Trading Secrets

Jason Tartick and the Curious Canadian are back for another Thirty Minute Thursday! The boys recap their conversation with Rachel Mansfield, break down the biggest takeaways from the episode, and dive into everything happening across pop culture. From the latest headlines and celebrity news to the stories everyone is talking about, they cover it all in 30 minutes.

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This week, Jason is joined by food creator, entrepreneur, investor, and cadootz! co-founder Rachel Mansfield for a conversation about turning an unexpected firing into a multi-faceted career spanning content, consumer brands, and venture investing.

Rachel breaks down getting fired from her $54,000 corporate job after her food blog was viewed as a conflict of interest, giving herself six months to make it on her own, and ultimately surpassing her old salary within that timeframe. She reveals how brand partnerships, affiliate revenue, and evergreen recipe content helped turn her online following into a legitimate business.

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This week on Trading Secrets Thursday, Jason Tartick and the Curious Canadian are back to break down the biggest takeaways from Monday's conversation with Chloe Demrovsky on America's growing home insurance crisis.

They recap the discussion on rising insurance premiums, hidden risks homeowners should know about, and why the insurance landscape is changing faster than ever.

Then, they shift gears into this week's biggest pop culture stories, including Arizona State University's headline-making decision to offer an Influencer major. Is content creation really worthy of a college degree? Jason and the Curious Canadian weigh the opportunities...

Home insurance costs are skyrocketing—and it's affecting far more than just homeowners in high-risk states.

This week on Trading Secrets, Jason Tartick sits down with risk and resilience expert Chloe Demrovsky to unpack the real reasons insurance premiums are surging, why coverage is disappearing in certain markets, and what every current or future homeowner needs to know before it's too late.

From climate risk and billion-dollar disasters to hidden policy exclusions and the true cost of rebuilding after catastrophe, Chloe breaks down the insurance industry in a way that's practical, easy to understand, and im...

Jason Tartick and the Curious Canadian are back for another 30 Minute Thursday! This week, the guys recap Monday's conversation with Chase DeMoor, breaking down the biggest takeaways from the interview. They also dive into the latest headlines in pop culture, share what's been grabbing their attention this week, and tackle one of the show's biggest mysteries: why David has refused to update his phone for more than five years. From finance to football to technology (or the lack of it), it's another fast-paced episode packed with laughs, hot takes, and behind-the-scenes stories.

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This week, Jason is joined by professional heavyweight boxer, reality television personality, and Misfits Boxing Heavyweight Champion Chase DeMoor for a conversation about his journey from chasing the NFL to building a career in reality television and combat sports.

Chase breaks down working at Starbucks while pursuing football, signing with the CFL, and pivoting to Too Hot to Handle after the pandemic disrupted his career. He reveals how reality television grew from $1,000 per week and small brand deals into six-figure appearances and a legitimate business.

Jason and Chase also...

The boys are back for another Thirty Minute Thursday! Jason and the Curious Canadian recap this week's conversation with Kathryn Hurley, including the behind-the-scenes moments from Jason and Kathryn's engagement and why the episode resonated with so many listeners. They also dive into everything happening in pop culture this week, share a few laughs, and cover the headlines everyone is talking about. Whether you're here for the relationship updates, behind-the-scenes stories, or the latest entertainment buzz, this episode has you covered.

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This week, Jason is joined by his fiancée, Kathryn Hurley, founder of Wags & Walks Nashville, for a conversation about their engagement, their three-week trip through Europe, how Jason secretly planned the proposal, their journey from friendship to forever, and what comes next as they begin planning their wedding and future together.

Jason and Kathryn break down every detail from Santorini and Lake Como, including how Jason selected the ring, asked Kathryn’s father for his blessing, carried the ring across Europe, and tried to hide the surprise from someone who organizes nearly everything in...

The boys are back for another Thirty Minute Thursday, and there's only one place to start—Jason is officially engaged to Kathryn Hurley! 💍 Jason and the Curious Canadian share the story behind the proposal, what's next, and reflect on one of the biggest moments of Jason's life.

They also recap this week's eye-opening conversation with Steve Cain of UHC Health, who broke down the numbers behind the healthcare industry, explained where healthcare dollars actually go, and unpacked some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the medical world.

Plus, they wrap things up by diving into the bigge...

This week, Jason is joined by UnitedHealthcare California CEO Steve Cain for a conversation about the $5.5 trillion healthcare industry, why healthcare costs have climbed to nearly $17,000 per person, the misconceptions surrounding health insurance, the future of AI in healthcare, and what it takes to lead at the highest level of corporate America.

Steve breaks down where your health insurance premium actually goes, the role employers play in choosing benefit packages, and why rising hospital, provider, and pharmaceutical costs have created major challenges across the healthcare system. He also explains why greater transparency and better alignment across the...

Jason is joined by the Curious Canadian for another Thirty Minute Thursday as the guys break down the biggest stories of the week. They recap the conversation with TJ Palma, unpack the Taylor Swift wedding, dive into all the drama coming out of Love Island, and react to Team USA's disappointing World Cup loss.

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This week, Jason is joined by Love Island USA Season 7 star, real estate entrepreneur, and former National Champion baseball player, TJ Palma, for a conversation about building a $35,000-a-month Airbnb business, monetizing nearly 500,000 social media followers, leveraging reality TV into long-term wealth, and why personal branding has become one of the most valuable business assets in 2026.

TJ reflects on his journey from college baseball player to entrepreneur, sharing how he discovered content creation at a young age, built a YouTube channel before becoming an influencer, and eventually turned his passion for real estate into a thriving short-term...

The boys are back! Jason Tartick and the Curious Canadian reunite for another Thirty Minute Thursday packed with pop culture, travel stories, and trending headlines. Jason recaps his recent trip through Europe, the guys break down the latest Taylor Swift wedding rumors, chat about the growing excitement surrounding the World Cup, and share their thoughts on the buzz coming out of the White Party.

Tune in for another fast-paced episode of Trading Secrets!

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This week, Jason is joined by professional soccer player, FC Dallas defender, US Men’s National Team player, Gold Cup champion, World Cup participant, and founder of the Shaq Moore Foundation, Shaq Moore, for a conversation about the business of professional soccer, the financial realities of playing overseas, World Cup pressure, MLS salaries, and building a lasting career in a sport that continues to grow in the United States.

Shaq reflects on realizing at a young age that soccer could become his career, and how attending the 2010 World Cup helped fully shift his focus back to the sp...

This week, Jason is joined by Bravo personality and The Valley star Janet Caperna for a conversation about career reinvention, reality television, social media monetization, entrepreneurship, financial planning, and the unexpected path that led her from Ohio to becoming one of Bravo’s fastest-rising stars.

Before becoming a reality television personality, Janet built a completely different career. Growing up in Ohio, she earned degrees in English and American Sign Language interpretation before managing a large team of interpreters. Following a divorce in her late twenties, Janet made the difficult decision to leave Ohio for Los Angeles, seeking a...

What do King Charles, Fortune 10 executives, modern dating, and networking all have in common? Etiquette.

This week on Trading Secrets, Jason Tartick sits down with renowned etiquette expert, author, entrepreneur, and founder of Beaumont Etiquette, Myka Meier. From training CEOs, diplomats, and high-profile leaders to modernizing etiquette for today's digital world, Myka shares why emotional intelligence and soft skills may be the most valuable currency in the age of AI.

Myka opens up about her unlikely journey from Sarasota, Florida, to becoming one of the world's leading etiquette authorities, the business behind luxury etiquette training...

This week on Trading Secrets: Thirty Minute Thursday, Jason and Kathryn are coming to you live from their European vacation! The duo shares updates on their travel adventures, what’s on the itinerary next, and some of the funniest moments from life on the road abroad.

They also break down key takeaways from this week's conversation with Olivia Levin, including the lessons, insights, and moments that stood out most. Plus, Jason and Kathryn dive into all things Taylor Swift—from the latest headlines and fan-favorite moments to the cultural and business impact of one of the world's bigg...

This week on Trading Secrets, Jason Tartick is joined by entrepreneur, creator, and New York Times bestselling author Olivia Levin. What started as a Taylor Swift fan account at age 13 has evolved into one of the most influential fan communities on the internet, with over 630,000 followers, major brand partnerships, a thriving ticketing business, and a bestselling book, The Story of Us.

Olivia shares the incredible story of how a difficult season of layoffs, loss, and uncertainty led her to bet on herself, turn her passion into a full-time career, and build a business at the center of...

On this week’s 30-minute Thursday episode of Trading Secrets, Jason Tartick is joined by The Curious Canadian for a fast-paced catch-up covering everything from the standout moments of our recent conversation with Maksim “Maks” Chmerkovskiy to Jason’s upcoming 20-day trip across Europe.

The duo reflects on Maks’ insights, shares behind-the-scenes thoughts from the interview, and dives into what Jason is most looking forward to on his European travels. Plus, they break down the latest pop culture headlines, trending stories, and entertainment news making waves this week.

Whether you're here for business, travel, reality TV, or cel...

This week, Jason is joined by world-renowned dancer, entrepreneur, and Dancing With The Stars legend, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, for a conversation about career longevity, entrepreneurship, financial lessons, family, and the relentless work ethic that has fueled every chapter of his life.

Before becoming one of the most recognizable faces in ballroom dance, Maks immigrated to the United States from Ukraine with his family in search of opportunity. Arriving in Brooklyn without speaking English and with little more than determination, he quickly immersed himself in the growing ballroom dance community that would eventually become the foundation for an extraordinary...

On this week’s 30 Minute Thursday, Jason Tartick is joined by The Curious Canadian to break down the biggest moments from his emotional and revealing conversation with Michael Allio and esthetician Jadé Marie Chapman.

Jason and David unpack Michael’s journey through grief, fatherhood, healing, dating in the public eye, and what stood out most from Michael and Jadé’s relationship dynamic. They also discuss the business side of influencing, modern relationships, and why audiences connected so deeply with the episode.

Plus, Jason shares stories from his recent trip to Portugal — including travel highlights, cultural observatio...

On this episode of Trading Secrets, Jason Tartick sits down with one of social media’s most emotionally honest couples — Michael Allio and Jade Marie Chapman.

Michael opens up about his deeply personal new book, Where the Wild Heart Grows, inspired by conversations with his son James about grief, healing, and life’s hardest transitions after losing his wife Laura. Together, Michael and Jade share how friendship became love, why they left the Hollywood lifestyle behind for a quieter life in Akron, and what it’s really like building a blended family rooted in honesty, growth, and emotiona...

Jason and David recap the Galey Alix episode and catch up on everything from this week’s market moves to workplace drama. Jason previews his Europe trip for a bachelor party and weddings, and they dig into the wild story of how Skims somehow got tied to a drug bust — what happened and why it matters.

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This week, Jason is joined by designer, entrepreneur, former Goldman Sachs executive, and social media powerhouse, Galey Alix, for a conversation about reinvention, resilience, and what happens when you bet on yourself before anyone else does.
Before becoming one of the most recognizable names in home design, Galey spent 13 years at Goldman Sachs, where she rose from a $27,000-a-year call center role to becoming one of the firm’s top-performing sales executives — eventually generating billions for the company and earning seven figures along the way. She opens up about the mindset, competitiveness, and “story selling” techniques that helped her succ...

On this week’s 30 Minute Thursdays, Jason Tartick and David are back breaking down the biggest moments from their conversation with Kyle Cooke. They unpack the future of Loverboy, the realities of scaling a consumer brand, and the honest business conversations that had everyone talking.

Plus, the guys dive into the latest pop culture headlines, trending business stories, and Jason shares what happened when he visited the restaurant he recently invested in. From entrepreneurship lessons to reality TV chaos, this episode delivers the perfect mix of business and entertainment.

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This week, Jason is joined by Kyle Cooke — entrepreneur, reality TV personality, DJ, and founder of Loverboy — for a conversation on what it really takes to build, scale, and fight to save a consumer alcohol brand in real time.

Kyle shares the full story behind Loverboy today — from once scaling to 30 employees, 200-plus distribution agreements, and national attention, to now operating with just three full-time employees while navigating cash constraints, distributor challenges, and millions of dollars in debt.

He breaks down the unique economics of the alcohol industry — including why brands are legally required to go throu...

This week on Trading Secrets, Jason Tartick is back with the Curious Canadian for another 30 Minute Thursday! The two break down the biggest moments from the Kentucky Derby and Met Gala, share some hilarious stories from Jason’s parents being in town, and recap this week’s conversation with Tom Patterson — including the business lessons, brand-building insights, and unexpected moments from the episode. 

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This week, Jason is joined by Tom Patterson — co-founder of Tommy John — for a conversation on what it really takes to build a nine-figure brand from scratch in one of the most overlooked categories in apparel.
Tom shares the full story behind Tommy John — from walking away from a stable six-figure career in medical device sales to betting everything on a simple idea: fixing a problem he personally experienced with men’s undershirts. With no background in fashion, no industry connections, and just a few thousand dollars, he set out to create a better product — one that would eventually disrupt th...

The boys are reunited! 30 Minute Thursdays are officially back to normal—and so is Jason. After a long “work trip,” Jason reunites with David to get caught up on everything he missed. David fills him in on the latest—from Stagecoach stories to what’s been happening in the market—before the two dive into a hilarious recap of last week’s episode featuring Jon Bouffard.

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This week, Jason is joined by Jon Bouffard — creator, entrepreneur, and one half of one of the most recognizable couples brands on the internet — for a conversation on what it really takes to build a business from nothing and scale it into a multi-six-figure operation.
Jon shares the unconventional path that led him here — from making $15/hour across a series of jobs, including teaching, working at Wells Fargo under a fake name, and serving as a vocational counselor, to eventually pivoting into occupational therapy where he capped out financially and began searching for something more.
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On this 30 Minute Thursday episode, the Curious Canadian and Kathryn Hurley dive into the latest in pop culture while giving a behind-the-scenes look at life in their new home. Kathryn shares the hilarious quirks she’s discovered about Jason since moving in—from unexpected habits to everyday moments that make cohabitation anything but boring. It’s equal parts business, pop culture, and comedy.

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This week on Trading Secrets, Sistersnacking joins the show to dish on everything behind the scenes of the food influencer world. From their go-to favorite restaurants to the wildest brand deals they’ve ever landed, nothing is off the table. They break down how they actually make money in the food industry, what brands don’t want you to know, and the hustle it takes to turn snacking into a serious business.

Plus, they open up about what’s next—hinting at the possibility of creating their own cookbook and sharing the kind of recipes their audience has been...

This episode of 30 Minute Thursdays features the Curious Canadian stepping in for Jason alongside Blake Horstmann, diving into the evolving DJ world—from turning a passion into a career to the realities of breaking into the industry—before shifting into a full Coachella recap, covering everything from behind-the-scenes insights and festival culture to a firsthand breakdown of Justin Bieber’s headline-making performance, all in a fast-paced, fun, and easy-to-follow 30-minute conversation.

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This week, Jason is joined by Matt Halper and Eli Sones — the duo behind Two Friends, for a conversation on how they turned a college hobby into one of the most successful independent DJ brands in the world.
Starting as best friends making music for fun in middle school and college, Matt and Eli share how they took a leap after graduation with no real income, betting on themselves in an industry dominated by record labels. What began as small gigs paying a few thousand dollars quickly evolved into a global touring business but not without years of un...

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This week, Jason is joined by Jesse Solomon — reality TV star, creator, investor, and now touring musician — for a conversation on what happens when your life, income, and identity all scale at once.
After first appearing on Summer House, Jesse shares how his career has rapidly evolved over the last 18 months — walking away from a traditional finance path and stepping fully into the world of entertainment, social media, and entrepreneurship. What started as a TV opportunity has turned into a multi-million dollar business, fueled by brand deals, investments, and a growing digital platform.
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Week 2 brings you deeper into Jason’s big move as he settles into his new home, sharing the wins, challenges, and behind-the-scenes moments you won’t hear anywhere else. Plus, Jason Tartick and the Curious Canadian break down the latest in current events and entertainment news, keeping things fun, informative, and easy to follow in just 30 minutes.

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This week, Jason is joined by founder of Wags & Walks Nashville, animal welfare advocate, and his girlfriend, Kathryn Hurley!
Born and raised in Plymouth, Michigan, Kathryn shares how her passion for animal rescue started early — from working at her family’s ice cream shop to dedicating her life to saving dogs. After graduating from Eastern Michigan, she followed her instincts into dog rescue, eventually making the leap to Los Angeles to work with Wags & Walks, where she quickly became a key part of the organization’s growth.
Kathryn opens up about the financial realities of working in nonpro...

In this fast-paced 30-minute episode of Trading Secrets, Jason Tartick is joined by David Arduin to unpack everything happening behind the scenes. They revisit the latest “Jason Tells All” episode, dive into ongoing Bachelor Nation drama, and share updates on Jason’s new house and evolving chapter of life.

Beyond the headlines, Jason opens up on more vulnerable topics that didn’t make it into the Tell All—offering a deeper, more personal look at the challenges, growth, and realities he’s navigating. With candid conversations, honest reflections, and quick-hitting insights, this episode gives listeners an unfiltered perspective...

This week, Jason is joined by a very familiar guest — himself — as David Arduin returns to the host chair for the annual JTA recap episode!
In this raw and reflective conversation, Jason opens up about what 2025 really looked like behind the scenes — from the emotional chaos he was sitting in during last year’s recap, to the clarity, peace, and confidence he feels now. He looks back on the predictions he got completely wrong, including being convinced he’d be out of Nashville, and explains how life ended up taking a very different turn in the best possible way.
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