When Marketing Gets Loud How Do You Break Through

We share quick updates on how we’re growing a B2B barter community through local media, networking, and The Trading Post Podcast instead of leaning on SEO. Then we get honest about outbound lead gen, why Apollo.io isn’t fitting our small business targets, and why we may need to go back to door knocking and phone calls across a huge Metro Detroit territory.Upcoming appearance on Fireside Chat TV and where to watchHow a networking group connection turns into a live interviewPlans to repurpose the TV recording as a Barter Thursday chatMichigan Renaissance Festival sponsorship and ticket giveawaysWhy email outreach feels ignored and overcrowded nowApollo.io limitations for small business B2B prospectingThe reality of selling barter across a wide region without local repsIf you want Michigan Renaissance Festival tickets, just get a hold of me—message, email, whatever’s easiest—and ask for some tickets and we’ll go from there. As a thank you, a few dollars a month in support is really appreciated through the “Support the Show” link.Send us Fan MailSurvive the Apocalypse in Get Prepped! Game | GET PREPPED!Support the showThanks for listening to The Trading Post Podcast!Find all our important links— https://linktr.ee/traderstuThis episode of The Trading Post is proudly sponsored by Press X 2 Play Games, Metro Trading Association, and the Michigan Renaissance Festival. Exciting news—I’m featured as The Trader at the Trading Post in Press X 2 Play’s upcoming video game! Learn more about Press X 2 Play at pressx2play.games, discover how Metro Trading Association helps businesses grow through barter and trade, and explore the magic of the Michigan Renaissance Festival.Questions or guest suggestions? Email us at [email protected]“Whistles In The West” was written, recorded, and produced by Durracell, exclusively for use with Trader Stu’s platform.    The track is protected under U.S. Copyright (filed and registered), and rights to use have been granted specifically to Trader Stu for content and promotional use related to his brand and media presence.    For additional licensing, custom audio, or to inquire about future collaborations and performances, contact: 📧 [email protected] 🌐 www.durracell.com© 2025 The Trading Post Podcast. All rights reserved.