We launch season four by reframing prepping as a competitive edge for entrepreneurs and B2B operators. Real stories from Ukraine, Lebanon and Afghanistan reveal how continuity plans, barter networks and remote-first systems turn crises into growth.

• sponsors and NPC Game tie-in with Get Prepped
• prepping as a business strategy, not fear
• conflict zone case studies with measurable growth
• logistics pivots and drone delivery lessons
• solar-backed reliability as a sellable product
• barter networks and trade credits for liquidity
• continuity planning, cross-training and supplier redundancy
• remote-first operations and audit trails for trust
• quarterly risk drills and simple resilient offers
• leadership that communicates, measures and rewards reliability

Check out Holly Dazzle at the Michigan Renaissance Festival grounds

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This 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.

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“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:
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We share how a simple, audio-only podcast outpaced SEO, educated prospects on B2B trade, and opened doors to sponsors and even a video game cameo. The workflow stays light, the topics align with real searches, and distribution meets listeners where they already network.

• origin story of Trader Stew and early businesses
• why podcasting over SEO for educating prospects
• how trade credits and fees work in a curated network
• audio-only setup and minimal-edit workflow
• building authority through consistent publishing
• seasons used as chapters for navigation
• trend-led topics and AI-assisted outlines
• distribution via LinkedIn and Alignable for reach
• Buzzsprout hosting, leveling, and monetization metrics
• practical gear options from phone mics to wireless kits
• avoiding podfade by lowering friction to ship
• turning collaborations into sponsorships and evergreen placements

Be good or be good at it

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Support the show

Thanks for listening to The Trading Post Podcast!

Find all our important links— https://linktr.ee/traderstu

This 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 thetradingpostwithtraderstu@gmail.com

“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:
📧 durracellmusic@gmail.com
🌐 www.durracell.com

© 2025 The Trading Post Podcast. All rights reserved.

We share why a substitute teaching plan got scrapped and why we doubled down on B2B trade. We unpack the empty lunch rush, tipping fatigue, and how restaurants use vouchers and breakage to turn quiet hours into revenue.

• credit-hour roadblock ends sub teaching plan
• recommitment to trading network and podcast marketing
• signs of recession and local gym closure
• fading lunch rush and shifting diner habits
• frustration with forced tipping screens at checkout
• why restaurants thrive on controlled barter
• using gift certificates to manage trade flow
• capturing breakage and small cash add-ons
• prospecting insights from strip malls
• winter strategy for restaurants to fill seats

If you're a restaurant, consider joining a trade organization in your area. Now might be a good time to consider joining a trade organization in your area.

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Support the show

Thanks for listening to The Trading Post Podcast!

Find all our important links— https://linktr.ee/traderstu

This 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 thetradingpostwithtraderstu@gmail.com

“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:
📧 durracellmusic@gmail.com
🌐 www.durracell.com

© 2025 The Trading Post Podcast. All rights reserved.