Trading Secrets

This week, Jason is joined by entrepreneur, fashion designer, and America’s favorite bridal expert on TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress, Cheval! Cheval’s advanced and diverse experience in the bridal industry made her one of the most sought after luxury bridal designers in the world, earning her opportunities to dress female icons such as Carrie Underwood, Chrissy Teagan, and Dove Cameron. After a decade of working her way up in the industry, Cheval found herself in the legal hot seat after being sued by her employer to gain control of what she believed was her own brand and social media accounts, forcing her to give up much of her hard work she had put in throughout her career. She made the ultimate boss pivot and decided to utilize her entrepreneurial skills to create her own brand under the name Cheval, a powerhouse advocate for artists and creatives.  Cheval gives insight to how much she identified as a wedding dress designer and looking at “former” wedding dress designer as a new chapter, how having your name with the signature line behind a design in bridal makes it a lot more special, why reputation is important, and why the secret sauce is the human connection. Cheval also reveals that Say Yes to the Dress and her former employer are separate from each other, the behind the scenes of her lawsuit, how she is able to utilize her talents in the shoe industry, and the non-profit organization she started, A Girl You Might Know Foundation, that supports young females & creatives during the formative times in their careers. Which element was the hardest to overcome? What does being head of design entail? Which shoes are the most successful? How much has gone into her legal battle?  Cheval 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

This week Jason is joined by entrepreneur, podcast host, vlogger, blogger, and most notably known for her role on the hit reality TV show, Vanderpump Rules, Scheana Shay!    Having already been a mainstay on the show for the past 10 years, Scheana has found herself at the epicenter of the most recent drama between various cast members of the show that has headlined media outlets, sweeping the nation’s pop culture talk for the past few months.  Scheana gives insight to how Vanderpump Rules ratings have fluctuated over the last few seasons, how the latest scandal was the perfect storm for the business side of the show, how her podcast is breaking its own records every month, the impact of she who shall not be named has had on Scheana’s life, and how he daughter witnessing her at rock-bottom motivated her to use her voice to elevate nonprofits and bring awareness to the court system and restraining orders. Scheana also reveals her best advice for getting through the rock-bottom moments, her music ventures, why she would love to get into hosting, how proud she is of Arianna for thriving after hitting her own rock-bottom, how saving is critical because it could all be gone tomorrow, and the importance of turning a negative into a positive. When do they start filming season 11?  What is the current status of the RO?What has been one of the most fun partnerships she has had with a company? Scheana 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

This week Jason is joined by one of the stars of Netflix’s Selling the OC, Tyler Stanaland!      Tyler’s recent rise to fame came after his success with the Oppenheim group selling luxury real estate in the Orange County community over the past several years. What you may not know is that Tyler is actually a fifth generation realtor, fourth generation Laguna Beach native, and has several years under his belt as a professional surfer.    Tyler gives insight to his experience on the Dubai trip, how he deals with commentary about his personal life, the professional surfing space, how Catch Surf jump started his career after having life saving surgery at 22, the misconceptions a viewer may have, and his best advice when it comes to renting or buying. Tyler also reveals why he got his real estate license as a back-up, how surfing is now his side hustle, how he got in with the Oppenheim group, how role filming had on his focus as an agent in season one, the range of commission luxury real estate agents can make, and how real estate is not a side hustle. What age do professional surfers usually retire?  Who initiated Tyler joining Selling the OC?  Who did he sell a property to with his dad?  Does he set transaction or dollar goals?    Tyler 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   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: DrinkLMNT.com/secrets for a free LMNT sample pack with any purchase It’s golf. It’s not golf. It’s Topgolf. Pro-tip, download the app & book ahead of time to Come Play Around on Half-Price Tuesday, or any other day. Visit cort.com/podcast to learn more and find the furniture package that fits your life   Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr   Produced by Dear Media.

This week Jason is joined by New York City restaurant and nightclub owner, Will Makris!      Will has spent the last two decades thriving in the New York hospitality industry, now owning several restaurants and nightclubs that have turned into some of the city’s hottest spots for celebrities and high profile customers from around the world. His unconventional career route to success has provided inspiration to entrepreneurs everywhere by sharing how to network, take risks, and bet on yourself.    Will gives insight to his best advice for analyzing the people you associate with, the behind the scenes of Zero Bond, how crowds change in the nightlife scene, what goes into a members club, the blueprint he advises from someone interested in getting into the bar, membership, or restaurant space, and what role AI could play in the industry down the line. Will also reveals how the city plays a role in the approach, why the host is the best job to have in a restaurant for networking, his approach to gaining investors, how is love of hospitality keeps him motivated, how quick high quality dining is the way to go these days, and the importance of patience for the consumer. How much does it cost to start something like Zero Bond? How do you market for a membership based club? Who does he get most starstruck by? What is the  hardest job in the restaurant industry? Where do consumers overspend?    Will 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   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: It’s golf. It’s not golf. It’s Topgolf. Pro-tip, download the app & book ahead of time to Come PlayAround on Half-Price Tuesday, or any other day.   Produced by Dear Media.

This week Jason is joined by hit singer-songwriter, Justin Jesso who has over 8 billion streams on his collaborations with artists such as Ricky Martin, The Backstreet Boys, and Kyga!       Justin has since made his mark as a solo artist within the music industry starting by coming up within the music theater space in Chicago at a young age. After releasing his debut album at just 18, he eventually found himself touring with Disney artists such as Jesse McCartney, Jordin Spark, and Raven Simone all over the country. His song “Stargazing” has over 500 million streams on Spotify.    Justin gives insight to the importance of a song having his name and voice associated with it, how attending a camp sparked his interest in songwriting, how he got noticed by Radio Disney, breaking down what goes into a song, and how the payment is distributed for a song.  Justin also reveals how he ended up on tour with Jesse McCartney, Jordan Sparks, Raven Simone, and Mitchel Musso,  the different ways to monetize off a song, how much can be made on a general deal as a songwriter, the complexities of copyright in music, what inspired the screenplay he has written, and breaking down the role publishing and masters play with the Taylor Swift/Scooter Braun example. When did he get discovered? Does streaming or radio pay more for the publisher? What is his biggest issue with the music industry?  How long does it take for publishing money to come in? How did he get this stage name?   Justin 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   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: It’s golf. It’s not golf. It’s Topgolf. Pro-tip, download the app & book ahead of time to Come Play Around on Half-Price Tuesday, or any other day. Visit cort.com/podcast to learn more and find the furniture package that fits your life   Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr   Produced by Dear Media.

This week Jason is joined by entrepreneur, author, public speaker, and passive income pioneer who has established himself as the king of Airbnb, Brian Page!      Brian is best known for being the creator of the BNB formula and has the world’s number one best selling Airbnb coach program which has over 25,000 students in 47 countries around the world educating readers on how to create passive income revenue streams in today’s world with having to take on multiple side jobs.    Brian gives insight to his riches to rags to riches story starting with becoming a millionaire before turning 30 from working in real estate to losing it all, owing the IRS $1.3M and how he pulled himself out of it. Brian details how he created an asset by creating a course about Airbnb that made over a million dollars in six weeks and the other assets he’s created that have resulted in passive income, and being transparent about his process and the money he’s made. Brian also reveals how losing everything makes you question everything about your identity, how your success does not define you, the difference between passive income and a side hustle, his top three sources of passive income, and how he is more excited to talk about the success he has had helping others than his own success. What is his weekly income goal? Who inspired him to expand his Airbnb business? How can you get involved with Airbnb if you don’t own property? How many streams of income does he have inside his book?   Brian 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   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: DrinkLMNT.com/secrets for a free LMNT sample pack with any purchase It’s golf. It’s not golf. It’s Topgolf. Pro-tip, download the app & book ahead of time to Come Play Around on Half-Price Tuesday, or any other day.   Produced by Dear Media.

This week Jason is joined by the OG Reality TV data analyst and founder of Bachelor Data, Suzana Somers!      In January 2022, Suzana shared all about how she developed an extremely detailed system that tracked data of various facets of the Bachelor franchise from the contestants, from time on screen to their Instagram follower count to their endeavors after the show. This time around Jason and Suzana dive into how the data has changed in just a year with recent reality shows, specifically Love is Blind.    Suzana gives insight on what her turning point was for creating an entirely new business to expand into more reality TV shows, her take on the pros and cons of the errors during the live Love is Blind finale, how being on different networks can impact the longevity of potential growth, how other networks are better at curating their alumni, and how spilling tea tends to help follower growth. Suzana also reveals why she believes season 4 of Love is Blind is breaking so many different records, how having authentic and different people on Love is Blind sets the show up for success, how TikTok is impacting reality TV, how she tracks data for networks like Netflix, and when the Bachelor franchise tests potential changes. What sort of trends is she seeing with reality TV contestants on social media? Where does she see the future of reality TV contestants and their success on different social media platforms? Which contestants get the most followers? Which network is outpacing the Bachelor?    Suzana 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   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: It’s golf. It’s not golf. It’s Topgolf. Pro-tip, download the app & book ahead of time to Come Play Around on Half-Price Tuesday, or any other day. Visit cort.com/podcast to learn more and find the furniture package that fits your life   Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr   Produced by Dear Media.

This week Jason is joined by one of the best celebrity stylists in LA, Lo VonRumpf!      Lo was born and raised in LA and is host of the podcast the Lo Life. Lo started as Kaitlyn’s stylist but has gone on to become a close friend of Jason due to being stuck together for three months at Dancing with the Stars in a small apartment during pandemic times. Lo gives insight to summer fashion of 2023, how throwing fashion rules out the window to embrace the freedom of fashion, how fashion is cyclical, who picks up the check for the stylist depending on the event, PR showrooms, how much time goes into one podcast episode, and how feeling confident is key to fashion.   Lo also reveals he thought the bromance was going to be short-lived, what colors you wear can impact the mood, which colors to wear for an interview and first date, when he has been stiffed as a stylist, how wearing the same outfit as someone else is possible on the red carpet, why he thinks red carpets will always be around, and how he manages his cash flow. Which network is cheap when it comes to styling? Do celebrities get to keep what they are styled in? Do brands pay for celebrities to wear their clothing? How have influencers changed the game? Who does Lo have on his team? What is a business manager?    Lo 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   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: It’s golf. It’s not golf. It’s Topgolf. Download the app, book a bay and Come Play Around. Visit cort.com/podcast to learn more and find the furniture package that fits your life DrinkLMNT.com/secrets for a free LMNT sample pack with any purchase   Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr   Produced by Dear Media.

This week Jason is joined by Kaitlyn Bristowe for part two where they dive into all things Bachelorette, DWTS, hosting, her mega successful podcast Off the Vine, and her multiple successful businesses Spade and Sparrows, Dew Edit, and beyond!      Kaitlyn gives insight to how she went about negotiating her offer to be the Bachelorette, how much of an impact Dancing with the Stars had on her, how she feels about the idea of retirement, how community plays a critical role in her success, how she decided on a partner for Spade & Sparrows, and how she ended up getting her wine in Targets. Kaitlyn also reveals how she had an entertainment lawyer when she became the Bachelorette, what her plan was if she didn’t end up being the Bachelorette, the pay schedule with DWTS, the value in being authentic, how she felt about taking the Bachelorette hosting job, and battling imposter syndrome. Who did Kaitlyn say she wanted to be paid the same as to be the Bachelorette? What is her best advice for negotiating? Would she be willing to do reality tv again? How much has Spade & Sparrows grown since inception to now? What is the process of making her wine?    Kaitlyn 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   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: It’s golf. It’s not golf. It’s Topgolf. Download the app, book a bay and Come Play Around.   Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr   Produced by Dear Media.

This week, on the 100th episode of Trading Secrets,  Jason is joined by someone who is not only a massive entrepreneurial success, but also someone who is one of his most important and favorite people in the world, Kaitlyn Bristowe!     Many came to know Kaitlyn dating back to 2015 where she gained recognition as a contestant on the 19th season of The Bachelor. That same year she was elected as the 11th Bachelorette where she had one of the more unique scenarios of being on the first season with two bachelorettes to kick off a season. Since then, Kaitlyn has gone on to launch her mega successful podcast Off the Vine, with over 140 million downloads, has co-hosted of multiple seasons of The Bachelorette and won season 29 of Dancing with the Stars all while running multiple successful businesses including Spade & Sparrows, Dew Edit, and many more. It’s not hard to recognize that Kaitlyn has shown what it takes to have the entrepreneurial success in today’s world.    Kaitlyn gives insight to how she feels empowered by doing things for herself, how to have a conversation with your partner about money, how her life changed for the better after hitting rock bottom, the double-edge sword of being independent, and the biggest difference between 2013 and 2023 Kaitlyn professionally. Kaitlyn also reveals why she feels uncomfortable talking about money, her best advice on how to pull yourself out of a mental health rut, how networking is just a part of who she is, how she would rebel against her mom, and  how working in the restaurant business allowed her to dance. When has she felt used professionally? What does she think would have launched her career change if she didn’t go on the Bachelor?  Did she have any issue with her job when she went on The Bachelor?  When did she find out she was going to be the Bachelorette? What did her vision board look like before becoming the Bachelorette?F   Kaitlyn 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   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: It’s golf. It’s not golf. It’s Topgolf. Download the app, book a bay and Come Play Around.   Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr   Produced by Dear Media.

This week, Jason is joined by professional dancer, choreographer, and Dancing with the Stars legend, Val Chmerkovskiy!     Val has accomplished all that he could in the world of competitive dance with 14x US National Champion, 2x World Dance Champion. Val quickly rose to stardom after joining the show’s cast in 2011. Since his TV debut, the dance champion continues to be a fan favorite, both on and off the dance floor. Val continues to expand his talents as a dancer, choreographer, and in addition to co-founding Dance With Me Studios, one of the nation’s leading Latin and Ballroom Dance Studios where he also lends his experience as the venue’s art director. He has also developed Dance with Me Juniors, a program designed to help keep kids healthy, focused, and active in their communities.    Val gives insight to why he isn’t worried about the trophies, the different career paths within the dance industry, how social media is a new platform for dancers to be discovered, how his parents exposed him to the best dancers in the competitive dance world, and keeping optimism with every partner he has. Val also reveals the first time he competed against Mark Ballas, how his first season on DWTS taught him to expand his understanding of the dance world, the impact the pandemic has had on him, how Dancing with the Stars did after going to Disney Plus, and wanting to see his peers succeed. Does he plan to go back to competitive dancing beyond Dancing with the Stars? How did he do his first season of Dancing with the Stars? How many dance studios does he have? Does he talk to his peers about what they make?    Val reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss!   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: It’s golf. It’s not golf. It’s Topgolf. Download the app, book a bay and Come Play Around.   Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr   Produced by Dear Media.

This week, Jason is joined by luxury real estate agent, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and reality TV superstar, Tracy Tutor!     Tracy is best known for her role as the first female real estate broker on Million Dollar Listing on Bravo. After graduating from USC with a degree in theater arts, she followed in her father’s footsteps, who was one of the most successful civil and building contractors in the country, to learn the ins and outs of the real estate industry. Now with 20+ years of experience under her belt, she has expanded her business worldwide and taken on new projects and developments generating sales up to eight and nine figures.    Tracy gives insight on the impact that joining Million Dollar Listing had on her family and career, how having a theater arts acting background translated into making her comfortable in front of the camera, why she wrote her book to help women win, her overall take on the health of real estate market in the US, and how most of her celebrity clients are down to earth. Tracy also reveals how she landed on Million Dollar Listing by showing one of Josh Altman’s houses, the skills she learned from making mistakes, what makes Million Dollar Listing different from the other real estate shows on the air, why she believes people are migrating out of Los Angeles, and the importance of removing the word impressing from your vocabulary. How long does a season of  Million Dollar Listing film for? Which celebrities has she worked with? What is her best advice for buyers and sellers?    Tracy 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   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: It’s golf. It’s not golf. It’s Topgolf. Download the app, book a bay and Come Play Around. Visit squarespace.com/secrets for a free trial, then get 10% off a website or domain with code secrets   Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr   Produced by Dear Media.

This week, Jason is joined by social media personality, fashion model, and Bachelor Nation fan favorite, Tyler Cameron!     Tyler received national attention after being a participant on Hannah Brown’s season of The Bachelorette where he finished as runner up. Prior to being on the show, Tyler had started to generate moderate interest from modeling agencies around the country via his social media. After being on the show, the demand for his skills would eventually turn into a massive modeling career opportunity. In the years since, Tyler’s been established as one of the strongest social media followings amongst former Bachelor contestants and created additional career business opportunities from content creation to hosting events to his new podcast, Everybody but Me.     Tyler gives insight to building his first property from the ground up with an investor, the different odd jobs he’s done to make money, how going on only one season of a Bachelor nation show worked in his favor when it comes to expanding his career, and his passion in the construction industry. Tyler also reveals why he moved back to Florida after spending time in New York, why he is thankful for his time on Bachelor, the companies he is involved in, the ins and outs of his construction company from the team to the approach of buying and selling, why buying speck house is most likely the better way to go, and what people think about him that are incorrect. Why did Tyler end up taking dance classes? Was it by design that he never went to Paradise or became the Bachelor? What was his first equity play? What revenue stream is the most profitable?    Tyler 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   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: Visit gtmbawomen.com to learn more about Scheller’s MBA programs Visit squarespace.com/secrets for a free trial, then get 10% off a website or domain with code secrets   Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr   Produced by Dear Media.

This week, Jason is joined by entrepreneur, reality TV star, and fellow podcast host, Katie Maloney!     Katie is well known for her role in the hit reality TV show, Vanderpump Rules. For the past 10 years, Katie quickly established herself as one of the fan favorites among the cast members in Bravo’s hit show and has since capitalized on it personally, professionally and financially. The perfect fit for Trading Secrets!   Katie gives insight on waiting until her twenties to move to LA, never thinking that taking a job at a restaurant could lead to the opportunity to be on TV, how having an organic friendship with her castmates helped keep them together on the show, and how she worked with a consultant to come up with a budget for the sandwich shop and how much time has gone into it. Katie also reveals how she was first approached about the show, how much she made on the show compared to serving in season one, when she started to start making revenue off social media, which social media platform she prefers, and debunks how much she makes per episode. What other careers did she consider? Where did she attend college? How can someone get involved with funding the shop?    Katie 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   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.   Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr   Produced by Dear Media.

This week, Jason and David are joined by CNN entertainment reporter who covers all things entertainment and Hollywood, Chloe Melas Mazza!     Chloe’s reporting ranges from breaking news and exclusive feature interviews to industry analysis of every corner of the entertainment industry. In addition to spending her days researching and investigating news stories around the world, Chloe has more recently taken on a new project in sharing her grandfather’s World War II memoir with the world by writing the forward for the book titled “Luck of the Draw” which comes out next week and will be featured on Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg’s Apple series “Masters of the Air.”   Chloe gives insight on the wide gap in pay in news correspondent jobs, the unspoken pressures of journalism, how she knows she’s in the right industry, what the first step could be to get into journalism, how she went from being a news assistant at CNN to working at Hollywoodlife.com for seven years after realizing she wanted to interview celebrities. Chloe also reveals how a journalist is always on the clock, how having a huge following can help someone bypass someone else in the industry, what kind of correspondent she thought she was going to be, and how she deals with imposter syndrome.    Chloe also gives the inside look to her grandfather’s memoir “Luck of the Draw” that she published with her mother. She details her grandfather’s military career during World War II including being a prisoner of war, how he wrote the book in his seventies, how someone at Tom Hanks’ production company got their hands on a copy of the book when it was first self-published, where the proceeds of the book sales are distributed, and the inspiration that can be pulled from the pages.    Chloe 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   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: Rocketmoney.com/secrets to cancel your unwanted subscriptions Visit gtmbawomen.com to learn more about Scheller’s MBA programs   Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr   Produced by Dear Media.

This week, Jason is joined by an entrepreneurial success story who co-founded one of the major up-and-coming entertainment production companies in the country, Jake Nussbaum!     Jake and his partner Josh co-founded Uncommon Entertainment, an experienced agency who produces bespoke live events and provides access to exclusive experiences around the world. For those who live in quite the elevated style, Uncommon Entertainment has produced a list of events across the country from Hollywood to the Hamptons. Their most notable upcoming event will be hosting a star studded party at Super Bowl 57 in Scottsdale this year after a successful event at last year’s Super Bowl in Los Angeles which featured performances by Justin Bieber and Drake.    Jake gives insight to how he was able to break into this industry by knowing the importance of networking and falling into a good situation, how he started at Talent Resources focusing primary on athletes, how tricky the transition was when he left Talent Resources, how quickly planning starts for Super Bowl events, and how they are able to reach the major celebrities. Jake  also reveals how his company is one hundred percent at risk on these projects because they fully fund them, how they are able to offset some of the costs and align with the right figures, how they are able to create a very unique environment for a performance level for the big talent they book, and the power of making relationships. How does Jake get these deals with the biggest celebrities? What are they paid? How does he orchestrate them? What kind of agent did he want to be initially? What was the biggest deal he did while at Talent Resources? What is the greatest source of revenue for these events?    PLUS, Blake Horstmann returns to the podcast to catch up with Jason and David! Blake gives insight to his goals for 2023, his approach to monthly resolutions over a year-long resolution, the importance of having multiple streams of income, his thoughts on the numbers related to the Bachelor with the premiere of Zach’s season and how to improve the franchise, updates on his professional life, and dives into the behind-the-scenes of the DJing scene.    Jake and Blake reveal 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   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:   Zocdoc.com/tradingsecrets to download the Zocdoc app for FREE and find top- rated doctors in your area and network Visit gtmbawomen.com to learn more about Scheller’s MBA programs   Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr   Produced by Dear Media.

This week, Jason is joined by four time Super Bowl champion, five time NFL Pro Ball selection, 11 year NFL Veteran, future first ballot football Hall of Famer, Rob Gronkowski!     Rob is regarded as one, if not the best, tight end to ever play the game. He spent 11 years in the NFL playing for the New England Patriots and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers while earning a combined $70+ million in just NFL contract money. Contrary to the stigma of professional athletes going broke after their playing career, Rob put together a financial plan throughout his career that allowed him to strictly live off the money he made from endorsements, other revenue streams, and successfully invested his contract money for the future.    Gronk gives insight to why he believes in playing all the sports while growing up and not specializing in one sport until college, how he knew he always wanted to be a pro in some sport, when and why he decided to cut back on partying, how he handles nervousness, and why he wanted to ensure that he could live off his NFL income for the rest of his life. Rob also reveals how he was a troublemaker growing up, why he's glad he didn’t go to a college with a bigger football program, why he doesn’t want to take anything for free, how he prefers to be low key when traveling, and how he ended up falling asleep on the floor during his pre-draft visit with New England. Who did Gronk predict would win the Super Bowl? Which misconceptions does Rob clear up about himself? When did he know that he was going to attend University of Arizona? What year did he not play football in college?   Gronk 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   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: Visit squarespace.com/secrets for a free trial, then get 10% off a website or domain with code secrets Visit gtmbawomen.com to learn more about Scheller’s MBA programs   Host: Jason Tartick Voice of Viewer: David Arduin Executive Producer: Evan Sahr   Produced by Dear Media.

This week, Jason is joined by the wildly successful comedian, author, and pop culture podcast host, Heather McDonald!     Heather burst onto the scene in the late nineties working as writer and actress for various TV shows through Hollywood. She first gained popularity through her standup comedy shows throughout Los Angeles and eventually landing a role as a writer and roundtable regular on the hit E! Series Chelsea Lately. When Heather isn’t headlining theaters across the country with her comedy acts or spending time with her family, she is diving into all things pop culture on her top rated podcast, Juicy Scoop.    Heather gives insight to why she went to USC for communication with a business minor when she wanted to work in entertainment, how her family and friends encouraged her to go into standup, why going to an all girls high school made her a standup comedian, how her main source of income was from being a  real estate agent with her parents, and how she got back into comedy. Heather also reveals what facilitating a date on the Bachelorette was like, why she thinks the Bachelor franchise needs to reinvented, what she wish she knew earlier when going into auditions and interviews, the big mistake she made at her first late night show writing gig, and how she has been able to monetize on her podcast. Did she have to pay or did she get paid to host a date on the Bachelorette? What was the first late night show she got paid to write for? Where does she think stand up comedy will be in 40 years? How did her podcast Juicy Scoop get started?    Heather 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   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: Visit squarespace.com/secrets for a free trial, then get 10% off a website or domain with code secrets Rocketmoney.com/secrets to cancel your unwanted subscriptions 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.

This week, Jason rips down the fourth wall on social media marketing driven trips as he is joined by Blake Horstmann and his brother, Steven Tartick to talk about his recent trip to Dubai!     Blake gives insight on how he and Giannina were also invited on the Dubai trip, why it didn’t work out, why his previous international castmates have hyped up Dubai, and the offer he received to visit later in the year. Jason is then joined by David Arduin, the Curious Canadian to dive into the details of Jason’s trip to Dubai.    Jason reveals the email he received with the VIP invite to attend Atlantis the Royal Grand Opening Weekend in Dubai, the full itinerary for the event including the celebrities attached, the numbers behind Beyonce’s performance, and the amount he paid for the trip. Jason also gives insight to the trades that can be made for social media marketing driven trips, and who benefits when two major social media marketing driven events are happening at the same time in the same place. Plus, the Money Mafia gets the chance to ask their questions live. In the recap, Jason’s brother Steven joins him to dive into Beyonce’s performance and what goes into her showmanship, provides his insight on traveling to Dubai as a gay man, his synopsis of the performance in how it was pulled off for the event and the strategy used, and the impact of impressions from social media. How close to the event did Jason know it was actually going to happen? How much would the trip cost out of pocket? What were the exceptions for phone use during the event? What would Jason bring back with him from Dubai? What is Steven’s take on TikTok and its longevity?    All of this revealed 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   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: Visit squarespace.com/secrets for a free trial, then get 10% off a website or domain with code secrets   Produced by Dear Media.

This week, Jason is joined by entrepreneur turned reality TV and social media star, Dylan Barbour!     Many of you may know Dylan from his time on the Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise where he met his now fiancé Hannah Godwin. What you may not know is Dylan is the co-founder of a fitness company, more tech than anything, allows people to work out while donating food to those in need.   Dylan gives insights his career in banking prior to the show, how he was casted for the Bachelorette and how his mom wanted to look over the contract before signing on, how Vizer was started with his cousin, how the app has expanded into multiple products in the health and wellness space, and his thoughts on influencer marketing. Dylan also reveals how he passed two of the CFA tests within the six months but never completed the third test,  how Vizer partnered with the number one behavioral economics researcher to help building the incentive model of the app, how he was able to monetize after being on the show, and why he refuses to be a part of a syndicate. What differences does Dylan see about Bachelor in Paradise when he was on it compared to now? How much money from influencing does he use to put into high risk CPG? What would he invest in right now and what would he stay away from? What competition did he win that resulted in $500K?    Dylan 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   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.