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Keith Yackey is known as the “realest guy in real estate."Keith Yackey (@keithyackey) is a former Pastor who has had a diverse range of experiences, including owning multiple million-dollar businesses and even dating porn stars. He has built a successful business empire and is now dedicated to sharing the principles that have contributed to his success with others. Within 2 years in real estate, he flipped 185 properties and has grown to do over 700 Deals, Owned 300 rentals, and raised over 45 million dollars in his career. Keith and his wife, Jesse Marquez (@jessemarquez3), are helping men become the most attractive version of themselves to have both a successful sex and married life with The Married Game.He has been asked to speak on the biggest stages with the biggest names, ranging from Music Super Star Pitbull, Motivational Legend Tony Robbins and his own personal friends Gary Vee, Russell Brunson and Lewis Howes. People want to hear his inspirational story, going from a carpenter banging nails to a successful real estate investor banging out deals.What Travis, Keith, and Jesse discussed: Challenging the traditional definition of marriage The reasons why guys don’t get laid How to become more attractive and make your spouse desire you! How do Keith and Jesse help men get back with their ex? Monogamy, religion, sex, and much more… In this episode, we have a raw, real conversation about his wildlife – from his tumultuous life as a pastor to living the ultimate bachelor life having sex with over 200 women to crushing it in real estate.Head over to www.travis.team and subscribe to Travis’s free newsletter.Follow Travis on Instagram: @travischappellSubscribe 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

Vicente Fox Quesada (@vicentefoxq) is a Mexican businessman and politician who served as the President of Mexico from 2000 to 2006. He was the first president in over 70 years who was not a member of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), which had held a virtual monopoly on power in Mexico since the 1920s. As president, Fox pursued a number of economic and political reforms, including measures to reduce corruption, improve the country's infrastructure, and increase access to education. He received a bachelor's degree in business administration from the Universidad Iberoamericana in 1964 and later studied business administration in the United States. He worked for the Coca-Cola Company for more than 20 years, starting from the bottom and rising to the position of President of Coca-Cola Mexico and Latin America.Fox has remained active in public life, speaking out on a variety of issues and writing books about his experiences as president and his vision for the future of Mexico.What Travis and Former President Vicente Fox Discussed: How Vicente Fox realized at a young age that happiness comes from helping others Being president of Coca-Cola Mexico, starting just as a truck driver Why is every human being capable of great leadership? The similarities and differences between achieving success in politics and in business Selling, Purpose, the American Dream, and much more… Join Travis and former President Vicente Fox for an enlightening conversation about leadership, success, and the human spirit. In this episode, Fox shares his journey from truck driver to the President of Coca-Cola Mexico and Latin America. Fox also reflects on his experiences as president and his vision for the future of Mexico and shares his thoughts on happiness, purpose, and leadership.Don't miss this opportunity to hear from a seasoned leader with a unique perspective on life and success. Tune in now!Head over to https://www.travis.team and subscribe to Travis’s free newsletter.Follow Travis on Instagram: @travischappellSubscribe 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

Josh Peck (@shuapeck) is an actor, comedian, and YouTuber known for his roles on the Nickelodeon show "Drake & Josh" and in films such as "Mean Creek," "Drillbit Taylor," and "The Wackness." He has also provided voice work for the "Ice Age" franchise and the Nickelodeon animated series "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," and starred in the Fox comedy series "Grandfathered" and the Disney+ original series "Turner & Hooch." In 2017, Peck started a YouTube channel called "Shua Vlogs" featuring his wife Paige O'Brien and members of the Vlogsquad. Peck was born in New York City and grew up with his mother and maternal grandmother, where he developed an interest in stand-up comedy at a young age. Josh is also the co-host of the Good Guys Podcast and the author of Happy People Are AnnoyingWhat Travis and Josh discussed: The idea behind Josh’s new book, Happy People are Annoying. The challenges of an acting career at a young age How Josh was able to provide for two households by being financially disciplined Traditional media vs building an influence on modern social media The relationship behind an actor, a character and the director Rejection, stardorm, influencing on social media and much more… Join us for a dynamic and engaging conversation with actor, comedian, and YouTuber Josh Peck on this week's episode of Travis Makes Friends. We talked about Josh's new book "Happy People Are Annoying," the challenges of starting an acting career, and the pros and cons of traditional media vs social media. Plus, we'll dive into the complex issues of rejection, stardom, and the role of social media in the entertainment industry. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from Josh and gain valuable insights – tune in now!Check the full episode + transcript + video hereHead over to https://www.travis.team/ and subscribe to Travis’s free newsletter.Follow Travis on Instagram: @travischappellSubscribe 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

Buying a business for no money down is just a mindset.Sharran Srivatsaa (@sharransrivatssa) is a successful entrepreneur and public speaker, known for his expertise in business strategy and investment. He has founded and led several successful companies, including Teles Properties, which experienced 10x growth over a five-year period and was eventually acquired by Douglas Elliman. In addition to his entrepreneurial pursuits, Sharran has worked as an investment advisor and corporate strategist for firms such as Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse. He has also spent time building recreational programs for luxury resorts and has experience in the technology sector, serving as a director and advisor for various companies in the space. Sharran holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from Luther College and an MBA with honors from Vanderbilt University. He is a member of the Genius Network and Young President's Organization (YPO), and hosts a popular podcast called "Business School" where he discusses his past successes and failures in entrepreneurship. What Travis and Sharran discussed: Sharran’s private equity firm that focuses on being minority partners Why is Sharran focusing his social media strategy on Youtube? Why you should upgrade your environment and the people in your environment? How to encourage your kids to get into entrepreneurship? The importance of parents having individual projects wish each one of their kids How to buy a business with no cash upfront? What’s Sharran’s view on Elon Musk’s take on Twitter and the actions he is taking? Seller financing, why he hired a 6-year-old CEO, networking and so much more… If you are looking for valuable insights on how to succeed in business and life? Look no further! In this episode of Travis Makes Friends, Sharran Srivatsaa, a renowned entrepreneur and expert in business strategy and investment, shares his experiences and insights on a range of topics, including his private equity firm that only focuses on minority partnerships, the importance of upgrading your environment and the people in it, hiring of a six-year-old CEO, and networking. Plus, he offers his thoughts on FTX, Elon Musk's use of Twitter. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Sharran and gain valuable insights that you can apply to your own life. Tune in to Travis Makes Friends now to hear more!Check the full episode + transcript + video hereHead over to https://www.travis.team/ and subscribe to Travis’s free newsletter.Follow Travis on Instagram: @travischappellSubscribe 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

If you hate laughing, you’ll hate today’s guest!Bryan Callen (@bryancallen) is a stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster. He was born in Manila, Philippines and grew up in the United States. He studied acting at the Beverly Hills Playhouse and began his career as a stand-up comedian. In 1995, he was cast on the sketch comedy TV series "MADtv," where he became known for his impressions and comedic characters. In addition to "MADtv," Callen has appeared in a number of films and TV shows, including "Californication," "Entourage," and "The Hangover." He has also released several comedy specials and continues to tour as a stand-up comedian. In 2015, he joined the cast of the TV series "The Goldbergs" and its spin-off, "Schooled," as Coach Mellor. In addition to his acting career, Callen is also a successful podcaster, hosting the popular show "The Fighter and the Kid" with Brendan Schaub. He continues to be a mainstay in the comedy world, performing and entertaining audiences with his unique brand of humor.What Travis and Bryan discussed: Bonding through shared experiences, such as struggle and challenging situations Setting an example of excellence for your kids as a parent loving them enough to be hard on them. Bryan’s competitive personality in sports and in comedy Why Byran wanted to stand out and not be ordinary? The difference between courage and being a man The power of laughter to bring people together and enhance relationships Manhood, Joe Rogan, the quest for eternal life, and so much more... Listen to this episode to learn more about Bryan’s view on how men bond through sharing difficult experiences, why it is important to have struggle in your life to create the lifestyle you want and setting an example of excellence for your kids. Also, the importance of sports to learn how tough you can be or not, his desire not to be ordinary, why Bryan doesn’t believe in the idea of courage and a lot more.Check the episode transcript and video hereHead over to https://www.travis.team/ and subscribe to Travis’s free newsletter.Follow Travis on Instagram: @travischappellSubscribe 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

Are you looking to improve your life and connect with positive, inspiring individuals? Tune in to our new show: Travis Makes Friends, this show features longer interviews with a variety of guests, including entertainers, entrepreneurs, athletes, comedians, and much more, in order to provide a mix of valuable information and entertainment.Your host, Travis Chappell, believes in the power of empathy and respect and will bring on guests with a range of perspectives in order to promote open-mindedness and understanding.Our ultimate goal is to support you, our audience, in improving your lives and achieving your goals. Travis Makes Friends aims to be a positive influence on your life, offering valuable insights and entertainment, as well as the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who are also high achievers and inspiring individuals.We invite you to join us on this journey towards personal growth and fulfillment. Tune in to Travis Makes Friends and let's build strong friendships and connections together.Check the full episode + transcript hereHead over to https://www.travis.team/ and subscribe to Travis’s free newsletter.Follow Travis on Instagram: @travischappellSubscribe 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

It's Time To Run Your Business Without It Running You! In today’s episode, we welcome Stacy Tuschl. Stacy is a Best-Selling Author, Business Coach, and Multiple 7-Figure Business Owner. She is the CEO & Founder of Well Oiled Operations, where she helps entrepreneurs automate and drive more traffic to their businesses. Stacy started her first business in her parent's backyard teaching dance classes and still runs that company today and has turned it into a 7 figure business. She is also the host of the Well Oiled Operations Podcast, which shares proven strategies for building high-performance teams, building systems, automation, and more. Listen closely as Stacy shares her story of finding her passion for dance and how she created a 7 figure business at a young age. Stacy also explains how she learns by doing and taking action instead of focusing on theory.They dive deep into why companies need to put systems in place in order to run effectively, how to onboard new employees using video and demonstrations and why owners and founders should be involved when creating systems and processes.Key Highlights:  [00:01 - 11:57] Falling in Love with Dance and BusinessJoining the varsity dance team at eight years oldGraduating with a business degree but stepping away from the traditional pathStacy’s first business that turned into a 7 figure businessStacy’s take on traditional education and going to college [11:58 - 17:02] Mastering Building Systems and ProcessesBuilding a million-dollar dance studio in the 2008 recessionFrom chaos to systems and processesHow Stacy leverages video and demonstrations to onboard new employees [17:03 -28:11] Well-Oiled OperationsTurning a passion for dance and business into a great companyWhy owners should be involved in the system-building processHow Stacy helps companies build systemsLeveraging a podcast to grow authority and trust Tweetable Quotes:  “My knowledge came from running a business for 20 years, making mistakes, trying things, and learning the hard way ” - Stacy Tushcl“My passion for dance ended up turning into my passion for business. I’m obsessed with business!” - Stacy Tushcl.Connect with Stacy:LinkedIn Visit: stacytusch.com Subscribe to the Well-Oiled Operations Podcast Listen to Travis’s interview on Stacy’s show here. Follow Stacey on:  Instagram: @stacytuschl Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.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

How well is your business aligned for growth? In today’s episode, Travis interviews Philippe Bouissou, Ph.D. Philippe has spent three decades in Silicon Valley as an entrepreneur, a CEO, a venture capitalist, and a management consultant. He is a Managing Partner at Blue Dots Partners LLC, a firm he co-founded focused on top-line acceleration. He started his career as the founder and CEO of G2i, Inc., a Unix software company that Matra acquired. He then was Senior Vice President at Matra Hachette Multimedia, Inc., where he led US business development for electronic publishing for the $12 billion, high-tech and diversified media company before joining Apple as Director of the Worldwide Internet Commerce group, where he founded and managed the online Apple Store and grew its revenue from zero to $350 million.During his career, Bouissou led over 120 management-consulting projects with companies such as Cisco, Microsoft, SAP, and Verisign. He served on the board of directors of 20 companies, including ACG (Association for Corporate Growth) Silicon Valley, where he currently serves.Tune in as Travis and Philippe discuss why it’s crucial to adapt to any business situation and how Philippe reinvented himself when facing different challenges as an entrepreneur Philippe dives deep into how Blue Dots Partners helps multimillion companies grow by 38% and how it allows CEOs of technology and services companies with at least $10 million in revenue to grow their top-line faster.He also shares the idea behind his new book  Aligning the Dots: The New Paradigm to Grow Any Business and how the four principles of alignment will help any company grow in just a few months. Key Highlights:  [00:01 - 08:30] Reinventing and Adapting ConstantlyTraveling around the world at an early age and adapting to each culturePivoting from his earlier plan of being a pilotFrom coding in a lab to create his first company in Silicon Valey  [08:31 - 16:02] Founding and Managing the online Apple StoreThe advantages of having engineers in Europe to work on a startupJoining Apple and developing the online Apple Store ideaHow Philippe’s conviction changed Apple and its relationship with its clients  [16:05 -17:55] A Venture CapitalistThe challenges of being a Venture Capitalist and dealing with CEOsPhilippe’s true passion with being involved with IT and Operations [17:56 -28:46] Blue Dots Partners and Aligning The DotsHow every company is different, and not every growth strategy is a good fitThe four principles of alignment Why is there only one business on the entire planetHow Blue Dots analyses the alignment of companiesTweetable Quote: “ There is only one business in this planet, and that business is the manufacturing and delivery of delights” - Philippe Bouissou Get your copy of Aligning the Dots: Aligning the Dots: The New Paradigm to Grow Any Business. Click hereConnect with Philippe:LinkedIn Visit: https://bluedotspartners.com/ Follow Philippe on:  Twitter: @phBouissou              Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.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

You have been operating under the assumption that you can only be good at one thing.Today we are joined by Garret White; Garrett is the founder of the Wake Up Warrior Movement, Author of the Best Selling Book WARRIOR BOOK, Creator of Warrior Week, and Host of the top-rated podcasts Warrior On Fire, Warrior Wealth, and Date Your Wife. What started as a desire to set himself free from the bondage of his own failing life after the banking crisis of 2008 soon transformed into the launch of a Global Movement in Late 2012. The Warrior Movement is quickly changing the business world we have known for decades using an unconventional method for living and producing as a modern man known as the Warriors Way. Garrett is also the creator of WarriorCon4, an event that will unlock access to the time-tested, proven System & Science of The Warrior’s Way that has changed the lives of 55,000+ committed creators; to get your tickets visit: https://travischappell.com/warriorTune in as Garrett and Travis discuss the difference between entrepreneurism and hustling, why men in today’s age should regain their power, how early traumas and failures shaped Garret's personality and drive, and the importance of having a fundamentally good relationship with God to achieve success and freedom. Key Highlights:  [05:35 - 17:48]  Letting go of Abuse and DysfunctionGarrett’s early childhood traumaThe toxic frame around sex when growing up MormonDeconstructing what you learn as a kid to succeed as an adult  [17:49 - 29:26] Being Everything and Nothing at the Same TimeWhy it’s important to overcome the fear of exposureGarrett’s experience with clairgenics: Complete consciousnessSex, intimacy, and love are not the same  [29:27 - 43:22] Entrepreneurism vs Hustlin’From P.E Teacher to the Mortgage businessGarrett’s breakthrough to not be broke againHow Garrett realized that he was just hustling and not building a kingdom  [43:23 -1:05:19] The Warriors WayThe moment everything came crashing downThe currency of certaintyHow Garrett’s story helped other men regain their powerBuilding a movement first and looking for freedom  Tweetable Quotes:  “You can have love and intimacy and have it not be sexual” - Garrett White “Entrepreneurism is a commitment to becoming a kingdom builder”  - Garret White Get your WarriorCon4 Tickets hereConnect with Garrett:  Visit: https://garrettjwhite.com/  Follow Garrett on:  Instagram: @garrettjwhite                                                              Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.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

For today's episode, we have on the show, Justin Sloan. Justin is a business-oriented and highly driven-entrepreneur who is passionate about investment and asset management. Justin ventured into the world of business at the age of 20 when he took every penny in his bank account and started his first cell phone retail store with himself as the only employee. After months of working every day from open to close, the business was able to hire the first employee and eventually grow into a large chain. Justin is also the CEO of Sloan Capital. Sloan Capital helps investors deploy capital into various asset classes. From real estate to venture, they position investments to where they believe the world is heading. The firm is a disciplined and forward-thinking collective creating opportunities in areas most don't know exist. Tune in as Justin and Travis discuss the transition from hustling to being an entrepreneur, how to pivot to different investments and assets, and why it’s important to fractionally own different assets instead of just one class of asset when investing.Justin expands on Everbowl, a chain of healthy Acai bowl restaurants that offers healthy food at an affordable price for its customers. Justin seeks to help other investors diversify their revenue streams by investing in franchises while also creating employment opportunities and offering healthier eating options. Key Highlights:  [00:01 - 10:48] 15 years of Selling Cellphones Growing up in the hustle cultureFrom selling phones at the mall to owning cellphone storesWhy Justin didn't get the value he expected from going to college and dropping out twice [10:49 - 16:49] Pivoting and Real EstateExiting the cellphone business and pivoting to other opportunitiesGetting started in different Real Estate assets and investmentsWhy diversification is crucial to make better investments  [16:50 -22:55] EverbowlThe value and leverage of franchise businessesHow a mastermind helped Justin get to the next level of entrepreneurshipJustin’s journey to acquire the rights to Everbowl in Texas [22:56 -28:46] The Everbowl InvestmentHow to invest in EverbowlJustin’s advice on investing and diversifying       Tweetable Quote: “ I think that the world is better to fractionally own lots and lots of stuff ” - Justin Sloan “ At the end of the day, a franchise is a repeatable business” - Justin SloanConnect with Justin:LinkedIn Visit: sloan-capital.com Follow Justin on:  Instagram: @sloancapital               Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.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