Travis and his producer, Eric, get honest about what “hustle” actually means and how its value changes depending on season, personality, and your real goals. Drawing on their own business journeys—as well as lessons from voices like Gary Vee, Dave Ramsey, and Alex Hormozi—they dig into the difference between productive sprints, burnout, and building self-awareness around effort, outcomes, and work-life fit. On this episode we talk about: The myth and reality of hustle culture for entrepreneurs a...
Sep 19, 2025•24 min
Dawn Maloney is a trailblazing professional makeup artist, educator, and business owner transforming the beauty industry since 1997. Founder of MakeupClasses.com and Dawn Till Dusk Cosmetics, Dawn is celebrated for her patent-pending Anatomical Makeup Method™, her new book for artists, and 25+ years working on national TV, fashion, and celebrity sets. Her story is one of grit, innovation, and empowering others—having beat homelessness, single parenthood, and adversity to build a brand that inspi...
Sep 19, 2025•24 min
Pokimane, one of the world’s biggest streamers, recently revealed the real earning power of each social platform—debunking myths about TikTok millions and spotlighting YouTube as the long-term winner. Travis and Eric break down her income tiers and explain why the biggest creator wins happen only when you treat content as the marketing engine for an actual business—not just a “viral” hustle. On this episode we talk about: Pokimane’s ranking of TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and YouTube for creator i...
Sep 18, 2025•15 min
Jack Jia is a four-time Silicon Valley entrepreneur, investor, and the founder/CEO of Musely, the fastest-growing teledermatology platform in the US. From exporting oranges to building nine-figure software companies and funding a dozen tech unicorns, Jack’s journey is a masterclass in pivoting, problem-solving, and innovating at scale. His story with Musely—spawned to solve his wife’s melasma—has redefined how Americans access prescription skincare by blending tech, telemedicine, and affordabili...
Sep 18, 2025•27 min
Grant Cardone is known for bold, controversial money takes—and this episode, Travis reacts to Grant’s viral claim that 401Ks are a “trap” and don’t set you free. Grant argues that parking money in retirement accounts limits your options and leaves you exposed to higher taxes, pushing followers to instead pursue investing for cash flow and flexibility. Travis breaks it down with a balanced perspective, looking at who Cardone is speaking to and whether this advice fits most people’s lives. Learn m...
Sep 17, 2025•9 min
Laura Ries is a globally recognized branding strategist, bestselling author, and chair of RIES—a firm renowned for pioneering the concept of brand positioning. Daughter of marketing legend Al Ries, Laura has spent decades helping companies build iconic brands and is celebrated for translating complex marketing concepts into clear, actionable strategies. Her soon-to-be-released book, The Strategic Enemy , explores why great brands succeed by defining what they stand against, not just what they of...
Sep 17, 2025•31 min
Brad Lea says: Don’t waste cash on flashy cars—invest it, let your money earn for you, and only splurge off your returns. Travis agrees: Wealth comes from investing first, not flexing early. Ignore critics who mock 10%—the S&P 500 long-term average supports the math. Bottom line: Build assets, delay gratification, and buy luxury only when you’re truly set. 🚀 Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. 🎁...
Sep 17, 2025•16 min
Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/DBw4KDVxPwI Hey everyone, welcome back to the Travis Makes Friends podcast! Today, we’re thrilled to have a true powerhouse with us—Shea Fisher! She’s a singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, wife, and mom of three who’s built incredible brands like Shea Baby, now in over 2,500 stores, and Fit with Shea. After years of dominating the business world, Shea’s back to her musical roots with her latest single, “EVERYTHING TO ME”. From her rodeo upbringing ...
Sep 16, 2025•23 min
On this episode, Travis and his producer Eric break down why submitting 500 resumes online won’t land most people a job in today’s hyper-competitive market. Instead, they explore how networking, personal branding, and creative job-seeking strategies dramatically increase the odds of making money and landing great opportunities. The problem with modern job boards: why mass resume-sending leads to “needle-in-a-haystack” odds and why employers are overwhelmed by flooded inboxes. The game-changing p...
Sep 15, 2025•23 min
Matt Raad, alongside his wife Liz, is a pioneer in turning digital assets—especially websites—into high-cash-flow, low-risk, location-independent businesses. With 30 years of buy-and-renovate experience in both bricks-and-mortar and online businesses, Matt now teaches beginners and pros how to build income and freedom by acquiring and improving profitable websites, even without tech expertise. At the eBusiness Institute, they’ve helped thousands transition from 9-to-5 or career burnout into “dig...
Sep 15, 2025•27 min
On this episode, Travis and producer Eric tackle one of the most misapplied wealth maxims: “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” They break down why “diversify” is bad early advice for most entrepreneurs, when to focus, and how/when to adopt new tools like AI without sacrificing execution on core income skills. The myth of “the average millionaire has seven streams of income”—and why nearly all seven are added after one core path is mastered and scaled. Diversification is for preservation, no...
Sep 14, 2025•16 min
Karen Salmansohn is a celebrated author, behavioral change expert, and founder of NotSalmon.com, with over 2 million books and courses sold and more than 1.5 million followers online. Known for blending psychological research, neuroscience, philosophy, and signature humor, she’s coached millions to ditch “near-life experiences” and start living fully and intentionally. Her new book, Your To-Die-For Life , invites readers to use mortality awareness—not as morbid fear, but as bold motivation to re...
Sep 14, 2025•29 min
Is passive income a myth? Is it achievable? Why do so many who promise it end up in prison? Find out in this episode of the Travis Makes Money Podcast! 🚀 This podcast is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. 🚀 Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. 🎁 Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Sep 13, 2025•22 min
Mark Rampolla is a visionary entrepreneur who founded ZICO Coconut Water, pioneering the now multi-billion-dollar coconut water category in the U.S. and globally. He took ZICO from startup to a $200 million acquisition by Coca-Cola, before later leading a buy-back of the brand. Mark’s investment firm, GroundForce Capital, backs purpose-driven consumer companies focused on health, wellness, and sustainability. His latest book, An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Freedom, dives deep into the limiting belie...
Sep 13, 2025•34 min
On this episode, Travis and Eric go candid on the reputation, reality, and earning potential of door to door sales. From misconceptions about “annoying” sales tactics to the immense training value and income ceiling, Travis explains why D2D still works—and how newcomers can maximize results even in less affluent or small-town markets. Top 3 Takeaways 1. Door to door sales are thriving, especially in home services—top earners can make six figures or more, often from equal-opportunity commission s...
Sep 12, 2025•24 min
Tamara Laine is an Emmy Award-winning journalist turned entrepreneur and the founder of MPWR (mpwr.money), an AI-powered fintech platform built to transform access to credit and capital for gig workers, freelancers, solopreneurs, and business owners outside the traditional W-2 economy. Combining her expertise in brand storytelling, AI innovation, and financial inclusion, Tamara makes it her mission to redesign financial systems so more people—especially those previously left out—can build real w...
Sep 12, 2025•27 min
🚀 This podcast is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. 🚀 Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. 🎁 Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 11, 2025•27 min
Katie Krimitsos is the creator and guiding voice behind the Women’s Meditation Network, a global collection of meditation podcasts empowering millions of women and children to find calm, clarity, and better sleep. Launching her first meditation podcast in 2018 from a closet, Katie has grown the network to over 20 shows, amassing more than 100 million downloads and becoming one of the world’s most successful independent podcasters. In this candid conversation, Katie shares her entrepreneurial jou...
Sep 11, 2025•43 min
✖️ ✖️ ✖️ ✖️ 🚀 This podcast is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. 🚀 Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. 🎁 Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 10, 2025•25 min
Mick Hunt is a trailblazing entrepreneur, executive coach, and motivational leader known for building, scaling, and selling high-performing businesses—including a multi-million dollar insurance agency. As the founder of the Mick Unplugged brand and host of a top self-improvement podcast, Mick is dedicated to helping leaders and entrepreneurs discover their core “because” and build lasting, purpose-driven success. With a career spanning insurance, consulting, podcasting, and thought leadership, M...
Sep 10, 2025•25 min
Travis is joined by producer Eric for a rapid-fire Q&A, reacting to three high-impact sales clips from the internet’s best-known sales trainers: Andy Elliott, Grant Cardone, and Brad Lea. From cold doors to cold calls to closing high-ticket deals, Travis unpacks what really works from his years of real-world sales. He shares truths behind the viral advice, what’s hype versus what’s helpful, and how to tailor classic sales tactics to any niche or market. On this episode we talk about: Andy El...
Sep 09, 2025•21 min
Full episode here: https://youtu.be/KnsCROZKTZA Join us on this episode of the Travis Makes Friends podcast as we dive deep with Pace Morby, a real estate powerhouse and community builder! From launching the world’s largest real estate community in a Circle K parking lot to helping a homeless woman become a homeowner in just 20 days, Pace shares his journey, creative finance strategies, and why real estate remains the ultimate wealth-building vehicle. Discover how to navigate today’s housing mar...
Sep 09, 2025•23 min
🚀 This podcast is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. 🚀 Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. 🎁 Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 08, 2025•24 min
Kasim Aslam is a self-made serial entrepreneur who rose from welfare in Albuquerque to become a multi-exit founder and an acclaimed thought leader in digital marketing. He built Solutions 8 into a Google Ads powerhouse (over $100 million in managed ad spend) and now focuses on Pareto Talent and Driven Mastermind, helping entrepreneurs scale with world-class delegation and smarter teams. Kasim is known for his unfiltered honesty, deep operational knowledge, and for championing the power of global...
Sep 08, 2025•29 min
Travis and his producer Eric dive deep into one of the most common (and misleading) debates in entrepreneurship: is it actually smarter to buy an existing business, or should you build one from zero? Travis brings candid perspective, real stories, and actionable advice—covering who’s really ready for acquisition, when it’s a disguised risk, and why the right answer depends entirely on your background, skills, and life stage. On this episode we talk about: The hidden risks “business buying” gurus...
Sep 07, 2025•24 min
Dr. Catharine Arnston is the founder and CEO of ENERGYbits®, a Boston-based wellness company pioneering spirulina and chlorella products for energy, recovery, and whole-body health. After a long career in corporate and entrepreneurship, Catharine was inspired to launch her venture when her sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and advised to adopt an alkaline, plant-based diet. Discovering algae as a nutrition powerhouse—backed by decades of research—Catharine became a thought leader and relen...
Sep 07, 2025•48 min
Travis teams up with his producer Eric for an actionable episode on budgeting you’ll actually stick to. Forget the generic advice and unrealistic expectations—this episode tackles the real-life habits, tools, and mental shifts that help you put (and keep) more money in the bank. Travis breaks down the parallels between honest financial tracking and fitness, shares how his own family discovered hidden cash leaks, and discusses proven apps and systems that make saving automatic and attainable at a...
Sep 06, 2025•16 min
Mara Dorne is a powerhouse entrepreneur, Fortune 500 sales veteran, and the bold voice behind the BILF (Boss I’d Like to Follow) Podcast. After building a billion-dollar sales career and becoming a self-made millionaire before 40, Mara shifted her focus to empowering others—especially women—to break barriers in traditionally male-dominated industries. Now leading a nationwide team of more than 1,500 health insurance agents, Mara is on a mission to make health care more affordable, redefine ethic...
Sep 06, 2025•27 min
In this episode, Travis is joined by his producer, Eric, to explore one of the most difficult questions in business, creative work, and personal finance: is it time to double down or to walk away? Using viral memes, classic motivational stories, and plenty of real-world examples, Travis breaks down the difference between grit and the sunk cost fallacy. If you’ve ever wrestled with whether to keep going or to cut your losses, this conversation gives you actionable strategies—and permission—to mak...
Sep 05, 2025•24 min
Sarah Gregg and Jill Ritchie are the co-founders of the Intuitive Psychology Association, the world’s first and only fully accredited intuitive psychology coach training provider. They bring together modern psychology, rigorous accreditation, and deep intuitive wisdom to qualify coaches at the highest level globally. Their mission: transform the coaching industry from social media “certifications” to ethical, evidence-based methods that foster real, lasting personal growth. Sara and Jill’s progr...
Sep 05, 2025•28 min
