Premiere - Do Interest Rates Really Matter When Buying a Business? Mike Finger

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David C Barnett discusses the impact of interest rates and economic trends on small business buying and selling with guest Mike Finger.

Cash flow Forecasting Program Discount code- Until end of May 2026 https://dbarnett.gumroad.com/l/smallbizforecasting/CashFlow2YTPromo **** Do interest rates, recessions, and economic headlines really matter when buying or selling a small business? New guest – Mike Finger from ExitOasis.com I’m happy to have Mike join me for an important discussion about the difference between economic headlines and the real-world realities of small business dealmaking. Tune in as we discuss interest rates, private equity, AI, demographic shifts, and whether these big macro trends actually impact the average small business owner looking to buy or sell a business. We’ll also explore what really makes a business sellable and why good businesses continue to attract buyers regardless of what’s happening in the broader economy. This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone interested in buying, selling, financing, or managing a small business. Be sure to join live so that you can ask questions, replay will be available. Set yourself a reminder on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/8Nl_AEZnIt8 It will be going live Thursday May 28, 2026 at 2:30 PM Atlantic Time and 1:30 PM Eastern Time See you there! David C…

People in this episode

Host: David C Barnett

Guest: Mike Finger

Topics covered

• interest rates
• small business
• dealmaking
• economic trends
• buying and selling businesses
• cash flow forecasting

Keywords

• interest rates
• small business
• dealmaking
• economic headlines
• cash flow forecasting
• private equity
• demographic shifts

Sponsors

Xero

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ExitOasis.com

Places: Atlantic Time, Eastern Time

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