The problem with “businesses” that are really solo practices 38:20 Final thoughts – When small businesses are worth it (and when they’re not) **** - 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

David is Coming to Austin_ TX- Jan 16_ 2026

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David's 2026 Small Business Deal Predictions

New Video Alert! As 2026 begins, I’m sharing my thoughts on what’s ahead for small business buyers, sellers, and dealmakers. Interest rates, financing, valuations, and buyer behavior are all shifting, and the next year could look very different from what we’ve seen recently. In this episode, I talk about where lending might go, why seller financing could become more common, and how deal structures and valuations may adjust to a tougher economy. I’ll also explain why stronger balance sheets and smarter due diligence will matter more than ever. If you plan to buy, sell, or grow a business in 2026, this video will help you understand what’s coming and how to prepare for it. Learn more at https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/bK16gfxVw8g Cheers David C Barnett #SmallBusiness #BusinessBuying #Entrepreneurship #BusinessValuation #SellerFinancing #BusinessForecast #MergersAndAcquisitions #BusinessBuyerAdvantage #ExitPlanning #DavidCBarnett **** YouTube Chapters 00:00 – Intro 00:40 – Setting the Stage: Economic Outlook 02:30 – Prediction #1: SBA and Bank Financing Tighten 06:30 – Prediction #2: Seller Financing on the Rise 10:00 – Prediction #3: Multiples and Valuations Deflate 14:00 – Prediction #4: Who the 2026 Buyers Will Be 18:00 – Prediction #5: The “Easy Business” Myth Breaks 21:30 – Prediction #6: Distressed Sales & Cheap Start-Ups 26:00 – Prediction #7: More Deals Fail in Due Diligence 31:00 – Prediction #8: The Balance Sheet Matters Again 34:00 – Final Thoughts & How to Prepare for 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 **** 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

2025 XMAS Eve Special

It’s that time of year again! I’m back on the airwaves for my 6th Annual Christmas Eve Special! This year, Santa’s squad is loading up with fun, festive small-business surprises—and they’re ready to say hello! With my Special Guests! Mike Finger- Exit readiness coach and master of the ExitOasis.com blog site. https://exitoasis.com/ Rocky Lalvani- Fractional CFO to growing businesses everywhere and host of the Profit Answer Man podcast. https://profitcomesfirst.com/podcasts/ Loren Feldman- Renowned small business journalist and host of the 21 Hats Podcast. https://21hats.com/podcasts/ Marc Mawhinney- Tarzan of the Coaching Jungle Facebook group and host of the Natural Born Coaches podcast. https://www.naturalborncoaches.com/ Join my email list at https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com Business Buyer Advantage: https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com Exit Ready https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com Austin, TX Jan 16- https://www.BusinessBuyerBoardroom.com Cheers

Renovo Rollup-Blowup- 7 Questions to Ask When Competing with Private Equity

Magic of a roll-up strategy: https://youtu.be/i_4_shRzEsQ New Video Alert! Ever been outbid when trying to buy a business? Here’s the thing: sometimes losing is actually winning. This week, I unpack the collapse of Renovo Home Partners, a private equity-backed roll-up that went bankrupt with hundreds of millions in debt and almost no assets left. I’ll walk through what went wrong, why leverage kills good deals, and the 7 questions you should ask anytime you’re up against big-money buyers. If you’ve ever wondered how to compete with private equity without overpaying, you’ll want to watch this one. Helping you buy, grow, and exit small businesses — the smart way. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/KnAL7xSc1vA #BusinessValuation #SmallBusiness #SellMyBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BusinessExit #BusinessValue #BusinessBuyerAdvantage #DavidCBarnett **** YouTube Chapters 00:00 – Intro 00:45 – The Renovo Home Partners Collapse 02:00 – What a Roll-Up Strategy Really Is 04:00 – How Private Equity Builds (and Breaks) Deals 06:30 – What Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Tells Us 09:00 – Real Human Impact: Customers & Employees 11:00 – Why Roll-Ups Often Fail 13:30 – The Role of Leverage and Rising Interest Rates 15:00 – What Went Wrong at Renovo 17:00 – Why Being Outbid Isn’t Losing 18:30 – The Danger of No Personal Guarantees 20:30 – The “Brittle Machine” Problem 22:00 – My 7 Questions to Spot Risky Overbids 29:30 – How Smart Buyers Avoid These Traps 31:00 – When You Lose a Deal, You Might Be Winning 33:00 – Learn to Buy a Business the Right Way **** - 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