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The Trading Post

Trader Stu

Welcome to, "The Trading Post": Barter Business Insights, the podcast where we dive into the fascinating world of B2B trading and networking.

This podcast is organized by seasons.

Season 1: Trade Education & Member Spotlights

Season 2: Networking that nets business

Season 3: Using A Podcast For Marketing (my experience with it)

Disclaimer:

The thoughts and views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and do not reflect the official policy or position of Metro Trading Association. Although the host is an employee of Metro Trading, this podcast is intended to educate entrepreneurs on the benefits of professional trading, regardless of their location. Additionally, the host reviews various pieces of camping gear due to the association of trade, barter, and prepping.

“Whistles In The West” was written, recorded, and produced by Durracell, exclusively for use with Trader Stu’s p

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Episodes

62 episodes

  1. Why I’m Switching from Buzzsprout to RSS.com—and What’s Next 10:48
  2. Digital Business Cards: Have We Gone Too Far? 20:30
  3. How A Renaissance Festival Reveals Smart B2B Networking 12:23
  4. When Marketing Gets Loud How Do You Break Through 10:09
  5. You Can Modernize Your Marketing Without Burning Cash 10:46
  6. What If Your Next Sales Rep Is Software 12:04
  7. If Nobody Shows Up To Interviews What Now 18:30
  8. Paying Job Boards Or Letting AI Do It 26:06
  9. I’m Hiring 1099 Reps And Testing AI To Grow Metro Trade 18:10
  10. What Happens When You Stop Marketing Online And Start Selling Door To Door 8:13
  11. What If Your Empty Capacity Was Real Money 16:34
  12. Sales Advice That Shapes Careers: What Actually Works 11:51
  13. What Happens When A Coffee Shop Becomes A Mini Marketplace 9:38
  14. Podcast Flywheels For Real Business Growth 19:18
  15. Small Business In A Shifting World 9:57
  16. How To Turn A Podcast Into Leads, Trust, And Real Reach 9:04
  17. The Ministry Of Prepping? 22:57
  18. Turning Holiday Overstock Into Trade Value 8:08
  19. AI Can Clone Your Voice; It Can’t Shake A Hand 17:17
  20. I Grew Microgreens For Money So You Don’t Have To 11:29
  21. From War Zones to Workflows: Real Business Resilience Strategies for 2026 13:28
  22. Live Recording At The American Business Women's Association Meeting 32:37
  23. When Cash Slows, Capacity Becomes Currency 14:51
  24. Oh SNAP! Comfort Breeds Dependence; Scarcity Builds Drive 14:27
  25. When Hustle Isn’t Sustainable, Systems Are 12:30
  26. How Small Businesses Grow by Sponsoring Niche Podcasters and YouTubers 13:20
  27. Pivoting During Uncertainty: Career Shifts and Cottage Food Law Ventures 14:38
  28. Old Grill, New Tricks: Sustainable Thinking for Entrepreneurs 16:24
  29. From Exploding Tents to Digital Billboards: A Trader's Journey 15:58
  30. Indoor Billboard Advertising: The Future of Local Marketing 18:02
  31. Microphone in Hand: Real Chamber Members Share Their Business Pitches 33:21
  32. Trading Lessons from Renaissance Merchants 26:14
  33. Chicken Wings for Plumbing? No, It's Smarter Than That 26:34
  34. From Influencer Trends to Affiliate Programs: The Future of Business Marketing 24:54
  35. Unlocking New Revenue: How Blending Trade and Cash Transforms Business 25:50
  36. The Pocket Swap: From Chamber of Commerce Mixers to Chamber of Secrets 25:44
  37. What Failed Tsunami Predictions Teach Us About Business Forecasting 28:07
  38. Fake Internet Fame vs. Real Growth: A Trader's Take 18:21
  39. Summer Podcasting: Staying Productive with Kids Underfoot 26:04
  40. 10 Ways To Keep Your Podcast Listeners Engaged 27:23
  41. Michigan's AI Calling Laws: What Businesses Need to Know 26:38
  42. The Podcast Profit Machine 34:43
  43. The Quest to Clone Yourself Through Technology 28:05
  44. The Truth About Starting a Business After Being Laid Off 26:50
  45. From Debt to Harvest: Rethinking Property and Side Income 32:21
  46. How I Landed My First Podcast Sponsor (And What Comes Next) 12:21
  47. The Unexpected Journey: When Your Podcast Gets Sponsored 11:00
  48. How I'm using AI to dominate my follow-up game when nobody else is 25:37
  49. What Nobody Tells You About Starting a Podcast for Business 27:18
  50. Networking Essentials for Entrepreneurs 33:02