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The New Way to Explode Your Network and Your Net Worth | Travis Chappell (MU Classic)

Sep 21, 2025

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Travis Chappell

Travis Chappell is a networking and personal-development expert, founder of Guestio, and host of Travis Makes Money. He shares his journey from aspiring pastor to mastering door-to-door sales, highlighting how handling rejection boosts confidence. The conversation dives into the transformative power of relationship-building and the art of podcasting as a networking tool. Travis emphasizes the importance of giving to succeed long-term and provides strategies for introverts to thrive in networking. His insights on investing in oneself through events and coaching are invaluable for anyone looking to elevate their connections.

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ANECDOTE

From Bible College To Door-to-Door Sales

Travis started in a Bible college planning to be a pastor but pivoted after graduation.
He spent five to six years doing door-to-door sales before entering personal development and podcasting.

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INSIGHT

Rejection Handling Builds Founders

Door-to-door taught Travis how to handle rejection, a key trait of successful founders.
He says confidence from sales raises risk tolerance because you trust you can earn money back.

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ADVICE

Invest In Yourself To Accelerate

Invest aggressively in coaching, masterminds, and events to shortcut learning.
Use credit strategically to finance skill-building but commit to paying it off quickly.

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Podcasting as the Ultimate Networking Tool

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A Revolutionary Approach to Success

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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

Thank you, Travis!

Check out Travis Chappell at ⁠TravisChappell.com⁠.

Check out Guestio at ⁠Guestio.com⁠.

Listen to the ⁠Travis Makes Money podcast⁠.

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