Swap & Save: The Power of Community Barter for Big Budget Wins
Everyone needs things they can’t afford and has things they don’t use. In this interview episode CJ and guest Michelle Rogers break down how community barter and micro-swaps offer a practical, low-cost way to meet needs, save money, and build social capital. Listeners will get three actionable swap strategies—item swaps (clothes, baby gear, tools), skill trades (tutoring, babysitting, minor home help), and recurring systems (tool libraries, clothing circles, time banks)—plus step-by-step guidance for organizing a safe, high-participation swap event or online group. The episode includes…
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