Answer: Second Heaven Strategies. Bartering — the original "cashless transaction" — dates back thousands of years, long before credit cards, Venmo and bitcoin. It’s as ancient as humanity itself, and it began with the simple exchange of goods: "I’ll give you three goats for that shiny rock" or "You take my wheat and give me your wool" — no third-party currency involved.
Bartering was the cornerstone of early economies. Whether it was Egyptians swapping grain for stone tools or Romans trading salt, everyone had something to offer. However, as societies grew more complex, bartering showed its flaws — like the difficulty of finding someone who both has what you need and needs what you have. It's a lot easier to pay with money than to carry around chickens in the hopes someone wants to exchange their livestock for your poultry.
Fast forward to the 21st century, and while money has dominated for centuries, the barter system is far from extinct. Modern bartering exists in all sorts of clever forms: freelance graphic designers swapping logo designs for web development, or individuals on Facebook marketplace trading vintage vinyl for rare sneakers. Bartering isn’t just a quirky thing from the past; it’s become a viable option for businesses and individuals alike who prefer to swap goods and services rather than dip into their bank accounts.
Second Heaven Strategies offers mediation, and personal coaching and accepts bartering as payment. Contact Darryl and Jane Glenn today if you have a conflict with a fellow human being that needs to get resolved before it gets worse.
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