# When Buying a Business Can Turn You Into a Debt Slave

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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: 2026-03-30T12:00:35+00:00
Episode link: https://soundcloud.com/dbarnettmoncton/why-buying-a-business-can-turn
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## Resource

**New Video Alert! In this video, I break down a TRUE story of two buyers who almost made a decision that would have trapped them in years of debt — all because they didn’t understand valuation, cash flow, and how deals actually work. If you're serious about business ownership, this could save you from a costly mistake. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/DoosmTaVlXE Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett

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