Ryan Turner

Ryan Turner is an interesting fellow whose varied background and wide ranging interest keep him constantly acquiring new skills and getting into new business endeavors. A love for cars led him to start a European auto repair shop, which he ran for five years, before …

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Cashing Out I realize this book is about trading, but sometimes you have to cash out of a trade chain. Sometimes you need money for bills, sometimes you have taken the chain as far as you can and need to start over, and sometimes you …

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An item’s value can be relative to its need. There are methods to trade an item that you could sell for perhaps $1500 for something valued at $3000. How is this possible? An item’s value is often based on its perceived value, necessity, and usefulness. …

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Let’s imagine that you find someone in your town who wants to part with a four-wheeler that requires some work. Since you’re somewhat handy, you inquire about what they might need or be willing to trade for the four-wheeler. They mention they could use a …

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Why Use Barter Instead of Cash? Barter offers several advantages over using cash. With trading, you can obtain items you need without depleting your available cash. For instance, let’s say you no longer use a pair of skis, a treadmill, or perhaps you’ve upgraded to …

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