Trading Secrets

Guest Jason Tartick reflects on the past year, makes predictions for 2024, and discusses social media growth, financial impact of a breakup, and plans for the podcast. They also talk about new experiences, setting boundaries, and the possibility of being the next bachelor. Check out the chapter on increasing engagement on social media platforms for useful tips!

Olivia Flowers, from $15/hr as a PA to Bravos fan favorite reality star, discusses her career change, navigating personal setbacks, and the differences between scripted and unscripted TV. She shares the importance of enjoying the process of working through each career stage, her journey from LA to Atlanta for more auditions, and how acting has taught her control over her emotions. Olivia also talks about setbacks fueling progress, advocating for therapy, managing money in relationships, and gives advice on branding yourself.

Former Barstool Sports personality and content creator, Alex Bennett, shares insights on her career journey, the hiring process at Barstool, doing things for free, thinking outside the box with OnlyFans, leaving Barstool, launching her own media company, the financial implications of her divorce, and self-discovery. They also discuss the value of discussing money in relationships, podcast analytics, and success outside the office. Throughout the episode, they emphasize the importance of authenticity, creativity, transparency, and owning mistakes.

Chris Harrison, host of The Bachelor, reveals the early perceptions of the show, the creation of The Bachelorette, and his negotiation process for the 7-figure contract. He discusses the financial impact of hosting the show, reflects on his time on The Bachelor, and shares his thoughts on reality competitions. Additionally, he talks about his podcast, monetization outside the show, and other reality shows he has been asked to be on.

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