Trading Secrets

This week, Jason is joined by actor, singer, activist and Broadway superstar, Miguel Cervantes!    Miguel took on the lead role of Alexander Hamilton in the Chicago production Hamilton from 2016 to January 2020 where he then went on to play that same leading role on Broadway at the Richards Rogers Theater in New York, NY. He quickly became one of the more well known Broadway stars after Hamilton took the country by storm and continues to today. Beyond Hamilton, Miguel also has dedicated a big part of his life to advocacy for something closer to home.    Miguel shares insights to what it was like working on Broadway during the height of COVID and the impact it had on the live acting community, how opportunities happen when they are meant to and why preparation is the only antidote to fear and anxiety. Miguel also reveals what the typical week looks like for theater actors, the secret behind his side hustle Shu Caddy and what inspired it, his campaign “My Shot at Epilepsy” and continued support of CURE Epilepsy in honor of his daughter, Adelaide and the parallels he has with the Hamilton story. Did he always know he wanted to be a performer? What is a workshop agreement?  How is Miguel using his platform to share what CURE does? Where did the idea for Shu Caddy come from?    Miguel reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss!    For more information:  CURE Epilepsy  Kelly Cervantes Blog ShuCaddy   Sponsors: Butcherbox.com/secrets for 1 10-14 lb turkey FREE in your first box Nextevo.com code TRADINGSECRETS for up to 25% off subscription orders of $40 or more   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 star divorce lawyer Kelly Chang Rickert!    Kelly began practicing law back in 2000 and has since been coined the best divorce lawyer in Los Angeles. She is the founder of the Law and Mediation Offices of Kelly Chang, APLC which focuses on family law. Kelly has routinely appeared as a family law expert on television and radio and has written three Amazon #1 bestselling books in the law, children, marriage and divorce book categories.    Kelly gives insight to how celebrity divorces can get into the millions, how the divorce industry is rarely impacted by events such as the pandemic or recession, how dollars don’t fix a broken heart, and what the difference between child support and alimony is. Kelly also reveals why she thinks everyone should get a prenup, why written contracts are critical, why most lawyers charge a retainer and what that looks like, and what she really thinks about divorce. What does it mean to pre-engage with a divorce attorney? How many years was her longest divorce case?  How is child support and alimony determined? Do pets get treated like children in the case of divorce?   PLUS, Jason and David, the Curious Canadian, talk about some of the BIGGEST celebrity divorces and the shocking numbers behind them.    Kelly 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.

This week, Jason is joined by global entrepreneur, philanthropist, beauty industry leader and CEO of ROLFS global, Francis Tesmer!      In collaboration with L’Oreal USA Professional Products, Francis founded LEAD, a revolutionary higher education program that is designed to elevate a new era of leaders for the ever-changing world of beauty, with a passion for women’s empowerment, social justice, economic growth, and sustainability. In addition to her professional success, she supports and collaborates with hundreds of not-for-profit organizations that help connect leaders from around the world to ensure positive changes are happening, holding prominent roles such as the President of the United Nations World Trade Point Federation - Germany, executive producer of a full-length documentary, and now CEO of the first ever education program that offers an Associate's and a Bachelor’s degree in beauty.    Francis gives insight to the human machine and the importance of learning how to operate it for your own success, how much of an impact education can play into your earning potential in the beauty industry, why she believes the beauty industry is so antiquated, and how beauty starts on the inside. Francis also reveals how she ended up in the beauty space, how she was able to partner with L’Oreal USA Professional Products, how LEAD is completely changing the beauty industry by accelerating knowledge, information, and resume for students, and what it means to be a thought leader. and what massive project she is engaged in. How many hours of sleep does Francis get a night? What is her thesis around beauty? How much does it cost to attend LEAD and earn a degree? What should we know about the industry as a consumer?    Francis 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.   Sponsor: 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 actress and singer turned entrepreneur, investor, and food and lifestyle advocate Daniella Monet!      Many may know Daniella from her television and movie performances over the last 20 years, including Victorious, Zoey 101, and Nancy Drew, but after years of appearing on television screens, she has gone on to pivot from acting to focus on the development of her nutritional  business and investments. She has been exercising her entrepreneurial spirit by paving the way for vegan companies to make a mark on the industry. Daniella gives insight to why she doesn’t have an agent, how money was a topic of conversation while growing up, why she made the decision to be a vegan, how she decides to make her investments,  and how she started her app Daniella’s Digest. Daniella also reveals how many different side hustles she has had and which was the most profitable, her secret to memorizing lines, why she chose to get her GED equivalent to give herself more opportunities in the entertainment space, and what she would invest in right now if given a million dollars. Do films or television shows pay better? What should consumers know when deciding to go vegetarian or vegan? What was the worst investment she ever made? What is next for Daniella?   PLUS, Jason chats with listener Shawnna about the world of copywriting. Shawnna breaks down what a day in the life of a copywriter can look like, the different education paths that can be taken, what the income looks like, and how she went on to double her income in less than six months by starting her own business. What exactly is copywriting? What is her best advice when it comes to taking a leap of faith?    All of that is revealed 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 to start selling online today ZocDoc.com/tradingsecrets to download the FREE ZocDoc app today   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 most loved and well-known personalities Joe Amabile aka Grocery Store Joe!      After being eliminated on night one and becoming an instant fan favorite, Joe went on to participate in Bachelor in Paradise twice where he met his now fiancé and competed on Dancing With The Stars. Outside of his time on reality tv, Joe co-hosts the Clickbait podcast and runs his own food blog and pasta sauce brand under the name Sundays with Joe. However, Joe has had a unique and unexpected path as he gives insight to how he got into day trading at the age of 19, his career shift to the grocery business, how he leans in to take advantage of his time of reality tv, and the process of getting his sauce in stores. Joe also reveals what he was like in high school, what he loves about hosting, the importance of product placement in grocery stores, and where he would love to see himself in five years. What are Joe’s biggest plays? What did his best and worst day as a day trader look like? What are the highest margins in grocery stores and where are consumers getting taken advantage of? How does Joe really feel about the name Grocery Store Joe?   PLUS, Jason chats with listener Kristin about the ins and outs of her pharmacy career. Kristin breaks down the schooling needed to be a pharmacist, the amount of student loan debt she took on, and the multiple routes that can be taken as a pharmacist. Where can you make the most money? When is the best time to go to the pharmacy?    All of that is revealed 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.   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 social media megastar and father of the appointed first family of TikTok, Marc D’Amelio!    After the wild success on TikTok, Marc, Heidi, Dixie and Charli D’Amelio moved from Connecticut to California and have gone on to have continued to have massive success with a docu-series on Hulu and the launching of D’Amelio brands. Marc gives insight on navigating the world of social media, how the knowledge he gained from his apparel career led to creating D’Amelio brands, why the family signed with UTA, and who he thinks will last longer on Dancing With the Stars. Marc also reveals what filming The D'Amelio Show is really like, how to potentially get your product into an incubator company, and what his key to happiness is. What advice would Marc give to anyone looking to go into social media full-time? What can be expected on season two of The D'Amelio Show? Who was the first person they hired after getting traction on TikTok? What’s next for the D'Amelio's?   Marc 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.   Sponsor: mintmobile.com/secrets to get a new wireless plan for just $15 / month and get the plan shipped to your door 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 Katie Gatti, the brilliant personality behind the highly regarded blog, podcast, and newsletter brand Money with Katie! In 2020, Katie started writing about personal finance and has gone on to reach a huge audience through her brand as well as covering finance topics for the popular morning newsletter Morning Brew. Katie gives insight on how inflation can be a borrower’s best friend, how having a big home can be a big liability, and reveals the best financial tips she's got.   In addition, Jason is joined by Jaci for the first ever listener interview! Jaci breaks down the all behind-the-scenes of being a teacher from the education needed to the range in salary and the importance of advocating for what you are worth. After teaching for 13 years, she left teaching for an education non-profit where she has nearly doubled her salary and uses those key skills that are gained from a teaching career.   Be sure to follow the Trading Secrets Podcast on Instagram & join the Facebook group.   Sponsors: Getfirstperson.com code SECRETS for 15% off your first order of First Person   Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr   Produced by Dear Media.

This week, Jason is joined by cookbook author, private chef, and food lifestyle writer, Gaby Dalkin! Gaby started “What’s Gaby Cooking” as a hobby blog back in 2009 just before returning to school for culinary. She was hired as a private chef during the first week of culinary school and has since gone on to write three books with a fourth on the way, launching her own products, and shows no sign of stopping. Gaby gives insight on how she got hired as a private chef, what goes into creating her cookbooks and the publication process, how to make the best decisions when grocery shopping, and the importance of having creative control. Gaby also reveals how she landed products in Williams Sonoma, why her website is the epicenter of everything, which recipe of hers has the best track record of impressing others while still being easy to make, and her top three restaurant recommendations to splurge at. Which of her business ventures brings in the most revenue? How much money goes into each cookbook Gaby releases? What goes into being a private chef for a celebrity client? What is her favorite deal she has done?    Gaby reveals 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 group.   Sponsors: Shopify.com/secrets for a FREE 14 day trial   Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr   Produced by Dear Media.

This week, Jason is joined by a massive social media personality, Science Akbar aka King Science! King Science started on YouTube doing tech videos before joining TikTok in 2019. His incredible animation skills have been reflected in his videos and has gone on to build him a following of 13.5M and over 185M likes. King Science reveals his real name for the first time, how he started in animation at the age of 18, the tactics he uses to ensure the success of an animation, and how he has been able to stay so mysterious since becoming a huge creator. Science also gives insight on how he is able to read body language, changing his management to someone who knows the industry, the numbers behind all things animation and how there is always something to be learned. What was the dumbest thing Science spent money on? What was the first moment he monetized from his growth on TikTok? What do pennies stand for? Is Science Akbar actually his real name?    Science reveals 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 group.   Sponsor: Netsuite.com/secrets for a one-of-a-kind flexible financing offer!   Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr   Produced by Dear Media.

This week, Jason is joined by fashion blogger turned business mogul Danielle Bernstein. After launching WeWoreWhat back in 2010 as a source of fashion inspiration, Danielle has gone on to turn WeWoreWhat into a massive platform with over 2.9 million followers, land a spot on the Forbes 30 under 30, become a NYT bestseller and the list goes on. Danielle gives insight on how she built her brand on staying true to her personal style and aesthetic, what the process of making the page look so clean is, the benefit of being completely transparent, and her philanthropic endeavors with WeGaveWhat. Danielle also shares how she decides which companies to invest in, details on her tech company MOE assist, what she looks for when hiring influencers, what consumers should look for when shopping, and her secret to networking. What business venture has been the most lucrative? Which social media platform has resulted in the most success for the business? What can we expect next from Danielle in the near future?    Danielle reveals 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 group.   Sponsor: Netsuite.com/secrets for a one of a kind flexible financing program   Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr   Produced by Dear Media.