Chase Chewning joins Travis on this episode of the Travis Makes Money podcast. Chase is an Army veteran, wellness influencer, entrepreneur, and the host of Ever Forward Radio, a podcast he launched in 2017. He’s also the founder of Operation Podcast, a Los Angeles-based podcast studio and production company that’s grown into a multiple six-figure business. Known for his resilience after a serious military injury and his innovative approach to podcast monetization, Chase brings a unique perspecti...
May 10, 2025•47 min
Steve Selengut is a seasoned investment manager and advisor with over 40 years of experience in the financial industry. He’s managed more than 325 individual portfolios across the U.S. and internationally and is now dedicated to coaching both individuals and other advisors on creating income independence. Steve is the author of “Retirement Money Secrets,” his second book, where he shares practical strategies for building sustainable income and optimizing for retirement. His expertise lies in per...
May 09, 2025•33 min
In this episode of the Travis Makes Money podcast, we're diving into some powerful highlights from my conversation with bestselling author and business consultant Donald Miller —originally featured on my other show, Travis Makes Friends . Donald is the author of Building a StoryBrand , one of the most influential branding books of all time. He’s worked with Fortune 500 companies, consulted for the NSA, and helped countless businesses double their revenue using simple but effective messaging stra...
May 08, 2025•18 min
Nick Huber is an accomplished entrepreneur and real estate investor based in Athens, Georgia. Best known for building a $30M+ annual revenue portfolio that includes 68 self-storage properties, Nick also owns companies like somewhere.com, Bolt Storage, and RE Cost Seg. He’s recognized for his no-nonsense advice on entrepreneurship, his book The Sweaty Startup, and his focus on building wealth through practical, “boring” businesses rather than chasing flashy startup trends. Nick’s unique perspecti...
May 07, 2025•40 min
Thoryn Stephens is a leading expert in neurotechnology, longevity, and analytics, specializing in data architecture, consumer insights, and behavioral analytics. As the founder of Brain.1, Thoryn has created a pioneering brain fitness platform that offers the world’s most extensive collection of brain health microhabits and protocols. His unique blend of scientific expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and passion for holistic health makes him a standout voice in the intersection of technology, neu...
May 06, 2025•35 min
Daniel Packard is a mechanical engineer turned CEO of Full Liberation Technology, known for his groundbreaking work in permanently eliminating anxiety and the fears that hold people back from achieving their goals. After a decade-long personal struggle with anxiety and investing over $1 million in research and development, Daniel engineered a system with a 90% success rate that has helped thousands break free from anxiety, procrastination, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and low confidence. His ...
May 05, 2025•42 min
Drew Norton, known as the Everyday Sales Leader, joins Travis to share his journey from selling Halloween candy as a kid to leading large sales organizations and coaching others to sales success. As a self-development coach, sales consultant, and co-host of the Everyday Leader podcast, Drew brings a wealth of experience across sales, recruiting, leadership, and training. What makes Drew unique is his focus on ethical selling and his belief that sales skills can transform not just your income, bu...
May 04, 2025•30 min
Marty Strong is a retired Navy SEAL officer, accomplished entrepreneur, CEO, and prolific author. With more than 20 years of military service and decades of business leadership, Marty currently leads multiple companies, including a major healthcare firm. He has written nine novels and three business books, most notably Be Nimble: How the Creative Navy SEAL Mindset Wins on the Battlefield and in Business. Marty is renowned for translating elite military leadership principles into actionable busin...
May 03, 2025•36 min
Eric Jorgenson is the CEO of Scribe Media, the industry's largest professional publishing service, dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, executives, and experts write, publish, and market their books. Eric is also the bestselling author of The Almanack of Naval Ravikant and The Anthology of Balaji, with over a million copies sold. Beyond his publishing expertise, Eric is an investor in deep tech startups and an influential blogger and podcaster. His unique journey from author and curator to CEO-es...
May 02, 2025•36 min
Ross Tomkins is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and business acquirer who has raised over $10 million and acquired nearly 20 businesses across two continents. Originally trained as a physiotherapist in the UK, Ross transitioned from hands-on healthcare to building and scaling companies. He recently launched a holding company in the UAE with the goal of generating half a billion dollars in annual revenue within five years. Ross’s journey is a masterclass in creative deal-making, strategic growth...
May 01, 2025•30 min
Keren Eldad is a renowned executive coach, thought leader, and founder of The Club-a community for leaders, entrepreneurs, and coaches striving to reach their fullest potential. With a client roster that includes Olympic athletes, politicians, Hollywood stars, and global organizations like Estée Lauder, JPMorgan, and Nike, Keren specializes in guiding high achievers out of the endless grind and into true success and fulfillment. Her unique approach blends mindset mastery, wealth consciousness, a...
Apr 30, 2025•34 min
Dionne Payn is a trailblazer in ethical property investment and the founder of Women for Homes, an initiative on a mission to inspire one million women to invest $5,000 each to end homelessness by 2030. With over a decade of experience in the property industry, Dionne has developed affordable housing projects, raised more than $45 million for ethical developments, and helped over 40 investors achieve double-digit returns. She is also the author of the Amazon #1 bestseller Ethical Property Invest...
Apr 29, 2025•36 min
Nigel Tunnacliffe is the founder and CEO of Coastline Academy, the largest driving school in the United States. Starting from teaching students himself at a single location, Nigel has grown Coastline Academy to serve nine states and hundreds of thousands of students. The company has been recognized as the sixth fastest-growing education company in the U.S. by Inc. magazine. Nigel’s journey is a testament to scaling a hands-on service business into a national operation, all while staying mission-...
Apr 28, 2025•34 min
Alice Draper is the founder of Hustling Writers, a podcast guest booking agency, and the host of the podcast My Rejection Story . Alice specializes in making publicity accessible for entrepreneurs and authors by reframing rejection and helping clients secure interviews on top podcasts. With a background in freelance writing and a knack for creative pitching, Alice has placed clients on some of the highest-ranked shows in the industry. Her journey from childhood entrepreneur to agency owner is ma...
Apr 27, 2025•28 min
James Murray-known to millions as “Murr” from the hit TV show Impractical Jokers-joins Travis on the Travis Makes Money podcast. As a founding member of the comedy troupe The Tenderloins, James has spent over a decade turning hidden camera pranks into a cultural phenomenon. Beyond TV, he’s an executive, bestselling author, and live performer. What makes James unique is his journey from TV executive to on-screen star, and his candid insights into the business side of making comedy-and money-in Ho...
Apr 26, 2025•23 min
Elijah Lung is a multifamily real estate investor and capital raiser with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Starting his career as a farmhand, Elijah built a multi-seven-figure business in cattle waste management before transitioning into farmland investments and, ultimately, multifamily syndication. His unconventional journey—from managing messy assets to raising millions for large-scale real estate deals—makes him a uniquely insightful guest for anyone interested in building wealth ...
Apr 25, 2025•34 min
Valerie Morehouse is one of the most sought-after vocal coaches in the entertainment industry, renowned for her unique blend of artistry and business acumen. With a BFA in journalism and a background as one of the youngest members of Chapman University’s acclaimed chamber singers, Valerie has worked alongside top ear, nose, and throat surgeons to develop innovative methods for rehabilitating singers from vocal trauma. Her client roster includes chart-topping musicians, actors, and even sports br...
Apr 24, 2025•32 min
John Hankins is a licensed social worker and Certified Financial Therapist™ with decades of experience spanning social work, IT, and nonprofit leadership. After a long career in the business world, John returned to his passion for helping others by specializing in financial therapy and coaching for middle-aged and older adults. His unique approach blends clinical expertise, real-world financial management, and deep empathy, helping clients understand and transform their relationship with money. ...
Apr 23, 2025•34 min
Nicholas Lalla is an urbanist, social entrepreneur, and author who has made a national impact at the intersection of economic development and emerging technology. As the founder of Tulsa Innovation Labs, Nicholas deployed over $200 million to catalyze northeast Oklahoma’s transition from a legacy oil and gas economy to a thriving tech-driven innovation hub. With a track record that includes leading New York City’s ambitious Cyber NYC initiative and authoring the new book Reinventing the Heartlan...
Apr 22, 2025•34 min
Dr. Angela Jackson is the founder of Future Forward Strategies, a labor market intelligence and strategy firm dedicated to helping leaders transform their organizations and develop the human capital needed for long-term competitiveness and positive impact. As a lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Dr. Jackson shapes the next generation of entrepreneurs and leaders in the education marketplace. She was the architect of the Future of Work Grand Challenge, an ambitious initiative t...
Apr 21, 2025•36 min
Ryan Blair is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and one of the most remarkable comeback stories in business. With over $2 billion in sales and $1 billion in exits—including a $792 million exit as CEO of ViSalus—Ryan’s journey from poverty, gang life, and juvenile hall to New York Times bestselling author and Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year is nothing short of extraordinary. His books, Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain and Rock Bottom to Rockstar , have inspired countless en...
Apr 20, 2025•46 min
Dana Cornell is a Forbes-recognized financial advisor and former executive director at Morgan Stanley, where he managed $1.4 billion in assets. Dissatisfied with the traditional wealth management model, Dana left to found Cornell Capital Holdings, where he now advises another billion dollars and specializes in helping business owners with exit planning and wealth creation. Dana’s unique perspective comes from both building and buying businesses, and he’s passionate about showing others how to us...
Apr 19, 2025•30 min
Dan Sheeks is a passionate educator and advocate for Gen Z financial independence. As the founder of the SheeksFreaks community, Dan has helped young people achieve remarkable financial milestones, including members with million-dollar net worths, real estate portfolios, and thriving businesses. He’s the author of First to a Million, a bestselling guide for young people seeking early financial independence, and a frequent speaker at schools and conferences nationwide. Dan’s unique blend of real-...
Apr 18, 2025•43 min
Chris Miles joins Travis on the Travis Makes Money Podcast for a deep dive into building wealth through cash flow, not just accumulation. Chris is a cash flow expert, anti-financial advisor, and founder of Money Ripples. With over $300 million in increased cash flow for his clients over the past 15 years, Chris is a leading authority on helping entrepreneurs and professionals get their money working for them today—not just in some distant retirement. He’s also the host of the Money Ripples podca...
Apr 17, 2025•40 min
Aram Street is a dynamic entrepreneur who made the leap from household management to business ownership in 2020. After nearly a decade as a professional butler and estate manager, Aram founded LexClean, a thriving commercial and residential cleaning company in Kentucky, and later co-founded CleanSpace, an on-demand cleaning marketplace. His unique background—combining elite butler training with a knack for systems and networking—sets him apart in the crowded cleaning industry. Aram’s story is a ...
Apr 16, 2025•39 min
Meet George Kamel, a Ramsey Personality, personal finance expert, and #1 national bestselling author dedicated to helping you break free from the toxic money system and build real wealth. Since joining the Ramsey Solutions team in 2013, George has gone from a negative net worth and $40,000 in consumer debt to becoming a millionaire in under a decade by following Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps. As co-host of The Ramsey Show and Smart Money Happy Hour podcast, and through his popular YouTube channel, Ge...
Apr 15, 2025•22 min
Trey Peterson, CEO and Co-Founder of All Things Financial, joins Travis Chappell on this episode of Travis Makes Money. Trey is a seasoned expert in retirement planning, fiduciary wealth management, and personal development. With experience spanning insurance, investments, real estate, and business consulting, Trey has generated six- and seven-figure incomes across five industries. His passion lies in helping individuals design their financial futures while achieving stability and success in lif...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Shawn Dill is a dynamic entrepreneur and investor with an impressive track record of building multiple seven-figure businesses across diverse industries. As the owner of The Adaptable Entrepreneur, he empowers service-based professionals to scale their businesses effortlessly. Shawn is also the co-owner of Well Infused, a wellness franchise, and the founder of The Specific Chiropractic Centers, a national chiropractic franchise. Additionally, he leads Book Yourself Solid, helping entrepreneurs a...
Apr 13, 2025•37 min
Liz Steblay is a trailblazer in the world of solopreneurship, with over two decades of experience as an independent consultant. She is the founder of ProKo Agency, a talent agency connecting Fortune 500 companies with top-tier consultants, and the Professional Independent Consultants of America (PICA), an educational organization helping solopreneurs thrive. Liz is also the author of Succeeding as a Solopreneur, a definitive guide to launching and growing a self-employed business. Her expertise ...
Apr 12, 2025•40 min
Jake Sucoff is an accomplished entrepreneur and marketer with over 15 years of experience in building and launching products across industries such as B2B SaaS, enterprise healthcare, and loyalty rewards hardware. As the founder and CEO of Patient Procure, Jake specializes in helping medical practices attract and retain their ideal patients. His career includes working closely with C-suite executives, pitching in high-pressure environments, and leveraging data to drive decision-making. Jake’s un...
Apr 11, 2025•40 min