This solo episode with host Travis Chappell dives into his “25 questions to ask yourself to live a better life,” focusing on five powerful prompts that can reshape your habits, relationships, and financial trajectory. Travis shares personal examples from health, marriage, and money to illustrate how better questions lead to better decisions and, ultimately, a more intentional and prosperous life. On this episode we talk about: What your 90-year-old self would tell you to cut out of your life im...
Mar 11, 2026•25 min
In this episode, Travis is joined in the studio by his producer, Eric, for a candid conversation about minimum wage, economic realities, and the mindset needed to earn more in today’s world. Rather than offering easy political answers, Travis and Eric explore the complexity of wage policy, small business economics, and personal responsibility. The discussion blends practical entrepreneurship insights with honest reflections on the challenges many people face when trying to make a living—and why ...
Mar 10, 2026•25 min
Erin McGoff is an award-winning filmmaker, content creator, and career advice expert known online as the internet’s “big sister.” Through her Advice With Erin platform, she has built a massive audience of Gen Z and millennial professionals by sharing practical, no-nonsense guidance on careers, communication, and navigating the workplace. A Pulitzer Fellowship recipient and Forbes 30 Under 30 (2025) honoree, Erin’s work has been featured in major publications including the New York Times, Washing...
Mar 10, 2026•25 min
In this solo episode, host Travis Chappell walks through five powerful questions from his “25 Questions to Ask Yourself to Live a Better Life” series, drawn from his own journey as a door-to-door salesman, founder, and creator. He opens up about evolving from chasing money to designing a life he actually wants, the role of environment in success, and how being a dad has reshaped his ambitions and self-talk. Travis’ mix of personal stories and practical reflection prompts makes this a concise but...
Mar 10, 2026•18 min
On this episode, Travis is joined in studio by his producer Eric for a laid-back but sharp conversation on popular money quotes, financial “gurus,” and what their advice really looks like in the real world. From Warren Buffett and Dave Ramsey to Ramit Sethi, Elon Musk, OnlyFans creators, and Andrew Tate, they unpack when these ideas are genuinely helpful—and when they fall apart once you factor in real life, kids, vacations, and small-business margins. On this episode we talk about: Whether “ma...
Mar 09, 2026•21 min
Ivan Misner is widely known as the father of modern networking and the founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the world’s largest business networking organization. Since founding BNI in 1985, Ivan has helped build a global community with over 11,700 chapters across 76 countries, generating millions of referrals and billions of dollars in business for its members. A New York Times bestselling author of more than 30 books—including Networking Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint —Ivan has spent decade...
Mar 09, 2026•31 min
On this solo episode, Travis Chappell continues his series on “25 Questions to Live a Better Life,” drawing from years of door-to-door sales, entrepreneurship, and podcasting to unpack the exact prompts he uses to rethink beliefs, handle hard seasons, and choose better long-term outcomes. He walks through questions 5–10 of his list, mixing personal stories, mental models, and thought experiments you can steal to upgrade your thinking and your life. On this episode we talk about: Why “When was th...
Mar 09, 2026•26 min
On this episode, Travis is joined by his producer and co-host Eric for a lighter, story-driven conversation about how people find bizarre yet lucrative ways to make money. Together, they break down the real-life journey of a Zach Galifianakis/“Alan from The Hangover” impersonator who turned rock bottom into a high-earning Vegas hustle—and the steep personal costs that came with it. On this episode we talk about: How a down-on-his-luck restaurant manager became a top “Alan from The Hangover” imp...
Mar 08, 2026•25 min
Dr. Maria Sophocles is a board-certified OB-GYN with over 30 years of clinical experience, a menopause expert, TED speaker, and author of The Bedroom Gap . Known for her ability to translate complex women’s health issues into practical, empowering insights, she has helped spark global conversations around midlife sexual health and wellness. In this episode, Dr. Sophocles joins Travis to discuss how medical professionals can expand beyond clinical practice—building businesses, partnering with sta...
Mar 08, 2026•28 min
Travis Chappell is a former door-to-door sales pro turned top business podcaster and founder, who has recorded over 1,500 episodes and read more than 200 non-fiction books to level up his mindset and income. In this solo episode, he opens up his personal notes and “audio journal” to share the exact questions he asks himself to break out of stagnation, take bigger swings, and reset his thinking when life punches him in the mouth. On this episode we talk about: Why the quality of your life tracks ...
Mar 08, 2026•21 min
In this episode, Travis Chappell dives into the fascinating and rapidly growing world of micro dramas—a new form of short-form, vertical video storytelling that’s taking over platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Joined by his producer Eric for a co-hosted discussion, Travis explores how these bite-sized dramas are monetized, why audiences are hooked, and what this emerging industry means for creators, actors, and the attention economy as a whole. On this episode we talk about: The rise of micro ...
Mar 07, 2026•23 min
Paul Ross is the founder of the Subconscious Sales Advantage and a sales trainer with more than 30 years of experience helping entrepreneurs, founders, and sales teams dramatically improve their close rates. Known for his expertise in hypnotic language patterns and subconscious influence, Paul has helped organizations generate millions in additional revenue and achieve 30%+ sales increases in as little as 90 days. His unique approach blends neuroscience, psychology, and language frameworks to he...
Mar 07, 2026•26 min
Travis Chappell is a former door-to-door salesman turned founder, investor, speaker, and top-ranked podcast host who’s built multiple income streams through sales, media, and tech startups. He’s best known for creating Guestio, a platform that connects creators with high‑level guests, and for helping entrepreneurs learn how to increase their earning potential through practical, real‑world lessons. In this solo episode, Travis breaks down how one simple mindset shift—staying open to opportunities...
Mar 07, 2026•19 min
Co-hosting with producer Eric Travis breaks down Affirm's new "buy now, pay later" rent option—splitting monthly rent into zero-interest biweekly payments. They debate cash flow hacks, reminisce on $600/month SoCal apartments now Zestimated at $1,600+, and praise rent-tech like Bilt for credit-building points. On this episode we talk about: Affirm + Isuzu pilot: Split rent biweekly (no interest/fees) via $10-50/month memberships that report payments to credit bureaus—helps cash flow, not afforda...
Mar 06, 2026•29 min
Chris Kaufman is a Detroit-based creative leader, entrepreneur, investor, and author. As co-founder and former Chief Creative Officer of StockX, he helped scale the platform to a $3.8 billion valuation, serving customers in over 200 countries and facilitating billions in gross merchandise volume. Chris is also the bestselling author of 'Empathy at Work', where he breaks down how practical empathy drives innovation, retention, and long-term business success. In this episode, Chris shares how a pa...
Mar 06, 2026•31 min
In this solo episode, Travis digs into old notes from his phone to unpack why humans are wired for fear—evolutionary survival that now fuels anxiety and stalled dreams. He shares his "rocking chair test" for big risks (like a six-figure filming project with legends) and how fearing regret beats fearing failure every time. On this episode we talk about: Human evolution: 99% of our 100,000-year history as hunter-gatherers made fear our survival edge—now it creates worry over non-threats like embar...
Mar 06, 2026•22 min
Co-hosting with his producer Eric Travis dives into the wild world of financing everything—from PlayStation 5 leases in the UK to Gen Z's surprising DVD revival. They roast subscription fatigue, debate console controllers, and warn why endless payments kill your financial flexibility (and freedom to quit bad jobs). On this episode we talk about: Sony's PlayStation Flex lease program: PS5 Digital Edition for as low as £13.58/month (36 months) or £26.60 rolling—great for testing GTA6, terrible for...
Mar 05, 2026•25 min
Paul Larche is a media pioneer, author, and business strategist with over four decades of experience in broadcasting and brand communication. As the founder of Larsh Communications, he built five radio stations from the ground up and was inducted into the Ontario Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. His latest book, The Divided Brain: Why Customers Buy (and Why They Don’t) , translates cutting-edge neuroscience into practical business strategy—helping leaders understand how human psychology...
Mar 05, 2026•31 min
In this solo episode, Travis Chappell breaks down eye-opening stats from a five-year study on the daily habits that separate the wealthy from the poor. From credit score savvy to flossing and networking, he shares personal stories—like the time his truck's wheel fell off in Las Vegas—and actionable mindset shifts to level up your financial game. On this episode we talk about: The massive gap in credit score awareness (72% wealthy vs. 5% poor) and Travis's wild credit drop after maxing a business...
Mar 05, 2026•21 min
Travis and producer Eric unpack America's literacy crisis (54% of adults read below 6th-grade level, costing $2.2T in lost productivity), celebrate streamer Kai Cenat's public 30-minute daily reading challenge, debate childhood favorites like Dr. Seuss, and tie it all to self-improvement and earning potential. On this episode we talk about: Shocking U.S. literacy stats: 45M adults functionally illiterate, 40% of 4th graders below basic reading, and 44% read zero books yearly. Streamer Kai Cenat'...
Mar 04, 2026•29 min
John Lee Dumas is the founder and host of Entrepreneurs on Fire, one of the longest-running and most successful business podcasts in the world. A pioneer of daily podcasting, John has built a multi–seven-figure media brand, mentored some of the biggest names in the industry, and spent over a decade teaching entrepreneurs how to turn attention into income. In this episode, John shares how he continues to reinvent himself, why most people misunderstand “success,” and how a hyper-focused micro-nich...
Mar 04, 2026•31 min
Travis Chappell breaks down the limits of traditional personal finance advice in a solo episode, explaining why cutting expenses alone won't build real wealth—you need to aggressively increase your income to outpace inflation, unexpected life costs, and the dream of true financial freedom. On this episode we talk about: Why budgeting and saving hit a ceiling at zero expenses, but earning more income is unlimited and the real path to wealth. Life's endless surprises (roofs, transmissions, family ...
Mar 04, 2026•20 min
Travis and producer Eric dive into Chipotle's leaked strategy to target high-income customers ($100K+ households, who make up 60% of their base), generational slop wars, portion size drama, and why price hikes won't kill the burrito empire—plus wild tangents on Denny's fried cheese melts and the real McDonald's coffee lawsuit. On this episode we talk about: Chipotle's pivot to affluent "digital natives" who love high-protein bowls, with plans for more price hikes and menu tweaks. Why 60% of Chip...
Mar 03, 2026•29 min
Evan Holladay is an experienced real estate developer and investor who has developed over $694 million in projects and more than 2,600 affordable multifamily units. As the Founder and CEO of Holiday Ventures, Evan specializes in intentionally designed, sustainability-focused affordable and mixed-income communities. He also teaches other aspiring developers through his 12-month mentorship program, Affordable Development Mastery. In this episode, Evan shares the scrappy, relationship-driven journe...
Mar 03, 2026•26 min
Travis Chappell delivers a solo masterclass on building a powerful personal brand and network using his proprietary ACT method (Attention, Credibility, Trust), drawn from over 1,600 podcast episodes, hundreds of books, and years of real-world experience in content creation and online marketing. On this episode we talk about: The ACT framework: A = Attention, C = Credibility, T = Trust—and why trust equals transactions. How Travis engineered his own Forbes feature by interviewing the author and n...
Mar 03, 2026•20 min
On this episode, Travis is joined in studio by his producer Eric for a candid breakdown of the exploding OnlyFans economy, why Californians are leading the charge in spending, and what all of this reveals about our relationship with money and loneliness. Together they mix data, dark humor, and real‑talk money advice to challenge how much you are blowing on subscriptions that do nothing for your long‑term wealth or relationships. On this episode we talk about: How Californians spent over $350 mil...
Mar 02, 2026•24 min
Carey James is the founder of Brand Alchemy and a leading positioning expert for founders and executives thriving in today’s AI-driven attention economy. A former PhD candidate in neuroscience, Carey has helped clients generate over $30 million in sales by translating complex expertise into credibility, visibility, and inbound demand. Drawing from neuroscience, storytelling, and sales psychology, he empowers high performers to step into their “niche of one” and transform authority into opportuni...
Mar 02, 2026•25 min
Travis Chappell solo-hosts this episode of Travis Makes Money, sharing hard-won life lessons from his own journey as a creator, entrepreneur, and podcast coach. He breaks down mindset traps that keep people stuck—like perfectionism, negativity bias, and emotional reactivity—and offers practical tools for building resilience, happiness, and momentum in both life and business. Through stories, analogies, and real-life examples (including a tense pickup basketball game), Travis gives listeners conc...
Mar 02, 2026•23 min
In Part 2 of yesterday's conversation, Travis Chappell and his producer, Eric, continue their candid discussion about building a career without following the traditional “prestigious school → perfect job” blueprint. From mission-field poverty to producing millions of podcast views, this episode explores the messy middle of modern work—where stability and ambition can coexist. If you’ve ever felt stuck between the safety of a 9–5 and the pull of entrepreneurship, this conversation is your roadmap...
Mar 01, 2026•23 min
Eric Tash is a brand marketer and the host of Worthy for 30 , a mission-driven podcast spotlighting business leaders who are “doing good while doing well.” Through candid conversations with founders, operators, and philanthropists, Eric explores the balance between purpose, profitability, and positive impact. His passion for authentic storytelling and consistent creation makes him a standout example of how side hustles can drive both meaning and momentum. On this episode we talk about: How podca...
Mar 01, 2026•25 min
