Welcome to the Todd & Todd Podcast. In this episode, Todd Rizzo and Todd Delfarno sit down with Ethan from Thunderstruck Talent to discuss the booming world of TikTok Live and the hustle behind making serious money online.
Ethan shares his journey from high school to making his first half a million dollars in profit through TikTok. He started live streaming during his senior year, earning $150 in just one hour and scaling that to $70,000 before graduation. By his second year, he made $200,000 and launched his agency, helping other creators monetize their content without taking cuts from their earnings.
The conversation also dives into the importance of moving out of your hometown to find success and the challenges faced by the younger generation in today’s digital landscape. Todd R. and Todd D. reflect on their own experiences in business, emphasizing the value of handwritten goals and the lessons learned from failures.
Along the way: the Bentley and the grind, diamonds and TikTok cash, the importance of getting uncomfortable, and the reality of TikTok gifts.
Coming up on the show: more stories from the car business and insights into the lending world.
Sponsored by Rizzo Automotive.
What is ToddsPodcast?
Two guys named Todd, both from Rhode Island, both now in South Florida. Todd Rizzo comes from three generations of the car business. Todd Delfarno's background runs through banking, title insurance, and construction. Together they talk business, life, and the people who know how to get things done.
Each episode brings in guests with a story worth hearing: dealers, owners, bankers, restaurateurs, and anyone with an inside track on their industry. Expect real talk about how deals actually work, what old school work ethic still gets you, and the occasional detour into watches, cigars, motorcycles, and whatever else comes up.
Less bullsh*tting, more learning. Mostly.