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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! 

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Host: Jason Tartick

Voice of Viewer: David Arduin

Executive Producer: Evan Sahr

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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! 

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Host: Jason Tartick

Voice of Viewer: David Arduin

Executive Producer: Evan Sahr

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This week, Jason is joined by luxury real estate agent and founder & CEO of the Agency, a billion dollar real estate brokerage, Mauricio Umansky!  

Throughout his career, Mauricio has represented some of the world’s most noteworthy properties, including the Playboy Mansion, the Walt Disney Estate, residences owned by the one and only Michael Jackson, Michael Jordan, Prince, Lady Gaga in the first house in LA to sell above the a hundred million dollar mark. With a strong reputation in the industry and being featured on shows such as The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the Agency has grown to over 50 offices and nearly 1,000 agents across North America and recently started their own reality luxury real estate show called Buying Beverly Hills.  

Mauricio gives insights on what has differentiated the Agency and has lead to continued success in an oversaturated market, how he was able to make it look like he was the only person doing business in real estate, how he was able to get a clothing line in JC Penney and how he carried that mentality over to real estate, and being prepared for every situation and being present are major keys to success. Mauricio also reveals how he took advantage of recessions in his real estate career, who his first few clients were, how Lady Gaga became a client, the importance of finding a good advisor when it comes to real estate, why he doesn’t negotiate fees, what makes his show Buying Beverly Hills different from the other real estate shows, and what can be expected in his new book Real Deal which is set to release April 10, 2023. What are the benefits of joining a real estate team?  When did he reach a million dollars in revenue? Is a recession a good time to buy your dream home?

Mauricio reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! 

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Host: Jason Tartick

Voice of Viewer: David Arduin

Executive Producer: Evan Sahr

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This week, Jason is joined by board certified dermatologist, founder of SLMD skincare, and social media star known for her series on TLC, Dr. Pimple Popper, Sandra Lee! 

Years before getting her own TV show, Sandra earned the nickname Dr. Pimple Popper from her YouTube videos where she posted these bizarre, yet fascinating pimple popping videos that captivated audiences across the country. After realizing that people found her field of work so interesting to watch, she soon turned her medical profession into a viral sensation. Suddenly a TV show, a skincare line, new book and a combined 30+ million followers (aka the Popaholics) across all social media platforms. Dr. Lee has supplanted herself atop her profession in the media world. 

Dr. Sandra Lee gives insights to the virality of pimple popping and how it all started with posting a blackhead video on instagram,the impact of a client sharing their story in a blackhead video, the wild world of YouTube when it comes to ads and her content, why she believes some of her patients come to her, and what products she recommends.Sandra also reveals how she got into dermatology, how difficult it can be to get into the speciality, how her and her husband took over her dad’s practice when he retired and took it to the next level, how she took her revenue from YouTube and invested it into her skincare line, and what she considered before agreeing to the TLC show. How much education goes into becoming a dermatologist? How does Dr. Lee find her patients? What is her number one tip when it comes to acne and blackheads? When should you pop your pimples? 

Sandra reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! 

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This week, Jason is joined for the second time by one of the fastest growing social media superstars, Corporate Natalie! 

Last year, Natalie was featured on E’s list of 21 TikTok stars to follow in 2021. Within the last year, her social media growth has been expedited and as of the last few weeks she was officially named on the Forbes 2023 30 under 30 in the creator’s space. Natalie gives insight on the strategy of attending an event like Revolve, how much glam can cost and why she will spend the money on an expensive artist, how she wants to utilize her passion for teaching, leading, and advising, and why it is important to have a contingency plan. Natalie also reveals the behind-the-scenes of the application and nomination process of Forbes 30 under 30 and why she finds planning and numbers difficult in the influencer space due to no traditional salary. What is her goal to complete in the next five years? What is her biggest spending area? How does she feel about her last name being out there? 

PLUS, Jason gives Natalie the chance to put him in the hot seat. Natalie grills Jason on all things brand deals, podcasting, prenups, PR, and more.  

All of that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! 

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Host: Jason Tartick

Voice of Viewer: David Arduin

Executive Producer: Evan Sahr

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This week, the voice of the viewer, David Arduin takes over hosting and puts Jason in the hot seat!

In this final episode of 2022, Davis grills Jason on all the burning questions you could think of for the year, including questions from the listeners! From the top three podcast episodes and statistics from Spotify Wrapped to the numbers behind Jason’s book “The Restart Roadmap” to his personal finance numbers, nothing is off the table. Jason gives insight to his talent agency Rewired Talent and purpose of rebranding Restart, what his biggest deal was, and the gross income for ad revenue, the talent agency, and his personal brand. Did Jason make more this year or last? Who are a few of his dream podcast guests? What were his most fulfilling speaking events?

Jason reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! 

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Host: Jason Tartick

Voice of Viewer: David Arduin

Executive Producer: Evan Sahr

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This week, the voice of the viewer, David Arduin takes over hosting and puts Jason in the hot seat!

In this final episode of 2022, Davis grills Jason on all the burning questions you could think of for the year, including questions from the listeners! From the top three podcast episodes and statistics from Spotify Wrapped to the numbers behind Jason’s book “The Restart Roadmap” to his personal finance numbers, nothing is off the table. Jason gives insight to his talent agency Rewired Talent and purpose of rebranding Restart, what his biggest deal was, and the gross income for ad revenue, the talent agency, and his personal brand. Did Jason make more this year or last? Who are a few of his dream podcast guests? What were his most fulfilling speaking events?

Jason reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! 

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Listen to Trading Secrets on Spotify here.

Host: Jason Tartick

Voice of Viewer: David Arduin

Executive Producer: Evan Sahr

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This week, Jason is joined by social media influencer and TikTok Megastar Griffin Johnson! 

Griffin rose to social media fame in the early stages of the pandemic after being a founding member of Sway LA, a notoriously “fratty” TikTok collaboration house comprising some of the most popular online stars. Since then, Griffin’s social media following has grown to over 13 million followers between TikTok and Instagram and if you include all the other social media platforms out there, it's 15 million+. He’s now led various other career opportunities within acting, music, and the investing space. 

Griffin provides insight on how he started on TikTok with the sole intention of making money, how attending Playlist Live resulted in the launching point of his social media career, how much money he made with each venture, and his different interests in the film world. Griffin also reveals how he was originally in nursing school to go into anesthesia with never having any ambitions to do social media, what the biggest deal he lost while living in the Sway house, what his best business move was, and what project he is most excited for. What was his first brand deal?  How did he end up with a lip tattoo? What is the most ruthless industry he has been exposed to? What is his finance goal for 2023?

Griffin reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! 

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Host: Jason Tartick

Voice of Viewer: David Arduin

Executive Producer: Evan Sahr

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This week, Jason is joined by Bravo legend and on the OG cast members of Real Housewives of New Jersey, Caroline Manzo! 

Caroline appeared in the inaugural season of the hit Bravo series and instantly became a fan favorite for her loving, bluntly honest personality. After five seasons on the show, she decided to step away and start a spinoff series called Manzo’d with Children which ran for four seasons, ending in 2017. Now five years removed from reality television, Caroline has been able to focus her career toward other interests. 

Caroline provides insight on how she negotiated for herself when it came to her TV contract, the differences between being on Real Housewives and Manzo’d with Children, the importance of being yourself, and how her new YouTube cooking show, Food, Love and Chaos with Caroline Manzo is around teaching people not be afraid of cooking. Caroline also reveals how she feels about being called a fan favorite, how she was discovered and cast for Real Housewives of New Jersey with the help of her sister, the differences between her two books, and what her experiences at Bravo Con have been like. What is her best advice for negotiating? What were the biggest differences between being on Real Housewives of New Jersey and Manzo’d with Children? How has she monetized on social media after being on the show? Where are the best places to eat in New Jersey? 

Caroline reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! 

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This week, Jason is joined by the 26th and most recent leading man from ABC’s The Bachelor, Clayton Echard! 

Clayton’s season aired earlier in 2022 and instantly looked as one of the more shocking, controversial, and entertaining seasons. Even though craziness ensued throughout his season and in the media, he acknowledged the area that he could have handled better, took ownership, and has since applied that to his everyday life and profession. From being an NFL player to working medical sales to reality TV star and now Health and Wellness coach, Clayton’s life pre and post show has been full of a variety of earnings.

Clayton provides insight on his college career into the NFL, the wide variety in pay for each career he has had, how he would be in on the surgeries while working in medical sales, and the importance of finding balance that allows him to still chase his passions. Clayton also reveals the impact of having supportive bosses, how a quarter life crisis prompted him to look for new opportunities, the difference between his process of ending up on the Bachelorette compared to Jason’s,  and which former Bachelorette gave him support and the best advice.  Did he go back to work between filming the Bachelorette and the Bachelor? Who pushed him to continue working with his passions in mind? Did he make more money working in medical sales or The Bachelor? How much did he actually make in the NFL? 

Clayton reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss! 

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Host: Jason Tartick

Voice of Viewer: David Arduin

Executive Producer: Evan Sahr

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