
Travis Makes Money
You can't save your way to your dream life anymore. The truth is, you’re gonna need to learn to make more money. The Travis Makes Money Podcast is not your typical personal finance show. Rather than shaming you for buying a Starbucks coffee or pressuring you to become a billionaire, we focus on empowering you to make more money so you can enjoy life today while preparing for your future. You don’t have to cut back so much that you miss out on the present, and you don’t need to become the next Jeff Bezos either. Hosted by veteran podcaster Travis Chappell, each daily episode features interviews with regular people just like you – yes, you – who have learned how to make more money in unique and unconventional ways. From turning side hustles into an extra six figures to building massive business empires, these conversations dive into the mindset shifts, hard-earned lessons, and simple strategies that helped these individuals succeed. With over 1,000 podcast episodes under his belt, Travis has developed a unique ability to pull out inspiring stories and practical advice you can apply to your own financial journey that you just won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you’re looking for strategies on side hustles, skill building, investing, building generational wealth, or just motivation to take your next steps, this podcast is your resource. Tune in daily for insights, actionable tips, and inspiration from some of the most successful and interesting money-makers on the planet.
Latest episodes

Jan 20, 2025 • 45min
987: Matt Manero | You Need Way More Money Than You Think
Matt Manero is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO of four companies, including Commercial Fleet Financing, which made the Inc. 500 list of America’s fastest-growing companies two years in a row. He hosts a syndicated radio show and podcast on the Lifestyle Talk Radio Network and speaks to audiences around the country. He lives with his wife and three sons in Dallas.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

Jan 13, 2025 • 37min
986: Nir Eyal | Develop Strategies, Not Just Tactics
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Jan 8, 2025 • 54min
985: Brandon Turner | Building Wealth Through Real Estate Investing
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Jan 6, 2025 • 1h 9min
984: Chris Voss | Former FBI Hostage Negotiator Reveals His Tactics
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Dec 23, 2024 • 1h 5min
983: Dr. Alan Bauman | How to Treat Hair Loss WITHOUT Risky Surgery in a Foreign Country
Begin your hair restoration today: https://www.baumanmedical.com/Dr. Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS, IAHRS, FISHRS is a full-time hair transplant surgeon who founded his medical practice in Boca Raton, Florida in 1997 and has treated over 34,000 patients and performed over 12,000 hair transplant surgeries to date. His compassionate, patient-centered philosophy and individualized artistic approach to protecting, enhancing and restoring the appearance and health of the hair and scalp is what sets him apart from non-specialists and other practitioners. Dr. Bauman moved to Boca Raton with his wife Karen after receiving his M.D. degree from New York Medical College, doing his surgical residency training at Mt. Sinai Medical Center and Beth Israel Medical Center in Manhattan, and completing his hair transplant Fellowship training in New York.Dr. Bauman is one of only approximately 200 physicians worldwide to achieve certification from the esteemed American and International Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS), be an accepted member of the International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons (IAHRS) and also recommended by the American Hair Loss Association. Dr. Bauman achieved the coveted Fellow status within the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (FISHRS) and is a frequently invited faculty member at numerous international scientific meetings, live surgery workshops, and major beauty industry events.Dr. Bauman is the first-ever hair transplant surgeon to be formally accepted as an Intercoiffure America/Canada Industry Partner; Intercoiffure is the most powerful and influential organization in the hairdressing industry. He is also an Advisory Board Member for the World Trichology Society and an active Trustee-Level Member of the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce; he credits part of his early and ongoing success thanks to his involvement in local and national professional networks. He is also the author of numerous articles and textbook chapters on the science of hair care and hair transplantation, including eyelash transplant surgery, and has been extensively featured in the world’s leading mass media as a medical expert and successful early-adopter and pioneer of some of the most advanced technologies in the effective treatment of hair loss. Dr. Bauman's international reputation and his exceptional team at Bauman Medical attracts patients from all corners of the globe for hair loss diagnosis and the latest and most effective hair restoration treatments and procedures.Recently, Dr. Bauman was named both a “Top 5 Transformational CEO” and one of “The 10 CEOs Transforming Healthcare in America” in Forbes, voted North America’s “#1 Top Hair Restoration Surgeon” by Aesthetic Everything for 8 consecutive years and awarded "Hair Restoration Surgeon of the Decade." His accessible and interactive presence on social media has garnered millions of video views on YouTube and thousands of subscribers, connections and followers on the most popular platforms. A recent Live Hair Transplant Surgery broadcast directly from the procedure room in his Boca Raton office gained over 100,000 simultaneous views from more than 20 countries. Dr. Bauman also has been a member of the highly respected Pantene Hair Research Institute, a global network of leading hair experts focused on the advancement of hair science, technologies, and products. He is currently serving as an inaugural Luminary Board Member for Church & Dwight (NYSE: CHD). As an industry thought-leader and innovator, his advice is often sought by numerous companies and institutions in the field of hair loss, aesthetics, anti-aging, and beyond.In a long tradition of community service and philanthropy, Dr. Bauman has been a participating member and financial supporter of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery's Pro Bono Foundation, a founding member of the Bauman Philanthropic Foundation 501c3 non-profit organization, and he dedicates his spare time as the Medical Director and a Founding Board Member of Grey Team, a Boca Raton-based 501c3 non-profit organization focused on assisting active US military and US military veterans in their journey toward improved mental and physical health and preventing PTSD-related suicide.In addition to serving as the CEO of Bauman Medical and teaching and consulting internationally, Dr. Bauman personally treats patients at his nearly 12,000 sq. ft. Bauman Medical Hair Transplant and Hair Loss Treatment Center in beautiful oceanside Boca Raton, Florida.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

Dec 17, 2024 • 1h 3min
982: itsdaniel.leo | The CEO of Las Vegas
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Dec 9, 2024 • 1h 12min
981: Jason Schappert | This AI-Powered Investing Platform Could Change Personal Finance Forever
Jason Schappert is a serial entrepreneur and financial technology visionary dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve financial freedom. He is the co-founder of Moola, an AI-driven investment platform that simplifies complex financial concepts and provides personalized insights and recommendations to help users make informed investment decisions.Prior to Moola, Jason successfully built and exited a previous business, demonstrating his entrepreneurial prowess and ability to build successful ventures from the ground up. He is a passionate advocate for financial literacy and believes that everyone deserves access to the tools and knowledge necessary to achieve financial security.Jason is a strong leader, committed to continuous learning and personal development, and a devoted husband and father. His mission is to empower the next generation to take control of their financial futures and create a world where everyone has the opportunity to achieve financial freedom and live a life free from financial stress.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

Dec 2, 2024 • 1h 16min
980: Ravi Abuvala | How to Work Less and Make More Money
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Nov 30, 2024 • 21min
979: Dunbar's Number Theory | 30 Days of Friendship: Day 30
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Nov 29, 2024 • 11min
978: The Five Regrets of the Dying | 30 Days of Friendship: Day 29
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