David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMB
David C Barnett
500 episodes
3 days ago
• “Is the Inventory Added or Included in the Price of a Business?” video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6L_dS2gRYs
• LIVE: Neal Isaacs — Seller Journeys with Business Brokers” https://www.youtube.com/live/-7vt5Ef-9i8
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This week, I’m digging into one of the most common frustrations I hear from business buyers — poorly prepared CIMs and business profiles.
If you’ve ever tried to review a deal only to find missing financials, no balance sheet, or vague “adjusted income” numbers that make no sense… you’ll want to watch this one.
In this video, I break down the top errors business brokers make when preparing CIMs, including:
-Missing balance sheets and working capital details
-No asset list or equipment valuation
-Sloppy or missing normalization adjustments
-And why not accounting for the owner’s time completely skews earnings
Whether you’re a buyer trying to make sense of bad info or a seller who wants to present your business properly, this will help you understand what a real, professional SIM should look like.
Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/bKu7n20H750
#BusinessBroker #BuyASmallBusiness #SellYourBusiness #BusinessProfile #SIM #BusinessValuation #Entrepreneurship #DavidCBarnett
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YouTube Chapters
00:00 – Intro
01:25 – What a SIM (Confidential Information Memorandum) Should Be
04:15 – Mistake #1: No Balance Sheet or Working Capital Info
08:30 – Mistake #2: Missing Asset List or Equipment Values
12:40 – Mistake #3: Poor or Missing Normalization Adjustments
18:00 – Mistake #4: No Account of the Owner’s Time or Role
22:20 – Why These Gaps Waste Everyone’s Time
25:15 – How Proper CIMs Help Sellers and Buyers
28:00 – Why My Team Builds Complete Business Profiles for Clients
30:45 – Final Thoughts & How to Prepare the Right Way
#BusinessBroker #BusinessProfile #SIM #BuyASmallBusiness #SellYourBusiness #BusinessValuation #EntrepreneurTips #BusinessDeals #SMB #DavidCBarnett
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- 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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• “Is the Inventory Added or Included in the Price of a Business?” video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6L_dS2gRYs
• LIVE: Neal Isaacs — Seller Journeys with Business Brokers” https://www.youtube.com/live/-7vt5Ef-9i8
***
This week, I’m digging into one of the most common frustrations I hear from business buyers — poorly prepared CIMs and business profiles.
If you’ve ever tried to review a deal only to find missing financials, no balance sheet, or vague “adjusted income” numbers that make no sense… you’ll want to watch this one.
In this video, I break down the top errors business brokers make when preparing CIMs, including:
-Missing balance sheets and working capital details
-No asset list or equipment valuation
-Sloppy or missing normalization adjustments
-And why not accounting for the owner’s time completely skews earnings
Whether you’re a buyer trying to make sense of bad info or a seller who wants to present your business properly, this will help you understand what a real, professional SIM should look like.
Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/bKu7n20H750
#BusinessBroker #BuyASmallBusiness #SellYourBusiness #BusinessProfile #SIM #BusinessValuation #Entrepreneurship #DavidCBarnett
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YouTube Chapters
00:00 – Intro
01:25 – What a SIM (Confidential Information Memorandum) Should Be
04:15 – Mistake #1: No Balance Sheet or Working Capital Info
08:30 – Mistake #2: Missing Asset List or Equipment Values
12:40 – Mistake #3: Poor or Missing Normalization Adjustments
18:00 – Mistake #4: No Account of the Owner’s Time or Role
22:20 – Why These Gaps Waste Everyone’s Time
25:15 – How Proper CIMs Help Sellers and Buyers
28:00 – Why My Team Builds Complete Business Profiles for Clients
30:45 – Final Thoughts & How to Prepare the Right Way
#BusinessBroker #BusinessProfile #SIM #BuyASmallBusiness #SellYourBusiness #BusinessValuation #EntrepreneurTips #BusinessDeals #SMB #DavidCBarnett
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- 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
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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
Get the most from the online review game with minimal effort
David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMB
53 minutes 37 seconds
1 week ago
Get the most from the online review game with minimal effort
New Livestream guest- George Swetlitz from Right Response AI
I’m happy to have George join me on a live broadcast.
George understands the world of online advertising and has lead real world business rollups that depended on local advertising.
Tune in and as we’ll be discussing online reviews and how it is crucial in getting customers from platforms such as Google Maps.
This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone who does business with customers.
Be sure to join live so that you can ask questions, replay will be available.
Find George online at http://rightresponseai.com/podcasts/barnett
Holiday Chat 2025 slots are now open https://calendly.com/dbarnett/2025-holiday-chatsecretcode
January 2026- I'm coming to Vancouver, BC and Austin, TX. Join me for a Business Buyer Boardroom mastermind session. https://www.BusinessBuyerBoardroom.com
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- 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
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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 C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMB
• “Is the Inventory Added or Included in the Price of a Business?” video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6L_dS2gRYs
• LIVE: Neal Isaacs — Seller Journeys with Business Brokers” https://www.youtube.com/live/-7vt5Ef-9i8
***
This week, I’m digging into one of the most common frustrations I hear from business buyers — poorly prepared CIMs and business profiles.
If you’ve ever tried to review a deal only to find missing financials, no balance sheet, or vague “adjusted income” numbers that make no sense… you’ll want to watch this one.
In this video, I break down the top errors business brokers make when preparing CIMs, including:
-Missing balance sheets and working capital details
-No asset list or equipment valuation
-Sloppy or missing normalization adjustments
-And why not accounting for the owner’s time completely skews earnings
Whether you’re a buyer trying to make sense of bad info or a seller who wants to present your business properly, this will help you understand what a real, professional SIM should look like.
Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/bKu7n20H750
#BusinessBroker #BuyASmallBusiness #SellYourBusiness #BusinessProfile #SIM #BusinessValuation #Entrepreneurship #DavidCBarnett
***
YouTube Chapters
00:00 – Intro
01:25 – What a SIM (Confidential Information Memorandum) Should Be
04:15 – Mistake #1: No Balance Sheet or Working Capital Info
08:30 – Mistake #2: Missing Asset List or Equipment Values
12:40 – Mistake #3: Poor or Missing Normalization Adjustments
18:00 – Mistake #4: No Account of the Owner’s Time or Role
22:20 – Why These Gaps Waste Everyone’s Time
25:15 – How Proper CIMs Help Sellers and Buyers
28:00 – Why My Team Builds Complete Business Profiles for Clients
30:45 – Final Thoughts & How to Prepare the Right Way
#BusinessBroker #BusinessProfile #SIM #BuyASmallBusiness #SellYourBusiness #BusinessValuation #EntrepreneurTips #BusinessDeals #SMB #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