This week, Jason is joined by Bjorn Billhardt, the founder and CEO of Abilitie, a leadership development company that offers coaching and leadership programs to global Fortune 500 companies, and most notably the 12-week MBA! Jason and Bjorn discuss the expenses and time that go into an MBA, what makes the 12-week MBA radically different from the traditional route, what someone should consider before getting an MBA, how they ended up working with some of the top Fortune 500 companies, what the two things they focus on are, and the power in being curious and hungry.  Resources: Abilitie It’s an episode you can’t afford to miss!  Host: Jason Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: John Gurney Guest: Bjorn Billhardt Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial 

This week, Jason is joined by professional golfer, 2017 Masters champion and newly joined LIV Tour golf professional, Sergio Garcia! Sergio has spent most of his career in the top 10 official world golf rankings with winning 39 career titles and well over $50,000,000 in tournament earnings. Sergio has supplemented his on course earnings with several brand partnerships. In recent news, Sergio became one of the many PGA Tour golfers to switch over to the newly formed golf tour, the LIV Tour. Many golf professionals, executives, and media outlets have been critical of golfers who would leave behind the spots on the PGA Tour for LIV, but that momentum is changing significantly.  Sergio gives insight to what helps him be more focused, how it is important to try everything and then pick a sport to focus on, the high and lows of his golf career financially & professionally, what he has done differently mentally since his twenties, how he handles the stressful moments in his golf game, and what brand partnerships look like after winning the Masters. Sergio also reveals the truth behind the money of the Ryder cup, where he thinks the future of the Ryder cup will be, why competition is good, and answers a few rapid fire questions! Does he worry about his legacy? How do caddies get compensated?  Sergio reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss!  Host: Jason Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: John Gurney Guest: Sergio Garcia Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial  Deals! TurboTax: Starting a business isn't easy, but here's the game-changer – TurboTax Live Business. You get unlimited, year-round advice and answers from an expert who specializes in small business taxes. They can even completely file for you, from start to finish, backed by a 100% Accurate, Expert Approved guarantee. See guarantee details at TurboTax.com/guarantees Monarch Money: Monarch is the top-rated, all-in-one personal finance app. It gives you a comprehensive view of all your accounts, investments, transactions and more. Create custom budgets, track progress toward financial goals, and collaborate with your partner. And now get an extended thirty day free trial when you go to MonarchMoney.com/SECRETS BetterHelp:  If you’re thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try. It’s entirely online. Designed to be convenient, flexible, and suited to your schedule. Just fill out a brief questionnaire to get matched with a licensed therapist, and switch therapists any time for no additional charge. Learn to make time for what makes you happy, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/tradingsecrets today to get 10% off your first month. This episode of Trading Secrets is sponsored by BetterHelp Twillory: Twillory offers stylish, performance-driven suits, shirts, polos, and jeans designed for every aspect of the busy man’s life. Our clothes are wrinkle-resistant with plenty of stretch to keep you comfy, and yes – they’re all machine washable. Special new customer offer for Trading Secrets listeners! Use code JTA18 at https://twillory.com/ to get 18% off $139.

This week, Jason is joined by Angelo Keely, co-founder and CEO of Kion! Jason and Angelo dive into the importance of protein and amino acids for energy, muscle, healthy aging, and just about everything in your body, how Angelo started the business in his garage and the root of the idea, how important quality marketing is, how to identify your customer, the power of protein and amino acids (and which one does more for you!),  types of energy and impact of caffeine, and what to be weary of.  Resources: Get 20% off at getkion.com/tradingsecrets International Society of Sports Nutrition It’s an episode you can’t afford to miss!  Host: Jason Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Guest: Angelo Keely Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial 

This week, Jason is joined by Bachelor Nation alum turned fashion designer, home chef and content creator, Kit Keenan! Many know Kit from her time on Matt James’ season of The Bachelor, but what you may not know is that Kit is no stranger to the spotlight before going on the show, she was raised in New York City by her famous fashion designer mother, Cynthia Rowley. Growing up watching her mother succeed in the fashion industry gave her access and perspective on the fashion industry that many individuals would never have until much later in their careers. Now a few years later in her career, Kit has branded herself as Gen Z’s answer to Martha Stewart by leveraging her knowledge of the fashion industry and adding a twist of her love of cooking. She has been entertaining her nearly 600k followers on Instagram and TikTok with fashion-focused content and hosting a social media cooking series “What’s Kit Cooking”.  Kit gives insight to how she deals with imposter syndrome, how her perspective changed on the word influencer, what her mom thought about her going on The Bachelor, how she feels being labeled as a nepo baby, how to get out of the shadow of someone else, her relationship with money, how she ended up in a campaign with Hailey Bieber’s company, and what she learned from launching her own clothing line. Kit also reveals what she thinks she spends too much money on, how she would define her brand, behind the scenes of influencer collaborations, how she plans from a financial standpoint, how finding her niche helped her grow exponentially, where fashion trends are at today, and what the best deal she has done is. What are her claims to fame in the Bachelor franchise? Would she ever go back on reality TV? What social media platform does she make more on?  Kit reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss!  Host: Jason Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: John Gurney Guest: Kit Keenan Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial  Deals! Monarch Money: Monarch is the top-rated, all-in-one personal finance app. It gives you a comprehensive view of all your accounts, investments, transactions and more. Create custom budgets, track progress toward financial goals, and collaborate with your partner. And now get an extended thirty day free trial when you go to MonarchMoney.com/SECRETS Storyblocks:  For a limited time, get 3 additional months free if you sign up with an annual individual license plan. Go to storyblocks.com/TRADINGSECRETS to take advantage of this exclusive offer only available until the end of May 2024. The offer won't appear at checkout, but rest assured, it will be automatically added to your account shortly after you sign up.” Shopify: Shopify powers 10% of ALL eCommerce in the US and Shopify’s the global force behind millions of other entrepreneurs of every size across 175 countries. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/secrets and grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in.

This week, Jason is put in the hot seat by none other Corporate Natalie! Corporate Natalie asks all the burning questions in relation to Jason’s latest book “Talk Money to Me”! From the travel and promotion for the book to navigating dating and money, this candid conversation dives into the depths of establishing a legacy, brand deals, TikTok, and why this book is a must read for everyone, regardless of relationship status. Did he use a PR firm this time around? Would Jason even go back into reality TV?  It’s an episode you can’t afford to miss!  Host: Jason Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Guest: Corporate Natalie Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial 

This week, Jason is joined by reality TV personality, activist, entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author, former professional athlete, producer, and podcast host Colton Brown Underwood! Many may know Colton from his time spent with Bachelor Nation having been a contestant on the Bachelorette, Bachelor in Paradise, and being the leading man on season 23 of the Bachelor. In 2021, years after his time as The Bachelor, Colton shared with the world that he was gay and showcased his trials and tribulations through his own Netflix series “Coming Out Colton.” In the years since coming out publicly, he met and married his now husband Jordan and the two of them embarked on a journey of becoming parents. He is an advocate for the LGBTQIA community, a philanthropist, and has leveraged his success to give back to matters that have impacted him, his community, and loved ones though the Legacy Foundation.  Colton gives insight to what the payment looked like as a professional athlete, what injury ended his football career, what his attitude was going into The Bachelorette, how Bachelor Nation builds beasts, how he was able to work around the two suitcase rule, how an energy healer explained his constant state of flight, and what loopholes he took advantage of during filming. Colton also reveals his best advice for leveraging your authentic self, which deal he was most frustrated with, overcoming his rock bottom moment, how Coming Out Colton came to be and it being the push he needed, his ability for storytelling, and behind the scenes of his fertility journey. Since when has he been independent financially? Which contract would he never sign again? What is his goal with his production company? Colton reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss!  Host: Jason Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Guest: Colton Underwood Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial  Deals! TurboTax: With TurboTax Live Business, you can file your taxes with ease and maximize your tax savings! You get unlimited, year-round access to a small business tax expert and they can even completely file for you backed by a 100% Accurate, Expert Approved guarantee. For more details, head to TurboTax.com/guarantees Twillory: Twillory offers stylish, performance-driven suits, shirts, polos, and jeans designed for every aspect of the busy man’s life. Our clothes are wrinkle-resistant with plenty of stretch to keep you comfy, and yes – they’re all machine washable. For Trading Secrets listeners use code JTA18 for 18 off $139 at Twillory.com

This week, Jason is joined by Netflix reality TV star turned successful influencer, entrepreneur and business owner, Francesca Farago! Francesca gained notoriety after being tagged as one of the top personalities of Netflix’s inaugural season of Too Hot to Handle in 2020. She then continued her run in Netflix reality TV with stints on Love is Blind, After the Altar, and Perfect Match. After her time on TV, Francesca pivoted her career to a business owner after launching her own line of sustainable and environmentally friendly swimwear called Farago the Label. The brand offers swimsuits and bikinis that are not only cruelty free, but also 100 recyclable and biodegradable.  Francesca gives insight to Too Hot to Handle, how the show being pushed and released during COVID was extremely beneficial, what life was like prior to reality TV working in bottle service and influencing, why she uses her mom’s last name instead of her legal last name, what she would be doing if she wasn’t in reality TV, how a boring environment pushed to her create great TV by creating drama, doing career jujitsu after a bad edit on Perfect Match, how defusing comments instead of getting defensive works in her favor, and her relationships (or lack thereof) with her former castmates. Francesca also reveals when she started her swimwear company, who is involved in her company, the importance of being inclusive for every body type, what she considers when negotiating rates for reality shows, how she and Jesse handle money as a couple, her IVF journey,  and what she has learned during the renovation of her home. Why has Francesca lied about her age before? Which celebrity reached out to her that was a “pinch me” moment? Does she have investors in Farago the Label? What reality shows is she interested in joining down the line? Would she ever be open to having her own reality show? Francesca 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 Guest: Francesca Farago Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial  Deals! BetterHelp: BetterHelp is entirely online and is designed to be convenient, flexible, and suited to your schedule. Once you fill out a brief questionnaire, you will be matched with a licensed therapist, and can switch therapists anytime for no additional charge. Learn to make time for what makes you happy, with BetterHelp.Visit BetterHelp.com/tradingsecrets today to get 10% off your first month. Trading Secrets is sponsored by BetterHelp Factor: Eating better is easy with Factor's delicious, ready-to-eat meals. Every fresh, never-frozen, meal is chef-crafted, dietitian-approved and ready to go in just two-minutes. Factor is the perfect solution if you're looking for fast, premium options with no cooking required. Head to factormeals.com/tradingsecrets50 and use code tradingsecrets50 to get 50% off!   Monarch: Monarch is the top-rated, all-in-one personal finance app that gives you a comprehensive view of all your accounts, investments, transactions and more. For an extended thirty day free trial go to monarchmoney.com/SECRETS

This week, Jason is joined by two stars of Peacock’s hit reality TV show, The Traitors, Peter Weber and Trishelle Cannatella! Many know Peter from his time on Hannah Brown’s season of the Bachelorette, followed by his lead role as the Bachelor the same year. Since his time on the show, Peter has continued his career as a commercial airline pilot for United Airlines and even added the title of author to his resume after writing a children’s book titled “The Adventures of Pilot Pete.” Trishelle made her name by appearing as a main cast member on The Real World: Las Vegas back in 2002, followed by five different seasons of MTV’s The Challenge and various other stints in the reality TV world. In addition to her time on reality TV, Trishelle has also added the titles of model, real estate investor and professional poker player to her career. More recently, Peter and Trishelle have been hot topics around their strong performances on the hit reality show, The Traitors.  Peter and Trishelle give insight to how they got casted for season 2 of The Traitor’s, how Trishelle missed the entire social media aspect when she was on The Real World but how she got paid for appearances, what is their biggest income source outside of reality TV, how the taxes work on the winnings, how Peter enjoyed being the lone wolf, breaking down game strategy, and what they would do differently during the game in retrospect. Trishelle and Peter also reveal why Phaedra was such a powerful player, what makes a great leader, how the two of them connected in the castle, their different styles within the game, how the decision was made to split the prize pool, what suggestions they have to elevate the game to a new level, and what future shows they would love to be on. Did they ever expect to go back into reality TV? Who do they think would be great for The Traitors? What do they wish would have aired that didn’t?  Peter and Trishelle 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 Guest: Peter Weber & Trishelle Cannatella Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial  Deals! Monarch: Monarch is the top-rated, all-in-one personal finance app that gives you a comprehensive view of all your accounts, investments, transactions and more. For an extended thirty day free trial go to monarchmoney.com/SECRETS ExpressVPN: Going online without ExpressVPN is like using your smartphone without a protective case. All it takes is one accidental drop to make you wish you had protected yourself! Secure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN.com/tradingsecrets ZocDoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/TRADINGSECRETS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. 

Episode Description: This week, Jason is joined by two medical professionals who are taking the dermatology industry by storm, Dr. Maneeb Shah and Dr. Reid Maclellan! Dr. Shah, better known as DermDoctor, is a board certified dermatologist with an expertise in medical, cosmetic, and procedural dermatology and partner at his own practice in North Carolina. You may know him from his social media posts, educating the public on various topics within the dermatology field, which has generated over 20 million followers between TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Dr. Maclellan is a founder and CEO of Cortina Health which is an AI health company with a mission to give people across the country the ability to receive proper dermatology treatment that is simple, quick and affordable. In addition to that Dr. McClellan is an adjunct professor of plastic surgery at both Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s Hospital.    Dr. Shah and Dr. Maclellan give insight to how to solve hair loss, what the best consumer hack is for plastic surgery, the importance of not budget or bargain shopping for filler, the reason why there is a shortage in dermatology, what the highest paying specialties are, how private insurance companies base their prices, how health insurance impacts the medical field, and the impact of financials that is affecting the future of the medical field - specifically student debt and the decreasing interest in the field. Dr. Maclellan and Dr. Shah also reveal the pros and cons for social media, why Dr. Shah would pick dermatology over social media, the origin story of how Dr. Shah and Dr. McClellan connected and how they are working together on Cortina Health, how Cortina Health works, how they differentiate from other telehealth doctors out there, and how cosmetic dermatology is for everyone. What are the top cosmetic procedures in dermatology? What is the most competitive specialty out of medical school? How is telehealth changing dermatology? Dr. Shah and Dr. Maclellan 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 Guest: Dr. Shah & Dr. Maclellan Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial 

This week, Jason is joined by entrepreneur and reality TV personality, Leva Bonaparte! Known for her role on Bravo’s Southern Charm and Southern Hospitality, Leva has been a part of the hit reality show based out of Charleston, South Carolina in a guest capacity for six seasons and as of late, a main cast member for three seasons now. However, outside her role on the show, Leva has been an integral part of the booming Charleston economy for the past 20 years. Leva and her husband own five of the hottest restaurants and bars on King Street in the heart of Charleston. Leva’s entrepreneurial success with her restaurants and bars even generated the idea for Bravo to create the spin-off series, Southern Hospitality which follows Leva and her staff, individuals, cast members and patrons of Republic Garden and Lounge.   Leva gives insight to how she started in the family business as a project manager to build her career in the United States, how she has learned to live below her means from her immigrant parents, the difference between flipping in Canada versus the US, how much capital was raised to put into the restaurant space, how prioritizing what is best of her has launched her successful career, and how party for a purpose came to be. Leva also reveals what lead to opening their own restaurant, the impact of being on Bravo has had on the restaurants, how she is paid in regards to Southern Charm and how she landed on show, where she makes the most money, how she focuses on being successful, and what it is like working as an executive producer on the show.  Did she prioritize the restaurant and bar space over having a big wedding? Which one of her bars sells the most champagne in the state of South Carolina? Leva reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss!  Host: Jason Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: John Gurney Guest: Leva Bonaparte Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial 

This week, Jason is joined by professional fashion model, entrepreneur, former pageant queen and Bachelor Nation fan favorite, Hannah Godwin! Hannah rose to fame after her time on season 23 of the Bachelor and season six of Bachelor in Paradise where she eventually got engaged to her now husband, Dylan Barbour. Prior to being on the shows, Hannah had utilized her business degree towards a career in social media which she has been about to carry over into a successful career combining professional modeling, brand partnerships, blogging, and even founding her own photo and video editing app, Setty.  Hannah gives insight to how her insomnia is impacting her day to day life, how she is working though her sleep issues, why she decided to do pageants for awhile, how she got into the modeling side of her career by stepping out from behind the camera and hustling, how her internship in LA resulted in meeting the friends who got her on the Bachelor, and what it was like being in the running for The Bachelorette. Hannah also reveals the importance of separating her life on reality TV from the modeling world, the value in creating a good community, the value in staying relatable and grounded, what it was like starting out in modeling and how she was able to build her own opportunities, what she plans to dive into in the future, behind the scenes of the wedding, what inspired her to start Setty App, and if she has legally changed her last name. Was she offered to be the Bachelorette? What brings in the most revenue? What was the coolest thing she has been able to do? Would she ever get into acting? Hannah reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss!  Host: Jason Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: John Gurney Guest: Hannah Godwin Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial 

This week, Jason is joined by entrepreneur, real estate agent, podcast host, and reality TV star, Savannah Chrisley! Over the past 10 years, Savannah and her family gained recognition for their rapid success from their hit reality show, Chrisley Knows Best, with over 200 episodes and several successful spinoffs including Growing Up Chrisley, which featured Savannah and her brother as the stars of the show. Since then, Savannah leveraged her reality TV success with various entrepreneurial endeavors, including starting her own personal beauty brand, hosting her own podcast, and starting her own luxury reality company in Nashville. Although her career accolades have proven Savannah’s ability to succeed in whatever she puts her mind to, she has to endure it all through unique personal struggles from those close to her, including her parents being sent to prison for tax evasion and the tragic passing of her ex-fiancé. Savannah gives insight to how her life could be adapted into a Lifetime movie, starting on reality TV at age 15, how mental health should be prioritized and reform for minors in the entertainment industry, what negotiating looked like with family, the difference in pay between the two shows, how she spent her money in her late teens/early twenties, how the family was able to utilize their leverage with the network due to the value they brought, and how the show was impacted after her parents were found guilty at trial. Savannah also reveals how honesty and transparency allowed her to thrive, how she looks at money at this current moment, how her dad’s former business partner played a critical role in the trial, how complex the case against her parents was,  advocating their innocence, the biggest takeaways she has learned from the entire court cases, getting into politics from a people perspective about the broken prison system, and the role her faith plays in her daily life. How did the Chrisley’s end up with a reality show in the first place? Was she making more on the show or social media? Is money a motivator? What was her time on Special Forces like?  Savannah reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss!  Host: Jason Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Guest: Savannah Chrisley Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial 

This week, Jason is joined by reality TV personality that you all know from MTV’s Jersey Shore, Angelina Pivarnick! Angelina joined the cast of the hit reality show back in 2009 for the first two seasons of the show, and has since returned to the franchise spin-off Jersey Shore Family Vacation for the past six seasons. Although Angelina and the cast of the show received some criticism from media outlets everywhere, the group became a pop culture phenomenon with people all across the country. In fact, the show gained recognition internationally which resulted in 10 other countries creating their own version of the show over the years. Angelina has capitalized off of her success from the show with various brand deals, making appearances on other reality shows, and even pulling her entrepreneurial skills by creating her own false eyelash company.  Angelina gives insight to how taking a DNA test revealed family lies about who her real father is, what it was like meeting her biological father and the reveal of having a whole other family to get to know, how she feels about the villain arc she has been given on Jersey Shore and how it impacted her opportunities, working as a dental assistant, her wild resume, and the impact of when she left Jersey Shore before returning for Family Vacation. Angelina also reveals what her first big purchase was after hitting rock bottom, what financial lessons she learned during her divorce, why she bought her house under an LLC, how she was able to raise her rates as Jersey Shore continued to grow, how crucial Jersey Shore has been to American pop culture, the power of manifestation, her tips for manifestation, and what she has coming down the pipeline.Why did she leave Jersey Shore? What was her biggest low? Did she get paid for her wedding from MTV? What is her prediction for Jason?  Angelina 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 Guest: Angelina Pivarnick Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial  Abilitie has published The 12-Week MBA, a mini MBA curriculum for aspiring and rising business leaders. Buy the book and enroll in the 12-week program using code TRADINGSECRETS for $200 off your tuition.  https://www.abilitie.com/12weekmba

This week, Jason is joined by reality TV personality, model, actor, and podcast host, Jax Taylor! Many of you know Jax from his role on Bravo’s Vanderpump Rules, where he earned a recurring role after working as part of Lisa Vanderpump’s restaurant staff back in 2013. After eight seasons on the show, Jax and his now wife Brittany decided to leave the show and focus on their personal lives. Prior to life on reality TV, Jax spent many years traveling the world as a paid model and occasionally landing acting gigs on shows such as Desperate Housewives and Dexter. More recently, Jax joined a cast full of reality TV personalities on a new reality competition show, House of Villains, which aired this past fall on E! However, the biggest news with Jax is about his dramatic return to Vanderpump Rules for Season 11 in 2024.  Jax gives insight to why he changed his name, how he broke away from the midwestern career track, what modeling was like prior to social media, how he went from overdrafting his account in order to be in certain spaces, how he was going to leave LA when Lisa Vanderpump called with the idea for Vanderpump Rules, his advice for getting out of credit card debt, and when he felt like he was financially made it. Jax also reveals how the show impacted his mental health, how he felt about leaving the show, what made him want to come back, how he has generated revenue, what someone needs to be prepared for when coming to LA to work in entertainment, how the conversation started about coming back to reality TV, and why he blocks people. What was the most outrageous thing he purchased during his time on Vanderpump Rules? What is his secret to digging himself out of rock bottom? What job did he almost leave LA for? Jax reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss!  Bullseye Event Group's Players Tailgate Tickets: CLICK HERE for 10 % off your ticket to the #1 Event of Super Bowl Weekend in Las Vegas on Sunday, February 11th Abilitie: Use code TRADINGSECRETS for $200 off your tuition. abilitie.com/12weekmba Monarch Money  is the top-rated, all-in-one personal finance app. It gives you a comprehensive view of all your accounts, investments, transactions and more. Create custom budgets, set goals, and collaborate with your partner. And now get an extended thirty day free trial when you go to monarchmoney.com/secrets Host: Jason Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: Declan O’Connell Guest: Jax Taylor Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial  Abilitie has published The 12-Week MBA, a mini MBA curriculum for aspiring and rising business leaders. Buy the book and enroll in the 12-week program using code TRADINGSECRETS for $200 off your tuition.  https://www.abilitie.com/12weekmba

This week, Jason is joined by mother, baker, and founder of Baked by Melissa, Melissa Ben-Ishay! The New York City based entrepreneur’s brand became famous for its signature bite-sized cupcakes and treats starting back in 2008. Previously working in advertising, Melissa was unexpectedly fired and decided to reinvent herself based on her passion for baking after successfully selling her cupcakes through various catering based events. She opened her first retail store in 2009. Fast forward to today and Baked by Melissa now operates 14 total locations and delivers all across the US through her online marketplace. She has also partnered with organizations such as Make A Wish, Weight Watchers, Oatly and several other non-profit organizations all across the country. Melissa gives insight to what makes her bite-size cupcakes such a success in the baking industry, what goes into the product, what her first television spot was, how she was able to finance the company with human capital, where they do all the baking, what goes into the decision to collaborate with another brand, and how COVID impacted the business. Melissa also reveals how she keeps the customer in mind, what time is the busiest for the company, what she did on the day she was fired, why she was given the opportunity to write a cookbook, and why her food philosophy is. What is the core to her business? How did Baked by Melissa get into Madison Square Garden? Melissa 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 Guest: Baked by Melissa Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial Abilitie has published The 12-Week MBA, a mini MBA curriculum for aspiring and rising business leaders. Buy the book and enroll in the 12-week program using code TRADINGSECRETS for $200 off your tuition.  https://www.abilitie.com/12weekmba Robinhood: Now through April 30th, Robinhood is even boosting every single dollar you transfer in from other retirement accounts with a 3% Match.  Go to Robinhood.com/boost to get started!

For the first time EVER in Trading Secrets history we are releasing a 2nd Episode in the same week! That is because we have an exclusive episode as Jason is joined by two of Bachelor Nation’s fan favorite personalities and newest couple, Justin Glaze and Susie Evans! Justin rose to popularity during his time on Katie Thurston’s season of The Bachelorette, where he finished runner up before going on season 8 of Bachelor in Paradise that next year. In Susie’s case, she gained recognition on Clayton’s season on The Bachelor where she walked away as the winner but eventually ended things with Clayton after the show aired. However, this was not Susie’s first time in the spotlight, having previously been recognized as Miss Virginia USA in 2020 and Miss Virginia Teen USA in 2011. Not only do these two have similar Bachelor Nation paths, they also have a love of the arts, which has played a huge role in their careers. Justin, an accomplished painter, and Susie, an accomplished photographer and videographer, each of them have the ability to utilize their platform to create opportunities within the worlds that they are currently working in. Justin and Susie give insight to how they first met and the early days of getting to know each other, what they did for work prior to joining Bachelor Nation, how long the Bachelor was reaching out to Susie to be casted, how their lives changed professionally after being on the show, how Justin has always felt called to work in corporate, why Susie doesn’t think you need to get into debt to make your dreams come true, and what other shows Susie considered going on. Susie and Justin also reveal how the made the move from friendship to relationship, the move to LA, how much goes into content creation, where Susie sees her future within the photography and videography industry, how they enjoy making content together, their different organizational styles, and how they talk about money.Who did they almost end up rooming with in LA? What platform was challenged for Justin while working in finance? When did Susie take her first brand deal? What are their financial green and redflags? Justin and Susie 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 Guest: Justin Glaze & Susie Evans Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial Abilitie has published The 12-Week MBA, a mini MBA curriculum for aspiring and rising business leaders. Buy the book and enroll in the 12-week program using code TRADINGSECRETS for $200 off your tuition.  https://www.abilitie.com/12weekmba Try Stitch Fix today at https://stitchfix.com/TRADINGSECRETS and you’ll get 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix. Right now get an extended thirty-day free trial from Monarch Money when you go to https://monarchmoney.com/secrets

This week, Jason is joined by one of Bachelor Nation’s most well-known personalities and podcast king, Nick Viall! If you watch reality TV, then you’re probably seen Nick come across your TV screen over the last decade between appearances on The Bachelorette twice, Bachelor in Paradise, The Bachelor, Dancing With The Stars, Special Forces, and the Masked Singer. However, Nick has leveraged his reality TV fame into numerous lucrative business endeavors, including establishing one of the top culture podcasts in the world. The Viall Files has over 150 million downloads in the last five years. Most recently, Nick announced that he has founded his own media company, Envy Media and audio first lifestyle company focused on pop culture and relationship themed shows. Nick gives insight to how Special Forces differentiates from other reality shows, not focusing on what you cannot control, how he protects his mental health, the benefits of being in the public eye, the importance of having women voices involved with the podcast, how he landed the exclusive podcast with Gypsy Rose Blanchard, and how creating a comfortable environment for guests has been critical to the success of his shows.Nick also reveals what podcasts he considers competition, how Katie and Dana ended up being the first podcast he’s producing that he is not on, how the podcasting industry is changing, what he hopes is inspiring to others, why he reinvests in his businesses, what his relationship with Bachelor Nation is like, and comparing his time on Special Forces to other reality shows he has been on. When did he first work with a publicist?  Did he have to pay to get Gypsy Rose on the podcast? Who is his dream guest? What is he hoping to accomplish in 2024? Nick 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 Guest: Nick Viall Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial  Abilitie has published The 12-Week MBA, a mini MBA curriculum for aspiring and rising business leaders. Buy the book and enroll in the 12-week program using code TRADINGSECRETS for $200 off your tuition.  https://www.abilitie.com/12weekmba

This week, Jason is put in the hot seat by the voice of the viewer and the curious Canadian, David Arduin! In this yearly recap, Jason and David reflect on the predictions made last year,  make predictions for 2024, discuss navigating missteps, what hobbies they want to explore, and what Jason would do differently. The Money Mafia gets their questions answered from different aspects of the year from a glimpse at the numbers on social, the talent agency, and of course the podcast. Jason and David reveal the Spotify wrapped stats and takeaways, impact of switching networks, where the show has seen growth, and which episodes were the top three and hopes for 2024.   What can be expected with his new book “Talk Money to Me”? What was his biggest splurge in 2023? What is Jason manifesting for the podcast this year? Can we expect live podcast dates?  Jason 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 Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial 

This week, Jason is joined by one of Bravo’s newest and most beloved cast members on the new hit show Southern Charm, Olivia Flowers! Olivia became well known after joining Southern Charm’s cast in 2022 before season eight of the show. However, prior to that, Olivia actually started out in a career working behind the scenes of Hollywood as a production assistant for various TV shows and shorts. Olivia has made the most of her time on the show becoming a fan favorite in such a short period of time too. However, it has not been easy for her having gone through a very public breakup and the unexpected loss of her brother last year.   Olivia gives insight to how she has been enjoying the major change within the last two years of her career, the reality of coming to LA and romanticizing the idea of acting, how her parents supported her, the importance of enjoying the process of working through each stage of your career, moving to Atlanta and getting more auditions, the different roles she works in the television industry, and how acting has taught her how to control her emotions and not be impulsive in moments. Olivia also reveals the difference between scripted and unscripted TV, how she ended up on Southern Charm, how she would like to expand on her interests, how setbacks can lead to fueling progress and an impact on others, advocating for therapy, how to manage money in relationships, and her best advice for branding yourself. How much time do you get for an audition? What does she think her niche will be? What has been her biggest challenge she has had to overcome now with having a big platform? What was her biggest financial high? Olivia 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: Olivia Flowers Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial 

This week, Jason is joined by content creator, podcast host, and former Barstool Sports personality, Alex Bennett! Alex co-hosts the Mean Girl podcast alongside Jordyn Woodruff and has been a content creator for the network since she was hired on in 2021. Prior to joining Barstool, Alex was known for her appearance on Bravo’s TV reality show Sweet Home Alabama where she worked for the show’s star, Jennifer Welsh. Shortly after, Alex was discovered by Barstool when a string of social media posts of her following and her mother went viral. A few years later, 500,000+ social media followers, Alex has taken full advantage of her major career change.  Alex gives insight to when she started talking about money, what the hiring process and contract was like when she started at Barstool, why she thinks you have to do things for free sometimes, how she started picking herself over other people, why she has to stop looking at the numbers for the podcast, thinking outside the box with OnlyFans. Alex returns in the first ever before and after to reveal the numbers behind her time at Barstool, the process and timeline of how she left Barstool, how they almost lost the IP due to ghosting, where she stands with Dave currently, how she launched her own media company, the money behind her divorce, and liking herself more. What platform is her favorite? What role did LinkedIn play in her getting hired at Barstool? What is the worst investment she ever made? What is the best thing that has ever happened to the podcast? How many offers did they get after leaving Barstool? Alex 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: Alex Bennett Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial 

This week, Jason is joined by Chris Harrison for part 2! Chris gives insight to how The Bachelor was first perceived by others in the television industry, how the Bachelorette came to be, how firing his agent landed him at Endeavor and got better terms in his contract, the balancing act of negotiations between different networks, when his life financially changed, and what misconceptions are behind hosting the Bachelor. Chris also reveals how he didn’t travel when the show started, where all the rose ceremonies used to take place, how he feels about The Bachelor currently and his time on the show,  the importance of taking time to mourn and heal, why he thinks the emotional journey of the Bachelor prepared previous contestants for other reality competitions, and how his podcast came to be. Was he able to monetize outside of the show? Has hosting come across his desk since leaving The Bachelor? What reality shows has he been asked to be on? Chris 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: Chris Harrison Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial 

This week, Jason is joined by good friend, Bachelor Nation Hall of Famer, former host of ABC’s The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Bachelor in Paradise, and all the franchise spinoffs over a 20 year span, the one and only Chris Harrison! Chris spent 20 years becoming the face of one of reality TV’s top franchises and establishing himself as one of the top hosts in all of television. His host resume is extensive outside the Bachelor Franchise as he has hosted “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” and the Miss  America pageant, and of course, carpet coverage at the Emmys just to name a few. He is also the author of The Perfect Letter. In recent years, after a highly publicized departure from his host title of The Bachelor shows, Chris has looked to embark on other career endeavors. In and out of the media space, he is now hosting one of iHeart’s top podcasts, “The Most Dramatic Podcast Ever.” Chris gives insight to how playing soccer ended up kicking off his career in hosting, how he made more coaching soccer when he first started working the weekend morning show on a top 50 market, how he worked his way up KWTV, why he passed up his dream job for a job in LA, how his newcasting experience helped him land a movie role, and how he kept his eye out for new opportunities. Chris also reveals how he was able to balance the horse racing job and hosting on HGTV, the difference between game show host compared to other hosting jobs, how doing a favor landed him the Bachelor hosting job, and always trusting his gut.What was the funniest business moment of his life? What was his dream job? Was it a risk to take the unscripted reality dating TV show?  Chris 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: Chris Harrison Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial 

This week, Jason is joined by reality star, singer, model, actress, philanthropist, and author, Luann de Lesseps! Luann was featured in the first 13 of 14 seasons of the Real Housewives of New York City and fan couldn’t get enough. She transformed her career as a nurse into becoming one of Bravo’s biggest stars, so big in fact, that she was named the number one housewife by TV Guide, surpassing all 46 housewives across the franchise cities. She has gone on to start her own Cabaret show “Countess and Friends” and her most recent television project, Luann and Sonia Welcome to Crappie Lake premiered on Bravo and Peacock.  Luann gives insight to how her fans inspired the name of her next tour, when she knew she became a household name, the journey of creating Cabaret and how it has adapted over the years, how she got into modeling, acting in Italy, how manifestation plays a role in confidence, a moment that truly stands out to her while working in unscripted TV, and the business plan behind starting Cabaret. Luann also reveals what has been the most lucrative for her, how she felt when she found out that the how was getting a full reboot, how people have missed opportunities because they haven’t followed their instincts, how she came up with Fosé and what happened to it, and how she is always moving forward. Did she have any hesitation in joining the show? How does she feel about Bethany Frankel’s movement on reality TV? Who does she have in common with Kristen Chenoweth, Bette Midler and Barbara Streisand? Luann 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: Luann de Lesseps Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial 

This week, Jason is joined by dentist and founder of Shuayb Dental Institute in Tampa Bay, Florida, Dr. Omar Shuayb! Dr. Omar and his brother opened their practice in 2005 and 18 years later, they now own and operate not one, not two, not three, but seven practices in Florida. Their practices offer a full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry with expertise ranging from regular dental check-ins and dental services all the way to a full set of new teeth. They have generated such a high level of success in the Florida market that they have tagged the official dental practice of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  Dr. Omar gives insight to which practice in the dental industry is most lucrative, why he believes that starting your own practice is best, the education needed to work in the dental field, when he would recommend braces and/or invisalign, what insurance won’t cover, how insurance impacts the price of each service, the importance of being frugal and paying off loans as fast as possible, the value in getting a second opinion, and answers the money mafia’s questions about all things dental! Does he recommend composites? What is the difference between veneers and crowns? Who has been the most scared of getting work done?  PLUS Jason is joined by Dr. Ian Mort and Dr. Joe Mort in the recap and dive deeper into the dental industry! Dr. Omar 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: Dr. Omar Shuayb Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial 

This week, Jason is joined by content creator and social media influencer and correspondent, Katie Feeney! Currently a junior at Penn State University, Katie is blazing her own trail into a career in sports journalism and also content creation. She has been at the forefront of marrying social media with traditional broadcasting by reporting via TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram, while also being the first person to ever surpass $1,000,000 in earnings via Snapchat. With her massive network of over 13 million combined followers on her social media platforms, that was impressive enough. Katie might be best known for her work as the first social media correspondent for the NFL, the White House, and her everyday lifestyle content about college life. Katie gives insight to what her dream jobs were growing up, her advice for her younger audience who aspire to work in the social media industry, what Penn State has been like since becoming a social media star, the importance of consistency, how she has been the first in the game when a new platform appears, and how her family reacted to her social media success. Katie also reveals which year was her highest revenue year on Snapchat, why she thinks Snapchat is going to continue to grow, where she hasn’t taken any shortcuts, how she manages her money and being aware of where her money is, working as a correspondent for the White House, how she landed her correspondent job with the NFL, and where she would like to expand her correspondence. Has she thought about dropping out of college to focus on social media? Which college did she originally plan on attending? Does she get paid working with the White House? Is she more focused on career building or the money aspect?  Katie 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: Katie Feeney Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial 

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 Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: Declan O’Connell Guests: Scott “Carrot Top” Thompson Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial 

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 Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: Declan O’Connell Guests: Tyler Cameron Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial 

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 

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 Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: Declan O’Connell Guests: Oz the Mentalist Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial 

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 Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: Declan O’Connell Guests: Vivian Tu Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial 

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 Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: Declan O’Connell Guests: Gina Kirschenheiter Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial 

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 Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: Declan O’Connell Guests: Craig Conover Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial 

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 

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 Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: Declan O’Connell Guests: Joe Amabile & Serena Pitt Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial 

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 Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: Declan O’Connell Guests: Michael Allio  Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial 

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 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 

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 

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 Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: Declan O’Connell Guests: John Franklin & Alyssa Jlub Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial 

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 Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: Declan O’Connell Guests: Jared Freid Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial 

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

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 Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: Declan O’Connell Guests: Blake Horstmann & Giannina Gibelli  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 Better 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/TRADINGSECRETS 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

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 Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: Declan O’Connell Guests: Blake Horstmann & Giannina Gibelli Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All 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/TRADINGSECRETS Better Help:  Start today and get 10% off your first month https://betterhelp.com/tradingsecrets 

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 Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: Declan O’Connell Guest: Kelly Stumpe aka The Car Mom 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 Deals 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 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. Better Help:  Start today and get 10% off your first month https://betterhelp.com/tradingsecrets 

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 Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: Declan O’Connell 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 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

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 

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.

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 Facebook Host: Jason Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: Declan O’Connell Trading Secrets Steals and Deal NordVPN: 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/TRADINGSECRETS Better Help: Start today and get 10% off your first month https://betterhelp.com/tradingsecrets

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