Trading Secrets

Jason and The Curious Canadian, David Ardouin, start this Veterans Day / Remembrance Day episode by thanking the people who served, and they share stories about their grandfathers’ time in the military. David’s tip for the week: ask an older relative to tell you a story, because you’ll learn something you never knew.

After that, they swap health updates. Jason talks through his sciatica setback, which kept him out of the marathon, and why he’s moving his insurance to Justworks. David reveals what he pays for family coverage and admits he hasn’t seen a doctor in 11 years. They also recap this week’s episode with Dr. Nicole Fein. She went from 30K to 1M followers in a few months, and in two months on social media she out-earned a career that took 12 years of school. Along the way, the guys get into how little vets are paid compared to human doctors, managers who only represent veterinarians, and David’s fear of doing anything for the first time.

They finish with the latest money numbers (October CPI, mortgage rates, gas under $4, holiday debt) and some pop culture: Sophia Franklyn’s new book and the Call Her Daddy drama, the DWTS semifinals, and the Love Is Blind finale.

This episode is sponsored by Justworks, which handles payroll, benefits, HR compliance and tax filings all in one place.

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his week, Jason is joined by board-certified veterinary internal medicine specialist, former professional dancer, and viral social media sensation Dr. Nicole Fein!

From performing with the Radio City Rockettes at just 11 years old to pursuing a career in veterinary medicine, Dr. Nicole's journey has been anything but traditional. After earning her dance degree from Loyola Marymount University, she returned to school to complete the prerequisites for veterinary medicine before spending years in veterinary school, internships, and residency. With more than $300,000 in potential student debt facing new veterinarians and starting salaries averaging around $125,000 to $130,000, Dr. Nicole breaks down the financial realities of the profession, why veterinary care has become so expensive, and how emergency pet bills can quickly climb to $20,000 or more.

Dr. Nicole reveals how a simple decision to wear a microphone during veterinary appointments completely transformed her career. In December, she had just 30,000 social media followers. By New Year's Day, she had 250,000, and by April, she had reached one million. What started as authentic, behind-the-scenes videos of her interactions with animals quickly became a full-fledged business. She shares how her first brand deals paid just $1,500 per video, how she went on to earn the equivalent of an entire year's salary as a veterinary specialist in just two months, and why she's now focusing on long-term equity partnerships instead of traditional sponsorships. She also discusses becoming Chief Veterinary Officer of Kaley Cuoco's pet wellness company, Oh Norman!, and why she accepted an entirely equity-based compensation structure.

Beyond the business of veterinary medicine and social media, Dr. Nicole gets personal about her financial journey following divorce. After allowing her former husband to manage their finances, she found herself starting over with no savings and unexpected tax debt she hadn't known existed. She shares how the experience changed her relationship with money, why financial transparency is essential in relationships, and the lessons she wishes she had learned before getting married. Plus, she reveals the biggest mistakes pet owners make, whether pet insurance is worth the cost, the truth about raw food diets and supplements, and how to navigate some of the most difficult decisions pet owners will ever face.

Dr. Nicole 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: Dr. Nicole Fein
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Jason Tartick and The Curious Canadian, David Ardouin, start November with a packed 30 Minute Thursday. Jason recaps a busy Halloween week, from Remi Bader’s Halloween party to his third Heidi Klum party (yes, the Austin Powers costume comes up). They talk about how Nerds Gummy Clusters grew the Nerds brand from about $50M in sales in 2019 to more than $869M by the end of 2024.

The guys break down this week’s live episode with Remi Bader, including her advice to stay authentic and do it for you. David explains why teenagers practically live on Snapchat.

Then they turn to the midterms in true Trading Secrets fashion: no politics, just your wallet. They go through what voters said in exit polls about the economy, grocery and gas prices, and personal finances, plus a quick explainer on how the House and Senate work. Jason also shares a stat worth knowing: the S&P 500 has been higher 12 months after every midterm since 1950, 19 for 19, with an average gain of 15.1%.

Pop culture rounds it out with Martha Stewart’s Halloween costume backlash, Connor Wood’s Dancing With the Stars moment and the Internet Invitational’s huge viewership. Plus a big announcement: Trading Secrets is heading to Super Bowl media row in LA.

Coming up: Dr. Nicole next week, then Josh Richards and Chris Harrison.

Hopefully one you couldn’t afford to miss.
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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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