Trading Secrets
Episodes
340. Thirty Minute Thursday: Suzana Somers of Pop Culture Data Breaks Down Dancing With the Stars Ratings, Social Media & Predictions
Hosts Jay and David discuss a recent episode featuring Kendra Scott, highlighting her journey from bankruptcy to billionaire status and the importance of human connection.
339. Kendra Scott: From $500 to a $1 BILLION Empire, $700K Debt Crisis, Shark Tank Secrets & Her Biggest Payday!
Kendra Scott joins Trading Secrets to discuss her journey from a failed hat business to a billion-dollar jewelry empire, emphasizing the value of failure and authenticity.
338. Thirty Minute Thursday: Jesse James Decker, The Power of “No Is Never No” & Why You Need to Shop Your Money
337. Jessie James Decker on Building a $60M Business, Betting on Herself & Why It’s Never “No”
Jesse James Decker discusses her transition from country pop star to multi-hyphenate entrepreneur, covering her fashion brand Kitish, new cookbook, and fitness app.
336. The UPS Store Small Biz Challenge: The Trading Secrets Behind Two Breakout Entrepreneurs
This episode features Hyacinth Tucker, founder of The Laundry Basket, and Laura Nolan, founder of High Strung Rackets, who both advanced in the UPS Store Small Biz Challenge.
335. Your Rich BFF Vivian Tu: $1M Bet, $8.2M Creator Empire & The Truth About Money in 2026
Vivian 2, the "Rich BFF" and founder of Your Rich BFF, returns to Trading Secrets to discuss her growth into a media empire and the launch of her $1 million self-funded app, Ask Dolly.
334. Thirty Minute Thursday: Bachelor Nation’s Future, Sticky Inflation & Jason’s Wedding Update
David and Jay open the episode with personal updates, including David’s son starting pre-K and Jay’s rescheduled vasectomy.
333. Andrew Spencer & Alexe Godin: $100K Debt, 3X’ing Her Salary & Why They Turned Down the Money for Love
Andrew Spencer and Alex Gutden, a couple from *Bachelor in Paradise*, discuss their post-show careers, including Andrew’s transition from…
332. Thirty Minute Thursday: Starbucks, Side Hustles, Dancing With the Stars & Chris Harrison’s Big Comeback
David and Jay discuss the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike, offering tips on CDs and savings to beat inflation.
331. DWTS Flashback: Val Chmerkovskiy on the Business of Dancing, Betting on Yourself & Making It to Dancing With the Stars
Val Shmerkovsky, a 14-time U.
330. Thirty Minute Thursday: The $2,000 iPhone, Jared Freid’s Secret to Success & our first Listener calling in!
Jason and David discuss the success of comedian Jared Freed’s Netflix special, sharing interview tactics for managing talkative guests.
329. Jared Freid: The $100K Gamble Behind His Netflix Special, The Business of Comedy & Dating Economics
Jared Freed returns to Trading Secrets to discuss his second Netflix special, The Family Plan, and the financial realities of self-funding a $100,000 production.
328. Thirty Minute Thursday — Burning Man, AI Takeover & The Wildest Algorithm Spiral Yet
Hosts Jay and David return for a chaotic 30-Minute Thursday, discussing a recent power outage, the US Open prize pool, and the Burning Man festival.
327. Mary Holland Nader on Leaving Wall Street, Reality TV & Building Her Own Financial Future
Mary Holland Nader, star of *Love Thy Nader*, discusses her transition from a Deutsche Bank wealth management role to modeling and entrepreneurship.
327. Thirty Minute Thursday: Just Jason
326. Banfield’s Dr. Alea Harrison: Why Preventive Pet Care Could Save You Thousands & The Costs Owners Overlook
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325. Thirty Minute Thursday: Stephanie Shojaee Recap, Doctor Fears & Pop Culture
Hosts Jason and David discuss Stephanie Shojai’s $200k villa robbery and her intense work ethic.
324. Stephanie Shojaee: Inside Her $6B+ Real Estate Empire, $240K Payday & “Filthy Rich” Goals
Stephanie Shoji, president of Shoemaker Group and Real Housewives of Miami cast member, discusses her recent $200,000 theft in Cannes and her journey to building generational wealth.
323. Thirty Minute Thursday. Rachel Mansfield Recap, Pop Culture & Everything In Between
Hosts Jason and David recap attending a friend’s wedding, sharing humorous anecdotes about a torn tuxedo and praising the event's emotional depth and food.
322. Rachel Mansfield: From Food Blogger to Raising $3M & Selling in 2,000+ Target Stores
Rachel Mansfield, co-CEO of Kadoots, shares her journey from being fired to building a successful food brand and venture fund.
321. Thirty Minute Thursday: Home Insurance Takeaways, Pop Culture Headlines & Arizona State's New Influencer Degree
Hosts Jason and David Ardo discuss Jason’s flight delays, their upcoming wedding toasts for Kurt Jameson, and the psychological shift into fall routines.
320. Chloe Demrovsky on the Home Insurance Crisis: Rising Premiums, Hidden Risks & What Homeowners Need to Know
Trading Secrets host Jason Tsang interviews risk expert Chloe Demrowski about the crisis in home insurance, exploring why premiums are skyrocketing and coverage is shrinking.