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.