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The Take The Power Back Podcast is where ambitious students, founders, and future leaders bypass outdated career systems and go straight to the source. Hear from entrepreneurs, sales leaders, and innovators who share unfiltered stories about building careers, launching ventures, and shaping their futures on their own terms. No gatekeepers. No red tape. Just real conversations that help you take back control of your path and build future you aspire. Skip the gatekeepers. Take The Power Back brings students, founders, and future leaders unfiltered stories and direct advice to shape your career on your terms. Powered by Team TTPB — follow @TeamTTPB on TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn for clips and updates.

  1. 25 Apr ·  Video

    Why Crazy Business Ideas Make Millions (And Safe Ideas Keep You Broke)

    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 ideas a chance. If you’re a student, creator, or entrepreneur trying to figure out your next move, this episode will change how you think about your actions.   Kyle Scheele: https://kylescheele.com/    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: 0:00 - Gaining Traction 0:53 - Kyle Scheele 2:27 - Million View Video 5:07 - How Did You Get Into Your Field? 8:15 - Corporate Speaking 11:46 - Magic Get-Rich Scheme 13:04 - Creative Energy 16:23 - What Is Your Process? 20:17 - Teacher Stories 23:27 - Take The Power Back 24:20 - What To Do Out Of College 29:45 - Limiting Belief 32:10 - Don't Stop 35:47 - Getting Started 37:51 - Why Weird Ideas? 41:05 - What's Next? 42:37 - Last Advice 45:00 - Like and Subscribe! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get connected and check out Jason’s other content:   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jmickool/  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jasonmickoolofficial  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jason.mickool  LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/in/JasonMickool

    45 min

  2. 19 Apr ·  Video

    From Solo Sales Agent To CEO | What Qualities Make A Winner?

    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 past mediocrity, like a competitive mindset, and a drive to build from the ground up, showing how consistent effort and a commitment to excellence can evolve into leadership and long-term success.   Chase Gruening: https://www.youtube.com/@coachg_chasegruening    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 - That Inner Fire 00:53 - What Is Gruening Health & Wealth? 02:13 - Platform Model 03:05 - Door Knocking & Early Sales Hustle 05:48 - Coaching To Insurance Career 08:17 - Where The Drive Comes From 10:05 - College Football & Work Ethic 13:08 - Commission VS Salary Mindset Shift 15:21 - Going Independent 17:27 - Building Systems 19:06 - Sales Strategy 22:26 - Lead Generation Funnel 25:46 - Scaling Into A Business 29:53 - ROI Strategy 31:05 - Biggest Challenges 32:33 - Leadership 33:44 - Why People Fail In Sales 35:47 - Advice For People In Their 20s 40:00 - Vision, Impact & Legacy 40:51 - Personal Life 43:27 - Motivation 45:09 - Mentors 46:24 - Final Thoughts 47:05 - Like And Subscribe!   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get connected and check out Jason’s other content:   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jmickool/  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jasonmickoolofficial  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jason.mickool  LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/in/JasonMickool

    47 min

  3. 12 Apr ·  Video

    From Success To Nothing To Success Again | How He Came Back From Losing Everything

    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 shares how he went from making millions in real estate to losing everything during the 2008 crash. This led to a period where he was homeless, sleeping in his car, and working various jobs, including on an oil rig, while trying to rebuild his life.   The episode delivers a powerful message about resilience, reinvention, and building a brand through value and relationships, showing how long-term thinking and consistent action can turn setbacks into massive opportunities.   Ricky Carruth: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP0h0eOBAg4hj1LHR28T6wA    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: 0:00 - Person Of Interest 0:38 - Ricky Caruth 0:56 - Building People Skills 3:13 - College Life 5:00 - Most Agents Fail 9:30 - Market Driven 11:06 - Your Success Role 16:09 - My Mentor’s Advice 18:44 - Balancing Work And People 22:03 - The Big Transition 25:31 - People Don’t Think They’re Worthy 27:54 - Take The Power Back 28:48 - If You Want To Win… 30:49 - The Financial Pivot 33:57 - Becoming The Entrepreneur 34:47 - How To Gain Attention 35:58 - The “It” Factor 38:15 - Formula For Success 42:12 - How Are You Monetizing Your Person Of Interest? 46:07 - Advice For The Youth 50:57 - Like & Subscribe!   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get connected and check out Jason’s other content:   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jmickool/  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jasonmickoolofficial  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jason.mickool  LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/in/JasonMickool

    51 min

  4. 4 Apr ·  Video

    From High School Coach to High-Level Entrepreneur | Coach Burt's Road To Success

    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, environment, and execution are what actually change your life.   Coach Micheal Burt: https://www.youtube.com/@Coach-MichealBurt    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: 0:00 - Opening Your Mind 0:40 - Coach Micheal Burt 4:56 - Where You Afraid? 6:28 - I Can Go Do That 9:37 - You're An Entrepreneur 11:10 - How Advice Do You Give? 13:10 - Self Development 15:20 - What Gets Somebody To Go? 20:02 - How Do You Coach Around That? 23:37 - Take The Power Back 24:36 - The Greatness Lab 29:00 - Lies About Young People 31:45 - What Do You Tell Parents? 37:00 - Little Successes 39:57 - Find Your Primary Skill 43:19 - Like and Subscribe!   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get connected and check out Jason’s other content:   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jmickool/  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jasonmickoolofficial  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jason.mickool  LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/in/JasonMickool

    44 min

  5. 29 Mar ·  Video

    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/    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/   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get connected and check out Jason’s other content:   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jmickool/  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jasonmickoolofficial  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jason.mickool  LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/in/JasonMickool

    1hr 7min

  6. 21 Mar ·  Video

    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! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get connected and check out Jason’s other content:   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jmickool/  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jasonmickoolofficial  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jason.mickool  LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/in/JasonMickool

    1hr 3min

  7. 9 Mar ·  Video

    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    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 - 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! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get connected and check out Jason’s other content:   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jmickool/  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jasonmickoolofficial  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jason.mickool  LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/in/JasonMickool

    54 min

  8. 7 Mar ·  Video

    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/    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 - 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get connected and check out Jason’s other content:   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jmickool/  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jasonmickoolofficial  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jason.mickool  LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/in/JasonMickool

    55 min
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The Take The Power Back Podcast is where ambitious students, founders, and future leaders bypass outdated career systems and go straight to the source. Hear from entrepreneurs, sales leaders, and innovators who share unfiltered stories about building careers, launching ventures, and shaping their futures on their own terms. No gatekeepers. No red tape. Just real conversations that help you take back control of your path and build future you aspire. Skip the gatekeepers. Take The Power Back brings students, founders, and future leaders unfiltered stories and direct advice to shape your career on your terms. Powered by Team TTPB — follow @TeamTTPB on TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn for clips and updates.

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    teamttpb
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
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    Explicit
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