CO-HOST: Make Money by Saying No and Knowing What Side Hustles Still Matter

In this episode, Travis and producer Eric dive into the modern debate over side hustles — are they still the key to building wealth, or has the hustle culture gone too far? Travis shares how he’s shifted from saying yes to everything to learning how powerful “no” can be, especially when focusing on what truly moves the needle. The conversation touches on money, fulfillment, and finding purpose both in and outside of work — with plenty of laughs along the way.

On this episode we talk about:

• Why Travis stopped saying yes to every opportunity

• The truth about side hustles in 2026 — overhyped or necessary?

• How to build wealth and fulfillment without burnout

• When to trade free time for extra income (and when not to)

• The real difference between financial need and purposeful work

Top 3 Takeaways

1.  Side hustles matter when they create freedom — not just when they create dollars.
2.  Urgency drives progress. The future version of you is counting on what you do today.
3.  Fulfillment beats hours worked; purpose counts more than overtime.

Notable Quotes

*   “What will I need to have done today to avoid the pain I’ll feel five years from now?” – Travis Chappell
*   “Doing something — even the wrong thing — beats doing nothing every time.” – Travis Chappell
*   “You don’t need to work 95 hours a week to be fulfilled. You just need to do work that matters.” – Travis Chappell

Connect with Travis Chappell:

*   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell
*   Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/traviscchappell
*   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell
*   Website: https://travischappell.com

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