Trading Secrets

This week, Jason is joined by returning guest, content creator, entrepreneur, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, TIME100 Creators honoree, 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit rookie, and founder of FanGirl, Remi Bader, live from Advertising Week in New York City!

After being fired from her $60,000-a-year job in 2020, Remi turned her honest, unfiltered fashion content into a multimillion-dollar career, earning over $1 million in 2021 and more than $3 million in 2022. Now, she's pulling back the curtain on the business of influencing, what brands get wrong about creator partnerships, and how she's built a lasting career by staying true to herself.

Remi opens up about turning criticism into opportunity, why she's turned down lucrative brand deals, and how companies like Free People, Walmart, and Victoria's Secret have embraced her unique approach to content. She reveals the behind-the-scenes work she did with Victoria's Secret PINK to improve sizing and better understand consumers, why major corporations are turning to influencers for marketing advice, and what every creator should consider when negotiating contracts.

Plus, Remi breaks down the changing creator economy, from Snapchat's earning potential to her experience launching a YouTube channel, where 60% of her early traffic came from Instagram. She also shares how returning to her original content helped her gain another 100,000 Instagram followers in just a few months, why authenticity is more valuable than chasing trends, and the biggest lessons she's learned about building a business while navigating public criticism.

Remi reveals all this and so much more in another episode you can't afford to miss!

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Host: Jason Tartick Audio: John Gurney Video: Marc Colcer Guest: Remi Bader

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Jason Tartick and David are back for another 30 Minute Thursday, breaking down the biggest stories in business, finance, and pop culture. They kick things off with a deeper look at the money behind the million-dollar nanny industry, including six-figure salaries, the realities of working for ultra-wealthy families, and the challenges of balancing money and relationships following their latest Trading Secrets guest episode.

Then, they get into the business of Halloween, from Americans spending $13.5 billion on the holiday to Spirit Halloween’s surprisingly smart pop-up retail strategy. Plus, the latest Dancing With the Stars eliminations, the Clayton Echard sentencing, and why creator-driven golf competitions are becoming a major entertainment business.

Jason also breaks down what the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision means for your money, why paying down variable-rate debt matters, and how to make the most of high-interest savings and year-end retirement contributions. Plus, Jason shares his first impressions of the new iPhone Duo, and the guys debate whether the hype is worth it.

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his week, Jason is joined by Million Dollar Nannies stars and real-life couple Mitchell Bienvenue and Taylor Hayward! After six years together, living in their parents' basement, and building careers in the nanny industry, the couple took their talents to Ibiza to work for some of the world's wealthiest families on Hulu's hit reality series. But how much money can you actually make as a nanny? What does it cost to film a reality TV show? And what really happens behind closed doors in the homes of the ultra-wealthy?

Mitchell and Taylor reveal the surprising financial realities of the nanny industry, where experienced nannies can earn six figures, and break down how they got paid for both filming and working for high-profile families. They share why each cast member had to pay $3,000 per month to live in their Ibiza villa, how some castmates actually lost money filming the show, and why reality TV fame doesn't always translate to financial success. Plus, Mitchell opens up about his previous career working on superyachts, where captains can make $200K and engineers can earn up to $300K!

The couple also gets personal about their relationship, revealing the truth behind their on-screen engagement, the financial reasons Mitchell waited to propose, and the drama that almost tore them apart. They discuss growing up with completely different relationships with money, why they chose to live with family to build their savings, and how they turned down a potential $150K+ nanny opportunity in Los Angeles. Plus, they reveal why Mitchell covers 70% of their shared expenses, how they're planning to combine finances after marriage, and what they've learned about happiness from working for some of the wealthiest families in the world.

Mitchell and Taylor reveal all this and so much more in another episode you can't afford to miss!

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Host: Jason Tartick

Audio: John Gurney

Video: Marc Colcer

Guests: Mitchell Bienvenue & Taylor Hayward

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Jason Tartick and David are back for another 30 Minute Thursday, breaking down the biggest business headlines, financial trends, and pop culture moments of the week. They discuss Scott Clary’s $1 million podcast business, his $400,000 investment in growth, and why building an audience isn’t always about follower count. Plus, the latest on the stock market, AI, rising mortgage rates, and the changing cost of raising a family.

The guys also get into Tyler and Tate’s emotional baby announcement on Dancing With the Stars, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, Kylie Jenner’s Fantasy Bra, and the power of optimism and positive self-talk. They wrap up with the latest buzz around the Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos documentary, the changing economics of marriage, and a potential new podcast deal.

Tune in for another mix of money, business, and pop culture on Trading Secrets.

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This week, Jason is joined by entrepreneur, investor, and host of the Success Story podcast, Scott Clary!

With over 100 million podcast downloads, 2.5 million monthly downloads across audio and video, and a newsletter with over 320,000 subscribers, Scott has built one of the most successful business podcasts in the world. But before building his media empire, Scott studied criminology, worked in sales at Bell Canada, and built his career in sales, marketing, and startups before launching Success Story in 2018.

Scott reveals how his podcast generates over $1 MILLION annually, why he spends approximately $400,000 per year on social media, advertising, and his team, and how producing 30–40 pieces of content every single day has helped grow his business. He breaks down podcast advertising rates, charging $7,000–$10,000 for newsletter sponsorships, and how one creator with a fraction of his audience is reportedly generating $7–8 MILLION annually through brand partnerships and creative advertising strategies.

Jason and Scott dive into the business of attention, why paid advertising can't fix bad content, how celebrities like Tom Brady are using creators to stay relevant, and why Scott believes his podcast could be worth $8–12 MILLION. Plus, Scott shares how creators can turn their influence into equity, the importance of betting on yourself, why successful entrepreneurs need a little delusion, and the challenge of balancing financial success with relationships, health, and happiness.

Scott reveals all this and so much more in another episode you can't afford to miss!

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Host: Jason Tartick

Audio: John Gurney

Video: Marc Colcer

Guest: Scott Clary

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Jason Tartick and David Arduin are back for another 30 Minute Thursday, breaking down the biggest business, pop culture, and reality TV headlines. First, they reflect on the powerful lessons from Kendra Scott’s journey to building a billion-dollar jewelry brand, navigating personal hardships, and learning why hiring the right CEO can help entrepreneurs focus on what they do best.

Then, pop culture data expert Suzana Somers of Pop Culture Data joins the show to break down the explosive rise of Dancing With the Stars. Susannah reveals what the numbers say about the show's reported 18% ratings growth, which stars and professional dancers are gaining the most social media traction, and how social engagement, YouTube views, and judges’ scores help predict who will advance each week. She also weighs in on whether Dancing With the Stars is rigged, how casting decisions are changing, which celebrities could join future seasons, and why the show's increasingly passionate fan base presents a new challenge.

Plus, Jason and David discuss the importance of human connection, why hiring people to handle the work you hate can transform your business, the latest inflation data and stock market reaction, and Jason's unexpected trip to the hospital for appendicitis.

In this episode:

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Kendra Scott’s journey from financial hardship to building a billion-dollar brand

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Why entrepreneurs should hire a CEO to focus on what they love

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Dancing With the Stars ratings growth and the impact of social media

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The data behind predicting eliminations, fan engagement, and potential winners

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Is Dancing With the Stars rigged? Suzana breaks down the conspiracy theories

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How casting decisions and professional dancers are shaping the show's future

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Why human connection and perspective matter in business and life

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Inflation, the S&P 500, and the latest economic headlines

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Jason's appendicitis scare and an important reminder to prioritize your health

Follow Suzana Somers on Instagram and TikTok at Pop Culture Data for more reality TV analytics, and check out her Excel and Google Sheets courses.

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This week, Jason is joined by billionaire-dollar jewelry brand founder, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Shark Tank investor Kendra Scott! Starting with just $500 and a wooden tea box in the spare bedroom of her Austin home in 2002, Kendra turned her passion for jewelry into a company valued at over $1 billion, with more than 170 stores nationwide and over 4,000 employees.

Kendra takes Jason behind the scenes of building her empire, from dropping out of college and watching her first business fail to bootstrapping Kendra Scott for 10 years without outside investment. She opens up about the terrifying moment during the 2008 financial crisis when the bank called her $700,000 line of credit, leaving her just 45 days to figure out how to save her business. She also breaks down how the company grew from approximately $1.7 million in revenue in 2010 to $24 million in 2013, securing her first $5 million investment, and the life-changing private equity deal that valued her company at over $1 billion.

Jason and Kendra dive into the financial realities of entrepreneurship, including taking on debt, putting everything up as collateral, retaining employees when you can't afford competitive salaries, hiring and firing, executive compensation, and knowing when to bring in outside leadership. Kendra also reveals why she stepped down as CEO, the three-year manifestation exercise that transformed her approach to business, and how she's expanding her empire beyond jewelry with her Western lifestyle brand, Yellow Rose.

Plus, Kendra shares what really happens behind the scenes of Shark Tank, what she looks for before investing in a founder, the biggest red flags that make her walk away from a deal, and why even the most passionate entrepreneur doesn't always have an investable business. She also opens up about navigating divorce, raising two young children as a single mother, having just $200 in her checking account for groceries, and the surreal moment she finally achieved financial freedom.

From building a billion-dollar business with just $500 to overcoming financial setbacks, creating a company culture that puts people first, and learning the power of surrounding yourself with the right people, Kendra reveals all this and so much more in another episode you can't afford to miss!

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Host: Jason Tartick

Audio: John Gurney

Video: Marc Colcer

Guest: Kendra Scott

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Jason Tartick and David are back for another 30 Minute Thursday, breaking down the biggest takeaways from Jesse James Decker’s episode, the latest market and mortgage-rate moves, and everything happening in their lives.

They dive into Jesse’s entrepreneurial mindset, her refusal to be told she has to focus on just one thing, growing up with financial struggles, and the powerful perspective that “no is never no.” They also talk about productivity, finding balance, being present with family, and why appreciating what you have can completely change your perspective.

On the money side, Jason and David discuss the S&P 500’s continued growth, mortgage rates moving above 7%, inflation, AI-driven profits, and why now is the time to shop your debt, shop where your money is, and shop your investments.

Plus, they recap a wild week in New York, debate sleep and productivity habits, talk about pop culture and the latest headlines, and preview next week’s episode with Kendra Scott.

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Jessie James Decker joins Jason Tartick on Trading Secrets to open up about the business, financial, and personal lessons behind her incredibly diverse career. From becoming a country music star and reality TV personality to building a fashion brand, launching a fitness app with nearly 40,000 subscribers, and creating multiple successful businesses, Jessie has never been afraid to bet on herself.

Jessie gets candid about growing up with financial struggles, learning to manage money, and why knowing your weaknesses—and surrounding yourself with people who are smarter than you—can be one of your greatest strengths. She also explains why she refuses to believe in staying in one lane, how she overcame imposter syndrome, and why she believes the person at the center of every venture is ultimately your biggest asset.

Jason and Jessie dive into the evolution of her fashion brand Kittenish, which has grown into a $60 million business, and the difficult decision to step away from day-to-day operations so the company could scale. Jessie shares the business lesson behind knowing when to hand over the reins, her experience on Dancing With the Stars and Special Forces, and how she balances marriage, motherhood, and entrepreneurship.

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What does it take to turn a simple idea into a real business? On this special episode of Trading Secrets, Jason Tartick sits down with two entrepreneurs who competed in The UPS Store’s 2026 Small Biz Challenge after nearly 6,000 businesses applied—and both made it to the final three.

The Laundry Basket, shares how it turned a $20 first customer into a growing, multi-city laundry and linen management business by focusing on convenience, recurring revenue, partnerships, B2B opportunities, and knowing her numbers. High Strung Raquets, explains how it identified a gap in the tennis and pickleball market, built a premium product around style and performance, and learned how to sell through wholesale, storytelling, and strategic partnerships.

Jason and the founders break down the importance of differentiation, discipline, storytelling, social media, customer feedback, cash flow, scaling without becoming the bottleneck, and knowing when to work smarter instead of harder.

Plus, both entrepreneurs reveal the trading secrets they learned from building their businesses—and why sometimes the best time to start is before you're ready.

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Vivian Tu, aka Your Rich BFF, is back on Trading Secrets nearly three years after her first appearance—and a lot has changed. With over 10 million followers and $8.2M in annual earnings, Vivian breaks down exactly where the money comes from, including brand deals, speaking, books, and podcasting, plus the team and expenses behind that massive top-line number.

She reveals why she invested over $1M of her own money into building Ask Dolly, her new financial wellness app, and why she chose to self-fund instead of raising outside capital. Vivian also shares how she’s grown her audience without spending a dollar on paid ads, why she still posts every day, and how the creator economy is evolving beyond traditional influencers.

Plus, Vivian gets into the current financial uncertainty, emergency funds, high-interest debt, wedding budgeting after her Lake Como wedding went 3X over budget, and the $10K wedding expense she regrets. She also opens up about speaking on financial policy, whether she’d ever consider politics, and why her newest Trading Secret is knowing when it’s worth fighting for what you want.

Host: Jason Tartick

Audio: John Gurney

Video: Marc Colcer

Guest: Vivian Tu

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Jason Tartick and the Curious Canadian are back for another 30 Minute Thursday, breaking down the biggest stories impacting your money, career, and life. They recap Jason’s conversation with Andrew Spencer and Alex Bordyukov, including the future of Bachelor Nation, reality TV’s changing landscape, relationships, prenups, and how their careers and finances have evolved.

Then, they dive into the economy through an unlikely lens: fast food. With Wendy’s franchisees facing bankruptcy, McDonald’s stock down and inflation continuing to pressure consumers, Jason and David break down what restaurant prices can tell us about the broader economy.

Plus, Jason gives a personal update on his upcoming wedding plans, reveals why Cabo is currently the frontrunner, talks about moving out of his New York apartment, and reflects on entering a new chapter of life. They also discuss rising gas prices, mortgage rates, home prices, wage growth, and why making your money work harder matters.

And David shares a real-life Trading Secret he put into action—moving his savings from a 1.75% account to one paying 4%.

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Bachelor Nation’s Andrew Spencer and Alexe Godin join Jason to break down the money, career pivots, and relationship realities that came after Bachelor in Paradise. Andrew reveals how his income has grown from roughly $75K his first year after the show to $200K the following year—and why 2026 could be another major jump—while Alexe opens up about nearly $100K CAD in student debt, leaving her career as a speech-language pathologist after realizing content could pay roughly 3X more, and using her Paradise winnings to help wipe out debt and invest for retirement.

The couple also gets candid about turning down the money for love on Paradise, why Andrew secretly strategized once a cash prize entered the game, their very different relationships with money, keeping their businesses and finances separate for now, and how their childhoods shaped what financial security and family mean to each of them. Plus, Alexe talks about pursuing acting, Andrew shares how he’s building a brand beyond Bachelor Nation, and they open up about navigating the pressure to get engaged, merge lives, and figure out what comes next.

Host: Jason Tartick Audio: John Gurney Video: Marc Colcer Guests: Andrew Spencer & Alexe Godin

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Jason Tartick and the Curious Canadian are back for another 30 Minute Thursday with a little bit of everything. Jason breaks down the latest Federal Reserve rate hike and what it means for your credit card debt, savings, and investments, while David asks how to put $10,000 to work, whether a high-yield savings account or CD makes sense, and how dollar-cost averaging can help you get invested over time.

The guys also debate whether David should set up an LLC for his hockey consulting side hustle, what business expenses may qualify as deductions, and why keeping receipts and working with a tax professional matters.

Then it’s all pop culture. Jason recaps a whirlwind week in New York City, including the US Open, celebrity events, and his upcoming night with Brad Pitt, while the guys break down the return of Chris Harrison to reality TV, the new show The Vow, and their thoughts on the latest season of Dancing With the Stars.

Plus, a Starbucks rant, the rise of AI and robots, Jason’s week in NYC, and the real reason the Jesse James Decker episode was pulled and replaced with the Val episode.

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With a new season of Dancing With the Stars just around the corner, we’re flashing back and revisiting one of our favorite conversations with DWTS legend Val Chmerkovskiy.

Originally recorded in 2023, Val opens up about his unconventional path from competitive ballroom dancing to becoming one of the biggest names on television, including why he initially resisted joining Dancing With the Stars, what finally changed his mind, and how his career evolved once he made the leap.

Val also gets candid about the business of being a professional dancer, the financial realities of competitive dance, negotiating his value, building multiple streams of income, and why he would sometimes choose equity in a business over getting paid upfront.

Plus, he shares the mindset that helped him navigate difficult seasons, career setbacks and the uncertainty of being dealt a bad hand: “delusional optimism.”

From building Dance With Me Studios to turning his DWTS platform into a larger business ecosystem, this is a conversation about knowing your value, betting on yourself, and turning a passion into a career.

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Jason Tartick and the Curious Canadian are back for another 30-Minute Thursday covering everything from Jared Freid’s relentless approach to success to Apple’s brand-new $2,000 foldable iPhone.

The guys break down the biggest business takeaways from Jared’s return to Trading Secrets, including why asking for what you want, being scrappy, and putting yourself out there can create opportunities. They also debate whether the new iPhone is actually worth the price, talk podcast negotiations, the rise of athletes in pop culture, the US Open, football season, and the latest sports headlines.

Then, for the first time ever, a Trading Secrets listener joins the show. Taylor Fraser shares her journey from accounting to teaching, how she turned her side hustles into a growing business, and how she and her husband launched Bluegrass Flow, a cold-pressed juice company now sold in 60+ retail locations.

Taylor also opens up about teacher compensation, retirement, AI in education, entrepreneurship, using grants to fund a growing business, and the importance of building a career around something you genuinely love.

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This week, Jason is joined by stand-up comedian, podcaster, and now first-time author Jared Freid for a conversation about the business behind comedy, betting on yourself, and how money, confidence, and relationships are more connected than we think.

Three years after his first appearance on Trading Secrets, Jared returns with his second Netflix special, The Family Plan, and breaks down exactly what it took to get there. After spending roughly $80,000 producing his first special, Jared reveals why he invested around $100,000 of his own money into the second, how the licensing economics work, why he partnered with Betches for marketing power, and why that partnership means splitting the licensing fee 50/50. He also shares why landing in Netflix’s Top 10 in the U.S. and Canada for nearly a week still wasn’t enough to guarantee Netflix would finance his next special.

Jared also opens up about the economics of his growing comedy career, revealing that touring and the U Up? podcast are currently his two biggest financial drivers. He breaks down the ownership structures behind U Up? and JTrain, why subscriptions have become increasingly important to podcasting, and why paid social partnerships remain more of a bonus than a core piece of his business.

Beyond comedy, Jared gets candid about writing his first book, Walking Red Flag, including spending two years on the project, realizing after his first page that he needed a ghostwriter, and paying that expense out of his book advance. He also shares how stepping away from alcohol, his experience with GLP-1s, and rebuilding his relationship with his girlfriend changed his confidence and outlook on life.

From investing six figures into your own career to prenups, joint finances, ghosting, dating economics, protecting what you’ve built, and why Jared says he’s never regretted taking a risk—this episode breaks down what it really looks like to build a career without waiting for someone else to give you your big break.

Host: Jason Tartick Audio: John Gurney Video: Marc Colcer Guest: Jared Freid

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Jason Tartick and the Curious Canadian, David, are back together for another chaotic 30-Minute Thursday—and they have a lot to unpack.

From Jason’s trip to the U.S. Open and the eye-popping $108 million prize pool, to the $23 Honey Deuce and the bizarre world of Burning Man, the guys cover it all. They also dive deep into AI, the fear of giving bots access to our personal lives, the future of work and parenting, and how social media algorithms are increasingly shaping—and sometimes hijacking—our brains.

Plus, they break down the latest Dancing with the Stars cast, debate whether Jason and David could survive Burning Man, talk about finally getting into Harry Potter, and reveal what they’re trying to do to take back control of their algorithms.

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Mary Holland Nader has lived two very different lives—and somehow built both at the same time.

On this episode of Trading Secrets, Jason Tartick sits down with Mary, one of the Nader sisters from Hulu’s Love Thy Neighbor, to unpack her unconventional journey from Wall Street to reality TV, modeling, content creation, and entrepreneurship.

Mary shares what it was really like starting at Deutsche Bank fresh out of college with a $100K salary, working her way into wealth management, and secretly juggling her finance career with modeling and brand deals. She reveals the moment a $5,000 modeling job made her calculate her hourly rate—and realize her side hustle could eventually out-earn her Wall Street salary.

The conversation goes deeper into Mary's decision to leave the security of a steady paycheck, healthcare, and corporate career to pursue entertainment and build her fintech startup, Mary & Pip. She opens up about the financial realities of becoming an entrepreneur, managing unpredictable income, negotiating alongside her sisters, and the freedom that came with finally controlling her own schedule.

Jason and Mary also dive into the rapidly changing world of AI—from how she uses Claude, AI agents, and automation in her everyday life to why she believes emotional intelligence and relationships may become more valuable as technology reshapes the workforce. Mary also shares her perspective on protecting your financial information online and why you should think twice before giving sensitive data to an AI tool.

Plus, Mary breaks down what it's like watching the Nader sisters' rise happen almost overnight, how Love Thy Neighbor changed her career, what goes on behind the scenes with executive producers, and where she wants to take her career next.

From Wall Street to reality TV to fintech, this is a conversation about taking risks, following curiosity, and knowing when it's time to bet on yourself.

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David the Curious Canadian may have overdone it on the beers and hot dogs, leaving Jason Tartick with no choice but to host this week’s Trading Secrets 30-Minute Thursday solo. Jason takes over the mic, covers the biggest pop-culture stories of the week, and shares what’s coming next for him.

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