
Invest Local
A Guide to Superior Investment Returns in Your Own Community
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Invest Local is a peek into the thoughts of local deal-making expert David Barnett. His experience and education in business brokerage, small business financing, and private finance gives him an insight into what’s wrong with the common financial planning advice available today and how you can make superior investment returns while mitigating risk and helping your local community.
Big banks make huge profits lending to people in your community and small businesses all around you. Learn how you can help these people and entrepreneurs and keep more of these profits in your home town. Barnett offers step-by-step guidance on how to earn returns ranging from nine percent to infinity by doing car leases, secured loans, inventory financing, buying accounts receivables, financing mini and mobile homes, operating leases on machinery and more. High yield investing does not have to mean high-risk investing.
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Valuable information - poor performance
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Mediocre; few actionable take-aways.
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Applied everything here, also on business made simple course and story brand book and my business grew
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Who
- The A Method for Hiring
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Geoff Smart and Randy Street offer a simple, four-step method for hiring with confidence, designed for everyone from the CEO on down. Who shows you how to avoid the most common pitfalls of hiring, how to identify "A Players" - people who can perform their job better than 90 percent of the candidates in their field - and how to make sure the best candidate will be excited to join your organization.
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Great book but need PDF of Scorecard material
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- Hugh
- 02-29-20
Jam packed with great detailed information!
Exceptionally knowledgeable, and narrated by the author who happens to also be a gifted speaker. Another great one in his series of audible books. Well worth the investment. Listened in the car, but had to re listen in front of excel and word to take notes, and follow along with his calculations. David knows his stuff. Plus, he is a Maritimer.
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- Indica
- 03-24-25
A Refreshing Inspiration
David C. Barnett's Invest Local is a refreshing departure from traditional financial literature, offering readers a practical guide to achieving superior investment returns within their own communities. Barnett's straightforward approach, free from convoluted jargon, immediately draws readers in, presenting cold, hard facts and invaluable lessons from his personal experiences. As someone well-versed in finance and macroeconomics, I found his candid insights in the opening pages both enlightening and engaging, setting the tone for a compelling journey ahead.
One of the standout features of this book is Barnett's generosity in providing a wealth of resources. Readers have access to a plethora of free and reasonably priced materials, contrasting sharply with the often exorbitant fees charged by so-called "gurus" in the field. This commitment to accessible education empowers readers to take bold steps in their investment endeavors, armed with a solid foundation built on Barnett's guidance. His emphasis on investing outside the traditional banking system resonates deeply, challenging conventional wisdom and encouraging readers to explore alternative avenues for wealth accumulation.
The book's impact is evident in the positive feedback from readers across various platforms. On Amazon, one reviewer noted that Barnett "explains and teaches how to invest locally, safely, and with great returns by using his own investments as case studies." Another reader highlighted the book's practicality, stating it "gives you some good food for thought about the future value of money." Such testimonials underscore the book's effectiveness in demystifying local investment strategies and inspiring readers to take control of their financial futures.
In summary, Invest Local is more than just a book; it's a catalyst for change in how we perceive and engage with investments. Barnett's authentic narrative and actionable advice have not only inspired me but have also equipped countless others with the confidence and knowledge to embark on their own local investment journeys. For anyone seeking to break away from traditional investment paradigms and make a tangible impact within their community, this book is an invaluable resource.
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- Lapserdak
- 09-29-19
An eye-opener
This book shows the way to being a micro-bank, if you got the guts. Apparently you don't have to become a mobster, just to have a good contract and find the right people who need you.
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- jaxx
- 11-30-23
Great read!
Complex ideas have been simplified into easily understandable and relatable real-world examples. Well done! Nicely tied in US counterparts too.
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