Client: National Outdoor Grill Distributor
Objective
Gain a bigger foothold and increase market share in the greater Seattle area without increasing costs.
Saturn Solution
We recommended offering late model grills and smokers on the Saturn Marketplace, so they could purchase ads through Saturn in high-income home magazines throughout the Puget Sound region.
Results
Selling their expiring and late model inventory through our proven distribution channels gave them the ability to sell them for full retail pricing in trade. We were then able to turn what would have been a distressed asset into advertising capital to help grow their business.
Client: New Restaurant Opening
Objective
Spread the word and drive customers to a brand new restaurant.
Saturn Solution
Through our global marketplace we helped open up their virtual storefront. In addition, they worked with a member in our network to build a mobile marketing campaign to drive clients their way.
Results
Within a short amount of time they saw a 15% increase in sales directly from Saturn Barter promoting their restaurant. The local business owners in our Saturn community also began to drive new customers to their restaurant through word-of-mouth advertising.
Client: Fishing Lodge
Objective
To sell fishing trips available due to short-notice cancellations.
Saturn Solution
Saturn used our distribution and marketing channels to sell fishing trips all over the US and Canada, enabling the client to sell this otherwise discounted item for full retail price in exchange for trade credits.
Results
Our client was able to take his last minute cancellations and earn trade credit at full retail pricing. He then took his trade credit and purchased radio spots in various locations throughout the region to bring in more cash customers.
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Kent
President
Kent is the president and owner of Saturn Barter Company. Using his 20+ years of experience in sales, Kent is the driving force behind Saturn. As a respected Board Member of the International Reciprocal Trade Association (IRTA), Kent opens Saturn Barter members to the world of global trade. Kent enjoys spending time with his wife, Christa, and his five children.
Michelle
Office Manager / Travel Broker
Michelle has been with Saturn since it began 7 years ago. Besides managing the office staff, she is also Saturn’s exclusive travel broker. Michelle became a Certified Trade Broker at the 2015 NATE Convention in Las Vegas. Last year Michelle was awarded the Saturn Award for her ongoing commitment and dedicated service to the company. Michelle enjoys spending time with her kids and traveling. Next on her vacation list is touring Italy and the UK.
Cathrine
Trade Broker
Cathrine (or Cat) has a combined total of almost 20 years in sales and was the first broker hired at Saturn. With a background that includes industrial sales, safety, and hospitality, she brings a well-rounded book of skills to trade. She was broker of the year for both 2012 and 2013.
Outside of work Cat enjoys spending time with her husband of 7 years and their daughter. Cat’s future ambitions are to get her private pilot’s license, travel to each continent, and to live to the fullest.
Josh
Trade Broker
Josh has been with Saturn for the past seven years, adding to his 12+ years of sales experience. He became a Certified Trade Broker at the 2014 IRTA Convention in Cancun. He was recently awarded the 2015 Trade Broker of the Year award and currently holds the record for the highest trade volume in a single month. In his time away from the office he enjoys coaching youth baseball, fishing and snowboarding.
Anthony
Trade Broker
Anthony has been in sales for the last 13 years, with the last five spent here at Saturn Barter Company. Combining his extensive background in real estate and his love for trade, Anthony was awarded the 2015 Salesperson of the Year. He completed his training as a Certified Trade Broker at the 2015 Nate Convention in Las Vegas. Aside from work, Anthony is heavily involved with his church and enjoys crossfit and softball.
Ryan
Trade Broker
Ryan joined Saturn Barter Company in 2015 and continues to consistently meet and exceed sales goals. As a broker Ryan uses his experience, Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Sociology and his dedication to his Saturn clients to help grow and amplify businesses in the Pacific Northwest. In his spare time, Ryan enjoys golfing and spending time with family and friends.
June
Accounts Manager
June started working with Saturn Barter Company when it first began in 2009. Starting as an Appointment Setter and Assistant, and recently becoming an Accounts Manager in 2017. June loves working for Saturn Barter, the company, her co-workers and thoroughly enjoys helping clients build their businesses through the art of trade! In her spare time, June loves spending time with her family, her two children and friends.
Jessica
Front Office Manager
Jessica started at Saturn Barter in early 2017. With a diverse background, including healthcare, banking and as a daycare provider, Jessica brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep passion for helping people to Saturn. Jessica earned her Early Childhood Development Associates while she worked and raised children, then earned an Associates in General Business with emphasis in Accounting and Payroll. Jessica loves Saturn because even though it is a globally connected business it still feels like family.
Rayna
Marketing Specialist
Rayna began working with Saturn Barter Company in late 2017 as a marketing specialist. Rayna supports Saturn in all marketing, advertising and event coordination. With a background in entrepreneurship, marketing, graphic design and a deep passion for writing, Rayna thoroughly enjoys supporting local companies within the barter network. In her spare time, Rayna writes novels, freelances, provides Reiki to a few clients, and spends time with her “tribe” of family and friends.
Tamara
Business Development
Our newest addition to Saturn Barter’s Austin location is Tamara Lawton, who is overseeing Austin’s business development. Tamara brings over 15 years in sales, marketing and business ownership and is knowledgeable in fields from weddings and art, to home improvement and construction. Tamara is passionate about small business – whether you have one or 1,000 employees she’s a great partner in growth, and understands what it’s like to run your own business. Off the clock, Tamara loves the outdoors – hiking the hill country and her ONE cat, CatTrina.