Thinking Outside the Box with Bartercard: Victoria’s 14-Year Journey of Creative Trading

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.

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