In this episode of The Barter Edge, we sit down with long-time Bartercard team member and powerhouse account manager Victoria. With over 14 years of experience on the trading floor—and even more as a former client—Victoria brings a refreshing, strategic lens to what it means to trade smart. Whether you’re a startup looking to grow on a budget or an established business ready to think differently, Victoria’s insights will shift the way you see Bartercard.  ⏱ Timestamps: [00:00] Welcome & Introduction to Victoria [00:40] Victoria’s Bartercard journey: from gym owner to trading expert [01:30] What kinds of businesses thrive with Bartercard? (Hint: it’s about mindset) [03:00] Creative use of spare capacity: gyms, hospitality, and fixed-cost services [04:50] Using trade dollars for lifestyle wins (birthday parties, limos & pizza trucks!) [06:00] Leveraging trade for marketing, travel, and relationship building [07:00] How Victoria supports new & existing members across industries [08:30] Unlocking untapped value inside a client’s business [10:00] Case study: How one service business fast-tracked their SEO goals with trade [11:30] Mindset matters: the blinkers business owners wear (and how to lift them) [12:30] Mother's Day success story: creative hampers + charity donations [15:00] Hospitality win: elegant gifts & social media buzz to fill more seats [16:30] Staff competitions, upselling & boosting winter revenue by 20% [18:00] Why hospitality & tourism are perfect for Bartercard [20:00] Who makes a successful trader? (Startups, creatives, and open minds) [21:30] Support, experience, and why your 6.5% fee goes further than you think [24:00] Final words: Why it’s worth having the Bartercard conversation 💬 “If you don’t change it, then there will be no change.” – Victoria 🚀 Ready to explore smarter ways of doing business? Whether you're in hospitality, tourism, or a service-based industry, this episode is packed with practical stories and real-life inspiration. 📲 Want to chat with our team? No contracts, just a conversation. Let’s see if Bartercard is the right fit for your business.  

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