Trading Secrets 241. Amanda Batula: From Summer House & Loverboy to launching her own swim brand, BTS of her entrepreneurial mindset, balancing love and money, & being unapologetically authentic
Jun 30, 2025
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This week, Jason is joined by Summer House fan favorite, Loverboy co-founder, and true example of entrepreneurial spirit, Amanda Batula !
Amanda may be best known from Bravo’s hit series Summer House where she quickly became a fan favorite for his candidness, creativity, and unfiltered charm, but she is so much more than just a cast member. She is a designer, creative director, entrepreneur, and someone who is redefining what it means to build a business in the public eye. She has brought her design sensibility, branding, expertise, and sharp instincts to the forefront of the wellness and lifestyle space. With her eyes on the future, she is expanding her voice beyond reality TV and focusing on new creative projects, digital ventures, signature lines, and launching her own swimwear brand.
Amanda opens up about heading into the new season of Summer House — from what she knew going into what fans can expect. She shares how her journey began with an internship at Rent the Runway and a junior graphic design role, never imagining she’d end up on reality TV. Amanda reflects on her first big purchase with her reality TV income, how she learned financial independence, and her thoughts on prenups. She dives into balancing love and business with her husband, what she earns from Loverboy, and the buzz around Labubus vs. Lafufus. Amanda also talks through how she chooses brand deals, what goes into creating content, and the impact of training their dogs, along with her passion for animal rescues. Plus, she gets candid about navigating depression and medication, the surprising influence of the Summer House fandom, and everything fans can look forward to this season.
Amanda reveals all this and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss!
Host: Jason Tartick
Co-Host: David Arduin
Audio: John Gurney
Guest: Amanda Batula
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Amanda may be best known from Bravo’s hit series Summer House where she quickly became a fan favorite for his candidness, creativity, and unfiltered charm, but she is so much more than just a cast member. She is a designer, creative director, entrepreneur, and someone who is redefining what it means to build a business in the public eye. She has brought her design sensibility, branding, expertise, and sharp instincts to the forefront of the wellness and lifestyle space. With her eyes on the future, she is expanding her voice beyond reality TV and focusing on new creative projects, digital ventures, signature lines, and launching her own swimwear brand.
Amanda opens up about heading into the new season of Summer House — from what she knew going into what fans can expect. She shares how her journey began with an internship at Rent the Runway and a junior graphic design role, never imagining she’d end up on reality TV. Amanda reflects on her first big purchase with her reality TV income, how she learned financial independence, and her thoughts on prenups. She dives into balancing love and business with her husband, what she earns from Loverboy, and the buzz around Labubus vs. Lafufus. Amanda also talks through how she chooses brand deals, what goes into creating content, and the impact of training their dogs, along with her passion for animal rescues. Plus, she gets candid about navigating depression and medication, the surprising influence of the Summer House fandom, and everything fans can look forward to this season.
Amanda reveals all this and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss!
Host: Jason Tartick
Co-Host: David Arduin
Audio: John Gurney
Guest: Amanda Batula
Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!
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Youtube: Trading Secrets
Facebook: Join the Group
All Access: Free 30-Day Trial
Trading Secrets Steals & Deals!
OpenPhone:
If you're running a business, you know that every time you miss a call, you're leaving money on the table. When every customer conversation matters, you need a phone system that keeps up and helps you stay connected - 24/7. That's why you need OpenPhone. OpenPhone is offering 20% off of your first 6 months at OpenPhone.com/tradingsecrets.
UpWork:
Upwork is the hiring platform designed for the modern playbook, where you can find, hire, and pay expert freelancers who can deliver results from day one. Perfect for businesses on tight budgets, fast timelines, and zero room for error. For a $200 credit after spending $1,000 in your first thirty days, Visit Upwork.com/save right now for this great offer.
This Is Small Business Podcast:
If you're building something, dreaming big, or just constantly thinking about your next move... I've got a podcast you need to check out. It's called This Is Small Business hosted by Andrea Marquez, and Season 6 just dropped. If you're plotting your next move - maybe launching that side hustle, scaling a business, or pivoting hard - go check out This Is Small Business.