Terry & Lee Brandfass have set-up a special seminar for IRTA members on “How To Win At the Casinos” for Thursday afternoon, September 19th, 2013 at 1:00PM, (see the flyer below). Lee will be attending, has a car, and is offering first requests first receive a free ride. He can accommodate six. Lee’s cell number is 480.628.1776. The […]
Barter Kings Returns August 6th
Barter Kings, the A&E serial following two self proclaimed barter experts, will be returning with a new season and 8 episodes August 6th. This season, business is booming and Steve and Antonio expand by opening a new store in Utah (home of Barter News Weekly). Enjoy! http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/07/25/barter-kings-season-3-to-premiere-tuesday-august-6-on-ae/193864/
The Magic of Complementary Currencies
We in the barter industry have long held that a community that embraces alternative currencies, like those offered by barter exchanges, trade exchanges, time banks, and the like, will experience a measurable economic value in their community. This wonderful example of a community currency in circulation in Kenya is a great example of some of […]
A Prodigal Son Returns to the Trenches of the Barter Industry
Some of you know me well, most not so much. I have been contemplating a return to the barter industry as someone who works with, owns, or runs an exchange. I have said for a long time that I may or may not ever return to the trenches. After my last experience with a franchisor-turned-tyrant, […]
Barter Companies and Franchising
Recent emails from franchisors and franchisees of different barter and trade companies have led me to pontificate on the continued persistence of franchising and licensing within the barter industry. To be clear, right at the beginning, I think franchising a barter exchange is inefficient, ineffective, and just plain stupid. In my opinion, licensing a brand […]
