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The Take The Power Back Podcast is where ambitious students, founders, and future leaders bypass outdated career systems and go straight to the source.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. 4D AGO ·  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

  2. MAR 29 ·  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

    1h 7m

  3. MAR 21 ·  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

    1h 3m

  4. MAR 9 ·  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

  5. MAR 7 ·  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

  6. FEB 20 ·  VIDEO

    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/    Take The Power Back from the Universities that don't put students first: https://www.ttpb.com/    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! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

    59 min

  7. FEB 9 ·  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

  8. 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
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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
    22
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