David C. Barnett (YouTube)
YouTube channelsA long-running YouTube channel (mirrored as a podcast) with hundreds of videos on how small business deals actually work — valuation, seller financing, broker dynamics, deal structures — from a 20+ year broker-turned-advisor and author of seven books on SMB transactions.
- Pricing
- Free — Channel and podcast free; Barnett sells separate online programs (multi-hour courses for a few hundred dollars) and advisory.
- Best for
- Absorbing deal mechanics and seller-side psychology before and during screening — especially seller-financing and 'why is this listing priced insane' questions
- Last verified
- Jul 10, 2026 — pricing and status checked against primary sources
- Roadmap stages
- 1. Decide if ETA is for you6. Screen & value
Pros
- Hundreds of practical, specific videos on deal mechanics rather than motivational content
- Unusually candid about risks: broker conflicts, bad listings, seller-financing traps
- 20+ years of practitioner experience; content doubles as a podcast feed
Cons
- One practitioner's strong opinions — treat as a perspective, not consensus
- Basic production and weak topical organization make the library hard to navigate
- Content funnels toward his paid courses and advisory services
What searchers say
A fixture of the SMB-buying content world — regularly appears across acquisition podcasts (multiple 2025–2026 appearances) and is commonly recommended alongside the major ETA podcasts.