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Famous comedian, “Carrot Top” isn’t focused on the money! From not picking up paychecks to Las Vegas residencies, the $ecrets to his long standing comedy career revealed

This week, Jason is joined by world renowned actor and stand up comedian who has been making audiences around the world laugh for almost four decades, Scott “Carrot Top” Thompson!Scott’s comedy career and Carrot Top persona quickly became well known for his three trademarks; red hair, performing hilarious prop comedy acts, and his tiny shorts. His comedic skill set earned him acting jobs across film and television for the better part of 25 years. Named Comedian of the Year and Performer of the Year, both are considered some of his more notable accomplishments. However, one of Scott’s most impressive career marks comes from his long standing residency in Las Vegas, 17+ years performing at Luxor, 10 years at MGM before that, and a year at Bally’s. Scott gives insight to the blessing and curse of naming himself Carrot Top and staying in that lane, how he came up with the name, how he almost turned down the Vegas residency, how the president of the Luxor called him and convinced him to take the gig, how the pay compares between roadshows and residencies, the difference between 2-wall and 4-wall shows, and shares some of his most memorable shows. Scott also reveals a time when he left comedy but was brought back by one of his best friends, what his relationship with money is like, the work behind being famous, how a broken leg and coming back during COVID lead him back to the roots of storytelling, what the best thing he has done for his career is, and his best career advice. What is a Q rating? Who did he give a hard time about not selling merchandise? Which professionals has he been most impressed with? Does he gamble? Carrot Top reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Host: Jason TartickCo-Host: David ArduinAudio: Declan O’ConnellGuests: Scott “Carrot Top” ThompsonStay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast! Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast Youtube: Trading SecretsFacebook: Join the GroupAll Access: Free 30-Day Trial

Nov 20, 20231h 15m

Tyler Cameron reveals his takes on dating, real estate, new venture, and future of reality TV!

This week, Jason is joined by social media personality, fashion model, and Bachelor Nation fan favorite, Tyler Cameron!After a successful Season1, Tyler accepted an opportunity to join Season 2 of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, which debuted at the end of September. The series gives contestants a taste of what it’s like to become a Special Forces agent by competing in an array of challenges designed to break them down physically and psychologically and push them into dealing with incredibly different reality Tyler puts Jason in the seat about his personal life and the dog situation before he gives insight to his rule with ex’s, how he looks at dating now, why he thinks it’s difficult to date someone in the industry, the difference between life in NYC and going back home, the demanding schedule of working the influencing industry, how social media has changed in growth and monetary ways since his last appearance on Trading Secrets, what he thinks Bachelor Nation should also capitalize on, how he manages his social media, and how dating doesn’t have to be brought to social media. Tyler also reveals how intense Special Forces is, who he thinks the toughest contestants are for season 2, why he thinks the season is tougher than the first season, when they get paid for Special Forces, what a death letter is, how the show changed his habits, and answers a few rapid fire questions. Has he talked to Gigi Hadid since the last episode? What other reality tv show was he offered and what shows would he be willing to go on? Who was Tyler talking about in regards to which ex Bachelorette contestant didn’t make Special Forces? Tyler reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Host: Jason TartickCo-Host: David ArduinAudio: Declan O’ConnellGuests: Tyler CameronStay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast! Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast Youtube: Trading SecretsFacebook: Join the GroupAll Access: Free 30-Day Trial

Nov 13, 20231h 10m

Carly Waddell is more than a Bachelor Nation fan favorite. From $5k/month on a cruise ship to $25k for a BIP wedding, and BTS to her music career studying with Lady Gaga!

This week, Jason is joined by Bachelor Nation fan favorite turned singer-songwriter, Carly Waddell! Many know Carly from her time on The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise, but what you may not know is that Carly comes from a long history of singing and songwriting where she even toured the world as a headliner for the cruise industry before being discovered by producers of the Bachelor franchise. While Carly took a break from music to see through her experience in Bachelor Nation, raising her young kids, and eventually going through a very public divorce, Carly has recently jumped back into the music world, releasing her first debut EP. Carly gives insight to getting into Tisch Music at NYU and transferring to Oklahoma, wanting to get into Broadway, how she landed her cruise line gig, how she learned to negotiate, how her brother made it to hometown dates on The Bachelorette which lead to her being on the show, and how social media has changed since she was on the show. Carly also reveals how she made income after Bachelor in Paradise the first time, how she felt after the first season, how she changed her ring from her engagement from BIP, what the wedding was like on Bachelor in Paradise, BTS of her podcast with Jade, how her and Evan kept finances separate, using a mediator during the divorce process, and how she got back into music. Who else dropped out of Tisch the same time she did? What season of the Bachelor did they offer her originally? When did she make the most money? Carly reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Host: Jason Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: Declan O’Connell Guests: Carly Waddell Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast! Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial

Nov 6, 20231h 19m

Oz the Mentalist will blow your mind. The skills he’s mastered that resulted in leaving Wall Street to build a massive career out of his passion for magic REVEALED

This week, Jason is joined by entrepreneur, magician, and mentalist, Oz Pearlman!Although Oz took to magic at a young age, he took to Wall Street to begin his career before making the decision to move to magic and entertainment full time. Starting off by performing at restaurants, kid shows, and smaller events, Oz now performs over 150 dates per year in front of tens of thousands of people including a client list of politicians, professional athletes, A list celebrities and Fortune 500 companies around the world. On top of all of that, Oz has also championed himself to be an extremely successful long distance runner in marathons and ultra marathons. Oz has transitioned his love for magic and mentalism from a childhood hobby to a part time gig to a full blown business success. Oz gives insight to his definition of a mentalist, the importance of picking someone who will give the best reaction, what social skills he implements that can be applied in any situation, how he is able to keep is calm during television appearances, the power in note taking, how America’s Got Talent was the launching point to his success, and how he caters his act to the audience. Oz also reveals the need to know the power dynamic, how hearing no is a good indicator that you are charging the right prices, how to get your foot in the door, the correlation between how much effort is put in and creating opportunities, and wraps up with a trick. Who introduced him to magic? Which created the biggest impact for him to go from Wall Street banker to a professional in the mentalist space? What type of event does he do most often? Oz reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Host: Jason TartickCo-Host: David ArduinAudio: Declan O’ConnellGuests: Oz the MentalistStay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast! Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast Youtube: Trading SecretsFacebook: Join the GroupAll Access: Free 30-Day Trial

Oct 30, 20231h 6m

Your Rich BFF has arrived! From leaving Wall Street & a $600k tech job to becoming Vivian Tu spills BTS to her career path and the secrets YOU need to know for building your wealth

This week, Jason is joined by former investment trader on Wall Street turned personal finance content creator, Your Rich BFF aka Vivian Tu!Over the past few years, Vivian has gained popularity on social media for sharing financial advice on investing money and building wealth. Between TikTok and Instagram, she has generated over 6 million followers, who she calls the leftovers, for whom she wants to share the lessons she learned on Wall Street and offer her best personal finance tips and tricks to readers of all ages and demographics.Vivian gives insight to the three tips she will provide to her own children, what a 529 account is, her method up or out, how to improve your credit score, her time at University of Chicago and which lead to working on Wall Street, how her fiancé was able to land a job on Wall Street without attending a feeder school, what working on Wall Street was like and how she left to work at BuzzFeed. Vivian also reveals how quitting her full-time job allowed her 24/7 to work on her own personal business, how she was able to utilize a forecasting model to allow her to build her business, her various revenue streams, her understanding of social media’s shelf life, how she’s built trust with her audience, and her best and worst investments. Why did she decide to leave Wall Street? How is she creating content that is engaging to her audience? What is a stick and a yard? What is her opinion of billionaires?Vivian reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Host: Jason TartickCo-Host: David ArduinAudio: Declan O’ConnellGuests: Vivian TuStay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast! Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast Youtube: Trading SecretsFacebook: Join the GroupAll Access: Free 30-Day Trial

Oct 23, 20231h 3m

Real Housewives of OC, Gina Kirschenheiter dives into her the business of relationships, TV, real estate, and the $ecrets behind branding!

This week, Jason is joined by entrepreneur, podcast host, and Real Housewife of Orange County fan favorite, Gina Kirschenheiter!Gina has been a part of Real Housewives of OC cast for the past five seasons and quickly acclimated to the California lifestyle after predominately living her life on the east coast in New York. In addition to being a major personality on Real Housewives of OC, Gina have never been shy about dipping her toes into entrepreneurial spirits and different pools by starting her own beauty product line, and most recently starting a podcast with Grammy winning country songwriter and producer Shane McNally. Gina has not held back on her personal struggles with mental health and sobriety and often shares ways she has overcome those types of struggles throughout her life. Gina gives insight to how she was casted on Real Housewives of Orange County, why she thinks so many people are fighting to be on reality TV, how living in it for a couple of years can pay off in the long run, the importance of trusting your gut, and how your partner should be supportive of your opportunities. Gina also reveals her approach to negotiating, the value in authenticity and integrity, how reality TV stars are comparable to professional athletes, the need for protection for kids on reality TV, how she has learned from her mistakes, why meeting with a divorce attorney before you get married is a good idea, why she likes the idea of joint bank account and her venture into real estate and skincare. How many years did she have to wait until she could negotiate her Real Housewives contract? How many followers did she have going into reality TV? How did she come up with the name for her skin care? Gina reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Host: Jason TartickCo-Host: David ArduinAudio: Declan O’ConnellGuests: Gina KirschenheiterStay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast! Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast Youtube: Trading SecretsFacebook: Join the GroupAll Access: Free 30-Day Trial

Oct 16, 20231h 11m

Craig Conover isn’t following traditional business advice! Southern Charm fan favorite reveals to $ecrets to his major success within reality tv, law, entrepreneurship and relationship.

This week, Jason is joined by entrepreneur, lawyer, author, podcast host, and one of Bravo’s fan favorites from its hit reality show, Southern Charm, Craig Conover!Craig reigns as the pillow magnate of Charleston and beyond after starting his own sewing and southern lifestyle brand, which has been well documented on the show. His business has become a huge success via eCommerce and his brick and mortar location in Charleston. In addition to all of his business success, Craig continues his career in law, hosts a podcast, wrote a book, and continuously grows his brand on social media with his professional life. Craig gives insight on how he manages all of his endeavors, which Real World contestant he connected with when he was asked to be on Southern Charm, why it took him an extra year to be sworn in after passing the bar, which type of attorney he thinks is the safest option, how Bravo works with his business and how it ties into the show, and how he got out of his own way. Craig also reveals how the company was originally operating, the first big day for Sewing Down South which prompted the need for inventory, how he has broken the traditional business rules with partnering with Jerry and Amanda, the correlation between when the show is on air and store sales, how law provided an incredible fallback, his first scripted film experience, and his approach to influencing and investing.How does he keep his days organized? Why did he go to law school? What impact does the show have on his business? What other reality show would he do?Craig reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Host: Jason TartickCo-Host: David ArduinAudio: Declan O’ConnellGuests: Craig ConoverStay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast! Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast Youtube: Trading SecretsFacebook: Join the GroupAll Access: Free 30-Day Trial

Oct 9, 20231h 10m

Joe Amabile & Serena Pitt Pt 2! Plus, multi-million viewer swings for The Bachelor?! Bachelor Data, Suzana Somers breaks down The Golden Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise premiere ratings!

This week, Jason is joined by Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt for part two, plus Suzana Somers from Bachelor Data also returns! Joe and Serena dive into how they are managing finances as a married couple, the importance of discussing finances in relationships, working together on the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast, and how it came to be. Serena gives insight to her career path including working in PR, the influencer life, and her new company Reset the Brand. Joe reveals where he can be found next and how he feels about reality tv. Will Serena be changing her name? PLUS, Bachelor Data founder Suzana Somers returns to Trading Secrets to talk about all the analytics around The Golden Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise premieres! Suzana explains how the ratings are tracked and how it has changed over time, why she thinks it was a mistake to put the Golden Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise on the same night, which show had more viewers, why she thinks the follower counts are changing with reality TV, and her best advice for creating content. When was the last time there was this big of a premiere? What impact does the writers strike have on reality TV? Joe, Serena, and Suzana reveal all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Host: Jason Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: Declan O’Connell Guests: Joe Amabile, Serena Pitt & Suzana Somers Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast! Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial

Oct 2, 20231h 7m

Pt 1: Married for $35?! Newlyweds Joe Amabile & Serena Pitt dive into the $ behind their wedding costs, combining finances, plus a Bachelor party story like no other!

This week, Jason is joined by Bachelor Nation’s newest and hottest married couple, Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt!With Joe and Serena fresh off a wedding, what better time to discuss the money, planning, and time that goes into a successful wedding. Joe and Serena give insight to their courthouse wedding and what goes into that process, how they kicked off wedding planning by getting married, the process of applying for a green card once you’re married, what goes into getting a work visa, who paid for the wedding, how they decided what elements were worth it, and where they suggest saving costs. Serena and Joe also reveal the gambling during Joe’s bachelor party in Las Vegas, how their spending habits compares to their investments, where Serena sees the value in spending money, how they plan to navigate their joint bank account, when they started having conversations about money, how they took on the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast, Serena’s work in PR, what her vision is career navigation, her company Reset the Label, and the next reality show Joe will be on. Who was the witness at their courthouse wedding? Were they asked to televise their wedding? Joe and Serena reveal all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Host: Jason TartickCo-Host: David ArduinAudio: Declan O’ConnellGuests: Joe Amabile & Serena PittStay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast! Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast Youtube: Trading SecretsFacebook: Join the GroupAll Access: Free 30-Day Trial

Sep 25, 20231h 2m

Michael Allio is changing lives. Bachelor Nation fan favorite reveals BTS to his impactful entrepreneurial and nonprofit work, his time in the franchise, and $$$ behind it!

This week, Jason is joined by entrepreneur, father, and Bachelor Nation fan favorite, Michael Allio!Most know Michael from Katie Thurston’s season of The Bachelorette and eventually his time spent on Bachelor in Paradise, where he quickly became one of the most popular and well liked contestants on the show. Michael has been open and vulnerable about sharing a personal loss he experienced in 2019 before going on the show after losing his wife, Laura, to cancer. Over the past few years, he has honored her memory by founding a nonprofit organization dedicated to families battling cancer and most recently getting involved with a cancer treatment project. Michael gives insight to working for a distribution company he started with his parents supplying safety clothing, what his life was like after his wife Laura was diagnosed with cancer, what he would tell his younger self, how he didn’t want to show to change how he viewed the world, breaking down how his company began distributing PPE during COVID and debunking an inaccurate article. Michael also reveals why paradise was more appealing than the Bachelor, negotiating his contract, the importance of getting life insurance, his best advice for saving, navigating personal and professional resets, and the topical project he is dedicating his life to in order to provide relief for pain related to chemo treatment that he started with Laura. How did his nonprofit The L4 Project lead to him being casted for The Bachelorette? Why did he decline becoming the Bachelor after Katie’s season?Michael reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Host: Jason TartickCo-Host: David ArduinAudio: Declan O’ConnellGuests: Michael Allio Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast! Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast Youtube: Trading SecretsFacebook: Join the GroupAll Access: Free 30-Day Trial

Sep 18, 20231h 12m

Ben Higgins Pt 2: From the Almost Famous podcast to Generous Coffee, the BTS to his numerous ventures and the $$$ behind them

This week, Jason is joined by one of Bachelor Nation’s biggest stars and fan favorites, Ben Higgins!In 2017, Ben co-founded Generous Coffee, a company dedicated to raising money through its operation to create jobs, feed children, improve education and empower communities to eliminate poverty around the world. Outside of his socially conscious work, he maintains a connection to the one and only Bachelor Nation by co-hosting the Bachelor focused, Almost Famous podcast with Ashley I, which has accumulated over 80+ million downloads to date. Ben gives insight to his interest in having a bigger role in the franchise, how to keep a positive outlook when not being chosen for an opportunity, his experience hosting Bachelor Live on Stage, the everchanging space of podcasting, the business model behind Generous Coffee, how Generous Coffee came to be, and why he doesn’t make a salary from Generous. Ben also reveals what gives him more joy, what keeps him grounded, the legacy he hopes to leave, his investments in restaurants, how he started investing in the restaurant industry, what other industries he invests in, and what he thinks the number one source of income will be for him in 10 years. What venture has been the most lucrative? What is his restaurant group? Ben Higgins reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Host: Jason TartickCo-Host: David ArduinAudio: Declan O’ConnellGuests: Ben HigginsStay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast! Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast Youtube: Trading SecretsFacebook: Join the GroupAll Access: Free 30-Day Trial

Sep 11, 202349 min

Pt 1. The Former Bachelor, Ben Higgins Tell$ All

This week, Jason is joined by one of Bachelor Nation’s biggest stars and fan favorites, Ben Higgins! Ben initially won over the hearts of viewers during his time on The Bachelorette and eventually became the Bachelor himself. Following his time on the shows Ben embarked on numerous ventures, entrepreneurial and otherwise, with a mission to help organizations connect more deeply with their employees and customers. In 2017, Ben co-founded Generous Coffee, a company dedicated to raising money through its operation to create jobs, feed children, improve education and empower communities to eliminate poverty around the world. Outside of his socially conscious work, he maintains a connection to the one and only Bachelor Nation by co-hosting the Bachelor focused, Almost Famous podcast with Ashley I, which has accumulated over 80+ million downloads to date. Ben gives insight to how he ended up leaving Indiana and working as a business analyst in Denver, how his lifestyle stayed the same between The Bachelorette and The Bachelor, how he has processed insecurities and handled criticism, what feedback about his season impacted him the most, his desire to be a representative of a community, and what Ben and Lauren Happily Ever After was almost focused around. Ben also reveals how the show had a major impact on his relationship with Lauren, how the breakup impacted his fanbase, the healing process, his time doing Winter Games, what role he was initially offered for Winter Games and why it changed, and if he was offered to appear on another Bachelor Nation show. When did he feel like an outsider in the franchise? Who discouraged him from ever going on Dancing with the Stars? Is there anything he would have done differently post breakup? Ben Higgins reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Host: Jason Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: Declan O’Connell Guests: Ben Higgins Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast! Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial

Sep 4, 202355 min

The money behind Netflix show “The Circle”! Past contestants, John Franklin & Alyssa Ljub reveal the true circle to neutralizing life: jokes, money and sex? The $ and secrets to careers in sex coaching, comedy and everything in between

This week, Jason is joined by fan favorites of Netflix’s The Circle. John Franklin and Alyssa Ljub!John and Alyssa were participants on season four of the hit reality TV show The Circle. As contestants, they maneuvered their way through a game in which they can only communicate with other contestants via texts on a specialized social media platform. Although neither of them were crowned the champion of their season, they have each been able to generate strong social media followings after their season wrapped up in May 2022. In addition to their social media influencing, both John and Alyssa have started to carve their own ways into separate specific careers, John being in stand up comedy and Alyssa being in sex relationship coaching. John and Alyssa give insight to how they ended up on The Circle, why John ended up going on as a Catfish, where they are currently living and what they pay, what Alyssa’s advice is when it comes to improving your credit score, how they talk about money to each other, the connection between conversations of sex and money, and how they feel about the whole influencing career path after being on reality TV. John and Alyssa also reveal the details to their respective careers, the distinction between sex coach and sex therapist, the behind the scenes of the sex coaching industry, the importance of sex ed and financial literacy, the reality behind starting a comedy career, what John’s first tight five was, how TikTok has changed the comedy industry, his best advice for getting through a rough patch during a presentation, and the importance of pivoting. Who was Alyssa working for when she was casted on The Circle? Who made more on the show? What is a tight five? John Franklin & Alyssa Jlub reveal all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Host: Jason TartickCo-Host: David ArduinAudio: Declan O’ConnellGuests: John Franklin & Alyssa JlubStay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast! Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast Youtube: Trading SecretsFacebook: Join the GroupAll Access: Free 30-Day Trial

Aug 28, 20231h 9m

How he turned funny into money! Jared Freid spent $80K to make a comedy special “37 and Single” and Netflix bought it! The secrets behind the $$$ and time deployed in the career of stand-up comedy!

This week, Jason is joined by New York based standup comedian, Jared Freid!Jared has become well known for his comedic insights into how millennial dating and relationships begin and end, ranging from the obsession over dating apps, trying to be real adults, and worrying about their looks on a daily basis. From performing alongside the likes of Jimmy Fallon to writing for media outlets such as BroBible and Total Frat Move, Jared has made his mark across many comedic outlets around the country. In addition to his standup comedy work, Jared hosts three highly rated weekly podcasts including U Up? and the J Train which both focus on various takes on modern day dating and generate a combined 1.2M+ monthly listeners. Jared gives insight to his Netflix special “37 and Single” and what goes into creating a standup special, the variety of income when in the middle class of standup comedy, the amount of time that goes into building a comedy career, what challenges someone coming from reality TV can have venturing into standup, and his TedTalk about who should pay for the first date. Jared also reveals how he wanted to be funny for money and finding out how to do it, how a best man speech can be used as a base to writing comedy, the different types of stand up, what he wrote for Betches about Jason based on his Bachelorette bio, how he handles hecklers, and his best advice when it comes to bombing. What networks passed on his special before Netflix? How long was he preparing before getting his first $1,000 as a comic? Who from Bachelor Nation has he had the toughest interaction with?Jared Freid reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Host: Jason TartickCo-Host: David ArduinAudio: Declan O’ConnellGuests: Jared FreidStay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast! Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast Youtube: Trading SecretsFacebook: Join the GroupAll Access: Free 30-Day Trial

Aug 21, 20231h 10m

From earning $2.50/hr at Applebee’s to amassing $113K on MTV's The Challenge, and even making more in a single episode of Teen Mom than in an entire season of The Challenge, Cory Wharton unveils behind-the-scenes insights into his MTV reality TV career!

This week, Jason is joined by reality TV star known for his roles on MTV’s The Real World, The Challenge, and Teen Mom, Cory Wharton! Cory started his reality TV career back in 2015 when he was a cast member on the Real World Explosion. The very next year he made his way onto the Challenge, debuting on Battle of the Bloodlines. Since then, he has been a regular across the channels on a plethora of reality TV shows, including Teen Mom and has been able to capitalize on it by building brands for himself and the entirety of his family. Cory gives insight to how long a season of Teen Mom films for, how different filming is for the Real World and the Challenge compared to Teen Mom, why he dropped out of college, why he wanted to go into education, his jobs prior to his time on reality tv, how he monetized off social media, and how he was approached for Teen Mom. Cory also reveals how he ended up boxing, what it was like filming a movie, and how perspective is critical when facing difficult medical situations. Plus a special appearance by Cory’s daughters. Which show does he make the most on? Why did he take a break from The Challenge? Has social media alone made him a millionaire? What was the craziest thing after his first boxing match? Cory Wharton reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Host: Jason Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: Declan O’Connell Guests: Cory Wharton Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast! Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial Trading Secrets Steals and Deal Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free Athletic Green Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/TRADINGSECRETS Cuts: 30% off for ONE WEEK ONLY starting today. Go to CUTS CLOTHING Whoop: To make it easier than ever to start, Trading Secrets has partnered with WHOOP to announced a new 30-day FREE trial. Go to join.whoop.com/tartick today to take advantage. Manscaped: Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with code TRADINGSECRETS at Manscaped.com

Aug 14, 20231h 11m

Pt 2: Blake Horstmann and Giannina Gibelli dive into the secrets of navigating their professional and personal lives as a couple and what they really know about their partners' portfolios and money habits!

This week, Jason is joined by Blake Horstmann and Giannina Gibelli as they return for part 2!Many may know Blake from his time on The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise and Giannina from her time on season one of Netflix’s Love is Blind. After each of them failed to find love, they gave it one more shot on Paramount+’s All Star Shore where they inevitably found each other and have shown that love is worth the wait. Giannina and Blake give insight to how Blake has continued to make more every year as a DJ, how they balance their professional and personal lives with the industries they work in, how communication and trust are critical to the relationship, how they handle their relationship in the public eye and with public perception, and the ways they support each other’s careers. Plus, Jason talks money with Blake and Giannina with a series of 10 questions. Does Blake or Giannina know more about their partners' money habits? What is Blake’s goal amount for a DJ set? Do they have a joint bank account? Blake and Giannina reveal all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Host: Jason TartickCo-Host: David ArduinAudio: Declan O’ConnellGuests: Blake Horstmann & Giannina Gibelli Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast! Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast Youtube: Trading SecretsFacebook: Join the GroupAll Access: Free 30-Day Trial Trading Secrets Steals and DealBetter Help: Start today and get 10% off your first month https://betterhelp.com/tradingsecrets Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free Athletic Green Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/TRADINGSECRETSWhoop: To make it easier than ever to start, Trading Secrets has partnered with WHOOP to announced a new 30-day FREE trial. Go to join.whoop.com/tartick today to take advantage.Manscaped: Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with code TRADINGSECRETS at Manscaped.com

Aug 7, 202350 min

PT 1: Giannina Gibelli & Blake Horstmann, from $19/hr at Universal to $150K/month! They dive into each career stops from Love is Blind, All Star Shores, & jobs leading up to reality tv.

This week, Jason is joined by social media personalities and one of reality tv’s hottest and favorite couples, Blake Horstmann and Giannina Gibelli! Many may know Blake from his time on The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise and Giannina from her time on season one of Netflix’s Love is Blind. After each of them failed to find love, they gave it one more shot on Paramount+’s All Star Shore where they inevitably found each other and have shown that love is worth the wait. Giannina give insights to her wild career path from advertising to mall kiosks to reality TV, what she made at each job along the way, her pioneering moments, how the mall kiosk places change the prices based on who you are, what her time on Love is Blind was like, why she needed reiki after returning to the real world, and how social media has played a major role throughout her career. Blake and Giannina also reveal why they decided to compete on All Star Shores, if they would have done another dating show, what factors they would consider if they were to do another reality tv show, what reservations they had doing All Star Shores, and who’s making more every year. How many jobs did Giannina have between filming and the release of Love is Blind? What reality show did Giannina almost go on? What were they each paid to be on All Star Shore? Has Blake ever paid to perform a DJ set? Blake and Giannina reveal all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Host: Jason TartickCo-Host: David ArduinAudio: Declan O’ConnellGuests: Blake Horstmann & Giannina GibelliStay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast! Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast Youtube: Trading SecretsFacebook: Join the GroupAll Access: Free 30-Day Trial Deals!Hello Fresh: Trading Secrets has partnered with Hello Fresh to get YOU 50% off your order. Go to hellofresh.com/tradingsecrets50 for 50% off plus FREE Shipping Whoop:To make it easier than ever to start, Trading Secrets has partnered with WHOOP to announced a new 30-day FREE trial. Go to join.whoop.com/tartick today to take advantage.Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free Athletic Green Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/TRADINGSECRETSBetter Help: Start today and get 10% off your first month https://betterhelp.com/tradingsecrets

Jul 31, 202347 min

The Car Mom to the rescue! Kelly Stumpe reveals the secrets to buying, leasing, trading and financing your next car! The car industry unlocked!

This week, Jason is joined by social media personality, automotive expert and working mom of three, Kelly Stumpe aka the Car Mom! Kelly spent her entire life growing up in the dealership business and started her career off by selling BMW vehicles. After establishing early career success, Kelly began to think about ways to expand her experience to a larger audience and in 2020, she began blogging and advising everyday moms about the car buying process. She now has a new platform called The Car Mom. Kelly gives insight to her passion for selling cars, what makes selling cars so different from other sales jobs, how car sales is different from real estate when it comes to commission, what consumers should be aware of when talking to the finance and insurance manager, and her concern over how slim used cars are going to be over the last few years. Kelly also reveals her best estimations for the minimums and maximum for different roles in a car dealership, the most surprising selling tactics, what stickers to look out for, the difference between a manufacturer’s rebate and a dealership discount, what goes into buying out a lease, and when you car takes huge depreciation hits. Which role is the toughest in a dealership? What is an extended maintenance package? What is the worst car buying advice she has ever heard? When is the best time to go to the dealership to buy a car? Is it best to buy new, lease new, or buy used? Kelly reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Host: Jason TartickCo-Host: David ArduinAudio: Declan O’ConnellGuest: Kelly Stumpe aka The Car MomStay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast! Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast Youtube: Trading SecretsFacebook: Join the GroupAll Access: Free 30-Day Trial Trading Secrets Steals and DealsAthletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free Athletic Green Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/TRADINGSECRETSWhoop: To make it easier than ever to start, Trading Secrets has partnered with WHOOP to announced a new 30-day FREE trial. Go to join.whoop.com/tartick today to take advantage.Better Help: Start today and get 10% off your first month https://betterhelp.com/tradingsecrets

Jul 24, 20231h 3m

8 FIGURES a year on YouTube! Rebecca Zamolo, YouTube superstar & former producer reveals the secrets to her rags-to-riches journey!

This week, Jason is joined by YouTube personality, actress, and all around entrepreneur, Rebecca Zamolo!Rebecca is one of the top female YouTubers in the world with over 47 million combined followers across her social media platforms with over 8 billion views on YouTube. Rebecca made her mark in the YouTube space with her family friendly content, which includes videos ranging from family challenges, do it yourself projects, 24-hour challenges, gymnastics, and much, much more. In addition to her YouTube work, she is a New York Times bestselling author and avid activist when it comes to raising awareness to various health journeys. Rebecca gives insight to what the usual day to day work schedule looks like in order to create her level of content, treating content creation as a job, how reliability and personalizing trending concepts to your unique perspective is critical to viral content, why she has turned down brand deals, and her passion in real estate. Rebecca also reveals how her brain operates on the producer side, how to build and utilize a strategy with each platform, her take on Threads, how a lot of creative production can be done resourcefully, and why she keeps her viewers in mind when making deals. What were the moments she felt big financial wins with annual revenue? What is the revenue breakdown? What is the biggest content creation mistake she has seen? Rebecca reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Host: Jason TartickCo-Host: David ArduinAudio: Declan O’ConnellStay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast! Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast Youtube: Trading SecretsFacebook: Join the GroupAll Access: Free 30-Day Trial Trading Secrets Steals and DealWhoop: To make it easier than ever to start, Trading Secrets has partnered with WHOOP to announced a new 30-day FREE trial. Go to join.whoop.com/tartick today to take advantage.Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free Athletic Green Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/TRADINGSECRETSBetter Help: Start today and get 10% off your first month https://betterhelp.com/tradingsecrets

Jul 17, 202349 min

Netflix Host of “How to Get Rich”, Ramit Sethi, shares the 4 #s you must immediately identify and the $ecrets to start living your rich life! We talk housing, investments, debt, and more!

This week, Jason is joined by entrepreneur, NYT bestselling author, podcast host, and TV host, Ramit Sethi! His unique approach to managing finances is sometimes different from the traditional advice as he advises individuals to spend money on things you love, but cut back on the things you do not. By exploring his unique approach to personal finance management and how he has been able to diversify his methods into a multifaceted and successful business career, he is host of the I Will Teach You to Be Rich podcast and Netflix’s How to Get Rich. Ramit gives insight to creating something that a small number of people love, not a large number of people to like, defining your rich life, reshaping your perception of money, the four numbers you need to know, and how the more money you pay does not mean better results. Ramit also reveals his take on renting versus buying, what percentage your total housing cost should be, his take on credit cards, student loans, and investments, and why money is one of the core most important things in your life. Which element of his businesses have been the most lucrative? What is a money dial?Ramit reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook Trading Secrets Steals and Deal Whoop: To make it easier than ever to start, Trading Secrets has partnered with WHOOP to announced a new 30-day FREE trial. Go to join.whoop.com/tartick today to take advantage. Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free Athletic Green Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to: drinkAG1.com/TRADINGSECRETS Better Help: Start today and get 10% off your first month https://betterhelp.com/tradingsecrets

Jul 10, 20231h 2m

Macklemore shares his secrets about the music industry, keys to his success, and the $$$ behind it! From making $2 racks a month to investing $2M+ into new album “Ben”

This week, Jason is joined by multi-platinum and Grammy Award winning rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur Ben Haggerty, known to the world as Macklemore! In March of 2023, he released his first new album in over five years titled Ben, which covers a portrayal of his life including topics such as his struggles with mental health. On top of his tour and new album, he is launching a collaboration with Adidas on his vintage inspired golf clothing brand called Bogey Boys which he started back in 2021. Entrepreneur, music, fashion icon, touring Europe, the United Stated and on top of it all, he is taking stakes in Seattle’s MLS and NHL teams, the Sounders and the Kraken. Macklemore gives insight to his philosophy that has gotten him to where he is at, how priorities have shifted, his love of the puzzle that comes along with being an artist and creative, where he finds meaning, how getting sober and his parents helped him get out of his own way, and how divine timing and an underground strategy resulted in the success of “The Heist.” Macklemore also reveals what his original goal was at the start of his music career, how some of his diamond records were written in his parents basement, how he has never signed with a record label, the drastic difference between an independent contract versus signing with a label, how the numbers and money are just a small portion of the pie, and the importance of being rooted in the present. How much did he think “The Heist” was going to do the first week? What is a 360 deal? How does he measure success? Macklemore reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook Trading Secrets Steals and Deal Whoop: To make it easier than ever to start, Trading Secrets has partnered with WHOOP to announced a new 30-day FREE trial. Go to join.whoop.com/tartick today to take advantage.

Jul 3, 202359 min

Wells Adams: Bachelor Nation fan favorite, BIP Bartender & TV Host shares his unique career track, his negotiations & pay each step of the way!

This week, Jason is joined by Bachelor Nation fan favorite and reality TV personality, Wells Adams!When it comes to making a career out of being on reality TV, Wells has truly made the most of his opportunities. While working as a radio DJ in Nashville, Wells won over fans by competing on Jojo Fletcher’s season of The Bachelorette and later was a contestant on Bachelor in Paradise. Although he did not find throughout his time on either show, a love connection did come his way with Sarah Hyland. Fast forward years later, Wells and Sarah are happily married. Wells is thriving in his recurring role as the head bartender every summer on Bachelor in Paradise. In addition to working closely with the Bachelor franchise, Wells has expanded his media career by adding podcast host and TV host to his resume. Wells gives insight to his career in radio starting in high school at the age of 16, how he worked his way up to radio host on Lightning 100 in Nashville, how he dealt with pushback when pursuing radio, what happened during his Bachelorette audition, how kindness goes a long way, and utilizing Instagram to promote his work and who he really is. Wells also reveals if iHeart paid him while he was on The Bachelorette, how he has dealt with imposter syndrome, the story of his one-on-one date with Jojo, how no one in his family wanted him to go on Bachelor in Paradise, how money is not always the motivator, and he and Sarah navigate their lives together with managing their careers in entertainment. How did Wells end up on The Bachelorette? When did he negotiate his deal as a bartender on Paradise? Is there another role in the Bachelor Nation that he is interested in? What is his take on monetizing on Instagram? Wells reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the FacebookHost: Jason TartickCo-Host: David ArduinAudio: Declan O’ConnellTrading Secrets Steals and DealNordVPN: Every purchase of 2 years plan will receive +1 bonus month on top. It's risk-free with Nord's 30 Day Back Guarantee. Go to nordvpn.com/tradingsecrets today! Whoop: To make it easier than ever to start, Trading Secrets has partnered with WHOOP to announced a new 30-day FREE trial. Go to join.whoop.com/tartick today to take advantage.Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free Athletic Green Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/TRADINGSECRETSBetter Help: Start today and get 10% off your first month https://betterhelp.com/tradingsecrets

Jun 26, 20231h 15m

Negotiate like an FBI agent! Former FBI international hostage and kidnapping negotiator Chris Voss reveals the $ecrets YOU need to know when navigating relationships, business, and more!

This week, Jason is joined by author, entrepreneur, professor, and most notably former member of the FBI, known as the master negotiator, Chris Voss! Chris earned that title throughout his time serving as the lead crisis negotiator for the New York City division of the FBI, then as the FBI’s Chief International hostage and kidnapping negotiator. In 2008, after spending 24 years working 150+ international hostage cases for the FBI, Chris founded the Black Swan group which serves as a consulting and training agency for both business and individual negotiating skills. Chris gives insight to the process of being hired with the FBI, how volunteering at the suicide prevention hotline got him into the net negotiating group, taking advice from those who have been there, his work in the FBI with the World Trade Center bombing, 9/11, and Waco, how there is always a deal killer on the other side, and the Oprah Rule. Chris also reveals what signs to look out for that indicate the deal is going bad, the last impression is the lasting impression, how curiosity may be the hack to body language, the difference between being likable and needing to be liked, how a playful tone of voice with confrontational words can make an impact, and the power of “no” oriented questions. Which federal agency pays the highest base pay? What was the worst moment of his professional career? When is the best time to fire someone? How can you get someone to actually listen? Chris reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook Host: Jason Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: Declan O’Connell Trading Secrets Steals and Deal Whoop: To make it easier than ever to start, Trading Secrets has partnered with WHOOP to announced a new 30-day FREE trial. Go to join.whoop.com/tartick today to take advantage. Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free Athletic Green Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/TRADINGSECRETS Better Help: Start today and get 10% off your first month https://betterhelp.com/tradingsecrets

Jun 19, 20231h 23m

Barbara Corcoran like you haven’t heard before! From getting fired to rehired, the Shark Tank star reveals BTS deal secrets, the future of real estate and how to talk money with your partner.

This week, Jason is joined by entrepreneur, business leader, real estate investor, and fan favorite shark, Barbara Corcoran! We all know Barbara as one of the savvy, high-powered investors on Shark Tank, but what you may not know is her unique and diverse business career that sparked the opportunity for her to be on the show. Barbara founded her real estate company, the Corcoran Group, in 1973 and over the years, she grew her company from a small business into a $5 billion dollar real estate empire. Since then, she has expanded her skill sets into many other ventures, such as becoming a bestselling author, motivational speaker, podcaster, content creator, television personality, and so much more. Barbara gives insight to the current state of real estate, the benefit to getting in the game early, why building an audience is easier today due to social media, using fear as a motivator, how she makes her decisions to invest on Shark Tank, and her take on prenups, postups, and discussing finances with your partner. Barbara also reveals how women have to compete for the seat on Shark Tank, why she never wants to lose someone else’s money, the difference between making money and making money on your money, and what was the biggest loss of money on a single business transaction. Does she have anything to do with Corcoran Group currently? What are the rules for Shark Tank? What is the best return she ever got on a deal from an investment on Shark Tank? Who is the most impressive public figure she’s met? Barbara reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook Host: Jason Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: Declan O’Connell Trading Secrets Steals and Deal Whoop: To make it easier than ever to start, Trading Secrets has partnered with WHOOP to announced a new 30-day FREE trial. Go to join.whoop.com/tartick today to take advantage. Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free Athletic Green Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/TRADINGSECRETS Better Help: Start today and get 10% off your first month https://betterhelp.com/tradingsecrets Nord VPN. https://nordvpn.com/tradingsecrets

Jun 12, 20231h 3m

From Hayley Paige to Cheval. Sued for the rights to your own name? Say Yes to the Dress star shares secrets to navigating the lawsuit that almost erased her identity

This week, Jason is joined by entrepreneur, fashion designer, and America’s favorite bridal expert on TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress, Cheval! Cheval’s advanced and diverse experience in the bridal industry made her one of the most sought after luxury bridal designers in the world, earning her opportunities to dress female icons such as Carrie Underwood, Chrissy Teagan, and Dove Cameron. After a decade of working her way up in the industry, Cheval found herself in the legal hot seat after being sued by her employer to gain control of what she believed was her own brand and social media accounts, forcing her to give up much of her hard work she had put in throughout her career. She made the ultimate boss pivot and decided to utilize her entrepreneurial skills to create her own brand under the name Cheval, a powerhouse advocate for artists and creatives. Cheval gives insight to how much she identified as a wedding dress designer and looking at “former” wedding dress designer as a new chapter, how having your name with the signature line behind a design in bridal makes it a lot more special, why reputation is important, and why the secret sauce is the human connection. Cheval also reveals that Say Yes to the Dress and her former employer are separate from each other, the behind the scenes of her lawsuit, how she is able to utilize her talents in the shoe industry, and the non-profit organization she started, A Girl You Might Know Foundation, that supports young females & creatives during the formative times in their careers. Which element was the hardest to overcome? What does being head of design entail? Which shoes are the most successful? How much has gone into her legal battle? Cheval reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook Host: Jason Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: Declan O’Connell Trading Secrets Steals and Deal Whoop: To make it easier than ever to start, Trading Secrets has partnered with WHOOP to announced a new 30-day FREE trial. Go to join.whoop.com/tartick today to take advantage. Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free Athletic Green Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/TRADINGSECRETS Better Help: Start today and get 10% off your first month https://betterhelp.com/tradingsecrets

Jun 5, 20231h 11m

Vanderpump Rules’ Scheana Shay reveals the BTS business & drama of VPR, turning negatives into positives, and the $ecrets YOU need to know about the industry.

This week Jason is joined by entrepreneur, podcast host, vlogger, blogger, and most notably known for her role on the hit reality TV show, Vanderpump Rules, Scheana Shay! Having already been a mainstay on the show for the past 10 years, Scheana has found herself at the epicenter of the most recent drama between various cast members of the show that has headlined media outlets, sweeping the nation’s pop culture talk for the past few months. Scheana gives insight to how Vanderpump Rules ratings have fluctuated over the last few seasons, how the latest scandal was the perfect storm for the business side of the show, how her podcast is breaking its own records every month, the impact of she who shall not be named has had on Scheana’s life, and how he daughter witnessing her at rock-bottom motivated her to use her voice to elevate nonprofits and bring awareness to the court system and restraining orders. Scheana also reveals her best advice for getting through the rock-bottom moments, her music ventures, why she would love to get into hosting, how proud she is of Arianna for thriving after hitting her own rock-bottom, how saving is critical because it could all be gone tomorrow, and the importance of turning a negative into a positive. When do they start filming season 11? What is the current status of the RO?What has been one of the most fun partnerships she has had with a company? Scheana reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook Host: Jason Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: Declan O’Connell Trading Secrets Steals and Deal Whoop: To make it easier than ever to start, Trading Secrets has partnered with WHOOP to announced a new 30-day FREE trial. Go to join.whoop.com/tartick today to take advantage. Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free Athletic Green Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/TRADINGSECRETS Better Help: Start today and get 10% off your first month https://betterhelp.com/tradingsecrets

May 29, 202358 min

Selling the OC’s Tyler Stanaland making waves in real estate and the surfing industry!? The insights to the surfing profession and real estate that YOU need to know

This week Jason is joined by one of the stars of Netflix’s Selling the OC, Tyler Stanaland! Tyler’s recent rise to fame came after his success with the Oppenheim group selling luxury real estate in the Orange County community over the past several years. What you may not know is that Tyler is actually a fifth generation realtor, fourth generation Laguna Beach native, and has several years under his belt as a professional surfer. Tyler gives insight to his experience on the Dubai trip, how he deals with commentary about his personal life, the professional surfing space, how Catch Surf jump started his career after having life saving surgery at 22, the misconceptions a viewer may have, and his best advice when it comes to renting or buying. Tyler also reveals why he got his real estate license as a back-up, how surfing is now his side hustle, how he got in with the Oppenheim group, how role filming had on his focus as an agent in season one, the range of commission luxury real estate agents can make, and how real estate is not a side hustle. What age do professional surfers usually retire? Who initiated Tyler joining Selling the OC? Who did he sell a property to with his dad? Does he set transaction or dollar goals? Tyler reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: DrinkLMNT.com/secrets for a free LMNT sample pack with any purchase It’s golf. It’s not golf. It’s Topgolf. Pro-tip, download the app & book ahead of time to Come Play Around on Half-Price Tuesday, or any other day. Visit cort.com/podcast to learn more and find the furniture package that fits your life Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr Produced by Dear Media.

May 22, 202349 min

The Secrets of the Restaurant Industry Unlocked! The price of food, alcohol and all aspects of pay are shared. NYC Restaurateur Will Makris tells all.

This week Jason is joined by New York City restaurant and nightclub owner, Will Makris! Will has spent the last two decades thriving in the New York hospitality industry, now owning several restaurants and nightclubs that have turned into some of the city’s hottest spots for celebrities and high profile customers from around the world. His unconventional career route to success has provided inspiration to entrepreneurs everywhere by sharing how to network, take risks, and bet on yourself. Will gives insight to his best advice for analyzing the people you associate with, the behind the scenes of Zero Bond, how crowds change in the nightlife scene, what goes into a members club, the blueprint he advises from someone interested in getting into the bar, membership, or restaurant space, and what role AI could play in the industry down the line. Will also reveals how the city plays a role in the approach, why the host is the best job to have in a restaurant for networking, his approach to gaining investors, how is love of hospitality keeps him motivated, how quick high quality dining is the way to go these days, and the importance of patience for the consumer. How much does it cost to start something like Zero Bond? How do you market for a membership based club? Who does he get most starstruck by? What is the hardest job in the restaurant industry? Where do consumers overspend? Will reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: It’s golf. It’s not golf. It’s Topgolf. Pro-tip, download the app & book ahead of time to Come PlayAround on Half-Price Tuesday, or any other day. Produced by Dear Media.

May 15, 20231h 1m

500M+ streams on Stargazing with Kygo! Justin Jesso: From Radio Disney to hit singer-songwriter reveals BTS of collaborating with major stars, navigating the music industry and the $$$ behind it

This week Jason is joined by hit singer-songwriter, Justin Jesso who has over 8 billion streams on his collaborations with artists such as Ricky Martin, The Backstreet Boys, and Kyga! Justin has since made his mark as a solo artist within the music industry starting by coming up within the music theater space in Chicago at a young age. After releasing his debut album at just 18, he eventually found himself touring with Disney artists such as Jesse McCartney, Jordin Spark, and Raven Simone all over the country. His song “Stargazing” has over 500 million streams on Spotify. Justin gives insight to the importance of a song having his name and voice associated with it, how attending a camp sparked his interest in songwriting, how he got noticed by Radio Disney, breaking down what goes into a song, and how the payment is distributed for a song. Justin also reveals how he ended up on tour with Jesse McCartney, Jordan Sparks, Raven Simone, and Mitchel Musso, the different ways to monetize off a song, how much can be made on a general deal as a songwriter, the complexities of copyright in music, what inspired the screenplay he has written, and breaking down the role publishing and masters play with the Taylor Swift/Scooter Braun example. When did he get discovered? Does streaming or radio pay more for the publisher? What is his biggest issue with the music industry? How long does it take for publishing money to come in? How did he get this stage name? Justin reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: It’s golf. It’s not golf. It’s Topgolf. Pro-tip, download the app & book ahead of time to Come Play Around on Half-Price Tuesday, or any other day. Visit cort.com/podcast to learn more and find the furniture package that fits your life Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr Produced by Dear Media.

May 8, 202358 min

From owing the IRS $1.3M to making $1M/weekly? Passive-preneur Brian Page reveals BTS to ditching side hustles and mastering passive income with his BNB formula

This week Jason is joined by entrepreneur, author, public speaker, and passive income pioneer who has established himself as the king of Airbnb, Brian Page! Brian is best known for being the creator of the BNB formula and has the world’s number one best selling Airbnb coach program which has over 25,000 students in 47 countries around the world educating readers on how to create passive income revenue streams in today’s world with having to take on multiple side jobs. Brian gives insight to his riches to rags to riches story starting with becoming a millionaire before turning 30 from working in real estate to losing it all, owing the IRS $1.3M and how he pulled himself out of it. Brian details how he created an asset by creating a course about Airbnb that made over a million dollars in six weeks and the other assets he’s created that have resulted in passive income, and being transparent about his process and the money he’s made. Brian also reveals how losing everything makes you question everything about your identity, how your success does not define you, the difference between passive income and a side hustle, his top three sources of passive income, and how he is more excited to talk about the success he has had helping others than his own success. What is his weekly income goal? Who inspired him to expand his Airbnb business? How can you get involved with Airbnb if you don’t own property? How many streams of income does he have inside his book? Brian reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: DrinkLMNT.com/secrets for a free LMNT sample pack with any purchase It’s golf. It’s not golf. It’s Topgolf. Pro-tip, download the app & book ahead of time to Come Play Around on Half-Price Tuesday, or any other day. Produced by Dear Media.

May 1, 202352 min

Love is Blind VS Bachelor. The numbers, data and info BTS of reality tv. Bachelor Data returns to breakdown the $ecrets!

This week Jason is joined by the OG Reality TV data analyst and founder of Bachelor Data, Suzana Somers! In January 2022, Suzana shared all about how she developed an extremely detailed system that tracked data of various facets of the Bachelor franchise from the contestants, from time on screen to their Instagram follower count to their endeavors after the show. This time around Jason and Suzana dive into how the data has changed in just a year with recent reality shows, specifically Love is Blind. Suzana gives insight on what her turning point was for creating an entirely new business to expand into more reality TV shows, her take on the pros and cons of the errors during the live Love is Blind finale, how being on different networks can impact the longevity of potential growth, how other networks are better at curating their alumni, and how spilling tea tends to help follower growth. Suzana also reveals why she believes season 4 of Love is Blind is breaking so many different records, how having authentic and different people on Love is Blind sets the show up for success, how TikTok is impacting reality TV, how she tracks data for networks like Netflix, and when the Bachelor franchise tests potential changes. What sort of trends is she seeing with reality TV contestants on social media? Where does she see the future of reality TV contestants and their success on different social media platforms? Which contestants get the most followers? Which network is outpacing the Bachelor? Suzana reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: It’s golf. It’s not golf. It’s Topgolf. Pro-tip, download the app & book ahead of time to Come Play Around on Half-Price Tuesday, or any other day. Visit cort.com/podcast to learn more and find the furniture package that fits your life Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr Produced by Dear Media.

Apr 24, 20231h 8m

$1.5K-$10K to get styled! Celebrity Stylist, Lo VonRumpf gives the Lo down on how you can elevate your style this summer & BTS of award shows, red carpets and more!

This week Jason is joined by one of the best celebrity stylists in LA, Lo VonRumpf! Lo was born and raised in LA and is host of the podcast the Lo Life. Lo started as Kaitlyn’s stylist but has gone on to become a close friend of Jason due to being stuck together for three months at Dancing with the Stars in a small apartment during pandemic times. Lo gives insight to summer fashion of 2023, how throwing fashion rules out the window to embrace the freedom of fashion, how fashion is cyclical, who picks up the check for the stylist depending on the event, PR showrooms, how much time goes into one podcast episode, and how feeling confident is key to fashion. Lo also reveals he thought the bromance was going to be short-lived, what colors you wear can impact the mood, which colors to wear for an interview and first date, when he has been stiffed as a stylist, how wearing the same outfit as someone else is possible on the red carpet, why he thinks red carpets will always be around, and how he manages his cash flow. Which network is cheap when it comes to styling? Do celebrities get to keep what they are styled in? Do brands pay for celebrities to wear their clothing? How have influencers changed the game? Who does Lo have on his team? What is a business manager? Lo reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: It’s golf. It’s not golf. It’s Topgolf. Download the app, book a bay and Come Play Around. Visit cort.com/podcast to learn more and find the furniture package that fits your life DrinkLMNT.com/secrets for a free LMNT sample pack with any purchase Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr Produced by Dear Media.

Apr 17, 20231h 2m

Ep 102102: Kaitlyn Bristowe pt 2!  The secrets to negotiating her Bachelorette hosting deal, the $$$ of the mirror ball, and how much she’d hope to sell Spade and Sparrows for!

This week Jason is joined by Kaitlyn Bristowe for part two where they dive into all things Bachelorette, DWTS, hosting, her mega successful podcast Off the Vine, and her multiple successful businesses Spade and Sparrows, Dew Edit, and beyond! Kaitlyn gives insight to how she went about negotiating her offer to be the Bachelorette, how much of an impact Dancing with the Stars had on her, how she feels about the idea of retirement, how community plays a critical role in her success, how she decided on a partner for Spade & Sparrows, and how she ended up getting her wine in Targets. Kaitlyn also reveals how she had an entertainment lawyer when she became the Bachelorette, what her plan was if she didn’t end up being the Bachelorette, the pay schedule with DWTS, the value in being authentic, how she felt about taking the Bachelorette hosting job, and battling imposter syndrome. Who did Kaitlyn say she wanted to be paid the same as to be the Bachelorette? What is her best advice for negotiating? Would she be willing to do reality tv again? How much has Spade & Sparrows grown since inception to now? What is the process of making her wine? Kaitlyn reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: It’s golf. It’s not golf. It’s Topgolf. Download the app, book a bay and Come Play Around. Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr Produced by Dear Media.

Apr 10, 202358 min

Ep 100100: Pt 1. Kaitlyn Bristowe. The 100th episode! The Secrets of her inner child work, the $1,500 check from The Bachelor, her $2 net worth and more!

This week, on the 100th episode of Trading Secrets, Jason is joined by someone who is not only a massive entrepreneurial success, but also someone who is one of his most important and favorite people in the world, Kaitlyn Bristowe! Many came to know Kaitlyn dating back to 2015 where she gained recognition as a contestant on the 19th season of The Bachelor. That same year she was elected as the 11th Bachelorette where she had one of the more unique scenarios of being on the first season with two bachelorettes to kick off a season. Since then, Kaitlyn has gone on to launch her mega successful podcast Off the Vine, with over 140 million downloads, has co-hosted of multiple seasons of The Bachelorette and won season 29 of Dancing with the Stars all while running multiple successful businesses including Spade & Sparrows, Dew Edit, and many more. It’s not hard to recognize that Kaitlyn has shown what it takes to have the entrepreneurial success in today’s world. Kaitlyn gives insight to how she feels empowered by doing things for herself, how to have a conversation with your partner about money, how her life changed for the better after hitting rock bottom, the double-edge sword of being independent, and the biggest difference between 2013 and 2023 Kaitlyn professionally. Kaitlyn also reveals why she feels uncomfortable talking about money, her best advice on how to pull yourself out of a mental health rut, how networking is just a part of who she is, how she would rebel against her mom, and how working in the restaurant business allowed her to dance. When has she felt used professionally? What does she think would have launched her career change if she didn’t go on the Bachelor? Did she have any issue with her job when she went on The Bachelor? When did she find out she was going to be the Bachelorette? What did her vision board look like before becoming the Bachelorette?F Kaitlyn reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: It’s golf. It’s not golf. It’s Topgolf. Download the app, book a bay and Come Play Around. Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr Produced by Dear Media.

Apr 3, 202351 min

Ep 9999: DWTS fan favorite, Val Chmerkovskiy on BTS of the DWTS profession, international competition and the grind of the dancing industry!

This week, Jason is joined by professional dancer, choreographer, and Dancing with the Stars legend, Val Chmerkovskiy! Val has accomplished all that he could in the world of competitive dance with 14x US National Champion, 2x World Dance Champion. Val quickly rose to stardom after joining the show’s cast in 2011. Since his TV debut, the dance champion continues to be a fan favorite, both on and off the dance floor. Val continues to expand his talents as a dancer, choreographer, and in addition to co-founding Dance With Me Studios, one of the nation’s leading Latin and Ballroom Dance Studios where he also lends his experience as the venue’s art director. He has also developed Dance with Me Juniors, a program designed to help keep kids healthy, focused, and active in their communities. Val gives insight to why he isn’t worried about the trophies, the different career paths within the dance industry, how social media is a new platform for dancers to be discovered, how his parents exposed him to the best dancers in the competitive dance world, and keeping optimism with every partner he has. Val also reveals the first time he competed against Mark Ballas, how his first season on DWTS taught him to expand his understanding of the dance world, the impact the pandemic has had on him, how Dancing with the Stars did after going to Disney Plus, and wanting to see his peers succeed. Does he plan to go back to competitive dancing beyond Dancing with the Stars? How did he do his first season of Dancing with the Stars? How many dance studios does he have? Does he talk to his peers about what they make? Val reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: It’s golf. It’s not golf. It’s Topgolf. Download the app, book a bay and Come Play Around. Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr Produced by Dear Media.

Mar 27, 20231h 3m

Ep 9696: Million Dollar Listing LA’s Tracy Tutor: From being the only female cast lead and closing a $57.5M deal to working with Janet Jackson! The $ecrets to her major success REVEALED!

This week, Jason is joined by luxury real estate agent, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and reality TV superstar, Tracy Tutor! Tracy is best known for her role as the first female real estate broker on Million Dollar Listing on Bravo. After graduating from USC with a degree in theater arts, she followed in her father’s footsteps, who was one of the most successful civil and building contractors in the country, to learn the ins and outs of the real estate industry. Now with 20+ years of experience under her belt, she has expanded her business worldwide and taken on new projects and developments generating sales up to eight and nine figures. Tracy gives insight on the impact that joining Million Dollar Listing had on her family and career, how having a theater arts acting background translated into making her comfortable in front of the camera, why she wrote her book to help women win, her overall take on the health of real estate market in the US, and how most of her celebrity clients are down to earth. Tracy also reveals how she landed on Million Dollar Listing by showing one of Josh Altman’s houses, the skills she learned from making mistakes, what makes Million Dollar Listing different from the other real estate shows on the air, why she believes people are migrating out of Los Angeles, and the importance of removing the word impressing from your vocabulary. How long does a season of Million Dollar Listing film for? Which celebrities has she worked with? What is her best advice for buyers and sellers? Tracy reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: It’s golf. It’s not golf. It’s Topgolf. Download the app, book a bay and Come Play Around. Visit squarespace.com/secrets for a free trial, then get 10% off a website or domain with code secrets Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr Produced by Dear Media.

Mar 20, 20231h 4m

Ep 9595: Bachelor Nation fan favorite Tyler Cameron, making it big! $250K for two posts! From borrowing from his pops to major $$$ earned and building equity in his empire across multiple industries!

This week, Jason is joined by social media personality, fashion model, and Bachelor Nation fan favorite, Tyler Cameron! Tyler received national attention after being a participant on Hannah Brown’s season of The Bachelorette where he finished as runner up. Prior to being on the show, Tyler had started to generate moderate interest from modeling agencies around the country via his social media. After being on the show, the demand for his skills would eventually turn into a massive modeling career opportunity. In the years since, Tyler’s been established as one of the strongest social media followings amongst former Bachelor contestants and created additional career business opportunities from content creation to hosting events to his new podcast, Everybody but Me. Tyler gives insight to building his first property from the ground up with an investor, the different odd jobs he’s done to make money, how going on only one season of a Bachelor nation show worked in his favor when it comes to expanding his career, and his passion in the construction industry. Tyler also reveals why he moved back to Florida after spending time in New York, why he is thankful for his time on Bachelor, the companies he is involved in, the ins and outs of his construction company from the team to the approach of buying and selling, why buying speck house is most likely the better way to go, and what people think about him that are incorrect. Why did Tyler end up taking dance classes? Was it by design that he never went to Paradise or became the Bachelor? What was his first equity play? What revenue stream is the most profitable? Tyler reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Visit gtmbawomen.com to learn more about Scheller’s MBA programs Visit squarespace.com/secrets for a free trial, then get 10% off a website or domain with code secrets Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr Produced by Dear Media.

Mar 13, 20231h 14m

Ep 9494: Vanderpump Rules star, Katie Maloney, breaks down the pay of serving at SUR VS being on the show? The $$$ behind years in reality TV and opening a dream business.

This week, Jason is joined by entrepreneur, reality TV star, and fellow podcast host, Katie Maloney! Katie is well known for her role in the hit reality TV show, Vanderpump Rules. For the past 10 years, Katie quickly established herself as one of the fan favorites among the cast members in Bravo’s hit show and has since capitalized on it personally, professionally and financially. The perfect fit for Trading Secrets! Katie gives insight on waiting until her twenties to move to LA, never thinking that taking a job at a restaurant could lead to the opportunity to be on TV, how having an organic friendship with her castmates helped keep them together on the show, and how she worked with a consultant to come up with a budget for the sandwich shop and how much time has gone into it. Katie also reveals how she was first approached about the show, how much she made on the show compared to serving in season one, when she started to start making revenue off social media, which social media platform she prefers, and debunks how much she makes per episode. What other careers did she consider? Where did she attend college? How can someone get involved with funding the shop? Katie reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr Produced by Dear Media.

Mar 6, 20231h 5m

Ep 9393: How much do TV anchors make? CNN’s Chloe Melas Mazza gives wild BTS to the entertainment journalism industry, publishing her grandfather’s memoir, and beyond!

This week, Jason and David are joined by CNN entertainment reporter who covers all things entertainment and Hollywood, Chloe Melas Mazza! Chloe’s reporting ranges from breaking news and exclusive feature interviews to industry analysis of every corner of the entertainment industry. In addition to spending her days researching and investigating news stories around the world, Chloe has more recently taken on a new project in sharing her grandfather’s World War II memoir with the world by writing the forward for the book titled “Luck of the Draw” which comes out next week and will be featured on Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg’s Apple series “Masters of the Air.” Chloe gives insight on the wide gap in pay in news correspondent jobs, the unspoken pressures of journalism, how she knows she’s in the right industry, what the first step could be to get into journalism, how she went from being a news assistant at CNN to working at Hollywoodlife.com for seven years after realizing she wanted to interview celebrities. Chloe also reveals how a journalist is always on the clock, how having a huge following can help someone bypass someone else in the industry, what kind of correspondent she thought she was going to be, and how she deals with imposter syndrome. Chloe also gives the inside look to her grandfather’s memoir “Luck of the Draw” that she published with her mother. She details her grandfather’s military career during World War II including being a prisoner of war, how he wrote the book in his seventies, how someone at Tom Hanks’ production company got their hands on a copy of the book when it was first self-published, where the proceeds of the book sales are distributed, and the inspiration that can be pulled from the pages. Chloe reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Rocketmoney.com/secrets to cancel your unwanted subscriptions Visit gtmbawomen.com to learn more about Scheller’s MBA programs Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr Produced by Dear Media.

Feb 27, 202355 min

Ep 9292: $250K Bottle Service!?! BTS of hiring Drake, Justin Bieber and A-listers for an event with Uncommon Entertainment’s Jake Nussbaum. PLUS Blake Horstmann returns for a 2023 update!

This week, Jason is joined by an entrepreneurial success story who co-founded one of the major up-and-coming entertainment production companies in the country, Jake Nussbaum! Jake and his partner Josh co-founded Uncommon Entertainment, an experienced agency who produces bespoke live events and provides access to exclusive experiences around the world. For those who live in quite the elevated style, Uncommon Entertainment has produced a list of events across the country from Hollywood to the Hamptons. Their most notable upcoming event will be hosting a star studded party at Super Bowl 57 in Scottsdale this year after a successful event at last year’s Super Bowl in Los Angeles which featured performances by Justin Bieber and Drake. Jake gives insight to how he was able to break into this industry by knowing the importance of networking and falling into a good situation, how he started at Talent Resources focusing primary on athletes, how tricky the transition was when he left Talent Resources, how quickly planning starts for Super Bowl events, and how they are able to reach the major celebrities. Jake also reveals how his company is one hundred percent at risk on these projects because they fully fund them, how they are able to offset some of the costs and align with the right figures, how they are able to create a very unique environment for a performance level for the big talent they book, and the power of making relationships. How does Jake get these deals with the biggest celebrities? What are they paid? How does he orchestrate them? What kind of agent did he want to be initially? What was the biggest deal he did while at Talent Resources? What is the greatest source of revenue for these events? PLUS, Blake Horstmann returns to the podcast to catch up with Jason and David! Blake gives insight to his goals for 2023, his approach to monthly resolutions over a year-long resolution, the importance of having multiple streams of income, his thoughts on the numbers related to the Bachelor with the premiere of Zach’s season and how to improve the franchise, updates on his professional life, and dives into the behind-the-scenes of the DJing scene. Jake and Blake reveal all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Zocdoc.com/tradingsecrets to download the Zocdoc app for FREE and find top- rated doctors in your area and network Visit gtmbawomen.com to learn more about Scheller’s MBA programs Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr Produced by Dear Media.

Feb 20, 20231h 13m

Ep 9191: 4x Super Bowl champion, Rob Gronkowski makes $70M+ in NFL contract money! Saving and investing it like a Hall of Famer. Trading secrets and misconceptions cleared up!

This week, Jason is joined by four time Super Bowl champion, five time NFL Pro Ball selection, 11 year NFL Veteran, future first ballot football Hall of Famer, Rob Gronkowski! Rob is regarded as one, if not the best, tight end to ever play the game. He spent 11 years in the NFL playing for the New England Patriots and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers while earning a combined $70+ million in just NFL contract money. Contrary to the stigma of professional athletes going broke after their playing career, Rob put together a financial plan throughout his career that allowed him to strictly live off the money he made from endorsements, other revenue streams, and successfully invested his contract money for the future. Gronk gives insight to why he believes in playing all the sports while growing up and not specializing in one sport until college, how he knew he always wanted to be a pro in some sport, when and why he decided to cut back on partying, how he handles nervousness, and why he wanted to ensure that he could live off his NFL income for the rest of his life. Rob also reveals how he was a troublemaker growing up, why he's glad he didn’t go to a college with a bigger football program, why he doesn’t want to take anything for free, how he prefers to be low key when traveling, and how he ended up falling asleep on the floor during his pre-draft visit with New England. Who did Gronk predict would win the Super Bowl? Which misconceptions does Rob clear up about himself? When did he know that he was going to attend University of Arizona? What year did he not play football in college? Gronk reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Visit squarespace.com/secrets for a free trial, then get 10% off a website or domain with code secrets Visit gtmbawomen.com to learn more about Scheller’s MBA programs Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr Produced by Dear Media.

Feb 13, 20231h 20m

Ep 9090: $2,250/week as a comedy writer! Comedian Heather McDonald gives the Juicy Scoop to her wild success through her podcast, navigating the comedy scene and writing for late night

This week, Jason is joined by the wildly successful comedian, author, and pop culture podcast host, Heather McDonald! Heather burst onto the scene in the late nineties working as writer and actress for various TV shows through Hollywood. She first gained popularity through her standup comedy shows throughout Los Angeles and eventually landing a role as a writer and roundtable regular on the hit E! Series Chelsea Lately. When Heather isn’t headlining theaters across the country with her comedy acts or spending time with her family, she is diving into all things pop culture on her top rated podcast, Juicy Scoop. Heather gives insight to why she went to USC for communication with a business minor when she wanted to work in entertainment, how her family and friends encouraged her to go into standup, why going to an all girls high school made her a standup comedian, how her main source of income was from being a real estate agent with her parents, and how she got back into comedy. Heather also reveals what facilitating a date on the Bachelorette was like, why she thinks the Bachelor franchise needs to reinvented, what she wish she knew earlier when going into auditions and interviews, the big mistake she made at her first late night show writing gig, and how she has been able to monetize on her podcast. Did she have to pay or did she get paid to host a date on the Bachelorette? What was the first late night show she got paid to write for? Where does she think stand up comedy will be in 40 years? How did her podcast Juicy Scoop get started? Heather reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Visit squarespace.com/secrets for a free trial, then get 10% off a website or domain with code secrets Rocketmoney.com/secrets to cancel your unwanted subscriptions Get your first box for just $1.49 per meal by going to Everyplate.com/podcast and entering code 149secrets Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr Produced by Dear Media.

Feb 6, 20231h 3m

Ep 8989: $24M performance from Beyonce for 1,400 people! BTS of the social media marketing driven trip to Dubai, the $$$ behind it, and insights from Blake Horstmann & Steven Tartick

This week, Jason rips down the fourth wall on social media marketing driven trips as he is joined by Blake Horstmann and his brother, Steven Tartick to talk about his recent trip to Dubai! Blake gives insight on how he and Giannina were also invited on the Dubai trip, why it didn’t work out, why his previous international castmates have hyped up Dubai, and the offer he received to visit later in the year. Jason is then joined by David Arduin, the Curious Canadian to dive into the details of Jason’s trip to Dubai. Jason reveals the email he received with the VIP invite to attend Atlantis the Royal Grand Opening Weekend in Dubai, the full itinerary for the event including the celebrities attached, the numbers behind Beyonce’s performance, and the amount he paid for the trip. Jason also gives insight to the trades that can be made for social media marketing driven trips, and who benefits when two major social media marketing driven events are happening at the same time in the same place. Plus, the Money Mafia gets the chance to ask their questions live. In the recap, Jason’s brother Steven joins him to dive into Beyonce’s performance and what goes into her showmanship, provides his insight on traveling to Dubai as a gay man, his synopsis of the performance in how it was pulled off for the event and the strategy used, and the impact of impressions from social media. How close to the event did Jason know it was actually going to happen? How much would the trip cost out of pocket? What were the exceptions for phone use during the event? What would Jason bring back with him from Dubai? What is Steven’s take on TikTok and its longevity? All of this revealed all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Visit squarespace.com/secrets for a free trial, then get 10% off a website or domain with code secrets Produced by Dear Media.

Jan 30, 20231h 0m

Ep 8888: Bachelor Nation alum Dylan Barbour reveals the $$$ behind his fitness startup Vizer, influencer marketing, & beyond!

This week, Jason is joined by entrepreneur turned reality TV and social media star, Dylan Barbour! Many of you may know Dylan from his time on the Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise where he met his now fiancé Hannah Godwin. What you may not know is Dylan is the co-founder of a fitness company, more tech than anything, allows people to work out while donating food to those in need. Dylan gives insights his career in banking prior to the show, how he was casted for the Bachelorette and how his mom wanted to look over the contract before signing on, how Vizer was started with his cousin, how the app has expanded into multiple products in the health and wellness space, and his thoughts on influencer marketing. Dylan also reveals how he passed two of the CFA tests within the six months but never completed the third test, how Vizer partnered with the number one behavioral economics researcher to help building the incentive model of the app, how he was able to monetize after being on the show, and why he refuses to be a part of a syndicate. What differences does Dylan see about Bachelor in Paradise when he was on it compared to now? How much money from influencing does he use to put into high risk CPG? What would he invest in right now and what would he stay away from? What competition did he win that resulted in $500K? Dylan reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media.

Jan 23, 20231h 7m

Ep 8787: Buying Beverly Hills’ Mauricio Umansky: Founder of billion dollar real estate brokerage, “The Agency'' reveals his path to $uccess + family life balance w/ Kyle Richards.

This week, Jason is joined by luxury real estate agent and founder & CEO of the Agency, a billion dollar real estate brokerage, Mauricio Umansky! Throughout his career, Mauricio has represented some of the world’s most noteworthy properties, including the Playboy Mansion, the Walt Disney Estate, residences owned by the one and only Michael Jackson, Michael Jordan, Prince, Lady Gaga in the first house in LA to sell above the a hundred million dollar mark. With a strong reputation in the industry and being featured on shows such as The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the Agency has grown to over 50 offices and nearly 1,000 agents across North America and recently started their own reality luxury real estate show called Buying Beverly Hills. Mauricio gives insights on what has differentiated the Agency and has lead to continued success in an oversaturated market, how he was able to make it look like he was the only person doing business in real estate, how he was able to get a clothing line in JC Penney and how he carried that mentality over to real estate, and being prepared for every situation and being present are major keys to success. Mauricio also reveals how he took advantage of recessions in his real estate career, who his first few clients were, how Lady Gaga became a client, the importance of finding a good advisor when it comes to real estate, why he doesn’t negotiate fees, what makes his show Buying Beverly Hills different from the other real estate shows, and what can be expected in his new book Real Deal which is set to release April 10, 2023. What are the benefits of joining a real estate team? When did he reach a million dollars in revenue? Is a recession a good time to buy your dream home? Mauricio reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Head to squarespace.com/secrets for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch use OFFERCODE: SECRETS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Produced by Dear Media.

Jan 16, 20231h 1m

Ep 8686: 5 Billion views and over 30M+followers from popping pimples! Dr. Pimple Popper Sandra Lee reveals the $ecrets to the virality of pimple popping videos, the dermatology industry and the BTS of the TLC show

This week, Jason is joined by board certified dermatologist, founder of SLMD skincare, and social media star known for her series on TLC, Dr. Pimple Popper, Sandra Lee! Years before getting her own TV show, Sandra earned the nickname Dr. Pimple Popper from her YouTube videos where she posted these bizarre, yet fascinating pimple popping videos that captivated audiences across the country. After realizing that people found her field of work so interesting to watch, she soon turned her medical profession into a viral sensation. Suddenly a TV show, a skincare line, new book and a combined 30+ million followers (aka the Popaholics) across all social media platforms. Dr. Lee has supplanted herself atop her profession in the media world. Dr. Sandra Lee gives insights to the virality of pimple popping and how it all started with posting a blackhead video on instagram,the impact of a client sharing their story in a blackhead video, the wild world of YouTube when it comes to ads and her content, why she believes some of her patients come to her, and what products she recommends.Sandra also reveals how she got into dermatology, how difficult it can be to get into the speciality, how her and her husband took over her dad’s practice when he retired and took it to the next level, how she took her revenue from YouTube and invested it into her skincare line, and what she considered before agreeing to the TLC show. How much education goes into becoming a dermatologist? How does Dr. Lee find her patients? What is her number one tip when it comes to acne and blackheads? When should you pop your pimples? Sandra reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Rocketmoney.com/secrets to cancel your unwanted subscriptions Zocdoc.com/tradingsecrets to download the Zocdoc app for FREE Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr Produced by Dear Media.

Jan 9, 202357 min

Ep 8585: Corporate Natalie Part 2! She returns fresh off Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list to discuss the BTS of her wildly successful year, her $$$ goals for the future, and then puts Jason in the hot seat!

This week, Jason is joined for the second time by one of the fastest growing social media superstars, Corporate Natalie! Last year, Natalie was featured on E’s list of 21 TikTok stars to follow in 2021. Within the last year, her social media growth has been expedited and as of the last few weeks she was officially named on the Forbes 2023 30 under 30 in the creator’s space. Natalie gives insight on the strategy of attending an event like Revolve, how much glam can cost and why she will spend the money on an expensive artist, how she wants to utilize her passion for teaching, leading, and advising, and why it is important to have a contingency plan. Natalie also reveals the behind-the-scenes of the application and nomination process of Forbes 30 under 30 and why she finds planning and numbers difficult in the influencer space due to no traditional salary. What is her goal to complete in the next five years? What is her biggest spending area? How does she feel about her last name being out there? PLUS, Jason gives Natalie the chance to put him in the hot seat. Natalie grills Jason on all things brand deals, podcasting, prenups, PR, and more. All of that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook! Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media.

Jan 2, 20231h 3m

Ep 8484: 2022 Year in Review: Jason Tartick in the Trading $ecrets Hot Seat!

This week, the voice of the viewer, David Arduin takes over hosting and puts Jason in the hot seat! In this final episode of 2022, Davis grills Jason on all the burning questions you could think of for the year, including questions from the listeners! From the top three podcast episodes and statistics from Spotify Wrapped to the numbers behind Jason’s book “The Restart Roadmap” to his personal finance numbers, nothing is off the table. Jason gives insight to his talent agency Rewired Talent and purpose of rebranding Restart, what his biggest deal was, and the gross income for ad revenue, the talent agency, and his personal brand. Did Jason make more this year or last? Who are a few of his dream podcast guests? What were his most fulfilling speaking events? Jason reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook Listen to Trading Secrets on Spotify here. Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Download the Dave app from the App Store today or go to Dave.com/secrets - sign up for an Extra Cash account and get $500 instantly Rocketmoney.com/secrets to cancel your unwanted subscriptions Produced by Dear Media.

Dec 26, 202254 min

Ep 8383: $1M+ net worth started from TikTok! Griffin Johnson leaves nursing school and reveals $$$ behind the sway house, his media career, ventures in investing, and more

This week, Jason is joined by social media influencer and TikTok Megastar Griffin Johnson! Griffin rose to social media fame in the early stages of the pandemic after being a founding member of Sway LA, a notoriously “fratty” TikTok collaboration house comprising some of the most popular online stars. Since then, Griffin’s social media following has grown to over 13 million followers between TikTok and Instagram and if you include all the other social media platforms out there, it's 15 million+. He’s now led various other career opportunities within acting, music, and the investing space. Griffin provides insight on how he started on TikTok with the sole intention of making money, how attending Playlist Live resulted in the launching point of his social media career, how much money he made with each venture, and his different interests in the film world. Griffin also reveals how he was originally in nursing school to go into anesthesia with never having any ambitions to do social media, what the biggest deal he lost while living in the Sway house, what his best business move was, and what project he is most excited for. What was his first brand deal? How did he end up with a lip tattoo? What is the most ruthless industry he has been exposed to? What is his finance goal for 2023? Griffin reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook group. Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Nextevo.com/podcast code TRADINGSECRETS for up to 25% off subscription orders of $40 or more Produced by Dear Media.

Dec 19, 20221h 5m

Ep 8282: Bravo legend Caroline Manzo: From reality television to new ventures, Real Housewives fan favorite on why she left reality TV, taking the fear out of cooking, and knowing your value

This week, Jason is joined by Bravo legend and on the OG cast members of Real Housewives of New Jersey, Caroline Manzo! Caroline appeared in the inaugural season of the hit Bravo series and instantly became a fan favorite for her loving, bluntly honest personality. After five seasons on the show, she decided to step away and start a spinoff series called Manzo’d with Children which ran for four seasons, ending in 2017. Now five years removed from reality television, Caroline has been able to focus her career toward other interests. Caroline provides insight on how she negotiated for herself when it came to her TV contract, the differences between being on Real Housewives and Manzo’d with Children, the importance of being yourself, and how her new YouTube cooking show, Food, Love and Chaos with Caroline Manzo is around teaching people not be afraid of cooking. Caroline also reveals how she feels about being called a fan favorite, how she was discovered and cast for Real Housewives of New Jersey with the help of her sister, the differences between her two books, and what her experiences at Bravo Con have been like. What is her best advice for negotiating? What were the biggest differences between being on Real Housewives of New Jersey and Manzo’d with Children? How has she monetized on social media after being on the show? Where are the best places to eat in New Jersey? Caroline reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook group. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsor: Download the Dave app from the App Store today or go to Dave.com/secrets - sign up for an Extra Cash account and get $500 instantly Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr Produced by Dear Media.

Dec 12, 202258 min