David Meltzer, author of Connected to Goodness; Trent Shelton, author of The Greatest You; and life coach Tim Storey share with your host, Travis Chappell, their thoughts on "who you know" and "what you know." Episode Highlights: David Meltzer If you’re doing something you don’t enjoy, you can still derive purpose out of it in order to cultivate passion for it. If you don’t understand what’s going on, try to understand it and put faith into what you want out of the situation. Trent Shelton Once ...
Oct 09, 2019•34 min
Sam Bakhtiar is the founder of Fitness Concepts, now a multi-million dollar business. He is also a competitive bodybuilder and car enthusiast. Sam shares how he has rebounded from failure, how he commits to his fitness and success, and the importance of persuasion. Episode Highlights: You don’t get any off hours when you’re an entrepreneur, but you’re the one in charge and calling the shots. You need to hire someone to hold you accountable and push you when you’re an entrepreneur because you don...
Oct 07, 2019•50 min
On this Freestyle Friday, Travis talks about the upcoming Build Your Network Live event and ways you can maximize your experience at the event. Episode Highlights: Build Your Network Live will prioritize connection over content. Topgolf games during lunch are included. The venue has sunlight, so you won’t be holed up in a windowless conference room for seven hours. There is a low speaker to attendee ratio, allowing you to make connections. VIP tickets are sold out, but general admission is still...
Oct 04, 2019•16 min
Matt Manero, author of “You Need More Money”, Evan Stewart, a 25-year-old luxury real estate developer, and Jeff Hoffman, founder of Priceline.com, share with your host, Travis Chappell, their thoughts on "who you know" and "what you know." Episode Highlights: Matt Manero It starts with “what” and moves into “who,” because you won’t be on a big “Who’s” radar unless you have excellence in a “what.” Ultimately though, it comes down to who you know. If you want to get out of a conversation with som...
Oct 02, 2019•38 min
Jasmine Star is an internationally recognized photographer and entrepreneur. She dropped out of law school to pursue photography and became a business strategist alongside her photography business. Jasmine shares with us how she grew her business, living in the “good old days,” and how to break into the big leagues of whatever industry you’re in. Episode Highlights: Jasmine’s background growing up poor and being homeschooled as the daughter of immigrants. Jasmine went to college planning on bein...
Sep 29, 2019•52 min
In this episode of Freestyle Friday, with your host Travis Chappell, he shares the fact that everyone is a producer. You are either producing results or producing excuses. We are responsible for how we react to successes and failures. Episode Highlights: One of the first lessons I learned from a business mentor. The importance of taking responsibility. Why we must learn from mistakes to produce results. 3 Key Points: You must be able to take responsibility for failures and not make excuses. Reme...
Sep 27, 2019•10 min
Evan Carmichael, a business Youtube master with over 2 million subscribers, and Ed Mylett, a personal mentor with incredible insight, and David Meltzer, the CEO of Sports One Marketing and producer of "Elevator Pitch" share with your host, Travis Chappell, their thoughts on "who you know" and "what you know." Episode Highlights: Evan Carmichael What you know gets you to who you know. Networking for Introverts: A story of a connection Evan had that led to a great opportunity. Ed Mylett Both criti...
Sep 25, 2019•30 min
Jason Harris is the CEO of the award-winning creative agency, "Mekanism" and the author of the new book "The Soulful Art of Persuasion." Jason has more than 20 years of expertise in creating provocative campaigns through a blend of Soul & Science. Jason shares with us how to be an effective persuader, if there is value in going to college, and how a connection with Tim Ferris helped Jason get his book out. Episode Highlights: Jason's background and journey into marketing. Jason's interest in...
Sep 23, 2019•43 min
In this episode of Freestyle Friday, with your host Travis Chappell, he shares the high level "blimp view" of how to network at events. Simple things that can help differentiate you from others when networking. Episode Highlights: The re-emergence of email as the primary platform for marketing. Why Live Events are the future for networking. 3 keys to networking at live events: preparation, other events, and let others talk. How to cultivate your social media for positivity 3 Key Points: You can ...
Sep 20, 2019•11 min
Trent Shelton, former NFL player and author of "The Greatest You", Yahya Bakkar, family man, speaking coach, and online business coach, and Dan Fleyshman, youngest founder of a publicly-traded company in history, share with your host, Travis Chappell, their thoughts on "who you know" and "what you know." Episode Highlights: Trent Shelton Who you know: "Me meeting someone brought me here." A key moment where a connection led to a big success. Trent's advice on investing in connections: focusing o...
Sep 18, 2019•35 min
Diane Mulcahy is the best-selling author of "The Gig Economy." It's been featured in a number of top publications as well as on Oprah.com. She created and teaches the first class in the country on the "Gig Economy" at Batson College in Boston. We talk about the decisions that led to her career path, how she got the idea for writing her book, and her career choices vs. traditional career choices. Episode Highlights: Diane's background and "middle-school" self: Athletics, Extracurriculars, and Hon...
Sep 16, 2019•55 min
In this episode of Freestyle Friday, with your host Travis Chappell, he shares about the reasons you need to stop watching the news right now, and 3 actions to take in auditing your media intake. Episode Highlights: A quick background on the moment that changed my view. Why we are connected to negative input. How to be aware of the "echo chamber." How to cultivate your social media for positivity 3 Key Points: Be very careful about what you put into your mind, because that's what tends to come o...
Sep 12, 2019•17 min
Tim Bilyeu, Co-Founder of Quest Nutrition who's now starting Impact Theory, Mark Brazil, Co-Founder of canvas art company Iconick, and Dean Graziosi, a natural networking extraordinaire, share with your host, Travis Chappell, their thoughts on "who you know" and "what you know." Episode Highlights: Tom Bilyeu What you know, but it would be a mistake to discredit who you know. How to impress those you want to impress. What it takes to build the skillset for creating relationships. How to "level u...
Sep 11, 2019•28 min
Riley Dayne is a Canadian Entrepreneur and Filmmaker. He's best known for "The Abundance Factor" and most recently "Age of the Entrepreneur" where he interviewed some of the world's top entrepreneurs. He has a goal to impact 10 million people with positive, inspiring films. He shares how to connect with successful people, how he became successful filmmaking, and the people you should never take advice from. Episode Highlights: Riley Dayne's early childhood growing up in "farmstrong." His obsessi...
Sep 09, 2019•57 min
In this episode of Freestyle Friday, with your host Travis Chappell, he shares about the three different types of podcasters and why you should start a show. Learn how each type of podcaster has a specific purpose. Episode Highlights: Why you should start a podcast now. The 3 different types of podcasters. The Full-timer: why that doesn't have to be you. The Lead-gen-er: focused on bringing people into your business. The Network Builder: become the expert in your niche. 3 Key Points: Don't let n...
Sep 06, 2019•12 min
Zack Friedman, author of "The Lemonade Life", Chris Voss, author of "Never Split the Difference", and Ryan Levesque, author of the best-selling book "Ask" and new book "Choose", share with your host, Travis Chappell, their thoughts on "who you know" and "what you know." Episode Highlights: Zack Friedman "Who you know" has the ability to offer something to the "what you know" down the road. Be Authentic: Remember that we are all humans and connect with them in that way. Never be afraid to talk to...
Sep 04, 2019•23 min
During this episode, Tilman Fertitta, Chairman, and CEO of Landry's Inc. and Golden Nugget Hotel & Casinos, Houston Rockets Owner, CNBC's Billion Dollar Buyer, and Author talks to your host Travis Chappell. Learn about how Tilman built up his restaurant empire, became the owner of his beloved home basketball team the Houston Rockets, and what you can expect from his book “Shut Up and Listen: Hard Business Truths,” published by HarperCollins. Episode Highlights: Where did Tilman’s desires for...
Sep 02, 2019•30 min
In this episode of Freestyle Friday, with your host Travis Chappell, he shares about the idea of content traction and the concept of 1 > 0. Tune in for great tips on high quality content that makes a difference, no matter who’s consuming it. Episode Highlights: Defining the 1 > 0 Idea. How the expectation of big numbers can crush your content creation dreams. The most important thing to know for creating content. Creating relationships simply for the relationship. 3 Key Points: You have to...
Aug 30, 2019•13 min
Philip Stutts, an amazing marketer and owner of Win Big Media, Tim Storey, life coach and pastor of Congregation Church, and Aubrey Marcus, host of the "Aubrey Marcus Show" and author of the best-selling book "Own the Day, Own Your Life" share with your host, Travis Chappell, their thoughts on "who you know" and "what you know." Episode Highlights: Philip Stutts Who you know: the “what you know” reinforces the “who you know.” The importance of surrounding yourself with people that help you grow....
Aug 28, 2019•39 min
Dean Karnazes is an Ultra Marathoner, Author, and one of Time Magazine’s Top 100 most influential people in the world. He ran 50 marathons in all 50 states in 50 consecutive days, and has also won the world's toughest foot race, the Badwater Ultra- Marathon. He shares about mental toughness, proudest running career moment, most difficult race he has ever done, and the mindset for pushing past your goals. Episode Highlights: A "run-through" of Dean's childhood that ended up in a surprising place....
Aug 26, 2019•46 min
The Bad*ss Women in Business series continues! Listen to incredible interviews with some of the most bad*ss women in business! The line up includes Alyshia Ocshe, Hither Mann, Kerri Kasem, Amy Jo Martin, Elena Cardone, and Dorie Clark. All bring incredibly unique and beneficial insight that you do NOT want to miss. For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: trav...
Aug 24, 2019•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 317
In this episode of Freestyle Friday, with your host Travis Chappell, who shares a special announcement today. Tune in to hear this incredibly exciting news! Episode Highlights: The Event: November 8,9,10 The 4 factors that make this event different. Content is amazing, but focused connection is the key to great events. Doing the VIP the right way. The key to a great event is a great venue. 3 Key Points: The main focus is connection. The one-of-kind VIP experience is worth the investment. You don...
Aug 23, 2019•11 min
On this episode of the Build Your Network Podcast, we've compiled interviews with some of the most bad*ss women in business! The line up includes Lori Harder, Molly Bloom, Jill Stanton, Amy Porterfield, Sanja Hatter, and Felicia Romero. All bring incredibly unique and beneficial insight that you do NOT want to miss. For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: tra...
Aug 22, 2019•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 315
Scott Smith, host of the "Real Estate Nerds Podcast", Dan Schawbel, author of "Back to Human", and Ken Coleman, host of the top-rated "Ken Coleman Show" share with your host Travis Chappell their thoughts on "who you know" and "what you know." Episode Highlights: Scott Smith Who you know IS what you know. How networking with the right people can save time and money. Overcoming our hard-wiring to connect in meaningful ways. The simple key to making important business connections. Dan Schawbel Who...
Aug 21, 2019•34 min•Ep. 314
Build Your Network host, Travis Chappell, is going to show you how HE has connected with first rate guests like Grant Cardone, Ed Mylett, Cole Hatter, Aubrey Marcus, and John Maxwell. This isn't going to be all talk or a silly template. Travis is going to write a REAL email to a REAL person he wants to connect with – and you get to watch the entire process so you can follow the same strategy. If you want to know MORE about how to network, visit https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=YqBOg1...
Aug 20, 2019•13 min•Ep. 313
Yahya Bakkar is family man, speaking coach, and online business consultant. He's been paid to speak on over 500 stages, such as TEDx, Harvard, and Yale. He shares about how to get started in anthing and how to do it effectively, why you should join a mastermind, and the value of building confidence. Episode Highlights: Yahya, the junior olympic champion in Taekwondo Shifting from fighting to training. What it takes to go from college drop-out to motivational speaker in 1 year. The importance of ...
Aug 19, 2019•52 min
In this episode of Freestyle Friday, with your host Travis Chappell, he shares some thoughts on advice and mentorship. What's the best advice you've ever gotten? Join in today to hear the best advice Travis has ever gotten. Episode Highlights: A quick discussion on negative feedback, and how to approach the "nay-sayers." How to not let limiting beliefs creep in, and stifle your creativity. The quote that changed the game for Travis. Learning to connect with quality people to enhance the quality ...
Aug 16, 2019•12 min
George Sheppard, lead singer of the band called Sheppard, Alyshia Ochse, an actress who's been on numerous shows including "Ballers" with Dwayne Johnson, and Craig Ballantyne, author and one of the best online marketers in the game give your host Travis Chappell their best networking tips. Episode Highlights: George Sheppard The importance of networking and relationships for artists. Allowing natural, genuine connections to occur is the key for George The positives of being a "Yes Man." Aha Mome...
Aug 14, 2019•40 min
Evan Carmichael is a true Entrepreneur. At 19 he built and sold a biotech software company, and a 22 he was a venture capitalist raising from $500,000 to 15M dollars. Evan currently runs a Youtube channel for Entrepreneurs with over 1 1/2 Million subscribers. He is one of the "go-to" authorities in the Entrepreneur space. He shares about how to grow a youtube channel from scratch, what made him start his channel, and why did he turn down a 6-figure salary right out of college. Episode Highlights...
Aug 12, 2019•54 min
In this episode of Freestyle Friday, with your host Travis Chappell, he shares a glimpse into the building the network of your dreams. As the title suggests, Travis dives into his three best-kept networking secrets and how the background on how he developed them. Tune in to get the secrets to building your network today. Episode Highlights: The background on developing a show on networking The genuine way to go about learning about something you don't know. The secrets to how the most well-conne...
Aug 09, 2019•14 min
