Trading 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