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This week, Jason is joined by reality TV personality and entrepreneur Kyle Cooke for the second time!  Kyle was last on the show two years ago to talk about his sparkling hard teas and canned cocktail company Loverboy in addition to his experience being on Bravo’s hit show, Summer House. In more recent news, Kyle has been in the hot seat for some recent drama regarding his friend and Summer House co-star Craig Conover partnering with a competing brand of Loverboy. Kyle gives insight to the conflict between Loverboy and competitor Spritz Society on Watch What Happens Live, what he would do differently looking back in hindsight, the behind-the-scenes of the business of Loverboy, how he found out about the collaboration from Craig and the conversation they had, the importance of honesty and transparency, and how the situation is more gossip than an actual business case. Kyle also reveals what really goes into entrepreneurship, qualifying for an SBA loan worth millions, clearing up the truth and falses between business and pop culture, and how he balances his relationship and his business. Who has equity in the business? How much did he raise initially?  Kyle 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 Guests: Kyle Cooke Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial  Trading Secrets Steals & Deals! Monarch Money: Unlike other personal finance apps, Monarch's simple, intuitive design makes it so easy to set up, customize, and use. Monarch has built-in features to collaborate with your partner, family, or financial advisor. Go to monarchmoney.com/SECRETS for an extended 30 day free trial. Hims: Hims is changing men's healthcare by providing access to affordable sexual health treatments, from the comfort of your couch. Hims provides access to doctor-trusted ED treatment options such as chewable Hard Mints, brand-name treatments like Viagra, or generic alternatives for up to 95% cheaper. The process is simple and 100% online. No uncomfortable doctor's visits. Start your free online visit today at Hims.com/TRADINGSECRETS DeleteMe: DeleteMe is a subscription service that removes your personal info from the largest people search databases on the web – and in the process, helps prevent potential ID theft, doxxing and phishing scams. Take control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan by texting SECRETS to 64000.  *Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details.

This week, Jason is joined by social media personality, entertainment news host, and reality TV expert, Zachary Weinberg aka Zachary Reality! Zachary and Jason dive into all things reality TV, starting with the Bachelor franchise and where Zachary provides his overall thoughts about where Bachelor Nation is heading. Zachary gives insight to how we are currently in the era of crossover TV, which shows he thinks is the hottest, rapid fire rating of current reality TV shows, how he feels about other reality TV content creators, what he loves about content creation and how he got started, and his best advice!  It’s an episode you can’t afford to miss!  Host: Jason Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: John Gurney Guest: Zachary Reality Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial  Trading Secrets Steals & Deals! The Farmer's Dog: This spring, brighten up your dog’s bowl with fresh, healthy food. Get 50% off your first box, delivered to your door here Cort Furniture: Get furniture on your terms with CORT. Rent or Buy furniture that flexes to fit any situation, style and budget and to get 50% off your first month’s furniture rental head over to cort.com/podcast

This week, Jason is joined by real estate agent, entrepreneur, content creator, and working mom of two, Alex Hall! Many know Alex from her role on Netflix’s Selling the OC where she shares her personal and professional life working for the Oppenheim group in Orange County. On the show, Alex’s personable yet sometimes controversial character makes her one of the more polarizing members of the show throughout its three seasons. Being a native of Orange County, Alex leveraged her market knowledge to lead a successful real estate career before joining the Oppenheim Group in 2021. When she is not selling million dollar listings, Alex creates hilarious content with her social media following about her life as a working mom.  Alex gives insight to influencer trips, how rumors played a role in her experience in Dubai, the story behind how the date she brought to Dubai left her, the importance of making a statement to set the record straight on allegations, how it impacted her influencer deals, how she ended up on Selling the OC and joining the Oppenheim Group, and if she thinks being on the show is worth it. Alex also reveals that she is an experience girl when it comes to opportunities, how she challenges herself when filming the reality show to go against her initial instinct, her advice on the real estate market currently, what has changed in the industry with being able to market in the MLS, and the three most important things in the real estate industry. How often do they get paid for Selling the OC? Does she feel pressure when filming to create drama?  Alex 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 Guests: Alex Hall Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial  Trading Secrets Steals & Deals! The Washington Post: The Washington Post helps you go deeper on the news that matters most to you. Their journalists bring you the facts and provide clarity about what’s happening in the industry, revealing the role tech giants and regulators play in our lives, the dangers and wonders of breakthrough technological developments and the national conversation around artificial intelligence. Go to WashingtonPost.com/SECRETS to subscribe for just 50 cents per week for your first year. This podcast is sponsored by The Washington Post Yahoo Finance: Whether you're a seasoned investor or are looking for that extra guidance, Yahoo Finance gives you all the tools and data you need in one place. For comprehensive financial news and analysis, visit the brand behind every great investor, YahooFinance.com ASPCA Pet Health Insurance: The ASPCA Pet Health Insurance program offers customizable accident & illness plans making it easier for pet parents like you to help your pet get the care they may need. They allow you to customize your plan, helping ensure that your pet’s plan is as unique as they are because vet bills can really add up, especially when you’re least expecting it. Use their app to submit a claim and you’ll receive reimbursement for eligible vet bills directly into your bank account. To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/TRADINGSECRETS Today’s episode is sponsored by the ASPCA Pet Health Insurance program.  Bilt Rewards: The Bilt Mastercard® is the first card to offer points on rent with no transaction fee. To get rewarded for your largest expense seems like a no brainer to me.Earn points by paying rent right now when you go to joinbilt.com/TRADINGSECRETS  Terms apply.

Episode Description: This week, Jason is joined by the Curious Canadian David Arduin to reflect on three years of Trading Secrets! Jason and David dive into some of the statistics of podcasting and how Trading Secrets compares, the biggest shit show moments, favorite guests they have had on, most inspirational guests, behind-the-scenes of recording, how the show has changed directionally, how the podcast has impacted their lives, getting more into the personal lives, who their updated top three dream guests are, and a great opportunity! It’s an episode you can’t afford to miss!  Host: Jason Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: John Gurney Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial  Trading Secrets Steals & Deals! The Farmer's Dog: This spring, brighten up your dog’s bowl with fresh, healthy food. Get 50% off your first box, delivered to your door here Yahoo Finance: Whether you're a seasoned investor or are looking for that extra guidance, Yahoo Finance gives you all the tools and data you need in one place. For comprehensive financial news and analysis, visit the brand behind every great investor, YahooFinance.com The Washington Post: From climate and culture to crosswords and cooking, The Washington Post helps you discover a world of surprising stories, important insights, and actionable advice. To access The Washington Post for just under 50 cents per week, head to WashingtonPost.com/SECRETS Trading Secrets is sponsored by The Washington Post

This week, Jason is joined by one of the fan favorites from Season 3 of Netflix’s Love is Blind, Nancy Rodriguez! Nancy quickly became one of the more popular members of the cast after accepting the proposal of one of her other cast members, although her relationship did not end up having a happily ever after in marriage. Nancy continued to focus on bettering herself, both personally and professionally. Since her season ended, Nancy continued her career as a speech pathologist while also growing her long-time side hustle as a real estate investor.  Nancy gives insight to where she was at in life when she was casted for Love is Blind, the story of her application process for the show, what questions she asked when signing the contract for the show, how long they are in the pods for, how Love is Blind differs for The Bachelor world, how couples had more of a say on what was said in front of the camera,  what life looked like after filming the show and what the healing process looked like, how she created her brand, and why staying authentic is critical to who she is. Nancy also reveals how she built her business model for posting on social media, how she got into $100k in debt to paying it off, how she used NACA in regards to real estate, working alongside exes and creating boundaries, and breaking down all things real estate.What reality show did she envision for herself prior to Love is Blind? What does she think is petty when it comes to broken engagements?  Nancy 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 Guests: Nancy Rodriguez Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial  Trading Secrets Steals & Deals! The Farmer's Dog: This spring, brighten up your dog’s bowl with fresh, healthy food. Get 50% off your first box, delivered to your door here Monarch Money: Unlike other personal finance apps, Monarch’s simple, intuitive design makes it so easy to set up, customize, and use. Monarch has built-in features to collaborate with your partner, family, or financial advisor. Go to monarchmoney.com/SECRETS for an extended 30 day free trial. Yahoo Finance: Whether you're a seasoned investor or are looking for that extra guidance, Yahoo Finance gives you all the tools and data you need in one place. For comprehensive financial news and analysis, visit the brand behind every great investor, YahooFinance.com MeUndies: From all black classics, to fun, expressive prints, MeUndies has a look for everyone. Plus, they come in sizes XS-4XL, guaranteeing a flattering cut for every body. Good things come in big packages at MeUndies. Get 20% off your first order, plus free shipping, at MeUndies.com/trading Lume: As a special offer for listeners, new customers GET 15% ALL Lume products with our exclusive code - and if you combine the 15% off with the already discounted starter pack, that equals over 40% off their Starter Pack! Use code tradingsecrets for 15% off your first purchase at LumeDeodorant.com. 

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This week, Jason is joined by founder and CEO of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, Todd Graves! Having come up with the idea for a chicken finger restaurant chain back in 1996, Todd took a true entrepreneurial path by funding the startup with an SBA loan and his own personal savings. 28 years later, Todd is now one of the 500 richest people in the world, being named to the Forbes and Bloomberg’s recent billionaire list. With over 800 locations in 40 states and five countries, 3.8 billion in revenue last year, Raising Canes is a name brand that on its own merit has become a pop culture icon to fans and customers everywhere.  Todd gives insight to the marketing strategy he has adapted over the years, the love of hanging out with inspiring people from all walks of life, how he was approached to be the lead for The Bachelor, how much of a hand he has in the company and what he wants to do long term with the business, his best advice for those who are expanding their business, working lease deals to open more restaurants for $100k, and coming together during crisis. Todd also reveals how they adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic, how staying privately owned makes a huge difference, the impact of Cane’s Love for the employees, how Post Malone got involved with Raising Canes, why he pushes someone with their own concept to open that, his thoughts on franchising, and what he think is next for Raising Cane’s. Does he pay people an appearance fee for events? Which reality show did he go on? What does the average unit volume at? Todd 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 Guests:Todd Graves Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial  Trading Secrets Steals & Deals! Kion Aminos: You cannot build muscle without EAAs and you must get them from protein or supplements like Kion Aminos. The contains more EAAs, is absorbed/utilized easier, and is better at building muscle than protein plus it helps you recover better so you can bounce back and get back to working out faster. Go to getkion.com/tradingsecrets to save 20% with a risk-free, 60-day, money-back guarantee BetterHelp: If you’re thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try. It’s entirely online. Designed to be convenient, flexible, and suited to your schedule. Just fill out a brief questionnaire to get matched with a licensed therapist, and switch therapists any time for no additional charge. Get it off your chest, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/tradingsecrets today to get 10% off your first month. Trading Secrets is sponsored by BetterHelp  ZocDoc:  Once you find the doc you want, you can book them immediately —no more waiting awkwardly on hold with a receptionist. These docs all have verified reviews from actual, real patients. Head to Zocdoc.com/TRADINGSECRETS and download the Zocdoc app for free and book a top-rated doctor today. Hims: Hims is changing men’s healthcare by providing access to affordable sexual health treatments, from the comfort of your couch. Hims provides access to doctor-trusted ED treatment options such as chewable Hard Mints, brand-name treatments like Viagra, or generic alternatives for up to 95% cheaper. The process is simple and 100% online. No uncomfortable doctor's visits. Start your free online visit today at Hims.com/TRADINGSECRETS

This week, Jason is joined by serial entrepreneur and angel investor in the digital advertising and marketing space, Krishna Subramanian! Krishna breaks down how his original plan of attending med school to become an orthopedic surgeon changed when burnout hit and taking a chance on tech, selling Blue Lithium (which he co-founded in 2004) three years later for $300 million to Yahoo, how retargeting works, how he got into digital marketing, what motivates him, some of the biggest apps they have worked with, how influencer marketing has changed, how Captiv8 works, and how they work with predictions for the future.  It’s an episode you can’t afford to miss!  Host: Jason Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: John Gurney Guest: Krishna Subramanian  Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial 

Numbers: 45-50k as a producer at Refinery29, bumble bought a few episode and then for season 2 got a six figure deal and four sponsors, close to 100,000 decks sold,  Episode Description: This week, Jason is joined by entrepreneur, digital content creator and 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 for social media, Serena Kerrigan! Serena is best know for dishing out dating advice to her audience of nearly 1 million followers across TikTok, Instagram, and other social media platforms. In addition to her success in content creation, Serena launched her sex positive brand SFKLFG LLC. In addition to her retail success, she launched another expansion within her SFK brand with SFK TV, a members only platform for her own exclusive long form content this fall.  Serena gives insight to how she created her SFK persona, why she doesn’t believe people should never work for free, the truth behind the viral video about being sent a venmo request by a date, what she expects a man to pay for, what dating show she created for herself during lockdown, and how she created her card game thanks to her live dating show. Serena also reveals the power of asking yourself “why you,” the impact on her interest in filmmaking being rooted in her mom and dad both working in the industry, why she decided to kill SFK TV and move to Substack and called it The Plot. how to create confidence for yourself, and play a few rounds of her card game! What does she get personalized every year for her birthday party? Where did the idea for the card game come from? What goals does she have for the next five years? Serena 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: Serena Kerrigan Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial  Trading Secrets Steals & Deals! Monarch Money: Unlike other personal finance apps, Monarch’s simple, intuitive design makes it so easy to set up, customize, and use. Monarch is obsessed with constantly improving the product by releasing updates every two weeks and allowing customers to submit suggestions, vote on requested features, and view the product roadmap. Trading Secrets listeners will get an extended thirty-day free trial when you go to monarchmoney.com/SECRETS  Yahoo Finance: For more than 25 years, Yahoo Finance has been the Brand behind every great investor. Whether you're a seasoned investor or are looking for that extra guidance, Yahoo Finance gives you all the tools and data you need in one place. For comprehensive financial news and analysis, visit the brand behind every great investor, YahooFinance.com. Shopify: Shopify is the global commerce platform that helps you sell at every stage of your business. From the “launch-your-online-shop stage”, to the “first real-life-store- stage”, all the way to the “did-we-just-hit-a-million-orders?!-stage”, Shopify’s there to help you grow. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/secrets and grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Storyblocks: For a limited time, get 3 additional months free if you sign up with an annual individual license plan. Go to storyblocks.com/TRADINGSECRETS to take advantage of this exclusive offer only available until the end of May 2024. The offer won't appear at checkout, but rest assured, it will be automatically added to your account shortly after you sign up.

This week, Jason is joined by entrepreneur and franchisor, Steven Montgomery! Steven is the founder and CEO of ResiBrands based out of Austin, TX. ResiBrands helps build outstanding home service brands and is the parent company for franchises That 1 Painter, Garage Up and Pinks Window Services. In addition to his work with ResiBrands, he also founded ResiCreative, a cutting edge marketing agency and ResiConnect, an appointment center that helps connect franchisees with potential customers. Steven reveals the secrets to what consumers should know about the trades, where he feels like consumers are getting taken advantage of, clearing up franchisee misconceptions, what investing looks like in a franchise to make passive income, what characteristics make a great franchisee, understanding the consumer mindset, and utilizing the natural buying pool with a franchise. It’s an episode you can’t afford to miss!  Host: Jason Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: Declan O’Connell ResiBrands founder & CEO Steven Montgomery: @stevenjmonty @resibrands  www.resibrands.com @that1painter @garageupteam @pinkswindows  Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial