Travis Makes Money

On this episode of the Build Your Network Podcast, we've compiled interviews with some of the most bad*ss women in business! The line up includes Lori Harder, Molly Bloom, Jill Stanton, Amy Porterfield, Sanja Hatter, and Felicia Romero. All bring incredibly unique and beneficial insight that you do NOT want to miss. For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy)Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Smith, host of the "Real Estate Nerds Podcast", Dan Schawbel, author of "Back to Human", and Ken Coleman, host of the top-rated "Ken Coleman Show" share with your host Travis Chappell their thoughts on "who you know" and "what you know." Episode Highlights:  Scott Smith Who you know IS what you know. How networking with the right people can save time and money. Overcoming our hard-wiring to connect in meaningful ways. The simple key to making important business connections. Dan Schawbel Who you know, who they know, and who knows you. How "rich" relationships are an arbiter of connections. The "proper" introduction and questions to ask when connecting with others. The 2 things that every successful person has in common. The importance of having self-awareness and "going deep" with yourself. Why it's so important to "shine the light" on others. Ken Coleman Who you know will get you in, but what you know and what you do, will keep you there. The importance of people, places, and practices.  The most important 6 seconds to make your resume stand out. Why close connections make the difference in job connections. 3 Key Points: Learn to focus on making connections with people without expectations. Shine a light on others that are more successful, use that as a learning experience, and allow their message to help more people. Who you know connects you to who you need to know for key connections. Tweetable Quotes: “After finding out if can connect with this person, we can find things that we can help each other with.” - Scott Smith “You want more people to know of you than you know of people.” - Dan Schawbel “Most jobs are gotten through an acquaintance, not a close personal connection.” - Ken Coleman Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at http://www.buildyournetwork.co/ (Buildyournetwork.co) Learn more about mentorships and masterminds for FREE at http://www.freemmcourse.com/join (freemmcourse.com/enroll) Get your tickets for Travis new live event in Vegas at http://www.bynlive.com (www.bynlive.com) Download the Himalaya App in the https://apps.apple.com/us/app/podcast-audio-player-himalaya/id1275493456 (App Store) or https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ximalaya.ting.himalaya&hl=en_US (Google Play) Get more free content from Travis at http://threenetworkingsecrets.com (threenetworkingsecrets.com) For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy)Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Build Your Network host, Travis Chappell, is going to show you how HE has connected with first rate guests like Grant Cardone, Ed Mylett, Cole Hatter, Aubrey Marcus, and John Maxwell. This isn't going to be all talk or a silly template. Travis is going to write a REAL email to a REAL person he wants to connect with – and you get to watch the entire process so you can follow the same strategy. If you want to know MORE about how to network, visit https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=YqBOg1jSDJcjv6R8NZ7HBqxFSeV8MTU2NjQxMjk5MUAxNTY2MzI2NTkx&q=https%3A%2F%2Fthreenetworkingsecrets.com&v=qcNDi7j-zyg&event=video_description (https://threenetworkingsecrets.com). If you can network with the top 1%, you can become the top 1%. For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy)Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yahya Bakkar is family man, speaking coach, and online business consultant.  He's been paid to speak on over 500 stages, such as TEDx, Harvard, and Yale. He shares about how to get started in anthing and how to do it effectively, why you should join a mastermind, and the value of building confidence.  Episode Highlights:  Yahya, the junior olympic champion in Taekwondo Shifting from fighting to training. What it takes to go from college drop-out to motivational speaker in 1 year. The importance of "environment" in growing the "seed" that you are. Yayha's advice for overcoming "imposter syndrome." How the speed of imperfect action feeds into confidence and success. Why committing to less can grow your self-confidence. Putting yourself out there is the key to growing in who you are. The key to overcoming the fear of public speaking. Getting started: The way to become a better version of who you are. The importance of committing to "the process." The principle of "failing faster." Why investing in mentors and masterminds is critical to your success. The formula for why investing in masterminds is a "no-brainer." Relationship Currency: understanding the value of time vs the value of money. Yahya's Superpower: having the courage to act. Who you know, or what you know: what you do with who you know The Random Round: another profession that would be fun to attempt, who would you spend an hour with sitting on a park bench, how do you like to consume content, glimpse of morning routine, go-to pump-up song, what are you not good at. 3 Key Points: You are in control of your own environment and what causes you to grow. You don't need to be perfect to make an impact, you just need to get started. Relationships are always more valuable than money. Tweetable Quotes: “I was always on the quest for truth, I was always in the process of self-discovery.” - Yahya Bakkar “You just need to give yourself the courage to be imperfect in public.” - Yahya Bakkar “Conficence comes with knowing who you are and who you're not.” - Yahya Bakkar "Pressure creates diamonds, so pressure can create the most powerful work." - Yahya Bakkar "We live in an age of info-besity.  People are consuming too much information, and not doing enough implementation." - Yahya Bakkar Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at http://www.buildyournetwork.co/ (Buildyournetwork.co) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group http://www.buildyournetwork.co/fb/ (BYN.media/fb) Join the Build Your Network University Facebook group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/bynuniversity (byn.university). If you want to amplify your network through podcasting apply at https://travischappell.typeform.com/to/Lm38Rt (travischappell.com/coaching) Follow https://www.instagram.com/yahyabakkar/?hl=en (Yahya Bakkar on Instagram) Blueprint to become a “World Class” speaker at http://www.worldclassspeaker.com/blueprint (www.worldclassspeaker.com/blueprint) Download the Himalaya App in the https://apps.apple.com/us/app/podcast-audio-player-himalaya/id1275493456 (App Store) or https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ximalaya.ting.himalaya&hl=en_US (Google Play) Leave a rating and review for the Build Your Network Podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/build-your-network/id1268488944 (iTunes) Watch Travis’ free masterclass on how to build the network of your dreams atCheck out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Freestyle Friday, with your host Travis Chappell, he shares some thoughts on advice and mentorship.  What's the best advice you've ever gotten? Join in today to hear the best advice Travis has ever gotten.    Episode Highlights: A quick discussion on negative feedback, and how to approach the "nay-sayers."  How to not let limiting beliefs creep in, and stifle your creativity. The quote that changed the game for Travis. Learning to connect with quality people to enhance the quality of what you do. Seeking and becoming the best at your craft.   3 Key Points: When you have an idea, don't let negative feedback de-rail your plans and what you believe you should be doing. Focus on connecting with the people that can make you better. Find ways to continue to create and be the best at your craft.   Tweetable Quotes: “Be so good, they can't ignore you.” – Steve Martin “You have to make the quality of the things you do so good, that people just can't help but support you." – Travis Chappell "There's always room for the best.” – Tom Bilyeu Resources Mentioned:  Visit Travis’ website at http://www.buildyournetwork.co/ (Buildyournetwork.co)  Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/byncommunity/ (BYN.media/fb) Join the Build Your Network University Facebook group here https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2Fbynuniversity (byn.university) If you want to amplify your network through podcasting apply at https://travischappell.typeform.com/to/Lm38Rt (travischappell.com/coaching) Leave a rating and review for the Build Your Network Podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/build-your-network/id1268488944 (iTunes) Watch Travis’ free masterclass on how to build the network of your dreams at https://threenetworkingsecrets.com/webinar-registration30876682 (threenetworkingsecrets.com) Get equity-free investments from Clearbanc at http://clearbanc.com/travis (clearbanc.com/travis) Download the Himalaya App in the https://apps.apple.com/us/app/podcast-audio-player-himalaya/id1275493456 (App Store) or https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ximalaya.ting.himalaya&hl=en_US (Google Play) For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy)Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Sheppard, lead singer of the band called Sheppard, Alyshia Ochse, an actress who's been on numerous shows including "Ballers" with Dwayne Johnson, and Craig Ballantyne, author and one of the best online marketers in the game give your host Travis Chappell their best networking tips. Episode Highlights:  George Sheppard The importance of networking and relationships for artists. Allowing natural, genuine connections to occur is the key for George The positives of being a "Yes Man." Aha Moment: was really incremental but through genuine close connections, a song being added across all networks at once changed the game. Alyshia Ochse Planting the seeds, nourishing the ones that yield true relationships. Always focused on connecting with people that are genuinely better than me Find your people and it always pays off. It's important to protect your integrity. Looking back, Alyshia wishes she would have planted more seeds. Who you know is more important for Alyshia, because who you know is also who you are. Craig Ballantyne Networking has been a lot of my net-worth People that I've met have allowed me to overcome my anxieties, and be a better leader. Craig shares that being from a small town and broke, he had every excuse to stay in that bubble.  Tips for those that have introverted tendencies. Go with a position of strength and ask simple questions: Your name, what do you do, what are you super excited to learn here? The key to great relationships is listening and repeating back a summary of what they said. Change your mindset about the space you are about to walk into. Who you know is going to lead you to what you need to know. Position of Strength is an underrated aspect of networking. 3 Key Points: Be willing to be a "yes man" to experiences that allow for natural connections to develop. Plant seeds early, and genuinely connect with those that are better than you. Try and figure out how to have that "position of strength" so that your networking connection can go deeper. Tweetable Quotes: “I'm always on the lookout for cool and interesting people...I'm gonna meet some cool people and there's gonna be some opportunity that comes out of it.” - George Sheppard “Find your interests, find what gets you excited in life, and then go and find people that are doing that.” - Alyshia Ochse “Hang around people that make you play up a level in life.” - Craig Ballantyne Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at http://www.buildyournetwork.co/ (Buildyournetwork.co) Learn more about mentorships and masterminds for FREE at http://www.freemmcourse.com/join (freemmcourse.com/enroll) Get your tickets for Travis new live event in Vegas at bynlive.com https://www.wearesheppard.com/ (Sheppard) https://www.instagram.com/alyshiaochse/?hl=en (Alyshia Ochse) https://www.craigballantyne.com/ (Craig Ballantyne) - “https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Day-Formula-Control-Your/dp/1619613557 (Perfect Day Formula)”, “https://www.amazon.com/Unstoppable-Through-Overcome-Dominate-Business/dp/0996738932 (Unstoppable)” Download the Himalaya App in the https://apps.apple.com/us/app/podcast-audio-player-himalaya/id1275493456 (App Store) or https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ximalaya.ting.himalaya&hl=en_US (Google Play) Shop easy, with smartly designed men’s clothes by Mack Weldon atCheck out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evan Carmichael is a true Entrepreneur. At 19 he built and sold a biotech software company, and a 22 he was a venture capitalist raising from $500,000 to 15M dollars. Evan currently runs a Youtube channel for Entrepreneurs with over 1 1/2 Million subscribers. He is one of the "go-to" authorities in the Entrepreneur space. He shares about how to grow a youtube channel from scratch, what made him start his channel, and why did he turn down a 6-figure salary right out of college. Episode Highlights:  5-year-old entrepreneurial Evan: A true background in entrepreneurship. Evan's appreciation for the freedom his parents gave him to pursue his own path. The difference between Economics and Entrepreneurship. Choosing to own his own company vs. making 6 figures at Merrill Lynch. The significance of the French riverside picture. Evan's journey into doing. What it takes to live without fear and just create. What you can learn from Evan "getting his nails done." Self-trust and self-confidence: the keys to entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship is driven by the things that cause you the most fear. The connection between happiness and serving. Evan's view on delayed gratification: the process outweighs the result. Why money can't be your #1. Evan shares how partnership strategy saved his business and career. The importance of modeling those that have been successful. How speaking to 3 people at a local YMCA spawned a new path. Why it's so important to focus on supporting and helping people. Evan's advice to those that don't currently have the numbers. "The Kick": using those that are great as inspiration for what's possible. The key to building a successful Youtube channel and why Youtube is the best platform to grow. Why focusing on content is more important than focusing on editing. The best performing type of content on Youtube. The 10-minute video rule Who you know or what you know? Networking for Introverts: Evan's keys for difference-making connections. The Random Round: another profession that would be fun to attempt, who would you spend an hour with, sitting on a park bench, how do you consume content, glimpse of morning routine, go-to pump-up song, what are you not good at. 3 Key Points: Live in a way that you will never regret doing something out of fear. Model what others have done, and in turn model that for others. Spend the majority of your time on training the right skills to be successful. Tweetable Quotes: “I don't want to live with regret. I'd rather know and fail, than not know.” - Evan Carmichael “You very rarely regret the things done, It's the actions not taken because you were afraid.” - Evan Carmichael “it doesn't count until it's hard.” - Evan Carmichael "I think 99.999% of people are built to serve." - Evan Carmichael "I think of gratification as the process more than the result." - Evan Carmichael "Money can't be your #1, but it needs to be in your top 5." - Evan Carmichael "You go and figure out what the hole is and you fill it." - Evan Carmichael "Consistent content wins." - Evan Carmichael Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at http://www.buildyournetwork.co/ (Buildyournetwork.co) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group http://www.buildyournetwork.co/fb/ (BYN.media/fb) Join the Build Your Network University Facebook group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/bynuniversity (byn.university). If you want to amplify your network through podcasting apply at https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy)Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Freestyle Friday, with your host Travis Chappell, he shares a glimpse into the building the network of your dreams.  As the title suggests, Travis dives into his three best-kept networking secrets and how the background on how he developed them. Tune in to get the secrets to building your network today.   Episode Highlights: The background on developing a show on networking  The genuine way to go about learning about something you don't know. The secrets to how the most well-connected people go about networking. Secret #1: How you can connect to and become the top 1% in your industry Secret #2: How to add value to anyone Secret #3: How to hack other people's circles by leveraging relationships   3 Key Points: The best approach to building a network is to not pretend, but develop genuine skills by learning from the people from who you want to learn. One of the keys to building your network is adding value to others. The best way to leverage relationships is to spend time building   Tweetable Quotes: “I went the genuine way, which is to start a show about something you don't know about...and get really good at asking questions to people who you want to learn from.” – Travis Chappell “When your playing with someone that's way up here, you're just going to get exponentially better." – Travis Chappell "Your network will always increase in direct proportion to the amount of value that you can add to other people.” – Travis Chappell Resources Mentioned:  Visit Travis’ website at http://www.buildyournetwork.co/ (Buildyournetwork.co)  Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/byncommunity/ (BYN.media/fb) Join the Build Your Network University Facebook group here https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2Fbynuniversity (byn.university) Leave a rating and review for the Build Your Network Podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/build-your-network/id1268488944 (iTunes) Watch Travis’ free masterclass on how to build the network of your dreams at https://threenetworkingsecrets.com/webinar-registration30876682 (threenetworkingsecrets.com) Get access to Audible's largest selection of audiobooks athttp://www.audible.com/network ( www.audible.com/network) Download the Himalaya App in the https://apps.apple.com/us/app/podcast-audio-player-himalaya/id1275493456 (App Store) or https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ximalaya.ting.himalaya&hl=en_US (Google Play) For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy)Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Maxwell author of LeaderShift, and Jason Feifer and Jen Miller authors of Mr. Nice Guy, and Brian McRae founder of Mastermind St. Louis give your host Travis Chappell their best networking tips. Episode Highlights:  John Maxwell The go-to leadership expert in the world with books selling over 30 million copies worldwide. How we can be sure we’re building our relationships the right way. Everyone is either a plus or a minus in relationships, they’re either elevating or detracting. You have to realistically evaluate yourself. Every day John does these things: He values people. Thinks of ways to add value to people. Does things that add value to people. Encourages others to add value to people. Who you know will not help you a lot if you don’t know much. Do you want to have fans or do you want to have friends? Jason Feifer & Jen Miller Jason is the editor and chief of Entrepreneur Magazine. You decide what your environment is and your environment is what makes you who you are. Jason and Jen share their stories of when a connection led to a moment of success. Keep following up with people. It’s important to make people feel heard. When you have a community that supports each other good things happen. Brian McRae A lender in the St. Louis area who has mastered the meetup space. How Brian not just survived but thrived in a down economy. The one thing a down economy can’t take away from you is your relationships. The design of Brian’s event is to change the way business is done in the community in a positive manner. Competition is dead, the future is collaboration. You have to be competent but it’s who you know, not what you know. Brian can trace back most of his business to relationships. Personal development plays a huge role in influencing others. 3 Key Points: Relationships are the foundation of leadership because leadership is influence. Your environment is what shapes you, but you control your environment. The one thing a down economy can’t take away from you is your relationships. Tweetable Quotes: “You influence people by adding value to people.” -John “It’s really important to keep following up with people.” -Jen Miller “I want to teach others how to build relationships in a selfless way, not a self-serving way.” -Brian Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at http://www.buildyournetwork.co/ (Buildyournetwork.co) Learn more about mentorships and masterminds for FREE at http://www.freemmcourse.com/join (freemmcourse.com/enroll) Get your tickets for Travis new live event in Vegas at bynlive.com Download the Himalaya App in the https://apps.apple.com/us/app/podcast-audio-player-himalaya/id1275493456 (App Store) or https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ximalaya.ting.himalaya&hl=en_US (Google Play) Get sustainable, stylish women’s shoes from Rothys at http://rothys.com/travis (rothys.com/travis) Get more free content from Travis at http://threenetworkingsecrets.com (threenetworkingsecrets.com) For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy)Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zvi Band is the co-founder and CEO of Contactually, a Software as a Service company which was founded in 2011 and has raised $12 million in venture backing. Zvi is also the author of Success is in Your Spere. Zvi talks to your host Travis Chappell about the publishing process, what it was like to have a nine-figure buyout, and how to build relationship capital. Episode Highlights:  The two things that led to the creation of Contactually. Zvi started out being very bad at networking and needed proactive CRM. How Zvi decided to attack the real estate space specifically. The big vision of the Contactually team kept them from focusing early on. In leadership, you have to make really hard decisions and know what to say no to. Figure out what markets to serve and what feature sets to delay. How Zvi and his team convinced people that they needed the Contactually software. How to approach the book writing process from start to finish. The top insights people should take away from Zvi’s book Success is in Your Sphere. How to build strategic relationships without losing the personal touch. Little things can go a long way to help you stand out from the crowd and show you care. Who you know is most important but what you know about who you know is also important. How relationships got Zvi through the recession. How to convince someone else of the power of relationships. Set aside time in your life to focus on important business relationships. How to make sure it’s as easy as possible for you to do what you do. Social media is helpful but it causes us to go a mile wide and an inch deep. The importance of thought leadership for companies. Nowadays it’s pretty easy to get anything you need to be built. Don’t try to build the perfect product initially, try to see if people will use it. 3 Key Points: Focus on one market until you feel you’ve nailed that market and then pivot. When you write a book you have to believe in it, it’s not just a marketing tool. Relationships are your most important asset but you need to be strategic in how you nurture them. Tweetable Quotes: “My relationships are my most important asset.” -Zvi “Books outlive software.” -Zvi “If you step out of the transaction and focus on the personal relationships get built naturally.” -Zvi Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at http://www.buildyournetwork.co/ (Buildyournetwork.co) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group http://www.buildyournetwork.co/fb/ (BYN.media/fb) Join the Build Your Network University Facebook group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/bynuniversity (byn.university). If you want to amplify your network through podcasting apply at https://travischappell.typeform.com/to/Lm38Rt (travischappell.com/coaching) Book Recommendation: Geoffrey Moore’s https://www.amazon.com/Crossing-Chasm-3rd-Disruptive-Mainstream/dp/0062292986/ref=asc_df_0062292986/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312143020546&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6592719309698996369&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9022831&hvtargid=aud-799711277694:pla-464512051164&psc=1 (Crossing the Chasm) Book Recommendation: https://www.amazon.com/Success-Your-Sphere-Leverage-Relationships/dp/1260452832 (Success Is in Your Sphere) by Zvi Band Get sustainable, stylish women’s shoes from Rothys at http://rothys.com/travis (rothys.com/travis) Book Recommendation: Donald Miller’sCheck out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices