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Travis Makes Money

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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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Episodes

793: Jason Feifer | Build For Tomorrow

Relationship building is a long and slow game. Jason Feifer comes back as our guest for today, he is the editor in chief of Entrepreneur Magazine , host of both Build For Tomorrow Podcast and Problem Solvers Podcast . He is also the author of Build for Tomorrow : a book that aims to arm people with a new, powerful way of thinking about change, with specific lessons on how to adapt that are drawn from centuries of innovations and the greatest entrepreneurial minds of today. Jason too is a keynote...

Sep 05, 202242 min

792: Midweek Mashup | Mental Toughness ft. Joost Janssen, Akshay Nanavati and Dean Karnazes

Push your limits and go beyond what’s possible with today’s midweek mashup all about mental toughness. Listen as we revisit the importance of struggle in life, why pushing your body to its limit will also push your mind and the stories of our guests conquering the most amazing challenges the human body and brain can achieve. [3:42 - 14:42] Joost Janssen | Becoming a Navy Seal Joost Janssen is a father, actor, stuntman and former Navy SEAL. He enlisted in the Navy at 22 years old after his wife w...

Aug 31, 202244 min

791: Chris Naugle | The Money Multiplier

Everything you know about money is wrong! Chris Naugle, also known as America’s #1 Money Mentor, has built and owned 19 companies, with his businesses being featured in Forbes, ABC, House Hunters, and his very own HGTV pilot in 2018. His success also includes managing tens of millions of dollars in assets in the financial services and advisory industry and in real estate transactions.Chris empowers entrepreneurs, business owners, and real estate investors with the knowledge of how money works. H...

Aug 29, 20221 hr 13 min

790: Midweek Mashup | How to Care For Yourself ft. Dr. Nicole LePera, Lori Harder and Jefferson Bethke

Our 3 guests for today will help you focus again on your wellbeing. Tune in as we revisit our previous episodes and bring you the best clips about taking care of yourself. This midweek mashup dives deep into mental health, mindfulness and why the hustle culture is damaging to our life. [2:05 - 15:48] Dr. Nicole LePera | How to Heal Yourself Coming from a background of battling anxiety herself, she knew that she wanted better for herself and her clients, and after going on her own healing journey...

Aug 24, 202246 min

789: Tim Sykes | The Trading Challenge

The investing party is over! Tim Sykes, our guest for today's episode, is a penny stock trader and teacher who became a self-made millionaire by the age of 22 by trading $12,415 of bar mitzvah money. After becoming disenchanted with the hedge fund world, he established the Tim Sykes Trading Challenge to teach aspiring traders how to follow his trading strategies. He’s been featured in a variety of media outlets including CNN, Larry King, Steve Harvey, Forbes, Men’s Journal, and more. He’s also a...

Aug 22, 202228 min

788: Midweek Mashup | Rethinking Marketing ft. Phillip Stutts, Travis Chambers and Billy Gene

Supercharge your marketing strategy with this week’s mashup. Travis goes back to a fine selection of interviews with 3 marketing experts that share their strategies on data driven marketing, online advertising and how just adding value can help you succeed at any business venture. Rethink your strategy with this week's episode. Let 's dive in! [4:33 - 18:45] Phillip Stutts | The Undefeated Marketing System Phillip has over 2 decades of experience working on campaigns with billions of dollars in ...

Aug 17, 202237 min

787: Theresa Depasquale | 10x Your Instagram Engagement

Are you not getting the results you want on Instagram? In this episode, Travis interviews the social media + marketing expert: Theresa Depasquale, they dive deep into ​​Instagram’s algorithm, how to create engaging reels, how to improve your creative content as your business grows and so much more. Theresa is the founder and CEO of Capture Social Media Group, a company that provides one-on-one consulting and management for national companies and industry-leading experts to help them successfully...

Aug 15, 202225 min

786: Midweek Mashup | Leveraging Real Estate ft. Dean Graziosi, Cody Sperber and Sam Newell

This midweek mashup is all about real estate investing. Listen as we go back to our previous interviews with 3 guests who’ve been investing in real estate deals for years now and have accumulated millions of dollars in different real estate assets. If you want to learn more about real learning the ins and outs of real estate investing, syndications and creative financing, this is an episode you can't miss. Let 's dive in! [3:19 - 14:24] Dean Graziosi | Creating Millionaire Success Habits Dean Gr...

Aug 10, 202245 min

785: Stu Heinecke | How To Grow Your Business Like A Weed

Anyone can grow their business into something resilient and unstoppable. In this episode, Stu Heinecke, dubbed the Father of Contact Marketing, digs into relevant strategies to achieve explosive growth and change the way you’re doing business in the most effective ways. He shares how he could reach elusive executives by thinking outside the box and using personalized approaches to get the connections crucial to your success. Let’s dive in! Stu Heinecke is a bestselling business author, a hall of...

Aug 08, 202225 min

784: Midweek Mashup | Ever Shifting Leadership ft. John Maxwell, John Baird & Edward Sullivan

Life changes and also leadership. In this midweek mashup episode we revisit the ever shifting topic of leadership and how great leaders are intentional about relationships and networking strategies. We go back to previous interviews with best selling author John Maxwell and the coaching duo John Baird and Edward Sullivan. Our guests share their experience with leading teams to greatness and how to influence like a true leader. Let 's dive in! [1:33 - 14:29] John Maxwell | Great Leaders Know How ...

Aug 03, 202235 min

783: Colin O’Brady | The 12-Hour Walk

Millions of people dream of living a more fulfilling life, but they are afraid to be uncomfortable and be outside of their comfort zone. It’s time for you to change that mindset and start to unlock your full potential. In this episode, Colin O’Brady shares his journey in becoming a world record-holding explorer and how it taught them one of the biggest life lessons. He stresses the importance of a positive mindset and the amazing things it enables you to do. Tune in and discover what’s your Ever...

Aug 01, 202247 min

782: I've Spent $300K+ on Masterminds... Here's Why

Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com . You can connect with me on Facebook , Instagram , and T...

Jul 29, 202230 min

781: Midweek Mashup | How to Grow on YouTube ft. Chris Zissis, Sean Cannell and Evan Carmichael

Do you have what it takes to crush it on YouTube? In today’s midweek mashup, Travis Chappell and Eric Skwarczynski revisit 3 previous episodes that will help you dominate the most popular video platform of all time. Tune in, as 3 experts from our previous interviews share their strategies, stories and insights on how to make it as a YouTube content creator. If you want to learn how to grow, monetize and make an impact by building an audience on YouTube, this is an episode you can’t miss. Let 's ...

Jul 27, 202236 min

780: Liam Martin | Running Remote

Remote work is here to stay, are you ready for the remote first era? In this episode, the CEO and co-founder of Time Doctor and Staff.com Liam Martin, shares why it’s so important to always align your mission with the objectives of live events, the value of being a connector of people through live events and how companies can leverage the best work force from around the world by going remote. Also, Liams explains what Asynchronous Management is and how it helps remote first companies become succ...

Jul 25, 202241 min

779: Midweek Mashup | Power of Persuasion ft. Jason Harris, Brant Pinvidic and Chris Voss

In this midweek mashup we go back to 3 expert guests with persuasion skills that are just out of this world. We revisit the importance of influence in business relationships, pitching ideas in a short and efficient way and how to use tactical empathy to always get your way. Being able to persuade people is one of the most in-demand skills today, this is a masterclass you can’t skip. [2:40 - 13:27] Jason Harris: How to Persuade without Being Annoying Jason Harris is the co-founder and CEO of Meka...

Jul 20, 202239 min

778: Jeff Lerner | Unlock Your Potential

The opportunities that defined past generations and steered their course through life just aren't out there for us anymore . In this episode, the author of Unlock Your Potential, Jeff Lerner shares his journey from a broke musician to a $100 million entrepreneur and how why he ended up building a thriving education program. He stresses how the failings of our systems have opened doors we didn’t know exist and how you can step through them. Tune in and create your dream life in the modern world! ...

Jul 18, 202256 min

777: Freestyle Friday | Travis Gets Personal with Pod Decks Part II

Is Travis ever getting a tattoo? Today’s episode is inspired one more time by Travis Brown and his company Pod Decks . If you keep struggling to come up with content ideas, interview questions or just want to improve the content you produce on social media don't forget to check out Pod Decks and stand out from the other million content creators online. In this Freestyle Friday episode, we change things up a bit as we explore some of the prompts from the “ How Dare You ” deck. Tune in and find ou...

Jul 15, 202212 min

776: Midweek Mashup | Marketing Masterclass (ft. Brittany Krystle, Tara Electra, Phillip Stutts

Today’s episode we dive deep into marketing! In this midweek mashup we revisit 3 episodes with our expert guests that will teach you all about personal branding, influencer marketing and corporate marketing (with a splice of political marketing too). This episode is jam packed with strategies, resources and actionables. [1:19 - 12:56] Brittany Krystle: How to Build a Brand With a decade of experience in personal brand strategy & content development, Brittany Krystle was hands-on with some of...

Jul 13, 202234 min

775: Ryan Kulp⎜The Startup Founder Philosophy

After working 54 jobs, our guest today shares why his 4th company is his 1st win. In this episode, Ryan Kulp discusses the importance of self criticism, how your network changes the way you behave and his philosophy on hiring new talent. He also shares his thoughts when it comes to buying and selling companies, and why the ultimate goal of every founder is to exit their company and see it running from the outside. Ryan Kulp is a founder, marketer, blogger, self-taught developer and a musician. H...

Jul 11, 202232 min

774: Freestyle Friday | Burning Bridges

Don’t be so quick to add someone to your F.U list! In this episode Travis shares how you can avoid ruining relationships by being more emphatic and how to make sure that you are not burning bridges. Also, he discusses why it is more important to mend bridges rather than burn them all completely. Key Takeaways: Understand how other people manage and prioritize their resources. Successful and high value people also sometimes get told NO. Be open to revisit previous burned bridges. Don’t put stops ...

Jul 08, 202222 min

773: Midweek Mashup | The Business of Show Business Ft. Eugenia Kuzmina, Riaz Meghji and Chris Van Vliet

Today’s episode is a Midweek Mashup where we go back to previous interviews, and this time it’s all about Show Business, tune in as we revisit how to make it in the entertainment industry, the power of conversations and why consistency is key to success. [1:11 - 8:25] Eugenia Kuzmina: Finding Success in the Entertainment Industry Eugenia has done all of those since she was a little girl. From standing in the food lines in post-Soviet Russia, to the cover of Glamour Magazine, Russian-American Eug...

Jul 06, 202235 min

772: Cole Gordon | Step Into Your Fullest Potential

Are you looking to build and scale your sales team? In this conversation, the CEO of Closers.io, Cole Gordon shares his experience getting into the marketing and sales world, and how he went from the worst to the best in this field. He also discloses why he defined himself as the sales team guy and what the biggest difference is between running an 8-figure business and a 7-figure business. Let’s dive in! Cole is one of the top closers in the high ticket industry, having sold over 10 million in c...

Jul 04, 202250 min

771: Freestyle Friday | Travis Gets Personal with Pod Decks

Today’s episode is inspired by Travis Brown and his company Pod Decks . If you are struggling to come up with content ideas, interview questions or just want to improve the content you produce on social media don't forget to check out Pod Decks and stand out from the other million content creators online. In this Freestyle Friday episode, Travis gets personal with Eric, as they go through some of the prompts from different decks. Some of the questions Travis answers are: What was something you a...

Jul 01, 20227 min

770: Kathryn Finney ⎟Build the Damn Thing

Don’t wait for the system to let you in—break down the door and build your damn thing. In this episode, our incredible guest, Kathryn Finney digs into how you can build your businesses in a world that has overlooked and underestimated you. She discloses the power of entrepreneurship and why it is essential to understand the value of everyone’s work. Let’s build a startup and break down the barriers! Kathryn cofounded Digitalundivided in 2012, the first incubator for Black and Latinx women. Her r...

Jun 30, 202240 min

769: Chris Sherwin ⎟The Coaching Cop

Going through life challenges or starting a new business from scratch can be difficult, that’s when you need the right guidance, support and mindset. In this episode, Chris Sherwin AKA The Coaching Cop, shares with us how he helps business owners and entrepreneurs fulfill their goals through focus, decision making, networking and more. Chris Sherwin served as a police officer for 22 years while at the same time creating his own company in the private security industry. He has a BA, BSBA and an M...

Jun 27, 202235 min

768: John Baird & Edward Sullivan | Leading with Heart

As leaders, have you ever wondered if there’s a way to bring out the best in yourself and your teams? In this episode, the authors of Leading with Heart, John Baird & Edward Sullivan delves into how leaders help people to unlock the best version of themselves and those around them with transformative results. Let’s dig into introspection and growth! Edward Sullivan is the CEO & Managing Partner at Velocity Coaching. His twenty-five-year career as an executive coach and political consulta...

Jun 23, 202247 min

767: Spencer Vann ⎟Make Money by Giving Money Away

What if there was a way to make money by helping others receive money...that would be cool right? In this episode, Spencer Vann shares his story from being an athlete at an early age and then transitioning to Real Estate Investing. He also shares his approach on learning and taking action and most importantly his view and tips on networking and leveling up your business relationships. Spencer Vann is the founder of Surplusfund.com a proven and tested 6 week implementation program that teaches ho...

Jun 20, 202240 min

766: Saen Higgins | Discover Your Way To Create Generational Wealth

Are you looking for an effective way to start building your wealth for the near future? In this episode, Saen Higgins shares relevant tips to find your road to financial success and take control of your financial destiny. He touches on how you can be prepared with the emotional and financial skillset to achieve your goals and live a life of purpose and joy. Let’s dive in! Saen Higgins is an author, speaker, coach, serial entrepreneur, and philanthropist who has been in the Real Estate and Financ...

Jun 16, 202243 min

765: David Wood | Mouse In The Room

“Not only do we often ignore the elephant in the room, but we also ignore the more subtle animals in the room as well.” In today’s episode, the author of Mouse in the Room , David Wood shows us how the simple yet courageous act of noticing and naming our “mice” can profoundly change our lives, our work culture, and the world. If you want to discover the joy that comes from true intimacy, self-confidence, and self-expression, this episode is definitely for you! A former Consulting Actuary to Fort...

Jun 13, 202228 min

764: Andy Paul | Sell Without Selling Out

Are you listening to what your buyers really want? In this episode, Andy Paul, a global sales expert and Sell Without Selling Out author, shares how to take charge of your own career without selling out to outdated, ineffective sales methods. He reveals the four Sell In pillars that are the indispensable instruments of selling and touches on the importance of being the reason the buyers make a decision to purchase something from you. Let's dive in! Andy has been in sales for over four decades. H...

Jun 09, 202238 minEp. 763
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