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Why Most Business Brokers Burn Out, with David Barnett

What if the real reason your deals stall isn’t the market—but the way you structure your pipeline? Are you collecting unsellable inventory, hoping for a windfall, or crafting steady cash flow by choosing the right clients and building genuine relationships?

In this episode, Jason Cutter and guest David Barnett challenge business brokers to rethink their approach to listings, pipeline, and dealmaking. Instead of chasing every lead or “whale hunting” for outsize commissions, Barnett urges brokers to adopt a professional services mindset—vetting their inventory, aligning seller expectations, and…

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