LIVE Mickie Kennedy ereleases in the world of AI

 

What happens with press releases now that we have AI?

New Livestream guest- Mickie Kennedy

I’m happy to have Mickie come back and join me on a live broadcast.

Mickie has helped countless small businesses get media attention via press releases.

Tune in and as we’ll be discussing how all of this is changing in the world of LLMs!

This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone in business who may want to one day get some press coverage.

Be sure to join live so that you can ask questions, replay will be available.

Set yourself a reminder on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/live/m_BaSIh95E8 

We’ll be going live Thursday March 12, 2026 at 1PM Atlantic Time and 12 Noon Eastern Time

See you there!

David C Barnett

Corporate Executives Make These Small Business Mistakes

 

**New Video Alert!

If you're a corporate executive thinking about buying a small business as a backup plan (or a next chapter), this episode is for you.

The uncomfortable truth?

The exact skills that helped you climb the corporate ladder can become traps in a small business.

If you’re serious about putting your own money into a deal, this is something you need to understand before you sign anything.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/SGQnC3fyQ3s 

Cheers

See you over on YouTube

David C Barnett

Should You Buy a Business Because You're Bored?

 

**New Video Alert!

Career boredom is real. 

But using business ownership to cure it can either move your life forward or create stress you never expected.

In this video, I explain the three types of boredom and why only one of them is actually solved by owning a business. 

I also walk through a simple way to test whether entrepreneurship fits your temperament, risk tolerance, and season of life.

Before you make a high cost decision to fix a low cost problem, this is worth your time.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/XP853VHQGJA 

Cheers

See you over on YouTube

David C Barnett

LIVE- Marriage issues and your Small Business with Edward Coamb

 David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making SME

New Livestream guest- Edward Coambs I’m happy to have Edward join me on a live broadcast. Edward has years of experience in financial and retirement planning but is ALSO a certified Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in the State of North Carolina. Tune in and as we’ll be discussing how small business and entrepreneurship can affect your personal relationships. This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone who wants to try and win in both of these aspects of life. Find Ed online at https://www.healthyloveandmoney.com/ See you there! David C Barnett

Nick Lall - Episode 13 - Bakari Akil, Graves Hall Capital

Nick Lall Search Funded: The ETA Podcast

In this episode, host Nick Lall interviews Bakari Akil, Managing Director of Graves Hall Capital. 

They discuss Bakari's unique path to becoming a successful acquisition entrepreneur, including his most recent acquisition of a $30 million burlap bag manufacturing company. 

Bakari also shares his experiences as a lecturer at Cornell and Columbia Business Schools, his founding of New York's largest private equity hedge fund group on meetup.com, and what led him to launch Nomad Noir, a community for black digital nomads. 

Bakari offers extremely valuable insights on leveraging unconventional routes in entrepreneurship and business acquisitions, forging strong relationships with prominent figures like Dr. Cornel West and Tim Bovard without prior connections, how to approach deal analysis, and his daily habits that have led to his success.

Live - Tackle the top 5 Small Business Bottlenecks with tools. Guest Susan Fennema

  David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making SME

New Livestream guest- Conqueror of Chaos Susan Fennema. I’m happy to have Susan join me on a live broadcast. Susan runs a consulting firm that helps small businesses get organized with workflow tools that you’ve likely heard of. Things like Teamwork, HubSpot, Process Street, PandaDoc, Jobber, Asana or Monday.com. Tune in and as we’ll be discussing how small businesses can tackle the top 5 bottlenecks: - project management - invoicing - sales - payroll - HR (onboarding, interviewing, recruiting, etc) And the big bonus: working in their own email This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone who owns a small business or might one day.

How are those SBA changes shakin’ out? with guest SBA Ray Drew

  David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making SME

New Livestream guest- Ray Drew aka ‘SBA Ray’ I’m happy to have Ray join me on a live broadcast. Ray is a podcast host in the SMB lending space and a Managing Business Development Officer at Fund-Ex Solutions, a non-bank SBA lender. Tune in and as we’ll be discussing the whirlwind of change that’s been happening this summer with SBA 7(a) loans. This is a ‘must see event’ for American business owners and searchers. Find Ray online at https://www.sbaray.com/

LIVE - Talking to the searchers with guest Alex Bridgeman

David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making SME

Talking to the searchers

New Livestream guest-> Alex Bridgeman

I’m happy to have Alex join me on a live broadcast.

Alex is the host of Think Like an Owner podcast and formerly the publisher of The Operator’s Handbook.

Tune in and as we’ll be discussing some of the common themes he’s observed after interviewing hundreds of successful business searchers. 

This is a ‘must see event’ for people who want to buy a business.

Be sure to join live so that you can ask questions, replay will be available.

Set yourself a reminder on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/live/Xh-LqnKEbUs 

We’ll be going live Friday, Sept 15 at Noon Eastern, 1pm Halifax time and 9am Pacific.

See you there!

David C Barnett

Ep 180 Discover the Game-Changing Power of AI for Your Business with Manuj Aggarwal

 Rocky Lalvani - The Profit Answer Man

In this episode, you will learn the following:
●       Develop a deeper grasp of AI's role in business and recognize how it could change the
course of your career.
●       Dispel myths about AI stealing jobs, and learn to see it as an enabler rather than a danger.
●       Recognize the power of AI in addressing skill gaps, enabling career advancement, and
fostering organizational resilience.
●       Acknowledge the vital importance for businesses to embrace and excel in the AI era, as
failure to do so may result in falling behind their competitors.

Manuj Aggarwal is a well-known AI thought leader on a worldwide scale. Manuj has made a name
for himself in the field thanks to his 15 years of experience and 4 patents. He has produced a
phenomenal value of over $500 million for prestigious companies including Microsoft, IBM, and
Pearson Education. Over 10 million people have been significantly impacted by Manuj efforts, and
as a result, renowned people like President Obama and Bill Gates have praised him. His knowledge
of AI is widely sought for, and he has contributed significantly to the field innovation and
development.

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Ep 179 Streamline and Scale Profitably: Mastering Business Systems with Malcolm Peace

Rocky Lalvani - The Profit Answer Man

Streamline and Scale Profitably: Mastering Business Systems 

Hi, I'm the Profit Answer Man Rocky Lalvani!

I help small business owners simplify their financial reports to make more informed business

decisions with fewer hassles. We utilize the Profit First system created by Mike Michalowicz.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

●       The significance of documenting standard operating procedures (SOPs) when acquiring and

managing businesses

●       The prevalence of QuickBooks online among small businesses

●       Tracking key data points is invaluable in analyzing business performance

●       Standardizing business processes and pricing for better decision-making

●       Hiring individuals who align with the company's values, possess the

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LIVE- Lisa Forrest shares SBA’s New Rules

  David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making SME

Lisa Forrest, Director of SearchFund Lending at Live Oak Bank.

Live Oak is the biggest SBA lender in America.

We will be discussing the much-anticipated new rules.

I’m happy to have Lisa Forrest join me on a live broadcast.

Lisa has over 30 years of experience writing loans under the US Small Business Administration’s (SBA) loan programs.

Be sure to join live so that you can ask questions, replay will be available.

Set yourself a reminder on YouTube or join live here:  https://youtube.com/live/t8QYDM6p98o 

We’ll be going live August 14, 12 Noon Eastern Time and 1 PM Atlantic Time

See you there!

David C Barnett

Nick Lall - Rafael Dufour, Relais du Dirigeant

Nick Lall Search Funded: The ETA Podcast

Rafael is a solo traditional searcher looking to acquire an SME in France. He has 11 years of purchasing, sales, business development, strategy, and general management experience in Manufacturing (Steel, Textile) and FMCG (Personal care, Hygiene) industries, and France, Spain, Morocco, China and Australia.

Over the past 8 years, Rafael has built a track record in managing crisis situations as well as organic growth strategies in privately held medium size companies (€20m to €90m of revenues) both as General Manager and Strategy & Business Development Director. 

Live - Change and Hiring in today’s economy

  David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making SME

New Livestream guest-> Greg Griesemer

I’m happy to have Greg join me on a live broadcast.

Greg has spent over 20 years in the recruitment and retention business.

He knows how to find the right employees who will be a great and lasting fit into an organization.

Tune in and as we’ll be discussing trends in hiring and retention and how smaller companies can compete with big business in this new world of hybrid work environments.

This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone who’s going to be hiring now or in the future.

Be sure to join live so that you can ask questions, replay will be available.

Set yourself a reminder on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/live/S3sshDtQXYw 

We’ll be going live July 10, 2023 at 12 Noon Eastern Time and 1:00 PM Atlantic TIme

See you there!

David C Barnett

Business Success with Stephen Halasnik

Rocky Lalvani - The Profit Answer Man

In today's episode, we had the opportunity to sit down with serial entrepreneur, Stephen Halasnik. With seven successful companies under his belt, Stephen has developed a knack for creating profitable businesses in his decades-long entrepreneurial journey. Two of his ventures have even skyrocketed to the prestigious Inc. 500 list of America's fastest-growing companies. His impeccable skills in lead generation and marketing. As small business owners navigate the complexities of finances and marketing, Stephen's wealth of knowledge proves to be a valuable resource for achieving increased revenue and informed decision-making.

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Profitable Influencer Marketing with Sarah Saffari

  Rocky Lalvani - The Profit Answer Man

In this episode of Profit Answer Man, we dive into the world of influencer marketing with our guest, Sarah Saffari. Sarah is an entrepreneur and business leader who runs a boutique marketing agency specializing in strategy, influencer marketing, brand partnerships, and content creation across channels. With her extensive experience working with diverse organizations, she helps businesses build cohesive marketing strategies to enhance their visibility and brand presence. Join us as Sarah shares valuable insights and strategies to leverage the power of influencer marketing for your business.

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Profit First for Therapists with Juile Herres

Rocky Lalvani - The Profit Answer Man

In today's episode, our guest Julie Herres, owner of GreenOak Accounting and author of Profit First for Therapists, discusses financial management and compensation models for therapy practices. She covers topics such as the challenges faced by mental health therapists in the insurance industry, the different compensation models commonly used in the therapy industry, and the emotional phases of Profit First. Julie provides valuable insights into tracking utilization rates and utilizing physical space efficiently to increase profitability and emphasizes the importance of having a non-judgmental space to talk about money and financial difficulties.

 In this episode, you will learn the following:

●        The importance of having a financial benefit to the practice when offering a salary to clinicians.

●        The value of a judgment-free money conversation. Money is emotional, so talking to someone and getting advice is crucial.

●        Finding a system that works for your business and pushing through the emotional phases of financial management to achieve clarity and ultimately financial freedom.

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Live - Business Buyer Insolvency?

  David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making SME

New Livestream guest- Doug Hoyes I’m happy to have Doug join me on a live broadcast. Doug Hoyes is a Licensed Insolvency Trustee in Kitchener, Ontario and co-founder of Hoyes Michalos. Tune in and we’ll be discussing problems that people get into with money and debt when they buy a business. While Doug takes care of people going bankrupt or filing creditor proposals in Canada, I’m sure the lessons shared will be valuable for business buyers around the world. This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone considering a business purchase. Thanks to our sponsors: Mark Willis of Lake Growth Financial Services. Build an equity asset that is guaranteed to grow over time, never lose value and give you access to liquidity whenever you need it without having to qualify for credit- EVER. Learn more and sign up for a no-obligation consultation at https://www.NewBankingSolution.com

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Ep 166 Profit First for Law Firms with Mike Chastaine

Rocky Lalvani - The Profit Answer Man

In today's episode, I sat down with Mike Chastaine, a former criminal defense lawyer who turned his struggling law firm into a profitable business using the Profit First system. Chastaine shares how he learned about the system and how it helped him allocate funds to different accounts, including a payroll account, profit account, tax account, discovery account, operating account, and rainy day fund account. He emphasizes the importance of making daily transfers to these accounts and building systems and processes in a business. Chastaine now consults with small and solo law firms to help them become profitable.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

• The significance of putting in place organizational structures and operational procedures in a company, notably legal practices.
• The benefits of being able to pick and choose clients and the importance of building a business that can run without the owner's constant presence.
• The importance of establishing and maintaining a reserve account for a company, particularly in preparation for unforeseen occurrences

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LIVE - Communication as a Competitive Advantage.

 David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making SME

I’m happy to have Brenden Kumarasamy join me on a live broadcast.

Brenden Kumarasamy has teaches people how to be more effective at communication and public speaking. He’s a coach and host of his own YouTube channel.

Tune in and as we’ll be discussing how entrepreneurs, business buyers and others can be more effective at speaking and communication.

This is a ‘must see event’ for everyone who wants to make sure they can’t be replaced by AI!

Thanks to our sponsors: Mark Willis of Lake Growth Financial Services. Build an equity asset that is guaranteed to grow over time, never lose value and give you access to liquidity whenever you need it without having to qualify for credit- EVER. Learn more and sign up for a no-obligation consultation at https://www.NewBankingSolution.com

If you enjoyed this show and want more great small business content, head over to https://www.SMBPodcastNetwork.com and find more great shows and conversations.

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Live - Immigrating to Canada as an entrepreneur.

David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making SME

New Livestream guest- Evelyn L. Ackah

I’m happy to have Evelyn join me on a live broadcast from her Calgary, Alberta Headquarters. 

Evelyn has been practicing law in the area of immigration since 2010 helping people come to Canada and helping Canadians work and live in the US. 

Tune in and as we’ll be discussing how people can use entrepreneurship and business acquisition as a way to move legally to Canada. 

Thanks to our sponsors: 

Mark Willis of Lake Growth Financial Services. Build an equity asset that is guaranteed to grow over time, never lose value and give you access to liquidity whenever you need it without having to qualify for credit- EVER. Learn more and sign up for a no-obligation consultation at https://www.NewBankingSolution.com

If your business is struggling to pay off high interest debts and you need help, check out this program from Bardwell Creative. https://courses.bardwellcreative.com/...

If you enjoyed this show and want more great small business content, head over to https://www.SMBPodcastNetwork.com

and find more great shows and conversations.

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Nick Lall - Round 2 with Ibrahim and Khaled of Moonbase Capital

Nick Lall Search Funded: The ETA Podcast

Moonbase just raised $5M and Ibrahim and Khaled returned to discuss what they're seeing in the search fund ecosystem.

Live - Fuel for fast growing companies that wait to get paid! Guest Kelly Nelson

David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making SME

I’m happy to have Kelly join me on a live broadcast. He has over a decade of experience helping companies with operating capital solutions to get money in the door more quickly. Tune in and as we’ll be discussing factoring of accounts receivables. What is it? How does it work? Are the things you’ve heard true? Who will it work for? This is a ‘must see event’ for any business that waits to get paid from other businesses.

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Investing Your Profits in Another Stream of Income with Giuseppe Grammatico

 Rocky Lalvani - The Profit Answer Man

This week I am joined by Giuseppe Grammatico who is a franchising advisor who has owned a number of Master Franchise licenses and has enjoyed a successful franchising career, guiding over 200 individuals through business ownership, many for the first time. In addition to 2 decades in franchising, he also has 20 years of sales, marketing, and management experience.

 

He has assisted over 1000 individuals and businesses with their investments and achieved over $1 billion in sales. Not everyone is motivated by money and fame, and Giuseppe knows this. He takes the overwhelming guess work out of the franchising process, listening and teaching along the way. Learning about his candidates specific goals for their business and lives aides in guiding them down their dream path. Those bold enough to take action on their own are the ones that realize the freedom boldness can deliver “Freedom Favors the Bold.”

Investing Your Profits in Another Stream of Income with Giuseppe Grammatico

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Live - Does your business MAX OUT it’s referral potential?

David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making SME

New Livestream guest- Stacey Brown Randall I’m happy to have Stacey join me on a live broadcast. She’s made all the common mistakes in business and now works to help make sure you’re maximizing your referral opportunities via having the right systems. Tune in and as we’ll be discussing how you can start taking a systems approach to generating referrals from happy clients. This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone who owns a business or will one day, in particular those who sell highly priced products or services.

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