Trading Secrets

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.

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.