David C. Barnett

David C. Barnett

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SMB M&A advisor and educator; teaches buying/selling/financing SMBs; frequent commentary on deal structures and pitfalls.

Choosing: Start, Buy, or Franchise Your Business
SocialMay 7, 2026

Choosing: Start, Buy, or Franchise Your Business

Premiere Live Today- Start, Buy, or Franchise? Best Way to Get Into Business What’s the best way to get into business — start from scratch, buy an existing business, or open a franchise? Rocky Lalvani, Giuseppe Grammatico, & Henry...

By David C. Barnett
Real Deal Outcomes: What Happens After Buying
SocialMay 4, 2026

Real Deal Outcomes: What Happens After Buying

3 Real Business Deals (What Actually Happens After You Buy) https://t.co/PmkHIRS7pL #BuyABusiness #BusinessAcquisition #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #DealMaking #ETA #BusinessTips #Investing https://t.co/MvNHqP8UhR

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Companies Hire Underperformers Just for LinkedIn Bragging
SocialApr 30, 2026

Companies Hire Underperformers Just for LinkedIn Bragging

They also hire underperforming people from legit firms so they can parade those work histories on LinkedIn. I’ve been seeing that lately.

By David C. Barnett
Handwritten Resumes Return to Thwart AI Spam
SocialApr 30, 2026

Handwritten Resumes Return to Thwart AI Spam

My HR prediction for 2027… -Some employers will implement policies in which they will only accept handwritten resumes. It’s the easiest way to stop the never-ending tsunami of AI generated applications.

By David C. Barnett
Bankruptcy Survivors Become High‑interest Car‑lease Targets
SocialApr 30, 2026

Bankruptcy Survivors Become High‑interest Car‑lease Targets

“I’ve done car leases for people who were newly discharged from bankruptcy. These people can get financing at very high rates such as 19% or 25% interest. Because they just went bankrupt they have no debt. In my mind, this...

By David C. Barnett
Broker Loans: Step‑by‑Step Payment Flow Explained
SocialApr 29, 2026

Broker Loans: Step‑by‑Step Payment Flow Explained

“How a broker loan works: 1. Buyer creates a loan agreement... 2. Broker gives a credit memo... 3. The buyer submits the credit memo to the seller... 4. The seller pays the broker with the credit memo... 5. The buyer...

By David C. Barnett
Cash Flow Must Cover Wage, Debt, and ROI
SocialApr 28, 2026

Cash Flow Must Cover Wage, Debt, and ROI

The three objectives you need to achieve from the cash flow of a #smallbiz: 1. Take home a wage 2. Service debt 3. Receive an adequate ROI. If you can’t achieve all three, yet proceed with a deal, you’re just...

By David C. Barnett
ChatGPT Consistently Beats Gemini in Head‑to‑head Tests
SocialApr 27, 2026

ChatGPT Consistently Beats Gemini in Head‑to‑head Tests

Lately, I've been asking ChatGPT and Gemini to do the same tasks. Then, I put Chat's work into Gemini and ask which is better. It is consistently recommending ChatGPT's work. When is the next season of Robot Wars coming out?

By David C. Barnett
New Market vs Market Share: Which Fuels Growth?
SocialApr 27, 2026

New Market vs Market Share: Which Fuels Growth?

Live Thursday What makes more sense for business expansion — entering a new market or growing market share? New Livestream guest – Gary Kunkle. Set yourself a reminder on YouTube here: https://t.co/1Wr01WYpq6 https://t.co/fpwgAK4DrS

By David C. Barnett
Buy Equipment only if Under Three‑times Profit; Otherwise Rent
SocialApr 27, 2026

Buy Equipment only if Under Three‑times Profit; Otherwise Rent

“If a piece of machinery increases your profit by $5,000 and... companies sell for a multiple of 3 times earnings then it doesn’t make sense to own it unless it costs less than $15,000. So if it’s worth $50,000, sell...

By David C. Barnett
Build a Business That Grows, Not Just Survives
SocialApr 22, 2026

Build a Business That Grows, Not Just Survives

Staying in business isn’t the same as building something that truly works. Too many founders wear survival like a trophy—pushing through slow months, thin margins, and constant stress as if endurance alone equals success. But a business that only “hangs on”...

By David C. Barnett
Specializing in One Industry Boosts Brokerage Success
SocialApr 20, 2026

Specializing in One Industry Boosts Brokerage Success

Live Thursday What happens when a business broker focuses on just one industry? Tune in as we discuss industry-specific business brokerage, how specialization can create real opportunity, and the biggest mistakes business owners make when preparing to sell. Set yourself...

By David C. Barnett
Buying a Canadian Business: Complex, Risky for Americans
SocialApr 20, 2026

Buying a Canadian Business: Complex, Risky for Americans

Can You Buy a Business in Canada? An American asked me this—and the answer is more complicated (and risky) than you think. Watch the full video here: https://t.co/vLaP5jaaF2 #businessbuying #entrepreneurship #smallbusiness #investing #canada #BDC #SBA #businesstips #acquisitions #finance

By David C. Barnett
Partial Payments Can Benefit Sellers in Deal Making
SocialApr 18, 2026

Partial Payments Can Benefit Sellers in Deal Making

Why You Might Not Get Paid in Full When You Sell. And how that can actually work in your favor. https://t.co/1vSKngiMGR #SmallBusiness & Deal Making #SMB

By David C. Barnett