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Take The Power BackShe Paid Off $100K In Debt: Here’s The Mindset That Did ItTake 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 R...
2026-02-2158 minTake The Power BackYour Comfort Is Costing You Big | Why Most People Never Tap Into Their True PotentialTake 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 Univer...
2026-02-101h 08Take The Power BackWhy Most People Fail | They're Listening to the Wrong VoicesTake 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/
T...
2026-02-071h 05Take The Power BackFrom Washing Dishes To Restaurant Proprietors | Young Professionals Don't Realize THISTake 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 - Wh...
2026-01-311h 07Take The Power BackMost Young Professionals Fail Because Of ThisTake 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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2026-01-231h 09Take The Power BackCorporate America Doesn't Reward Hard Work | Here's WhyTake 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...
2026-01-161h 17Take The Power BackFrom Intern to Senior Director | The Real Cost of Playing It SafeTake 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/
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2026-01-1054 minTake The Power BackWhat Gen Z Gets Wrong About Success | Why Talented People FailTake 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
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2025-12-3056 minTake The Power BackThe Green Beret Who Couldn't Accept A Normal Corporate Job | Patrick LaughlinTake 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...
2025-12-231h 06Take The Power BackFrom Bartender to Elite Event Planner: Rena’s Unbelievable RiseTake 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 event company from absolutely nothing.
Rena Wiser: https://www.instagram.com/the1queenreen/
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:58...
2025-12-0939 minTake The Power BackThe Truth About Gen Z Job Hunting (Universities Don’t Want You To Know This)Take The Power Back - Episode #4
Gen Z isn’t struggling to find jobs. They’re being restricted by outdated college career systems that hide entrepreneurial and business opportunities. In this conversation, Jason Mickool and Gino Lavorgna break down how universities filter out the highest-growth paths, force students into “approved” careers, and leave ambitious young people feeling stuck. If you’re hungry, coachable, and ready to build something real, this episode exposes why the system failed you.
Gino Lavorgna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginolavorgna
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2025-11-2756 minTake The Power BackThe Real Truth Behind Being An Entrepreneur That Social Media NEVER Shows YouTake The Power Back - Episode #3
At what point do you realize you've gone from having a job to a business? I sat down with Bradley Graham to discuss how he started out, climbed the ranks, and successfully scaled his business to be what it is today.
Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-graham-730a2a78/
Take The Power Back from the Universities that don't put students first: https://www.ttpb.com/
Chapters:
0:00 - Teaser
0:24 - Take The Power Back
2025-11-1153 minTake The Power BackYou Will NEVER Be Successful By Taking Advice From People Who SettledTake The Power Back - Episode #2
Watch as I sit down with Justin Barbato to uncover what’s really holding people back from thriving in the financial service world.
We get brutally honest about why most people stay average, and how to fix it. We also break down what it means to be a real professional in this industry, by being someone who builds trust, and doesn’t rely on outdated sales tactics.
Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinbarbato
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2025-10-2852 minTake The Power BackYou Will NEVER Be Successful By Taking Advice From People Who SettledWatch as I sit down with Justin Barbato to uncover what’s really holding people back from thriving in the insurance and financial services world. We get brutally honest about why most agents stay average, and how to fix it. We also break down what it means to be a real professional in this industry, by being someone who builds trust, and doesn’t rely on outdated sales tactics.
Guest: Justin Barbato
Take The Power Back from the Universities that don't put students first: https://www.ttpb.com/
Chapters:
0:00 - Teaser
2025-10-2752 minTake The Power BackThe BIGGEST Lie That Universities Aren't Telling You (AUDIO ONLY)Can't find a job after college? It's not a coincidence, it's engineered.
Jason Mickool has spent 30 years building companies, hiring hundreds, and watching the system fail ambitious students. That’s why he created Take The Power Back. He wants to break the monopoly on opportunity and connect students directly to the careers that actually change lives.
Real jobs. Real access. No gatekeepers.
Chapters:
0:00 - Why Gen Z is One of The Best Generations
0:40 - The Problem With Universities
1:57 - If Mark Zuckerberg Went Back To Career Services
2:16 - Why Are...
2025-10-1704 minTake The Power BackFrom Jimmy John’s To $400K Per Year: How The Financial Industry Changed My Life (AUDIO ONLY)Take The Power Back - Episode #1
Four years ago, John was living in his parents’ basement delivering sandwiches. Today, he’s a top executive making nearly half a million dollars a year. Join Jason Mickool as he interviews John on how he flipped his mindset, embraced discomfort, and turned that inner itch into unstoppable ambition.
Chapters:
0:00 - Teaser
0:23 - Take The Power Back
0:34 - Who Is John Scrifinny?
7:10 - What Happened In DC?
9:10 - Where Has Your Development Come From, And Why?
2025-10-1037 minTake The Power BackThe BIGGEST Lie That Universities Aren't Telling YouCan't find a job after college? It's not a coincidence, it's engineered.
Jason Mickool has spent 30 years building companies, hiring hundreds, and watching the system fail ambitious students. That’s why he created Take The Power Back. He wants to break the monopoly on opportunity and connect students directly to the careers that actually change lives.
Real jobs. Real access. No gatekeepers.
Chapters:
0:00 - Why Gen Z is One of The Best Generations
0:40 - The Problem With Universities
1:57 - If Mark Zuckerberg Went Back To Career Services
2:16 - Why Are...
2025-10-0904 minTake The Power BackFrom Jimmy John’s To $400K Per Year: How The Financial Industry Changed My LifeTake The Power Back - Episode #1
Four years ago, John was living in his parents’ basement delivering sandwiches. Today, he’s a top executive making nearly half a million dollars a year. Join Jason Mickool as he interviews John on how he flipped his mindset, embraced discomfort, and turned that inner itch into unstoppable ambition.
Chapters:
0:00 - Teaser
0:23 - Take The Power Back
0:34 - Who Is John Scrifinny?
7:10 - What Happened In DC?
9:10 - Where Has Your Development Come From, And Why?
2025-09-2937 min