You can't save your way to your dream life anymore. The truth is, you’re gonna need to learn to make more money. The Travis Makes Money Podcast is not your typical personal finance show. Rather than shaming you for buying a Starbucks coffee or pressuring you to become a billionaire, we focus on empowering you to make more money so you can enjoy life today while preparing for your future. You don’t have to cut back so much that you miss out on the present, and you don’t need to become the next Jeff Bezos either. Hosted by veteran podcaster Travis Chappell, each daily episode features interviews with regular people just like you – yes, you – who have learned how to make more money in unique and unconventional ways. From turning side hustles into an extra six figures to building massive business empires, these conversations dive into the mindset shifts, hard-earned lessons, and simple strategies that helped these individuals succeed. With over 1,000 podcast episodes under his belt, Travis has developed a unique ability to pull out inspiring stories and practical advice you can apply to your own financial journey that you just won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you’re looking for strategies on side hustles, skill building, investing, building generational wealth, or just motivation to take your next steps, this podcast is your resource. Tune in daily for insights, actionable tips, and inspiration from some of the most successful and interesting money-makers on the planet.
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Today’s guest, Hither Mann, was originally an optician after she left university in 2003. She realized the trappings of a 9-5 job and immediately ventured out into property development, growing a multi-million pound portfolio by the age of 25 using “no money down” strategies. She then ventured into the world of financial trading, learning from… The post http://www.buildyournetwork.co/hithermann/ (037: Flipping Hundreds of Homes before Age 26 with Hither Mann) appeared first on http://www.buildyo...
The guest today is Michelle Donovan. Michelle is the co-owner of Asentiv of Western Pennsylvania and the best-selling author of The 29% Solution: 52 Weekly Networking Success Strategies that she co-authored with Dr. Ivan Misner, the founder of BNI. Her book immediately reached number 1 on Amazon, Number 3 on the Wall St. Journal best-sellers… The post http://www.buildyournetwork.co/michelledonovan/ (036: Becoming a Best-Selling Author with Michelle Donovan) appeared first on http://www.buildyour...
The guest today is Matt Miller. Matt’s early career was as an air force pilot and advertising executive. In 2007 he started his franchise company, School Spirit Vending, which has raised over $4 million for education since inception. SSV provides a proven and profitable business system for professionals looking to develop secondary income streams. With… The post http://www.buildyournetwork.co/035-best-location-conference-matt-miller/ (035: The Best Location at Any Conference with Matt Miller) ap...
The guest today is Austin Chandler Peek. Austin is the founder of Riverstone Recap, which is a commercial real estate mortgage firm. He’s 31 years old and hails from Jacksonville, Florida. Austin started Riverstone Recap four years ago, and now he’s originated over $60 million in commercial mortgage loans all across the country. In his… The post http://www.buildyournetwork.co/austinpeek/ (034: Using VAs to Increase Your Network with Austin Peek) appeared first on http://www.buildyournetwork.co (...
Welcome back to Build Your Network with Travis Chappell. The guest today is Jeff Brown. For nearly 30 years, Jeff has earned his living behind a microphone, first as an award-winning broadcaster and now as an award-nominated podcaster, consultant and speaker. In 2013 Jeff launched the Read to Lead Podcast, a 3-time Best Business Podcast… The post http://www.buildyournetwork.co/jeffbrown/ (033: Podcasting as a Networking Tool with Jeff Brown) appeared first on http://www.buildyournetwork.co (Buil...
Welcome back to Build Your Network with Travis Chappell. The guest today is Gail Lynne Goodwin. Gail’s an author, a coach, speaker and the founder of InspireMeToday.com, a website that shares free daily inspiration with people in more than 150 countries. She has interviewed hundreds of world-renowned luminaries, including Sir Richard Branson, Seth Godin, Tony… The post http://www.buildyournetwork.co/gailgoodwin/ (032: Open Communication with Richard Branson with Gail Lynne Goodwin) appeared firs...
Welcome back to Build Your Network with Travis Chappell. The guest today is Mike Macedonio. He is the cofounder of Acentiv, formerly known as The Referral Institute. By using the referral strategies that he teaches, Mike has built his company from a small training and consulting company to a franchised organization with over 60 locations… The post http://www.buildyournetwork.co/mikemacedonio/ (031: False Security with Internet Connections with Mike Macedonio) appeared first on http://www.buildyo...
Welcome back to Build Your Network with Travis Chappell. The guest today is Dave Sanderson. Dave is an inspirational survivor, speaker, former Head of Security for Tony Robbins and an author. His thoughts on leadership, business and survival have made him an internationally sought out speaker. When US Airways flight 1549 ditched into the Hudson… The post http://www.buildyournetwork.co/davesanderson/ (030: Business Lessons from a Plane Crash with Dave Sanderson) appeared first on http://www.build...
Welcome back to Build Your Network with Travis Chappell. The guest today is Patrick King. Patrick is an internationally best-selling author and social interaction specialist and conversation coach based in San Francisco, California. He’s a former corporate lawyer, ex-dating coach but above all else, a late bloomer. He started as a self-proclaimed paralyzed social recluse… The post http://www.buildyournetwork.co/patrickking/ (029: Make It Easy for People to Network with You with Patrick King) app...
Welcome back to Build Your Network with Travis Chappell. The guest today is Matthew Jordan Smith. Matthew is an American photographer based in Tokyo, working between LA, Tokyo and New York City. He has photographed some of the most famous people in the world, including the President of Iceland, Oprah Winfrey and the richest man… The post http://www.buildyournetwork.co/matthewjordansmith/ (028: Stand Out in a Crowded Space with Matthew Jordan Smith) appeared first on http://www.buildyournetwork.c...
Welcome back to Build Your Network with Travis Chappell. The guest today is Brennan Scanlon. Brennan began his sales career at the age of 19. While working full-time and as a full-time college student, he built a successful insurance practice exclusively by referral. Now, as an executive director of BNI in Greater Cincinnati, and keynote… The post http://www.buildyournetwork.co/brennanscanlon/ (027: The Power of Mentorships and Masterminds with Brennan Scanlon) appeared first on http://www.build...
Welcome back to Build Your Network with Travis Chappell. The guest today is Hillary Grossman. Hillary is a young social entrepreneur. She has had experience in all varieties of entrepreneurship, from working in a startup tech business, a direct sales company and is now sourcing products for herself and clients out of Asia. In addition… The post http://www.buildyournetwork.co/026-networking-tips-millennials-hillary-grossman/ (026: Networking Tips for Millennials with Hillary Grossman) appeared fi...
Welcome back to Build Your Network with Travis Chappell. The guest today is Daniel Irmler. Dan is the CEO of and Co-Founder of Prochurch.com, a company that specializes in helping non-profits with their media and marketing. With over 10 years of entrepreneurial experience, he’s built a high 6-figure business with a small team in Fresno,… The post http://www.buildyournetwork.co/danielirmler/ (025: Starting Your Day with Coffee and Conversation with Daniel Irmler) appeared first on http://www.buil...
Welcome back to Build Your Network with Travis Chappell. The guest today is Thomas Lindsay. Thomas has 20 years insurance industry experience in C-level management, focusing on all aspects of workers compensation, risk management, loss control, employee benefits, HR, payroll and professional employer organizations (PEO) operations. Currently he’s the owner and CEO of Alternative Market… The post http://www.buildyournetwork.co/thomaslindsay/ (024: The Power of One Connection with Thomas Lindsay) ...
Welcome back to Build Your Network with Travis Chappell. Today’s guest is Steve Gordon. Steve is the author of the book Unstoppable Referrals and publisher of The Unstoppable CEO, the leadership journal for growing firms. He’s the editor of 3 business newsletters and has published hundreds of articles on marketing and selling high-ticket products and… The post http://www.buildyournetwork.co/023-pivotal-connections-lead-become-ceo-stevegordon/ (023: Pivotal Connections Lead to Becoming a CEO with...
Dr. Ivan Misner is the Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the world’s largest business networking organization. Founded in 1985 the organization now has over 9,700 chapters throughout every populated continent of the world. Last year alone, BNI generated almost 12.3 million referrals resulting in $16.7 billion dollars worth of business for its members. Dr. Misner’s Ph.D. is from the University of Southern California. He is a New York Times Bestselling author who has written 25 books i...
