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Tony Whatley is a 20+ year serial entrepreneur, business coach, best-selling author, podcast host, and speaker. He is Co-Founder of LS1Tech, an online automotive performance community which grew into the largest of its kind. This website grew to over 300,000 registered members and 150 advertising accounts, and was later sold for millions, in only 5 years. Amazingly… it was just his part-time business!Tony shares his mindset and business strategies within his Amazon #1 best-selling book, Side Hustle Millionaire, and teaches people how to startup, scale, and exit their companies.With his previous oil/gas profession, managing $100M+ international projects, he consults small businesses on how to benefit from his expertise in processes, systems, and leadership.His purpose is to help people gain the knowledge and courage to take action. He strives to help others become the best version of themselves.When not performing the work that he loves, you can usually find Tony and his wife Lisa travelling the world, or racing cars.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

Luke Wade is the Founder of KC Crew and League Ally, two innovative ventures aimed at transforming recreational sports and event management. KC Crew is a dynamic recreational sports league and special events company dedicated to bringing organized leagues and unique events to the downtown/midtown area of Kansas City. League Ally, an automated software born from Luke’s vision, allows anyone to create and efficiently manage their own sports leagues while simplifying the signup and participation process for players.A proud Disabled Army Iraq War Veteran, Luke has made his own path, creating opportunities and breaking new ground in the process. His impact has not gone unnoticed, with features in high-profile publications like the New York Times and Kansas City Business Journal. KC Crew and League Ally were selected to partner with Foutch Bros on the redevelopment of the historic Kemper Arena, and Luke recently completed the Innovation Partnership Program with the City of Kansas City.Luke’s outstanding contributions have earned him several prestigious awards, including: 2017 SSIA Innovation Award 2017 Social Media Club Trailblazer of the Year 2014 Urban Hero Award from the Downtown Council of Kansas City 2014 Rising Star Award 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

Gary Lipsky has been a real estate entrepreneur for over 20 years. He is the founder of an award-winning multifamily syndication business and has acquired over 3,000 apartment units valued at over $250MM.Gary is the host of the Real Estate Investor Podcast (available on Apple podcasts), where he interviews industry experts to provide a broad range education to investors. He is also the best-selling author of “Best in Class: How to Manage Your Multifamily Asset, Avoid Mistakes, and Build Wealth through Real Estate” (available on Amazon), founder of the Asset Management Summit, and a frequent guest speaker at investment conferences across the country.With over 30 years of operational expertise as a successful entrepreneur, Gary has built several companies including arc, an after-school program with 700 employees and 9,000 students, co-produced 3 independent films and started CORE, a non-profit organization for underprivileged children. His vast experience serves as a great foundation for his business as a multifamily operator.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

Sarah Marie is an industry expert in the realm of finance, investing and creative business solutions, working as the founder of SMHavice Investments. She has experience for the last 22 years in real estate, commercial and residential property investing, digital assets and crypto currencies.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

Cody Rall, M.D., is a United States Navy trained Psychiatrist who specializes in neurotechnology wearables. He is a co-founder of Stanford Brainstorm, the world’s first academic laboratory dedicated to transforming brain health through entrepreneurship.Dr. Rall also served as a selection judge and team member of the psychiatry innovation lab, an annual national competition at the American Psychiatric Association that works as an incubator for groups developing technological solutions to problems in mental health care.He is the founder of Techforpsych, a media and relations company that covers advancements in technology related to neuroscience.xtCheck 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

Cody Jefferson is a multi-faceted entrepreneur, coach, and speaker whose journey exemplifies resilience and reinvention.After 13 years in pastoral ministry, Cody faced a series of personal challenges in 2016, including a public divorce, loss of loved ones, and a life-threatening health crisis. These experiences forced him to reevaluate his life and career path.Emerging from this period of adversity, Cody transformed his diverse skill set—which includes 20 years as a mechanic, 22 years as a licensed barber, and experience as a touring musician—into multiple revenue streams. He now operates as a consultant for thought leaders, founders, and creatives, runs the Round Table Mastermind for business-minded professionals, owns an apparel company and a beer company, and has various investment income sources.Today, Cody is dedicated to helping others transform their lives and businesses. He guides entrepreneurs and leaders in building successful companies while addressing deeper questions of faith, legacy, and fulfillment. His mission is to build a culture that impacts the world for good, offering a path forward for those ready to create meaningful legacies without sacrificing their personal well-being.ON THIS EPISODE:Listeners will discover how ordinary skills can become extraordinary income opportunities. Jefferson breaks down the myth that entrepreneurial success requires a revolutionary idea, instead showing how practical knowledge, willingness to work hard, and strategic thinking can transform your financial landscape. From flipping motorcycles to building multiple businesses, Cody's journey offers a raw, inspiring blueprint for anyone looking to monetize their unique talents.KEY TAKEAWAYS:💰 Your existing skills are likely more valuable than you realize - many people overlook monetizable talents they take for granted.💰 Service-based industries offer significant opportunities, especially for those willing to do work others avoid.💰 Entrepreneurial success isn't about being a genius, but about solving practical problems, continuously learning, and building systems that can scale.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

Do you trust the voice in your head?Our brains are remarkable. They subconsciously translate the events around us into meaningful storylines that inform what we think and how we live. The problem is, the stories our minds feed us as facts aren't always true.Worse, these stories turn into false beliefs about others, the world, and ourselves that keep us from our true potential.These limiting beliefs confront us all. But what if you could harness your brain's operating system to tell a new story? Not just any story. A true story that empowers you to overcome limitations and surpass your goals.Drawing upon the latest insights in performance psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive science, as well as case studies from their own clients, New York Times bestselling author Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller outline a framework anyone can follow to test their own assumptions and start living better, truer stories that shape superior outcomes in business and life.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

Neel Dhingra (@neelhome) is a mortgage industry expert with over 15 years of experience in the field. He has served in various leadership roles in some of the most reputed companies in the mortgage industry. Dhingra is not just known for his professional acumen in mortgage banking, but also for his passion for personal development, content creation, and education. Neel also runs a successful YouTube channel where he regularly posts educational content and advice on the mortgage industry, financial fitness, and personal development.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

Jesse (@jspujji) is an entrepreneur, investor, and executive whose passion is helping people learn and grow through the power of entrepreneurship. He currently serves as Founder & CEO of Gateway and as Executive Chairman of Ampush and MySubscriptionAddiction.comPrior to Gateway, Jesse co-founded and was CEO of Ampush. During his tenure, Ampush grew to over 100 Ampushers, managed over $1BN in media spend, and partnered with brands such as Dollar Shave Club, Uber, Birchbox, and Hulu. He also led efforts in two strategic acquisitions, one divestiture and raising $15M from Red Ventures.Prior to Ampush, Jesse started his career with short stints at both Goldman Sachs and McKinsey. In 2006, Jesse graduated from The University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School with a dual concentration in Finance and Entrepreneurship, and a second degree in Political Science.He lives in St. Louis, MO with his wife and two kids. Outside of work, you can find traveling, playing tennis, watching Pixar movies, and indulging in dark chocolate.Don’t forget to subscribe to our Youtube Channel, @travismakesfriendsFollow Travis on:IG 👉🏻 instagram.com/travischappellFB 👉🏻 facebook.com/traviscchappellTwitter 👉🏻 twitter.com/traviscchappellPinterest 👉🏻 pinterest.com/travischappellpod 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

Connect with Me:Got more questions or thoughts about today’s episode? Send them my way on Instagram @travischappell! I’d love to hear from you.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