Trading Secrets

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

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

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

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

This week, Jason is joined by the 26th and most recent leading man from ABC’s The Bachelor, Clayton Echard!    Clayton’s season aired earlier in 2022 and instantly looked as one of the more shocking, controversial, and entertaining seasons. Even though craziness ensued throughout his season and in the media, he acknowledged the area that he could have handled better, took ownership, and has since applied that to his everyday life and profession. From being an NFL player to working medical sales to reality TV star and now Health and Wellness coach, Clayton’s life pre and post show has been full of a variety of earnings.   Clayton provides insight on his college career into the NFL, the wide variety in pay for each career he has had, how he would be in on the surgeries while working in medical sales, and the importance of finding balance that allows him to still chase his passions. Clayton also reveals the impact of having supportive bosses, how a quarter life crisis prompted him to look for new opportunities, the difference between his process of ending up on the Bachelorette compared to Jason’s,  and which former Bachelorette gave him support and the best advice.  Did he go back to work between filming the Bachelorette and the Bachelor? Who pushed him to continue working with his passions in mind? Did he make more money working in medical sales or The Bachelor? How much did he actually make in the NFL?    Clayton reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss!    Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook group.   Sponsors: Download the Match app today! Shopify.com/secrets to sign up for a free trial Get your first box for just $1.49 per meal by going to Everyplate.com/podcast and entering code 149secrets   Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr   Produced by Dear Media.   Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

This week, Jason is joined by blogger, podcaster, social media star and Barstool personality, Brianna Chickenfry LaPaglia!    It all started when Brianna LaPaglia ended up going viral on TikTok while being hungover that has landed her at Barstool where she is the host of BFFs and PlanBri Uncut, and her live tour Sleep When You’re Dead. She has grown a social media following of over 400,000 followers on instagram, 1.6 million on TikTok and continues to see her following grow each and every day. Brianna has established herself as a social media icon and has been able to capitalize on her unexpected fame in more ways than one.    Brianna gives insight to what working as an intern at Barstool looked like and how she landed the job, what the best and worst parts of being an influencer are, how much time goes into each podcast episode, and how she manages her money. Brianna also reveals how she was discovered and her career with Barstool, why she dropped out her senior year of college, what working with Dave and Josh is really like, and the power of speaking up for yourself. Which of her IP’s does Barstool own? Does Brianna recommend becoming an influencer? What are the biggest things Barstool is judging to gauge her success on? Who is her dream podcast guest?   Brianna reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss!    Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook group.   Sponsors: Download the Match app today!   Download the Dave app from the App Store or go to Dave.com. Sign up for an Extra Cash account and get up to $500 instantly.   Getfirstperson.com code SECRETS for 15% off your first order   Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr   Produced by Dear Media.   Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

This week, Jason is joined by stay at home mom turned queen of couponing, Kiersti Torok!    Back in early 2020 when approximately 22 million Americans lost their jobs due to the COVID 19 pandemic, Kiersti and her family were like many others who had to make adjustments to their daily lives as inflation hit their bank hard. When her husband lost his job, she committed herself to finding every way to save money on everyday items and her love of couponing inspired her to start a TikTok page. Since then, her TikToks have continuously gone viral with shoppers across the country, wanting to discover the next best way to save some money.    Kiersti provides her insight to what she thinks consumers can expect going into Black Friday, the importance of shopping around and comparing prices, how couponing has changed since she started twelve years ago, how taking the extra few minutes to scan the items in your cart can save you additional money, and utilizing price matching. Kiersti also reveals her best advice for where to get coupons, how big of a role stacking plays, what she believes are going to be the top three places this Black Friday, why she only shares and utilizes coupons that she personally uses, and Which item should always be free? What is the biggest mistake the average consumer is probably making? Where should you not buy your home essentials?    Kiersti reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss!    Saving Resources: Rakuten  Select Deals BrickSeek  Torok Coupon Hunter   Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook group.   Sponsors: Shopify.com/secrets to sign up for a free trial Nextevo.com code TRADINGSECRETS for up to 25% off subscription orders of $40 or more Download the Match App today! Butcherbox.com/secrets for 2 10 oz ribeyes FREE in every box for a full year   Produced by Dear Media.   Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

This week, Jason is joined by the fun loving and highly successful social media stars, Shannon Ford!    Many may remember Shannon as one of the main personalities on the hit TV show, Very Cavallari, where she worked as the social media manager for fashion company Uncommon James. Although her time on the show lasted just beyond a season, Shannon was able to take experience and turn what could have been fifteen minutes of fame into a full blown career success story.    Shannon gives insights to how she grew up with little money and how it shaped her mindset of always making money, prioritizing preserving friendships over projects, investing her own money into Probably a  Podcast and not signing to a starter network, how she ended up at Dear Media, and how staying true to herself got her hired at Uncommon James. Shannon also reveals what she pays in rent in New York compared to Nashville, what she was doing before she was hired as a social media manager and being casted for Very Cavallari, what happened to her original podcast Probably a Podcast, and why she looks at making big career goals over a certain dollar amount. What was her worst purchase decision?  Does she make more on Instagram or her podcast?    Shannon reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss!    PLUS, listener Julie from Boston gives insight to how she started her side hustle of teaching people how to sell printables on Etsy after working in tech. Julie worked as a project manager on the watch team at Apple before heading over to Amazon where she took a $50k pay cut. However, her Etsy side hustle grew to such a degree that she was able to leave Amazon and focus on growing her own business and masterclass to help others succeed on Etsy!   Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook group.   Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr   Produced by Dear Media.   Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

This week, Jason is joined by renowned talk show host, Steve Wilkos!    Steve is best known for one of two things; being head security for the one and only Jerry Springer, or as the host of the long standing talk show, the Steve Wilkos Show, or both. What may not be known is Steve is a United States Marine Corps veteran and was a Chicago Police Department law enforcement officer for 14 years.  He has established himself as an authoritative figure and is known for his abrasive, yet constructive approach to helping guests on his show settle disputes and better themselves moving forward.    Steve gives insights on the importance of being prepared when transitioning jobs,  how he balanced his police career and working security for Jerry Springer simultaneously, how he ended up getting his show due to Jerry Springer going on Dancing with the Stars, and working with his wife as his executive producer. Steve also reveals what role his father played in his decision to join the military and later law enforcement, why he decided to leave the police force, what kind of contract he had, and how the Steve Wilkos show stands apart from all the other talk shows on air. Does Steve make more revenue through the show or social media? Which security job did he turn down to stay at Springer? Which Survivor cast member helped Steve get higher pay while working with Jerry Springer? How much of an impact does he have on the whole production on his show as a host?    Steve reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss!    Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook group.   Sponsors: Shopify.com/secrets for a free trial Zocdoc.com/tradingsecrets to download the Zocdoc app for FREE   Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr   Produced by Dear Media.   Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

This week, Jason is joined by one of Bachelor Nation’s favorite personalities, Kelley Flanagan!    Kelley gained recognition after being on Peter Weber’s season of The Bachelor and although she did not win Peter’s heart on the show, the two of them have reconciled after the show and have become one of Bachelor Nation’s favorite couples. Outside of her time on the show, Kelley has developed a very distinguished career as an attorney as well as establishing a social media following of over 1 million followers between Instagram and TikTok.    Kelley gives insights to her time at boarding school Culver Academies with a vast variety of important people and how it shaped her, how maintaining relationships is key, why she is investing her money from influencing instead of spending, and what life looks like with Lyme disease.  Kelley also reveals her parents upbringing and how her dad instilled the importance of education and knowledge, the highs and lows of working with family, her love of travel, sticking with careers you enjoy,  and if she sees herself becoming a CEO or owning an entire business. Does she consider herself to be more of an introvert or extrovert?  What kind of law does Kelley’s family practice? What does she want out of her professional life? Who got sued from Peter’s season regarding a giveaway?    Kelley reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss!    Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook group.   Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr   Produced by Dear Media.   Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.