# The Most Expensive Mistake Business Buyers Make

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Podcast: [David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMB](https://stenobird.com/podcast/david-c-barnett-small-business-and-deal-making-m-a-smb-398395)
Published: 2026-06-08T12:00:23+00:00
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