The Business and Barter Show

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The Business and Barter Show

Mike Muzzin is Canada's leading expert on Barter. He has a national company with offices in key cities. Mike is contact with a varied list of incredible businesses and his experience in learning what they do is fascinating. Muzzin is a master of barter and the world of trade he will open up to your business will blow your mind.

  1. 78

    It's a special ITEX Christmas

    Mike and Mike wrap the year up with some laughs, some warm wishes and of course some great last-minute shopping deals. Visit www.unlimitedbarter.com

  2. 77

    It's a Barter World

    Mike and Mike talk about the most recent accolades awarded to ITEX Canada for their outstanding work over the past year. A look at the most recent hot sheet shows travel, marketing opportunities and more.

  3. 76

    Back from summer and back to biz

    Mike and Mike are excited to launch their new video version of the podcast with a focus on business and barter. The economy is not doing well... What can barter do to help you succeed in times like this? Visit unlimitedbarter.com to find out more.

  4. 75

    Spring Vibes... Lot's going on

    Mike and Mike chat about the latest spring offerings at ITEX and hone in on some good business advice about keeping organized and efficient in your corp.

  5. 74

    Trending now in Trading - The ITEX Update

    Mike and Mike get right caught up on some great topics around the economy and where we are heading – its been quite a ride in recent weeks! The Mikes also review the latest goings on at ITEX and recent trends, new offers and much more. Sit back, relax and get caught up with all there is to know in ITEX-land!

  6. 73

    It's a whole new year! Welcome 2023

    Mike and Mike sit down and catch up the current and ever moving state of the economy, Avatar 2, Handmaids Tale and Bob and Doug MacKenzie even get a mention! On the ITEX front it's definitely trade show season as the guys discuss how great it is to spend ITEX to get booth space to target new cash business - that's the power of ITEX at work! Oh and Wuxly jackets are the best! Listen in!

  7. 72

    Christmas POP Up Update, Q & A Fun and More

    Mike and Mike spend a few minutes with some fast Q & A fun and then updates you want to hear about this year's Christmas Pop Up store.  Visit www.unlimitedbarter.com  

  8. 71

    Inside Baseball and Other Biz-Hitting Topics

    Mike Muzzin and Mike Wixson have some laughs talking about Rodeo Clown Baseball and then on to more serious topics such as some great additions to the ITEX line-up of offerings. Visit www.unlimitedbarter.com for more info.

  9. 70

    Thanksgiving Special

    In this very special Thanksgiving podcast, Mike and Mike talk about new additions to the ITEX Team, new additions to the ITEX line-up of members and a special focus on this very special holiday. Visit www.unlimitedbarter.com today.

  10. 69

    September Business Momentum

    Muzzin and Wixson get down on the mics in the great outdoors to wrap up the summer! ITEX update, economic update, inflation update...that's a lot of dates! Elvis doing Hotsheet Love? BCO members are settling in, new ITEX team member and more! Get caught up and get ready, the latest episode of The Business and Barter Show is here! Visit www.unlimitedbarter.com

  11. 68

    Recession-Proof Your Business

    Mike and Mike kick things off with some personal news updates to get things rolling! The guys also chat on the economy, inflation and the recession and how barter helps businesses during these uncertain economic times. Hotsheet Love makes its accopella-based return and get ready - a big company announcement! ITEX Barter Canada has some new central-ish news - check it out! ;-)

  12. 67

    A Mid-Summer ITEX Dream

    Mike and Mike are re-united to talk about what is happening at ITEX and in the world of entrepreneurship at large. Many topics are covered but give a close listen to the Hot Sheet Love segment for great summer ideas available now in the network of great businesses. Visit: www.unlimitedbarter.com  

  13. 66

    Here comes summer travel!

    Mike and Mike sit down and get caught up on the happenings from the Montreal trip when Muzzin went to visit the ITEX office. Spring and Summer travel available on ITEX in Canada and the USA. Much covered in this latest installment of The Business and Barter Show!

  14. 65

    Muzzin and Wixson talk the talk!

    -"The Slap" heard around the world - did it really help ratings? -What's new on ITEX? -Traveling on ITEX in Canada and leveraging the Staycation Tax Credit All this and more on this episode of The Business and Barter Show!      

  15. 64

    The Mask Comes Off

    Mike Muzzin and his trusty sidekick, Mike Wixson talk about getting back to biz with the masks off starting March 21 (the release date of this podcast).  This and great new reveals on products and services you can trade for starting now. Get details at www.unlimitedbarter.com

  16. 63

    Reunited and it feels so good.

    Muzzin and Wixson catch waaaaaay up! 3 months since the last episode, the guys catch up and talk ITEX Pop Up Shop, new vehicle wrap, Hotsheet Love, Covid pandemic update and more! Tune in and see the latest goings on at ITEX! 

  17. 62

    The BIG Barter Pop-Up Shop is Coming

    Breaking News! The BIG Barter Pop Up Shop announcement! New promotion for member referrals - make cash on who you refer to ITEX! NEW Fee Plan option - $0 activation, $0 sales transaction commissions! WHAT?! Holiday season around the corner - housewares, electronics, gift baskets, perfume and cologne gift sets, clothing, Scentsy product, Tupperware, candles, PPE and much more.  www.unlimitedbarter.com

  18. 61

    End-of-Summer and Into Autumn Show

    Mike and Mike get caught up and also kick off the first show of the fall season! The latest goings on at the largest barter company in Canada, company announcement, a post-election wrap up, hotsheet love and a ton more! Even some poetry, tune in now!

  19. 60

    Sizzlin' Summer Trades

    Mike and Mike get caught up as the summer cruises along and dive head first into hotsheet love and some great new offers like cleaning products and craft brewery tour packages. Federal election time gets announced - let the politics games begin! Also Muzzin's son, Cole, an avid hockey player, lands on the Rebels in the GTHL - and the guys talk sponsorships. ScarJo elects to sue Disney over the release rollout of Black Widow, all but cementing that she's done with Mickey. All that and more on the next edition of The Business and Barter Show!

  20. 59

    An ITEX Team Member has a NEW ALBUM!

    Mike and Mike sit down with team member, Jacob Deluca from the ITEX team as they come to learn about his brand new album, his inspirations and how his passion for music culminated in releasing Sentimental Moments. The guys drill down on some ITEX talk with some Hotsheet Love and much more! Tune into this special episode!

  21. 58

    Predictions and Hair Cuts

    Muzzin and Wixson catch up on Hotsheet Love and the new ITEX Virtual Tradeshow is announced! Covid impacts on the economy, the short term and long term future of Toronto and North America, what will people say about Covid when they look back 50 years from now?! All this and more and yes Muzzin even gets a hair cut from a real professional hair stylist - Nina Zummo!

  22. 57

    Amazing ITEXamples!

    Muzzin and Wixson catch up after a much deserved vacay for MW. "Hotsheet Love" gets an in depth look along with some cool trades and other ITEXamples of deals that are out there. The possibilities are truly endless at ITEX! One of our best yet! Listen for the details, stay for the ITEX - tune in now!

  23. 56

    Bright Days Ahead

    Mike and Mike sit down and talk the economy and some potential outcomes of what we could see in Toronto Ontario and parts of Canada as the country begins to re-open and see a post-Covid world. Also, jokes about reunions in prisons don't go well and what's new on the hotsheet and what trends can be seen.

  24. 55

    These Friends Wear Bracelets

    Mike and Mike sit down and catch up the latest! Muzzin announces his latest and favouritist app, Be My Eyes, an app designed help those that are visually impaired, genius! However when the call comes Muzzin is...unavailable? Anyway the guys also go over Hotsheet love and talk Father's Day too. Solid episode!

  25. 54

    The ITEX Team Grows Again

    On today episode Mike and Mike talk about the latest happenings going on at ITEX. Bug hiring announcement along with a team update. Also the guys look at the latest hotsheet offers around advertising and the brand new campaign to help our friends in India as they battle Covid. 

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    Buying a COTTAGE through ITEX?

    Mike and Mike dive into the latest happenings going on at the global leading offices of ITEX Barter Canada to break a story of a great trade! Someone bought a cottage with ITEX dollars? YES! What's the latest on how businesses are taking on Covid? We discuss! Trade Director Rochelle makes an appearance on the show too! It's a packed episode, tune in!

  27. 52

    The Barter Mindset

    Mike Muzzin and Mike Wixson sit down and catch up! How and why the BARTER MINDSET matters each and every day. ITEX offers galore are on the table...the debate rages on, is it PHP or is it PPE? Plus the guys get into hot hotsheet offers and what's new in the land of ITEX. 

  28. 51

    Amazing New Itex Offers

    Mike Muzzin and Mike Wixson dive into some great reminders about how users can effectively use their ITEX account, especially in during the pandemic and how more cash can be saved by bartering goods or services. The guys also comb through the latest offerings on ITEX and pass along a great reminder – read your ITEX Hotsheet!

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    Cameo and other matters

    Mike Muzzin and Mike Wixson cover some of the latest and timely offerings on ITEX for businesses as they prepare to re-open after the latest lockdown. The guys also get into a Cameo rabbit hole! More celebrities should do ITEX, fill up downtime – because that’s why they are doing Cameo! All this and more on the latest episode of The Business and Barter Show!

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    Carlo Parentela

    Mike's Muzzin and Wixson catch up and also sit down with icon and business visionary, Carlo Parentela. The guys chat about how Carlo got started, the video game, his passions, his successes and what is coming next for the Parentela patriarch. You'll also hear about Carlo's philosophy and how he take vision to creation and makes it a reality. A Barter and Business Show that is NOT to be missed!

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    Tyler’s big singing debut!

    Muzzin and Wixson get caught up on the latest in the business world, the ITEX world and the singing world as Tyler “Rocky” Muzzin shows some love for Dad by serenading him on the daily. The guys also discuss the general vibe right how in the business world and where they think we are all heading. Have an ITEXcellent listen!

  32. 47

    Making the Pivot - You need solutions to save your business.

    This week Mike Muzzin of ITEX Barter Canada and his co-host Mike Wixson talk about the serious state of business and the idea that businesses that can pivot to keep afloat, use inventory to position their brands in the minds of future customers, and making moves toward improvement will come out ahead after the pandemic calms.

  33. 46

    The State of The Global Economy with COVID

    Mike and Mike talk about the current state of the global economy and the rumoured "Reset" we keep hearing world leaders talk about. Then on to barter biz... a new team member is welcomed at ITEX Canada, there are Christmas offerings on the hotsheet and much more as we head into the holidays. Visit: www.unlimitedbarter.com

  34. 45

    Build your brand now. Timing is perfect.

    Mike and Mike talk about how this is the optimum time to blast your brand and market your services/products. Using ITEX barter could be boost you need to take your business to the next level even during these tough economic times. Visit www.unlimitedbarter.com today

  35. 44

    Your 2021 ITEX Barter Canada Media Primer

    Mike and Mike dive deep quickly into what 2021 has in store for ITEX members across all forms of advertising, media, marketing and production services. This is the first of a monthly podcast dedicated to ITEX Media.

  36. 43

    The Post Election View On Things

    This week Mike and Mike talk about the state of the union south of the boarder. With a new president on the way and a lot of speculation on Trump's next move, the guys discuss their predictions. Plus a look at what your business can do to grow using ITEX barter dollars.

  37. 42

    The Team is Expanding at ITEX

    Mike Muzzin and Mike Wixson talk about the "second wave" potential of Covid19 on businesses and the overall economy. Muzzin announces a new position opening at the ITEX Toronto office for a trade broker plus amazing deals on this week's HOTSHEET. Visit www.unlimitedbarter.com

  38. 41

    A new team member at ITEX

    Mike Muzzin and Mike Wixson talk about the expansion of the broker floor at ITEX with a new member of the team joining. They talk about how there must be a place for "fixers" in business like there is in politics. Of course they have Hot Sheet Love highlighting a number of ITEX deals that members are offering right now including Real Estate and Automobiles! Visit www.unlimitedbarter.com for more info.

  39. 40

    The Uncut Business & Barter Show

    This week, after some opening antics and frivolity, Mike Muzzin and Mike Wixson talk about a wide array of businesses that are doing amazing things for each other on ITEX Barter. But then... a surprise and heartwarming farewell to one of the ITEX team moving on to new endeavours. Plus... What's on this week's hot sheet?  Check it out.

  40. 39

    ITEX is hiring! And way more topics too.

    Mike Muzzin chats with Wixson about his process for hiring a new trade broker at ITEX and how that position looks in a world where remote working and social distancing is a reality. They also talk about what's on this week's hot sheet - Hot Sheet Love! Find out more at www.UnlimitedBarter.com

  41. 38

    Behind the Mask

    Mike Muzzin and his whimsical sidekick Mike talk about the new mandatory mask law in Toronto. This seems to be a divisive topic for the lads. They even manage to fit in a bit of chat about biz... can you tell it's summer during a pandemic? Visit www.unlimitedbarter.com

  42. 37

    What if barter was for consumers too?

    Mike Muzzin of ITEX Canada and Mike Wixson discuss what a world with barter for consumers would be like. Is it on the horizon? Find out on this week's show. Visit www.unlimitedbarter.com

  43. 36

    Back to Biz Now

    Mike Muzzin talks with Mike Wixson about the current state of "getting back to business" and what that looks like for a lot of businesses. They talk about the ways businesses are adapting and making new moves to survive. Muzzin recaps their recent media exposure in this tough economic time and how ITEX is helping save business everyday. www.unlimitedbarter.com

  44. 35

    ITEX is Everywhere!

    Mike Muzzin and his whimsical sidekick, Mike Wixson discuss the amazing coverage in the news that ITEX has been attracting over the last month. CHCH TV, 680 News, and this coming week CP24's Morning Show. The assistance that barter can offer your business as it pivots is getting attention right now. This plus some HOT SHEET LOVE. Visit www.unlimitedbarter.com to get more details about barter.

  45. 34

    ITEX on the Morning News on CHCH

    Mike and Mike follow-up on the incredible story of an ITEX member that traded pizza at their new restaurant to build out the entire operation. Such a fascinating story that it was covered on CHCH Morning News as a business story. They also review the some of the HotSheet items this week.

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    The Best Business-Related Movies of All Time

    This week the Mikes take a departure from talk of the impact on business of CoVid19 to talk about how they are reaching back into the Netflix selection of yesteryear movies... which took them down a rabbit hole - What are the best business movies of all time? Listen in to see if you agree. Visit www.unlimitedbarter.com  

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    Predictions About Life After Covid19

    Mike and Mike take a departure from biz chat this week to pour over a list of predictions about what life will be like when we get back to the next normality that is life. Will we shake hands? Will we still have cash? Listen in. Visit www.unlimitedbarter.com  

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    How to build and launch a restaurant on barter

    Hear how ELEVEN different business's are taking part in building a brand new pizzeria on ITEX! Hear the story about how Ian from ITEX is spearheading the build out of a brand new restaurant - during the Covid crisis - using ITEX Barter! Plus all the other talk about the economy, Donald Trump and Mike and Mike talk re-opening the economy! Packed episode!

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    Switch your business onto ITEX Barter

    Barter to pay for your rent? Barter to pay for your bills? Barter to collect bad debts? Bartering with ITEX is more powerful than you can imagine! Barter solves real business challenges, increases sales and drives new customers.  Visit www.unlimitedbarter.com for more info on ITEX.

  50. 29

    Staying Pro-Active and Positive

    This week Mike Muzzin focuses in on the ability for businesses to come out the other side of the Covid19 outbreak lock-down with some new skills for business. We talk about Daymond John endorsing barter as a means of survival and growth and also offer some ideas for small business to get in on barter with a never-before free sign-up for membership. This and more with Mike and Mike.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Mike Muzzin is Canada's leading expert on Barter. He has a national company with offices in key cities. Mike is contact with a varied list of incredible businesses and his experience in learning what they do is fascinating. Muzzin is a master of barter and the world of trade he will open up to your business will blow your mind.

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