From Pastor Aspirations to Sales & Podcasting

Travis shares his origin story: Bible college, door-to-door sales lessons (rejection, emotional intelligence, confidence) and his jump into podcasting learning via courses, coaching, and masterminds.

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#596 Want to know the ultimate networking hack that can skyrocket your business and open doors you never thought possible? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with networking and personal development expert Travis Chappell, founder of Guestio and host of Travis Makes Money. Travis shares his journey from aspiring pastor to door-to-door sales, and how those experiences shaped his ability to handle rejection, build confidence, and create opportunities. They dive deep into the power of relationship-building in business, the game-changing role of podcasting for networking, and why being a giver leads to long-term success. Whether you're an introvert looking to expand your connections or an entrepreneur seeking your next breakthrough, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you level up!

(Original Air Date - 2/26/25)

What we discuss with Travis:

+ Handling rejection – Lessons from door-to-door sales

+ Building strong relationships – A must for business success

+ Podcasting for networking – A powerful tool for connections

+ Give more than you take – The key to long-term success

+ Networking as an introvert – Strategies to thrive

+ Investing in yourself – Events, masterminds, and coaching

+ Confidence and risk-taking – How belief fuels success

+ Sales skills for life – Communication and persuasion

+ Authentic networking – Avoiding the “networking Ned” approach

+ Surrounding yourself with winners – The impact of environment