Take The Power Back

Take The Power Back - Episode #29 In this episode of Take The Power Back, I sit down with Marshall Ellison to break down how he doubled his income three years in a row after graduating college and fast-tracked his way into executive leadership by the age of 25. Marshall shares the mindset, habits, and career decisions that helped him accelerate his growth faster than his peers. From turning down a...

Take The Power Back - Episode #28 How To Rise To The Top Of Any Company? We'll It's actually easier than you think. In this episode of Take The Power Back, I sit down with Sami Dongle, one of the top performers in our company, to break down exactly how he went from a recent college graduate to a Regional Vice President in just a few short years. Sam Dhungel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samyam-dhun...

Take The Power Back - Episode #27 Most people go through school believing that if they get good grades, follow the rules, and stay on the “safe” path, success will eventually come. But what if the education system was never designed to create entrepreneurs, leaders, or independent thinkers in the first place? In this episode of Take The Power Back, I sit down with talent development expert and edu...

Take The Power Back - Episode #26 In this episode of the Take The Power Back Podcast, I sit down with Todd Buchanan, President of Wealth at AmeriLife, to break down the mindset, discipline, and relentless work ethic that transformed his life from growing up with nothing to leading at the highest levels of financial services. Todd Buchanan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-buchanan/ Take The Power...

Take The Power Back - Episode #25 Most people stay average because they avoid discomfort. In this episode of Take the Power Back, I sit down with Mike Karsa to unpack the mindset, discipline, and relentless work ethic required to create extraordinary success. From sleeping only a few hours a night and grinding through rejection, to building over $4 billion in assets under management, Mike shares t...

Take The Power Back - Episode #24 In this Episode I sit down with Bernard Porter, investor, Entrepreneur, and CEO. He gives his inspiring story going from a school dropout to becoming the CEO of 5 successful companies.   In this interview, we dive into entrepreneurship, business growth, mindset, failure, success habits, and what it really takes to build multiple companies from the ground up. From...

Take The Power Back - Episode #23 In this episode of the Take the Power Back, I sit down with a Food Network Champion and Chopped winner Jordan Arcuri to break down exactly what it takes to win at the highest level and how winning changed her entire career. Chef Jordan shares the real story behind winning Chopped, what happened after the cameras stopped rolling, and how she became a Food Network C...

Take The Power Back - Episode #22   Most people wait until their idea is perfect, which is why their idea never gets made.   Today I called Kyle Scheele, and we broke down how one of his “bad” videos posted to just 17 followers turned into 68+ million views, and completely changed his life.   This isn’t about luck, it’s about how creativity actually works, and why most people never give their idea...

Take The Power Back - Episode #21   Most people want success, but very few are willing to push through the hard times in order to get there.   In this episode, I sat down with Chase Gruening, who shared his journey from starting as a solo sales agent knocking on doors to building a growing business through recruitment, leadership, and discipline. We break down what qualities someone needs to push...

Take The Power Back - Episode #20   It’s one thing to achieve success coming from nothing, it’s another thing to do it twice over.   This episode of Take The Power Back features Ricky Carruth, a real estate entrepreneur, investor, and content creator, sharing his journey from manual labor to becoming a top-producing agent and eventually building a massive personal brand through social media. He sh...

Take The Power Back - Episode #19   Most people think they can change their life by reading the right book. Real success isn’t that simple.   In this episode, I sat down with Coach Micheal Burt, where he shares his journey from a young athlete and coach to a high-level business coach and entrepreneur. We break down the real difference between information and transformation, and why mentorship, env...

Take The Power Back - Episode #18   Most people want a clear plan for their career, but what happens if you don’t have one?   In this episode, I interviewed Carolyn Nolan, a financial advisor and entrepreneur who shared her journey from an uncertain college graduate, to building a successful wealth management firm and leadership platform. Starting in a commission-only, high-failure environment, sh...

Take The Power Back - Episode #17   Most people are looking for success overnight. What they aren’t ready for, is how much time and effort it actually takes to see growth.   Today, I sat down with entrepreneur and wealth strategist Rob Luna, who shares his journey from extreme poverty to building and selling a nearly $1 billion wealth management firm. Rob’s story reinforces the idea that financial...

Take The Power Back - Episode #16   Most people want success, but very few are willing to take the necessary steps in order to get there.   In this episode of Take The Power Back, I sat down with Marko Arsic, a top NYC luxury realtor who crossed $300M in transactions this year alone and has surpassed 1 BILLION in career sales. Born into instability and financial hardship, Marko overcame every hard...

Take The Power Back - Episode #15   Most young professionals don’t fail because they aren’t good enough, they fail because they don’t care enough.   This episode of Take The Power Back features Daniel “Raps” Huffman, Regional Vice President of Georgia Financial Advisors (GFA), sharing his journey from an immature college frat star to a high-level executive leading nearly 80 advisors across Atlanta...

Take The Power Back - Episode #14 There’s a narrative being pushed onto young people today. “Play it safe, follow the system, and hope everything works out”. That’s not how leaders are built. In this conversation, Jason sits down with investment specialist Emily Richard to break down the mindset and discipline required to take ownership of your future. From paying off nearly $100,000 in student de...

Take The Power Back - Episode #13 Most people don’t fail because they aren’t capable, they fail because they choose comfort over growth. By focusing on what’s important, you learn how to tap into your true potential. In this episode of Take The Power Back, I sat down with Andrew Nigrelli to unpack what it really means to be an entrepreneur. From early career pressure and “safe” financial success t...

Take The Power Back - Episode #12 Most people don’t fail because they’re incapable, they fail because they’re listening to the wrong advice. In this episode of Take The Power Back, I sat down with Tommy Nickerson to break down what actually separates people who rise into leadership from those who burn out. We unpack the difference between trust and loyalty, why most advice is based on emotions ins...

Take The Power Back - Episode #11 Too many young professionals are being sold a version of success that keeps them comfortable. What they don’t realize is that their idea of safety is doing the exact opposite. In this episode of Take The Power Back, I sat down with entrepreneur George Zeppos to break down what it actually takes to build unstoppable leadership. From washing dishes on opening night,...

Take The Power Back - Episode #10 Most people don’t fail because they aren’t talented, they fail because they adopt a victim mentality. In this episode I sit down with Steve Schmitt, a successful financial advisor and entrepreneur, to break down why most young professionals fail. We explore the complications of earning six figures early in life, what it takes to be a successful financial leader, a...

Take The Power Back - Episode #9 Most people think career success comes down to how much effort you put in, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. In the end, corporate America will never reward your hard work. In this episode of Take The Power Back, I sat down with Mike Vietri, Chief Distribution Officer at Amerilife, to break down what it actually takes to succeed as a leader inside large...

Take The Power Back - Episode #8   Most beginners chase comfort, but experienced, high performers chase growth.   In this episode of Take The Power Back, I sat down with Victoria Raps, Senior Director of Operations at Florida Financial Advisors. We broke down what real career growth actually looks like, and why the “safe path” so many Gen Z professionals are sold is quietly holding them back.   Vi...

Take The Power Back - Episode #8 Most people don’t fail because they aren’t talented, they fail because their expectations are wrong. In this episode I sit down with wealth advisor and entrepreneur Chandler Durham to break down what actually separates the people who succeed from those who quit early. From building a career in financial services, to turning a practice into a business, this conversa...

Take The Power Back - Episode #6 In this episode of Take The Power Back, I sat down with former Green Beret and entrepreneur Patrick Laughlin to break down what elite performance really looks like in the military, in business, and in life. Patrick shares what it actually takes to survive Special Forces selection, why most people fail long before they hit their physical limits, and how those same p...

Take The Power Back - Episode #5 In today’s episode of Take The Power Back, Jason sits down with Rena, the founder of Event Lab and the creative force behind some of Tampa’s biggest, most iconic events. Her story is raw, real, and exactly what entrepreneurs need to hear. She dropped out of college, became the “worst bartender ever,” beat cancer, walked away from a cushy job, and built a high-end e...