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Katie Feeney is changing journalism. From $1M in five weeks on Snapchat to becoming a correspondent for the White House and NFL! What YOU need to know about the world of social media Nov 27, 2023

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This week, Jason is joined by content creator and social media influencer and correspondent, Katie Feeney!
Currently a junior at Penn State University, Katie is blazing her own trail into a career in sports journalism and also content creation. She has been at the forefront of marrying social media with traditional broadcasting by reporting via TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram, while also being the first person to ever surpass $1,000,000 in earnings via Snapchat. With her massive network of over 13 million combined followers on her social media platforms, that was impressive enough. Katie might be best known for her work as the first social media correspondent for the NFL, the White House, and her everyday lifestyle content about college life.
Katie gives insight to what her dream jobs were growing up, her advice for her younger audience who aspire to work in the social media industry, what Penn State has been like since becoming a social media star, the importance of consistency, how she has been the first in the game when a new platform appears, and how her family reacted to her social media success. Katie also reveals which year was her highest revenue year on Snapchat, why she thinks Snapchat is going to continue to grow, where she hasn’t taken any shortcuts, how she manages her money and being aware of where her money is, working as a correspondent for the White House, how she landed her correspondent job with the NFL, and where she would like to expand her correspondence. Has she thought about dropping out of college to focus on social media? Which college did she originally plan on attending? Does she get paid working with the White House? Is she more focused on career building or the money aspect?
Katie 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: Katie Feeney
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Famous comedian, “Carrot Top” isn’t focused on the money! From not picking up paychecks to Las Vegas residencies, the $ecrets to his long standing comedy career revealed Nov 20, 2023

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This week, Jason is joined by world renowned actor and stand up comedian who has been making audiences around the world laugh for almost four decades, Scott “Carrot Top” Thompson!
Scott’s comedy career and Carrot Top persona quickly became well known for his three trademarks; red hair, performing hilarious prop comedy acts, and his tiny shorts. His comedic skill set earned him acting jobs across film and television for the better part of 25 years. Named Comedian of the Year and Performer of the Year, both are considered some of his more notable accomplishments. However, one of Scott’s most impressive career marks comes from his long standing residency in Las Vegas, 17+ years performing at Luxor, 10 years at MGM before that, and a year at Bally’s.
Scott gives insight to the blessing and curse of naming himself Carrot Top and staying in that lane, how he came up with the name, how he almost turned down the Vegas residency, how the president of the Luxor called him and convinced him to take the gig, how the pay compares between roadshows and residencies, the difference between 2-wall and 4-wall shows, and shares some of his most memorable shows. Scott also reveals a time when he left comedy but was brought back by one of his best friends, what his relationship with money is like, the work behind being famous, how a broken leg and coming back during COVID lead him back to the roots of storytelling, what the best thing he has done for his career is, and his best career advice. What is a Q rating? Who did he give a hard time about not selling merchandise? Which professionals has he been most impressed with? Does he gamble?
Carrot Top 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: Scott “Carrot Top” Thompson
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Tyler Cameron reveals his takes on dating, real estate, new venture, and future of reality TV! Nov 13, 2023

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This week, Jason is joined by social media personality, fashion model, and Bachelor Nation fan favorite, Tyler Cameron!
After a successful Season1, Tyler accepted an opportunity to join Season 2 of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, which debuted at the end of September. The series gives contestants a taste of what it’s like to become a Special Forces agent by competing in an array of challenges designed to break them down physically and psychologically and push them into dealing with incredibly different reality
Tyler puts Jason in the seat about his personal life and the dog situation before he gives insight to his rule with ex’s, how he looks at dating now, why he thinks it’s difficult to date someone in the industry, the difference between life in NYC and going back home, the demanding schedule of working the influencing industry, how social media has changed in growth and monetary ways since his last appearance on Trading Secrets, what he thinks Bachelor Nation should also capitalize on, how he manages his social media, and how dating doesn’t have to be brought to social media. Tyler also reveals how intense Special Forces is, who he thinks the toughest contestants are for season 2, why he thinks the season is tougher than the first season, when they get paid for Special Forces, what a death letter is, how the show changed his habits, and answers a few rapid fire questions. Has he talked to Gigi Hadid since the last episode? What other reality tv show was he offered and what shows would he be willing to go on? Who was Tyler talking about in regards to which ex Bachelorette contestant didn’t make Special Forces?
Tyler 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: Tyler Cameron
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Carly Waddell is more than a Bachelor Nation fan favorite. From $5k/month on a cruise ship to $25k for a BIP wedding, and BTS to her music career studying with Lady Gaga! Nov 06, 2023

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This week, Jason is joined by Bachelor Nation fan favorite turned singer-songwriter, Carly Waddell!
Many know Carly from her time on The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise, but what you may not know is that Carly comes from a long history of singing and songwriting where she even toured the world as a headliner for the cruise industry before being discovered by producers of the Bachelor franchise. While Carly took a break from music to see through her experience in Bachelor Nation, raising her young kids, and eventually going through a very public divorce, Carly has recently jumped back into the music world, releasing her first debut EP.
Carly gives insight to getting into Tisch Music at NYU and transferring to Oklahoma, wanting to get into Broadway, how she landed her cruise line gig, how she learned to negotiate, how her brother made it to hometown dates on The Bachelorette which lead to her being on the show, and how social media has changed since she was on the show. Carly also reveals how she made income after Bachelor in Paradise the first time, how she felt after the first season, how she changed her ring from her engagement from BIP, what the wedding was like on Bachelor in Paradise, BTS of her podcast with Jade, how her and Evan kept finances separate, using a mediator during the divorce process, and how she got back into music. Who else dropped out of Tisch the same time she did? What season of the Bachelor did they offer her originally? When did she make the most money?
Carly 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: Carly Waddell
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Oz the Mentalist will blow your mind. The skills he’s mastered that resulted in leaving Wall Street to build a massive career out of his passion for magic REVEALED Oct 30, 2023

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This week, Jason is joined by entrepreneur, magician, and mentalist, Oz Pearlman!
Although Oz took to magic at a young age, he took to Wall Street to begin his career before making the decision to move to magic and entertainment full time. Starting off by performing at restaurants, kid shows, and smaller events, Oz now performs over 150 dates per year in front of tens of thousands of people including a client list of politicians, professional athletes, A list celebrities and Fortune 500 companies around the world. On top of all of that, Oz has also championed himself to be an extremely successful long distance runner in marathons and ultra marathons. Oz has transitioned his love for magic and mentalism from a childhood hobby to a part time gig to a full blown business success.
Oz gives insight to his definition of a mentalist, the importance of picking someone who will give the best reaction, what social skills he implements that can be applied in any situation, how he is able to keep is calm during television appearances, the power in note taking, how America’s Got Talent was the launching point to his success, and how he caters his act to the audience. Oz also reveals the need to know the power dynamic, how hearing no is a good indicator that you are charging the right prices, how to get your foot in the door, the correlation between how much effort is put in and creating opportunities, and wraps up with a trick. Who introduced him to magic? Which created the biggest impact for him to go from Wall Street banker to a professional in the mentalist space? What type of event does he do most often?
Oz 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: Oz the Mentalist
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Your Rich BFF has arrived! From leaving Wall Street & a $600k tech job to becoming Vivian Tu spills BTS to her career path and the secrets YOU need to know for building your wealth Oct 23, 2023

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This week, Jason is joined by former investment trader on Wall Street turned personal finance content creator, Your Rich BFF aka Vivian Tu!
Over the past few years, Vivian has gained popularity on social media for sharing financial advice on investing money and building wealth. Between TikTok and Instagram, she has generated over 6 million followers, who she calls the leftovers, for whom she wants to share the lessons she learned on Wall Street and offer her best personal finance tips and tricks to readers of all ages and demographics.
Vivian gives insight to the three tips she will provide to her own children, what a 529 account is, her method up or out, how to improve your credit score, her time at University of Chicago and which lead to working on Wall Street, how her fiancé was able to land a job on Wall Street without attending a feeder school, what working on Wall Street was like and how she left to work at BuzzFeed. Vivian also reveals how quitting her full-time job allowed her 24/7 to work on her own personal business, how she was able to utilize a forecasting model to allow her to build her business, her various revenue streams, her understanding of social media’s shelf life, how she’s built trust with her audience, and her best and worst investments. Why did she decide to leave Wall Street? How is she creating content that is engaging to her audience? What is a stick and a yard? What is her opinion of billionaires?
Vivian 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: Vivian Tu
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Real Housewives of OC, Gina Kirschenheiter dives into her the business of relationships, TV, real estate, and the $ecrets behind branding! Oct 16, 2023

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This week, Jason is joined by entrepreneur, podcast host, and Real Housewife of Orange County fan favorite, Gina Kirschenheiter!
Gina has been a part of Real Housewives of OC cast for the past five seasons and quickly acclimated to the California lifestyle after predominately living her life on the east coast in New York. In addition to being a major personality on Real Housewives of OC, Gina have never been shy about dipping her toes into entrepreneurial spirits and different pools by starting her own beauty product line, and most recently starting a podcast with Grammy winning country songwriter and producer Shane McNally. Gina has not held back on her personal struggles with mental health and sobriety and often shares ways she has overcome those types of struggles throughout her life.
Gina gives insight to how she was casted on Real Housewives of Orange County, why she thinks so many people are fighting to be on reality TV, how living in it for a couple of years can pay off in the long run, the importance of trusting your gut, and how your partner should be supportive of your opportunities. Gina also reveals her approach to negotiating, the value in authenticity and integrity, how reality TV stars are comparable to professional athletes, the need for protection for kids on reality TV, how she has learned from her mistakes, why meeting with a divorce attorney before you get married is a good idea, why she likes the idea of joint bank account and her venture into real estate and skincare. How many years did she have to wait until she could negotiate her Real Housewives contract? How many followers did she have going into reality TV? How did she come up with the name for her skin care?
Gina 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: Gina Kirschenheiter
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Craig Conover isn’t following traditional business advice! Southern Charm fan favorite reveals to $ecrets to his major success within reality tv, law, entrepreneurship and relationship. Oct 09, 2023

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This week, Jason is joined by entrepreneur, lawyer, author, podcast host, and one of Bravo’s fan favorites from its hit reality show, Southern Charm, Craig Conover!
Craig reigns as the pillow magnate of Charleston and beyond after starting his own sewing and southern lifestyle brand, which has been well documented on the show. His business has become a huge success via eCommerce and his brick and mortar location in Charleston. In addition to all of his business success, Craig continues his career in law, hosts a podcast, wrote a book, and continuously grows his brand on social media with his professional life.
Craig gives insight on how he manages all of his endeavors, which Real World contestant he connected with when he was asked to be on Southern Charm, why it took him an extra year to be sworn in after passing the bar, which type of attorney he thinks is the safest option, how Bravo works with his business and how it ties into the show, and how he got out of his own way.
Craig also reveals how the company was originally operating, the first big day for Sewing Down South which prompted the need for inventory, how he has broken the traditional business rules with partnering with Jerry and Amanda, the correlation between when the show is on air and store sales, how law provided an incredible fallback, his first scripted film experience, and his approach to influencing and investing.
How does he keep his days organized? Why did he go to law school? What impact does the show have on his business? What other reality show would he do?
Craig 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: Craig Conover
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Joe Amabile & Serena Pitt Pt 2! Plus, multi-million viewer swings for The Bachelor?! Bachelor Data, Suzana Somers breaks down The Golden Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise premiere ratings! Oct 02, 2023

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This week, Jason is joined by Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt for part two, plus Suzana Somers from Bachelor Data also returns!
Joe and Serena dive into how they are managing finances as a married couple, the importance of discussing finances in relationships, working together on the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast, and how it came to be. Serena gives insight to her career path including working in PR, the influencer life, and her new company Reset the Brand. Joe reveals where he can be found next and how he feels about reality tv. Will Serena be changing her name?
PLUS, Bachelor Data founder Suzana Somers returns to Trading Secrets to talk about all the analytics around The Golden Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise premieres! Suzana explains how the ratings are tracked and how it has changed over time, why she thinks it was a mistake to put the Golden Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise on the same night, which show had more viewers, why she thinks the follower counts are changing with reality TV, and her best advice for creating content. When was the last time there was this big of a premiere? What impact does the writers strike have on reality TV?
Joe, Serena, and Suzana reveal 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: Joe Amabile, Serena Pitt & Suzana Somers
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Pt 1: Married for $35?! Newlyweds Joe Amabile & Serena Pitt dive into the $ behind their wedding costs, combining finances, plus a Bachelor party story like no other! Sep 25, 2023

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This week, Jason is joined by Bachelor Nation’s newest and hottest married couple, Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt!
With Joe and Serena fresh off a wedding, what better time to discuss the money, planning, and time that goes into a successful wedding. Joe and Serena give insight to their courthouse wedding and what goes into that process, how they kicked off wedding planning by getting married, the process of applying for a green card once you’re married, what goes into getting a work visa, who paid for the wedding, how they decided what elements were worth it, and where they suggest saving costs.
Serena and Joe also reveal the gambling during Joe’s bachelor party in Las Vegas, how their spending habits compares to their investments, where Serena sees the value in spending money, how they plan to navigate their joint bank account, when they started having conversations about money, how they took on the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast, Serena’s work in PR, what her vision is career navigation, her company Reset the Label, and the next reality show Joe will be on. Who was the witness at their courthouse wedding? Were they asked to televise their wedding?
Joe and Serena reveal 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: Joe Amabile & Serena Pitt
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