Take The Power Back

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The Take The Power Back Podcast is where ambitious students, founders, and future leaders bypass outdated career systems and go straight to the source.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. 5D AGO · VIDEO

    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. Take The Power Back from the Universities that don't put students first: https://www.ttpb.com  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! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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  #takethepowerback #failure #learning #growing #entrepreneur #business

    1h 8m

  2. FEB 6 · VIDEO

    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/ Take The Power Back from the Universities that don't put students first: https://www.ttpb.com/ 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 #leadership #takethepowerback #genz #trust #loyalty #ffa

    1h 5m

  3. JAN 30 · VIDEO

    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 Take The Power Back from the Universities that don't put students first: https://www.ttpb.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  #takethepowerback #FFA #scaling #security #millionaire #restaurantowners

    1h 8m

  4. JAN 22 · VIDEO

    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/ Take The Power Back from the Universities that don't put students first: https://www.ttpb.com/ 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!   Get connected and check out Jason’s other content:  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jmickool/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jmickool Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jason.mickool LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/in/JasonMickool

    1h 9m

  5. JAN 16 · VIDEO

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

    1h 18m

  6. JAN 9 · VIDEO

    From Intern to Senior Director | The Real Cost of Playing It Safe

    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.   Victoria Raps: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-pena-raps/    Take The Power Back from the Universities that don't put students first: https://www.ttpb.com/    Chapters: 0:00 - Leadership Tactics 0:47 - Take The Power Back 1:20 - Meet Victoria Ralph  2:09 - From Intern To Operations Lead  3:09 - Scaling A Fast-Growth Firm  4:29 - A Day In Operations  5:23 - Leadership Styles  7:10 - Motivation & Growth Systems  8:40 - Using Norms At Work  10:55 - Emotional Intelligence  12:57 - Early Life  14:02 - College And Internships  15:01 - First Roles At FFA  16:49 - Becoming An Executive  19:55 - Expectations VS Reality  21:00 - Coaching & Accountability  22:31 - Almost Quitting  24:05 - Startup Reality Check  27:02 - Conflict & Team Tension  31:06 - Resistance To Change  33:40 - Scaling The Team  39:00 - What’s Next  43:30 - Advice For Young Pros  45:01 - Pride In the Systems  47:20 - Earning Titles & Pay  49:00 - Career Momentum  50:40 - Becoming More Valuable  51:30 - Trusting the Process  52:20 - Final Reflections  54:09 - Thanks For Watching! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get connected and check out Jason’s other content:   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jmickool/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jmickool Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jason.mickool LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/in/JasonMickool

    54 min

  7. 12/29/2025 · VIDEO

    What Gen Z Gets Wrong About Success | Why Talented People Fail

    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 conversation is a masterclass for Gen Z and young professionals who want more than a “safe” career. Chandler Dutram: https://www.instagram.com/chandler_dutram Take The Power Back from the Universities that don't put students first: https://www.ttpb.com/ Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:53 - Who Is Chandler Dutram? 3:15 - Growing Up In Florida 7:08 - Choosing One's Own Path 9:29 - First Job Search 11:51 - Imposter Syndrome & Early Confidence 14:09 - Horatio Office Culture 17:19 - STEM Meetings 19:36 - Entrepreneurial Wants 21:25 - Handling Rejection 25:45 - Why Some People Don't Make It 26:28 - Pre-COVID vs Post-COVID 27:46 - Take the Power Back 28:23 - Moving Into Leadership 30:17 - Managing People 32:11 - Going Independent 34:08 - Building His Own Brand 35:43 - Working Remotely From New York 40:04 - Why Talented People Fail 42:38 - “Success Is A Bowl Of Spaghetti” 45:28 - Comfort vs Long-Term Reward 47:40 - Financial Advisory Business 50:15 - Choosing The Path Forward 53:01 - Building Lifelong Friendships 54:12 - Final Advice For Gen Z 56:40 - Outro -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get connected and check out Jason’s other content: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jmickool/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jmickool Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jason.mickool LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/in/JasonMickool

    57 min

  8. 12/23/2025 · VIDEO

    The Green Beret Who Couldn't Accept A Normal Corporate Job | Patrick Laughlin

    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 principles apply directly to entrepreneurship. Patrick Laughlin: https://www.instagram.com/conquer_custom/ Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:13 - Who is Patrick Laughlin? 3:08 - Gen Z and Technology 4:32 - Custom Car Shop 6:36 - Preparing to Leave the Military 8:27 - Special Forces Mindset 10:51 - Early Life and Military School 12:56 - Impact of 9/11 16:09 - Green Beret Training 19:25 - The 3% Mentality 22:11 - Grit Beats Talent 27:34 - Leadership and Expertise 28:22 - Becoming an Expert 33:18 - Side Hustles While Serving 46:53 - Rejecting Corporate Life 49:11 - Owning the Hard Parts 53:30 - Passion Over Paychecks 58:10 - Freedom and Responsibility 59:30 - Risk and Consequences 1:01:07 - Advice for Gen Z 1:06:27 - Outro Take The Power Back from the Universities that don't put students first: https://www.ttpb.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get connected and check out Jason’s other content: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jmickool/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jmickool Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jason.mickool LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/in/JasonMickool

    1h 7m
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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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  • Creator
    teamttpb
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    Take The Power Back