Do Warriors ever barter their services?

stsnelson

16 years ago

I would barter if I knew the people could be trusted to deliver...lol

I actually do it in some ways now.

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Bill Guthrie 16 years ago

Originally Posted by stsnelson

I would barter if I knew the people could be trusted to deliver...lol

I actually do it in some ways now.

Hey Shawn,
Care to expand on that? You can make up a scenario, if you're more comfortable, but hearing what you're talking about would be helpful.

Thanks,
Bill
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stsnelson

16 years ago

Bill,

I currently provide web design services for a business and tech support. In exchange, they provide me with discounts on the products and services they offer. Since I developed a relationship over the last 2-years, I know (trust) this person will deliver.

So, it may start off with money but if I feel the money is not as important as the services I can get in exchange we agree to what each will get for the price and it works.

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Tina Golden

16 years ago

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Bill Guthrie

16 years ago

Originally Posted by TMG Enterprises

I believe offers like this would be appropriate in the JV section, wouldn't they?

I know this is something I have talked about to a few people. I would willingly write articles for someone in exchange for a unique WP theme or header.

Tina G

Hi Tina,

Thanks for the thought. I agree that this thread may be more appropriate elsewhere...the JV threads seem to be heavy on cross-promotion, ad swaps, etc.

Your example, and Shawn's previously, are what I have in mind.

So to follow you, if I was great at WP themes and/or header designer but hated to (or couldn't) write well, I would want to barter an arrangement of services with you.

Anyone else feel this way?

Thanks!
Bill

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Dennis Wagoner

16 years ago

I've bartered my writing skills several times for graphic
services, and don't mind doing it at all.

If there is something I need which can be swapped
equitably, I don't hesitate to barter.

It goes on a lot more than it is made public, IMO.

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Tina Golden

16 years ago

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Bill Guthrie

16 years ago

Originally Posted by stsnelson

Bill,

I currently provide web design services for a business and tech support. In exchange, they provide me with discounts on the products and services they offer. Since I developed a relationship over the last 2-years, I know (trust) this person will deliver.

So, it may start off with money but if I feel the money is not as important as the services I can get in exchange we agree to what each will get for the price and it works.

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Originally Posted by TMG Enterprises

Just to be clear, I wasn't implying that this thread was in the wrong place. I just meant that I think it would be acceptable to post in that forum offering some sort of deal like I mentioned with articles for graphics.

I think it's a good topic that will hopefully get more attention. With so many newbies coming in saying they're broke, maybe they will see that they have other options.

Tina G

Hi Tina,
I completely took you the right way...no worries there!
Interesting that you bring up broke newbies. It sparks a couple of other ideas.
1) If you're broke but have a skill, then you can get something together. ie, broke but have writing skills, could pair with a graphics guy. Together, create a site.
2) Many newbies don't have skills, just a need/desire to make money through online means. What could they offer in return that would make sense to someone with experience?

All best,
Bill

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Bill Guthrie

16 years ago

Originally Posted by Dennis Wagoner

Hiya Bill,

I've been contacted via PM and email by others wanting to
work out a service exchange, and I've also posted in the JV forum
seeking a trade.

Truthfully, if all else fails you can just ask someone if they'd
be interested. The worst thing which can happen is they tell
you they don't need your services.

There's a lot of talented people here on the WF, and some of
them do barter their talents.

When I'm the one initiating the barter, I do my utmost best to
over deliver on my end, as anyone I've written for will tell you.

This makes it a much more appealing proposition for
your potential trade partner.

Hope this helps!

Dennis

Makes perfect sense, Dennis. Have you ever been approached to be a writing partner? For instance, every month you write X amount of content for X dollars?

We're so quick to outsource critical elements, and then complain about the quality.

Thanks!
Bill

Originally Posted by Ron Douglas

It's funny that you asked this question. Today I actually bartered my search engine services with a lawyer in exchange for his legal services. He wasn't even in the search engines for his own company name so it was an easy sell. I literally saved thousands of dollars and will likely get some referrals from him.

I also made a deal today with a local web design company. I'm going to let him private label SEO services and offer them to his web design clients. He was excited about this opportunity because it was like new found money for him.

Having Internet Marketing skills is very powerful. You're really short changing yourself if all you use them for is ebooks and WSOs.

Ron,
It's so great to hear this. And weird too, as there are 2 offline products drifting around now...I just got Howie Schwartz's email for newest thing...and something last week about offline goldmine.

But it makes perfect sense. I'm curious about the web design company. Did you just approach them, like a cold call, or people you've dealt with?

Thanks for pitching into this thread!
Bill

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Ron Douglas

16 years ago

Originally Posted by Bill Guthrie

Ron,
It's so great to hear this. And weird too, as there are 2 offline products drifting around now...I just got Howie Schwartz's email for newest thing...and something last week about offline goldmine.

But it makes perfect sense. I'm curious about the web design company. Did you just approach them, like a cold call, or people you've dealt with?

Thanks for pitching into this thread!
Bill

I already was doing some SEO work for one of his web-design clients. I needed to contact him to get the FTP info. You'll find that most web designers don't no jack about marketing. Finding a way to make more money from their existing clients is a real no-brainer for them.

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Dennis Wagoner

16 years ago

Bill Guthrie

Makes perfect sense, Dennis. Have you ever been
approached to be a writing partner? For instance,
every month you write X amount of content for X
dollars?

Yes Bill, I have worked several times as a writing
partner, and have yet to be disappointed in the
outcome. I currently have one arrangement in which
I provide ongoing content by simply writing two articles
every day in the same niche.

This is a super easy way to make a small change in the
way you do business that can be quite profitable, or
even allow you to trade for another monthly service.

You can definitely consider me a big fan of the
barter system, and the arrangement of paid monthly
content.

Dennis Wagoner

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Bill Guthrie

16 years ago

Originally Posted by Dennis Wagoner

Yes Bill, I have worked several times as a writing
partner, and have yet to be disappointed in the
outcome. I currently have one arrangement in which
I provide ongoing content by simply writing two articles
every day in the same niche.

This is a super easy way to make a small change in the
way you do business that can be quite profitable, or
even allow you to trade for another monthly service.

You can definitely consider me a big fan of the
barter system, and the arrangement of paid monthly
content.

Dennis Wagoner

Dennis,
Could you tell us how this type of work can be found? Did you post somewhere in the forum?

Thanks,
Bill

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Bill Guthrie

16 years ago

Originally Posted by Dennis Wagoner

I've bartered my writing skills several times for graphic
services, and don't mind doing it at all.

If there is something I need which can be swapped
equitably, I don't hesitate to barter.

It goes on a lot more than it is made public, IMO.

Dennis,
Can you give some insight into how this might work?

I mean, if this is happening in some frequency behind the scenes, is it just a posting in the JV forum as Tina suggested to get something going?

Thanks!

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ChrisByrns

16 years ago

Sure thing, i'm always interested in alternative methods of payment. (e.g. i'll do cartoons or headers in exchange for backlinks from established/relevant sites)

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Dennis Gaskill

16 years ago

Originally Posted by ChrisByrns

Sure thing, i'm always interested in alternative methods of payment. (e.g. i'll do cartoons or headers in exchange for backlinks from established/relevant sites)

Chris, your artwork looks good. Do you do caricatures?

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Tina Golden

16 years ago

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Bill Guthrie

16 years ago

Originally Posted by TMG Enterprises

Just because a person is a newbie to internet marketing does not mean they are a newbie to the internet. They may already know how to create a site or make graphics. These days, many are doing this stuff in junior high for their computer classes!

Tina G

Another great point, Tina!

Do you have any opinion on a newbie making that skill marketable, such as signing on with elance or promoting it with this forum, in addition to applying it to affiliate marketing?

Thanks!
Bill

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PLRwithAlex

16 years ago

I agree.

Bartering is a great way to get some valuable assets for you business. None of us can afford the time to be an expert in all fields. :-)

Alex

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Dennis Wagoner

16 years ago

Hiya Bill,

I've been contacted via PM and email by others wanting to
work out a service exchange, and I've also posted in the JV forum
seeking a trade.

Truthfully, if all else fails you can just ask someone if they'd
be interested. The worst thing which can happen is they tell
you they don't need your services.

There's a lot of talented people here on the WF, and some of
them do barter their talents.

When I'm the one initiating the barter, I do my utmost best to
over deliver on my end, as anyone I've written for will tell you.

This makes it a much more appealing proposition for
your potential trade partner.

Hope this helps!

Dennis

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