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Keala Kanae (@kealakanae) started his career at a coffee shop with a 500 credit score and living in his mother's spare bedroom. After quitting his job, he became a successful entrepreneur and started Inspirean, a company that focuses on skillset and mindset as a dual approach to business growth. Despite facing challenges like a partnership breakup and the pandemic, Keala believes that successful entrepreneurs need to be prepared for any situation and not surrender to the struggle. He suggests constantly enhancing and innovating businesses, investing in people, and interpreting data for meaningful decisions. Lastly, he advises combining professional experience from various industries and businesses for successful development.What Travis and Keala discussed:Affiliate marketing can be a great entry point for those who want to earn an income as an entrepreneur or creative without dealing with the hassles of building a business. Keala shares his experience of failing at various businesses for over a decade before finally finding success in digital marketing and affiliate marketing.Why Keala thinks that when hiring, the main focus should be on proof of past performance and not future potencia, nor degrees or certifications, and also why culture fit is also important, as skills can be taught but character cannot be.The importance of understanding how and why linking personal values to unenjoyable tasks can lead to success in entrepreneurship, and to emphasize developing the right mindset and cultivating self-awareness.Success requires a combination of skillset and mindset; without both, opportunities can be self-sabotaged and potential left unfulfilled.How Keala has transitioned from focusing solely on paid marketing to incorporating organic marketing strategies to combat increasing advertising costs, ultimately leading to a reduced net cost per acquisition, increased customer value, and faster purchase velocity. Impactful podcasting, how to build a great product and an amazing customer experience and so much more!Don't miss our latest podcast episode featuring Keala Kanae, the founder of AWOL Academy, as he shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Discover the importance of combining skill set and mindset for business growth, the value of affiliate marketing, and why focusing on past performance is crucial when hiring. Plus, learn about Keala's transition from paid to organic marketing strategies and how it has transformed his business. Tune in now to uncover valuable insights and expert advice for thriving in the world of digital marketing! Follow Travis on:G 👉🏻 instagram.com/travischappellFB 👉🏻 facebook.com/traviscchappellTwitter 👉🏻 twitter.com/traviscchappellPinterest 👉🏻 pinterest.com/travischappellpod Subscribe to Travis Makes Friends on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and don’t forget to leave a 5-star rating!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

Nick Santonastasso (@nicksantonastasso) is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and professional model/bodybuilder who has defied the odds despite being born with no legs and one arm due to Hanhart Syndrome. Wrestling in high school helped him find his "why," and he has since become a social media sensation, appeared on TV shows, and won third place in his first bodybuilding competition. Nick shares his experience as a coach and keynote speaker, inspiring others to push beyond their limiting beliefs and live without limits.What Travis and Nick discussed: How early conditioning and upbringing can dictate our beliefs and views of the world, leading to average or exceptional lives. Becoming aware of your human experience, focusing on things you can control, identifying and breaking free from emotions that don't serve you, and prioritizing emotions like gratitude, fulfillment, and joy over material success. Why is it our responsibility to break the generational limiting beliefs and elevate our own lives and those of our children? Why radical responsibility is crucial to personal growth and success, as it allows individuals to shift from a victim mentality to causing an effect. How controlling your thoughts and emotions starts with being aware of your physiology, focus, language, and meaning. In this episode, Nick Santonastasso shares his inspiring story of defying the odds and achieving success despite being born with no legs and one arm due to Hanhart Syndrome. Nick discusses the importance of becoming aware of your human experience and focusing on things you can control, as well as breaking free from emotions that don't serve you and prioritizing emotions like gratitude, fulfillment, and joy over material success. He also emphasizes the need to break generational limiting beliefs and take radical responsibility for personal growth and success and provides practical tips for controlling thoughts and emotions through awareness of physiology, focus, language, and meaning. Whether you're facing your own challenges or simply looking for inspiration to push beyond your limits, this episode is a must-listen.Follow Travis on:G 👉🏻 instagram.com/travischappellFB 👉🏻 facebook.com/traviscchappellTwitter 👉🏻 twitter.com/traviscchappellPinterest 👉🏻 pinterest.com/travischappellpod Subscribe to Travis Makes Friends on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and don’t forget to leave a 5-star rating!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

Matt Beaudreau (@mattbeaudreu) is an internationally recognized keynote speaker, consultant, and coach. Matt is a two-time featured TEDx speaker and the founder of Acton Academy Placer Schools, which emphasizes self-direction and the cultivation of confident, independent young people with a strong sense of character and personal responsibility. Matt has co-founded Apogee Strong, a mentorship program for young men to take on challenges presented by men who have come before them, in order to learn to lead. Additionally, he hosts a podcast called The Essential 11, which features leaders in business, sports, music, and entertainment, and is the founder of the Apogee Strong Foundation, which provides scholarships and leadership opportunities for young men worldwide. Matt is launching the Apogee Strong Dads Program in 2023, aimed at bringing back classic masculinity in the home.What Travis and Matt discussed: Growing up in a diverse neighborhood in Northern California exposed Matt to different socioeconomic backgrounds and lifestyles.  Why Matt considered a career with the Secret Service but was warned against sacrificing his integrity by a Secret Service agent, and instead pursued the opportunities. The importance of personal responsibility, work ethic, and living by a code of principles, including harnessing male-driven character traits like aggression, while maintaining discipline and control, and recognizing them as tools. The challenges of parenting and raising young men in a culture that undermines masculinity, and the importance of modeling honorable virtues and providing tools to navigate the obstacles. 11 essential rules for living a principled life, which include being honest, working hard, being disciplined, taking responsibility, and more. Join Travis as they discuss the importance of personal responsibility, principles, and classic masculinity in today's society. Learn about Matt's background and his journey toward becoming a leader in education and mentorship. Discover the 11 essential rules for living a principled life and gain valuable insights on parenting and raising young men in a culture that undermines masculinity. Tune in now and get inspired to cultivate confident and independent young people with a strong sense of character and personal responsibility!Follow Travis on:G 👉🏻 instagram.com/travischappellFB 👉🏻 facebook.com/traviscchappellTwitter 👉🏻 twitter.com/traviscchappellPinterest 👉🏻 pinterest.com/travischappellpod Subscribe to Travis Makes Friends on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and don’t forget to leave a 5-star rating!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

Rob Dyrdek (@robdyrdek) became a professional athlete at the age of 16 and started his first business at 18. Growing up around entrepreneurs, he quickly learned the power of building brands, which he used to turn a rising footwear and apparel brand into a $500 million international company. He went on to launch the world's first true professional skateboarding league, Street League Skateboarding, and a first-of-its-kind skateboarding channel, ETN.Dyrdek also found success in television with shows like Rob & Big, Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory, and Ridiculousness, which is currently on its 10th season. He created a brand-new talent competition show, Amazingness, his fourth show on the network. With over two decades of experience building his intellectual properties and working with top brands around the world, he started developing the groundwork for his full-service venture studio, Dyrdek Machine.What Travis and Rob discussed:The importance of building a strong foundation for children's growth and development by instilling a love for learning, and allowing them to take risks, he also shares his upbringing and early successes in TaeKwonDo, soccer, and skateboarding, shaped by his parents' blend of optimism and caution.How Rob pursued his wildest dreams of turning pro, moving to California, and starting a company, becoming an entrepreneur within the ecosystem after being sponsored by DC.Using creative and design skills to pitch and create innovative shoes for DC, proposing a royalty-based deal structure that allowed him to design a third of the entire line and make a lot of money.The secret behind Ridicoulesness's success on TV.The importance of having a clear vision, putting in the work, and building a system to achieve goals, using their personal experience as an example.Rob’s approach to creating systems is not only for his business but for his personal and family lifeIf you're looking for inspiration and insight into building a successful career and fulfilling life, you won't want to miss this podcast episode featuring Rob Dyrdek. From his early success as a professional athlete and entrepreneur to his more recent accomplishments in television and venture capital, Rob has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share.Check the full episode +. transcript hereFollow Travis on:G 👉🏻 instagram.com/travischappellFB 👉🏻 facebook.com/traviscchappellTwitter 👉🏻 twitter.com/traviscchappellPinterest 👉🏻 pinterest.com/travischappellpod Subscribe to Travis Makes Friends on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and don’t forget to leave a 5-star rating!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

Ed Mylett (@edmylett) is a highly successful entrepreneur and business leader who grew up in Diamond Bar, CA. As the only boy in his family with three younger sisters, Ed's father served as his first example of what it takes to succeed in life. From a young age, Ed knew that he didn't want to spend his life working for someone else and instead set his sights on becoming his own boss. His drive and determination have made him one of the most successful entrepreneurs of his generation. He is also the author of the bestselling book The Power Of One More and host of The Ed Mylett ShowWhat Travis and Ed Discussed:How the book shares Mylett's strategies for success and happiness while leaving a legacy for future generations.Balancing self-confidence with humility is important to avoid burnout, ego, and being a drain on others.Instilling mental toughness, resilience, and relentlessness in children is crucial for their self-esteem and belief in themselves.Why Ed believes that balance is a fallacy and that being fully present in each area of life is key.Ed shares his morning routine which includes: prayer, hydration, stretching, coffee, working out and more.Why Ed believes that having control over the first and last 30 minutes of the day gives him the illusion of control over the rest of his day.Ed’s inspiring relationship with God and much moreDon't miss out on the chance to hear from highly successful entrepreneur and author, Ed Mylett In this episode, Ed shares his strategies for success and happiness while leaving a legacy for future generations, as well as his thoughts on mental toughness, resilience, and being fully present in each area of life. Learn about his inspiring relationship with God and his morning routine. Click now to listen and be inspired!Follow Travis on:G 👉🏻 instagram.com/travischappellFB 👉🏻 facebook.com/traviscchappellTwitter 👉🏻 twitter.com/traviscchappellPinterest 👉🏻 pinterest.com/travischappellpod Subscribe to Travis Makes Friends on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and don’t forget to leave a 5-star rating!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

Tanner Chidester (@tanner.chidester) is the founder of Tanner Chidester Fitness and is also a personal fitness trainer and entrepreneur based in Los Angeles. He owns several 7-figure businesses and also provides training to help business owners make money online. One of those businesses is Elite CEOs, a 60+ million dollar company in the online business world. What Travis and Tanner discussed:●     Growing up with a big family in Houston and working out young●     How positive recognition impacts your life●     How Tanner made millions through internet marketing●     The difference between arrogance and confidence●     The future of online marketing●     Tanner’s philosophy in life In this generation where everything is in social media, how do you stand out and make an impact? Learn from one of the best online entrepreneurs, Tanner Chidester as he shares his simple beginnings – how he dominated the internet marketing space while living through his own personal beliefs.Check the full uncut video interview + transcript hereIG 👉🏻 instagram.com/travischappellFB 👉🏻 facebook.com/traviscchappellTwitter 👉🏻 twitter.com/traviscchappellPinterest 👉🏻 pinterest.com/travischappellpod Subscribe to Travis Makes Friends on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and don’t forget to leave a 5-star rating!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

Whitney Miller (@whitnlove) hails from Corpus Christi, Texas, where her passion for sports led her to excel in soccer, track, and surfing. She made headlines in 2012 by winning the Miss United States title, breaking the stereotype that beauty pageant winners had to conform to a certain standard.After an intriguing career shift, Whitney delved into the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA, showcasing her versatility and dedication to her craft.Currently, Whitney is focused on her newest venture as a country singer, with the impending release of her latest single, “15 Minutes of Fame” Her journey serves as an inspiration to those who seek to follow their dreams, no matter the path they choose to take.For more info, check: whitneymillermusic.comWhat Whitney and Travis Discussed: The significance of finding a trusted community of people to write with when pursuing songwriting How songwriting can transform small ideas into great songs with unpredictable outcomes Whitney's story of overcoming her fear of singing and pursuing her passion for music The importance of reinventing yourself repeatedly for success later in life Tips for networking as a songwriter in Nashville Discussion on musicians in podcasting, the music industry in Nashville, and more In this podcast episode, we discuss the importance of finding a community of trusted people to write with while pursuing songwriting. We explore how songwriting can turn small ideas into great songs and how it can transform your life. We hear from Whitney Miller, who overcame her fear of singing in front of others and pursued her passion for music. We also discuss why reinventing yourself is crucial for success later in life and how to network as a songwriter in Nashville. Additionally, we touch on musicians in podcasting, the music industry in Nashville, and more.Follow Travis on:IG 👉🏻 instagram.com/travischappellFB 👉🏻 facebook.com/traviscchappellTwitter 👉🏻 twitter.com/traviscchappellPinterest 👉🏻 pinterest.com/travischappellpod Subscribe to Travis Makes Friends on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and don’t forget to leave a 5-star rating!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

Steve Sims (@stevedsims) is the founder and CEO of the luxury concierge service Bluefish. He is an entrepreneur known for being “The Real Life Wizard of Oz” according to Entrepreneur Magazine for his reputation for making the impossible possible.       Check out and grab your own copy of Go For Stupid here: https://amzn.to/40PJWUc What Travis and Steve discussed:●     How alone time helped Steve in achieving his goals●     Talking to yourself and making the uncomfortable comfortable●     The Story of Bluefish●     Two sides of the coin for entrepreneurs with their peers●     Relationships versus connections and more… Searching for a clear path to your dreams and goals takes time. Join Travis and Steve in this episode as they discuss personal and interpersonal connections and relationships, and how they pitch the most unbelievable entrepreneurial ideas to their friends and make it happen. Tune in and make your dreams a reality!Check the full uncut video interview + transcript hereFollow Travis on:IG 👉🏻 instagram.com/travischappellFB 👉🏻 facebook.com/traviscchappellTwitter 👉🏻 twitter.com/traviscchappellPinterest 👉🏻 pinterest.com/travischappellpod Subscribe to Travis Makes Friends on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and don’t forget to leave a 5-star rating!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 Di Domenico (@thejohnnydshow) is a well-known corporate entertainer and character actor who provides customized content-driven comedy to his clients based on their mission, objectives, and goals. He exceeds expectations in his roles as a game show host, presenter, comedian, or character by bringing his unique blend of experience, talent, creativity, and reliability to every event.John's passion for creating spectacular, meaningful, and memorable events have led him to a diverse array of outstanding performances and kept him in high demand. John is mostly known for his Donald Trump impression. What Travis and John discussed:John’s journey to becoming a successful actor and comedian,his early experiences performing impressions and developing his skills through speech therapy.Why success comes from a combination of recognizing the limitations of one's background and having a strong desire to achieve more.How John’s father's words about not getting rich working for someone else influenced him to work hard and pursue his own success.The importance of maximizing one's potential and using the resources available to succeed in today's world. Intentional living and taking small steps towards your goals, John shares all the nuances and stories of doing his most famous impression: Donald Trump and much more!Tune in to learn more about John Di Domenico's journey to becoming a successful actor and comedian. Discover the importance of recognizing one's limitations, having a strong desire to achieve more, and maximizing one's potential with the resources available to succeed in today's world. Join us to gain insights into intentional living and taking small steps towards one's goals, even when the finish line is not yet in sight.Check the full uncut video interview + transcript hereFollow Travis on:IG 👉🏻 instagram.com/travischappellFB 👉🏻 facebook.com/traviscchappellTwitter 👉🏻 twitter.com/traviscchappellPinterest 👉🏻 pinterest.com/travischappellpod Subscribe to Travis Makes Friends on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and don’t forget to leave a 5-star rating!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

Dr. Nicole Lepera is the @the.holistic.psychologist whose work addresses the connection between the mind, body, and soul incorporating overall lifestyle and psychological wellness practices. She is the creator of the #SelfHealers movement where people from around the world are joining together in a community to take healing into their own hands. Grab a copy of How to Meet Your Self: The Workbook for Self-Discovery What Travis and Nicole discussed:●     Meeting yourself through the process of inquiry●     How to not fall victim into your circumstances●     Living out of habit and finding your true self●     Parenting and children’s curiosity●     Understanding and taking full control of your mind, body, and soul Most people find themselves lost and unable to identify their authentic selves. Could this be from your past experiences from childhood or your current lifestyle and environment? Are you among these people? Start your holistic healing journey with Dr. Nicole LePera in this episode. Check the full video interview + transcript hereHead over to www.travis.team and subscribe to Travis’s free newsletter.Follow Travis on:IG 👉🏻 instagram.com/travischappellFB 👉🏻 facebook.com/traviscchappellTwitter 👉🏻 twitter.com/traviscchappellPinterest 👉🏻 pinterest.com/travischappellpod Subscribe to Travis Makes Friends on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and don’t forget to leave a 5-star rating! 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