On today's show, I talk with David Barnett, who is an expert in buying and selling business. I wanted to come at the conversation from the angle of buying a business as an income generating asset in retirement. He had a lot of wisdom to share. We cover:
- How did David become an expert in buying and selling "main street" businesses?
- Should you buy or sell a business in retirement?
- Aligning your business venture to your interests
- Why buying a business and being "hands-off" is an unrealistic expectation
- Don't be fooled by the promise of buying an "absent-owner" business
- There is a lot more to owning a self-serve car wash than just collecting quarters
- What are the most important things to think about when buying a main street business
- Why do you need to make a proper cash flow projection
- Three components of the typical financing for main street business transactions
- Red flags when buying a business
- How Seller Financing can help foster a successful transition
- The fragile nature of businesses
- Does the goodwill of a business reside with the business or the owner?
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