Take The Power Back

From No Plan To Success | How She Fixed Her Mindset

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, she nearly didn’t make it. Her persistence, curiosity, and willingness to outwork everyone around her changed everything.
 
About The Guest:
Carolyn Nolan is a Private Wealth Advisor, CEO & Visionary of TNG Private Wealth, and a women-led private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial. If you wish the learn more about her practices, you can visit here to watch a couple videos and request a free consultation:
https://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/team/tng-private-wealth/lp/request-contact/1/ 
 
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From Poverty to a $1 BILLION Firm | Rob Luna’s Untold Story

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 success rarely happens overnight, and instead comes from years of disciplined effort, strategic relationships, and continually investing in personal growth. 
 
Rob Luna:
https://www.instagram.com/realrobluna/ 
 
Take The Power Back from the Universities that don't put students first: https://www.ttpb.com/ 
 
For insurance agents and financial advisors who want to add serious scale to their business: https://www.greatnesslab.com/ 
 
Chapters:
00:00 - Exponential Value
01:28 - Who Is Rob Luna?
03:26 - Discovering Finance
05:46 - Cop Who Changed His Path
08:13 - Playing The Long Game
09:10 - College & Wrestling Scholarship
09:59 - Passing The Series 7
12:14 - First Exposure To Wealth
17:02 - Early Entrepreneur Lessons
18:05 - Value VS Paychecks
19:01 - Hedge Fund Experience
21:11 - Building The Retail Business
22:11 - Father’s Death & Quitting
23:01 - Starting His Own Firm
25:11 - First Clients
27:10 - The 10-Year Grind
27:32 - NFL Client Breakthrough
28:29 - Media & TV Exposure
31:23 - Why He Sold The Firm
32:24 - MBA & Exit Strategy
33:27 - Walking Away From A Deal
34:07 - Selling The Business
36:11 - Building Again
37:39 - Moving Up Market
38:47 - Authority Celebrity Exclusivity
41:59 - Delivering For Clients
43:11 - How Wealthy People Think
45:20 - Working With Athletes
48:05 - Wealth Creation VS Management
49:31 - Practitioner VS Entrepreneur
50:07 - What’s Next?
52:38 - Life After An Exit
54:03 - Advice For Gen Z
55:26 - Picking A Skill to Master
57:55 - Competitive Mindset
58:11 - Choosing Learning Over Pay
59:40 - Relationships Over Money
01:00:33 - Entrepreneurship VS Corporate
01:01:14 - Building the Right Team
01:02:02 - Subscribe For More!
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From Serbia to Manhattan: How He Built Up From Nothing

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 hardship the world had thrown at him. Through his hard work in building connections and clientele, he has settled into success that others only ever hope to achieve. Watch as he shares the steps he took to surpassing everyone’s expectations.
 
Marko Arsic:
https://www.instagram.com/markonyc/?hl=en 
 
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Chapters:
00:00 - Don't Be Scared
00:51 - Meet Marko Arsic
03:40 - How Do You Get These Clients?
05:00 - What Makes A Realtor A Luxury Realtor
08:14 - How Do You Manage Your Relationships?
14:24 - Where Did You Learn Your People Skills?
16:50 - What Did You Do For Work When You First Got Here?
21:04 - How Did You Survive The Garage Years?
23:20 - When Was Your Financial Transition?
27:56 - What Made You Relentless?
35:35 - A Day In The Life
37:34 - When Would You Recommend Real Estate To Someone?
40:16 - What Is The End Game?
42:57 - How Do You Manage The Ups And Downs?
46:27 - Do You Have Any Regrets?
50:10 - Words Of Advice
53:30 - Thanks For Watching!
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How To Build A Winning Team From Nothing

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 and Savannah. 
 
Much of his personal development came from choosing uncomfortable growth over easy paths. He encourages young professionals to avoid settling for stability too early, and to understand that success compounds from small disciplined decisions over time.
 
Daniel Raps Huffman:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-raps-huffman-ffa/ 
 
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:57 - Meet Daniel “Raps” Hoffman
02:13 - Building Atlanta From Scratch
07:18 - Imposter Syndrome & Panic Attacks
09:23 - Growth Through Discomfort
11:07 - Your First Five Hires Matter
13:41 - “I Get To” VS “I Have To”
14:54 - Why Coaching Changes Everything
17:23 - Investing In Yourself Pays Off
21:56 - From Frat Star To Leader
24:07 - Getting Passed Up & Finding Drive
26:21 - Inspiration For Young Entrepreneurs
28:10 - Why He Chose Financial Advising
32:47 - Breaking Lazy Habits
36:28 - Realizing It Was A Startup
39:15 - Trauma Bonding & Early Grind
42:29 - Fighting to Be In The Room
44:08 - What Is Vision Based Leadership
47:08 - Don’t Choose Comfort
49:05 - A Mom’s Perspective
51:34 - What’s Next for GFA
53:47 - Building Leaders
55:10 - Outro
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She Paid Off $100K In Debt: Here’s The Mindset That Did It

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 debt to stepping into a high-pressure finance career, her story highlights what happens when you invest in yourself, and refuse to let outside voices define your limits.
 
Emily Richard:
https://www.instagram.com/emilylrichard/ 
 
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Chapters:
00:00 - Paying Off My Student Loans
01:00 - Meet Emily Richards 
02:30 - Breaking Into Private Banking 
04:00 - Leaving Credit Research 
06:30 - Betting On Herself 
09:00 - Pressure Is A Privilege 
11:30 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 
14:20 - First Client Pitch Lessons 
16:30 - Women In Finance 
18:00 - Respond VS React 
20:00 - Working With Ultra Wealthy Clients 
22:30 - Growing Up 
24:30 - Paying For College 
26:30 - Sports & Discipline 
29:00 - The Power Of Routine 
31:00 - Goal Setting Formula 
34:30 - Who Moved My Cheese 
37:00 - Taking Moonshots 
39:00 - Deleting Social Media 
41:00 - Power Of Mentorship 
44:00 - Networking Strategy 
48:00 - Finding Her Purpose 
49:30 - $100K Student Loan Payoff 
52:00 - Ignoring Limiting Beliefs 
54:00 - Embracing the Grind 
57:00 - What’s Next 
58:25 - Thanks For Watching!
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Your Comfort Is Costing You Big | Why Most People Never Tap Into Their True Potential

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 to reinvention, this conversation exposes the difference between building a lifestyle practice and building a real business.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Learning From Failure
00:42 - What is TTPB
03:10 - Who is Andrew Nigrelli
06:40 - Off the Results Sheet
09:45 - Learning to Pick Yourself Back Up
13:20 - Trying Again After You Fall
16:15 - Two Ways to Look at Failure
19:10 - Failure as Feedback
22:45 - Perspective Only Comes With Time
26:30 - Learning From Getting Knocked Down
30:40 - Defining the Mission
33:50 - Why the Focus Is on Gen Z
37:54 - Take The Power Back
38:35 - Inspiring Entrepreneurship
42:10 - Introducing Andrew
45:55 - How We First Met
49:30 - Andrew’s Early Career
53:40 - Corporate Experience
57:10 - Reinventing Yourself
01:02:20 - What Sustained Success Really Takes
01:05:40 - Final Reflections and Takeaways
01:08:06 - Thanks For Watching!
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Why Most People Fail | They're Listening to the Wrong Voices

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 instead of outcomes, and why you should never make life decisions when you’re frustrated.
Tommy Nickerson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tnickerson/
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Chapters:
00:00 - Leadership
02:00 - Tom’s Role At FFA
05:30 - Developing Leaders
08:15 - Trust Respect Loyalty
12:00 - How Leaders Lose Trust
15:30 - Moving To Florida
18:00 - First Days In The Business
20:30 - Culture & Competitive Mindset
24:30 - Working Two Jobs
27:30 - Opening The Orlando Office
31:00 - Jacksonville Breakthrough
35:00 - Belief Over Talent
38:07 - Take The Power Back
38:50 - Why People Burn Out
43:00 - Who You Should Take Advice From
49:00 - Leading Leaders At Scale
55:30 - Advice For Young People
1:00:30 - Final Reflections
1:04:41 - Outro
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From Washing Dishes To Restaurant Proprietors | Young Professionals Don't Realize THIS

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, to building and scaling multiple businesses, this conversation exposes the truth.
Chapters:
0:00:00 - No Limitations
0:00:33 - TTPB
0:01:40 - Who Is George Zeppos?
0:02:46 - The Dodo Bird Technique
0:05:00 - Betting On Yourself
0:07:30 - The Real Grind
0:11:00 - Ownership Mindset
0:16:15 - Systems Win
0:20:15 - Fail Forward
0:23:15 - Finding The Right Room
0:26:00 - Outworking Everyone
0:29:45 - Turning Last Place Around
0:34:30 - Mastering The Details
0:37:45 - Breaking Through Walls
0:41:00 - Building Leaders
0:44:30 - Talent vs Business
0:48:45 - Creating Real Wealth
0:52:00 - Scaling Beyond One Location
0:56:00 - Uncapped Potential
1:01:00 - Choosing Freedom
1:04:30 - Final Thoughts
1:07:34 - Like & Subscribe
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Most Young Professionals Fail Because Of This

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, and why "victim mentality" is killing Gen Z's careers.
Steve Schmitt- https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-s-40515294/
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Chapters:
0:00:00 – Six Figures In Your Twenties
0:00:57 – Who Is Steve Schmitt?
0:08:40 – Entering Financial Services
0:13:39 – Why Most People Fail
0:18:48 – Overcoming Rejection
0:25:51 – Work Hours And Expectations
0:31:46 – Creating And Scaling A Firm
0:53:14 – Advice to Gen Z
1:08:24 – Like and Subscribe!
 
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Corporate America Doesn't Reward Hard Work | Here's Why

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 organizations, and why so many high performers somehow end up fumbling their careers.
Mike Vietri - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-vietri-39176b4a/ 
Take The Power Back from the Universities that don't put students first: https://www.ttpb.com/ 
Chapters:
00:00 - The Systems
00:40 - Who Is Mike Vietri?
03:45 - Building Scale 
07:00 - Corporate Athlete 
10:15 - Communication 
12:54 - Discipline & Systems 
17:04 - Empathy In Leadership 
22:26 - Early Career 
26:40 - Choosing Leadership 
34:00 - Leadership Mistakes 
37:10 - Image & Culture 
40:41 - Take The Power Back
41:25 - Professional Boundaries 
46:59 - Recognition 
52:09 - The Business Model 
55:30 - Founder Mindset 
58:30 - Scaling Through People 
01:01:58 - Staying Focused 
01:04:44 - Leadership Discipline 
01:10:30 - Opportunity Today 
01:13:30 - Final Thoughts 
01:17:08 - Outro
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