The Barter Edge

The Barter Edge
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Barter Edge Podcast—your insider guide to smarter business, bigger networks, and better ways to trade.
Whether you're a seasoned member or just getting started, we're here to share real stories, expert tips from different industries, and fresh ideas to help you grow your business using the power of the Bartercard ecosystem.
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The podcast focuses on the themes of business growth, financial strategy, and innovative uses of barter services. Episodes feature topics such as maximizing trade dollars with case studies like a painting company and a spa pool manufacturer, navigating legal succession planning, and leveraging services of virtual CFOs for financial stability, offering actionable advice for small to medium-sized businesses.

Welcome to the Barter Edge Podcast—your insider guide to smarter business, bigger networks, and better ways to trade.
Whether you’re a seasoned member or just getting started, we’re here to share real stories, expert tips from different industries, and fresh ideas to help you grow your business using the power of the Bartercard ecosystem.
Welcome to the Barter Edge Podcast, your insider guide to smarter business, bigger networks, and better ways to trade. In this episode, host Jen welcomes a special guest, Matt Alderton, CEO and founder of BX Networking Reimagined, to discuss the importance of networking, the value of bartering, and how both can be leveraged to grow a business. Matt shares his journey with Bartercard, starting with his previous retail and hospitality businesses and how the barter relationship has significantly impacted BX’s growth. The conversation delves into strategic uses of trade dollars, tips for effective networking, and the significance of building authentic human connections in an increasingly digital world. Towards the end, practical advice is given for businesses considering joining Bartercard, emphasizing its role in reducing cash expenses and generating new business. The episode concludes with an invitation to explore BX Networking events via a special partnership offering for new Bartercard members.
00:00 Introduction to The Barter Edge Podcast
00:22 Meet Matt Alderton from BX Networking
01:34 The Power of Bartercard in Business Growth
04:16 Innovative Uses of Trade Dollars
10:28 The Importance of Networking in Business
17:57 Practical Networking Tips
23:10 The Value of Inclusive Networking Events
25:11 Partnerships and Opportunities with Bartercard and BX
30:12 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

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