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Avoid These Costly Business Buying Mistakes with Gautam Pardhy
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- Jul 23, 2026
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- Join David's email list, RECEIVE 7 FREE GIFTS!!- https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com I'm joined by entrepreneur and author Gautam Pardhy, whose new book, Don't Buy That Business, challenges many of the assumptions buyers make during the acquisition process. We discuss his practical Five Gates framework for evaluating business opportunities, why many buyers focus on the wrong criteria, and how to identify hidden risks before moving forward. Whether you're searching for your first acquisition or already evaluating deals, this conversation is packed with practical advice on due diligence, assessing business quality, seller dependence, cash flow, and avoiding the expensive mistakes that derail many acquisitions. **** 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.CallDavidCBarnett.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 ----- #BusinessBuying #BuyABusiness #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #BusinessAcquisition #DueDiligence #BusinessDeals #ETA #SearchFund Special Xero offer: Get 90% off for 6 months using this link: https://referrals.xero.com/DavidCBarnett_xero . Terms & Conditions apply.* See the video of my Xero story here: https://youtu.be/LfaGUfwStqo Youtube music licensing code: 5PJWQOE5ZZHTQSRY