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Chris Hansen (@officialchrishansen) is a renowned American television journalist best known for his work on the weekly reality legal program "Dateline NBC," where he organized sting operations to entice prospective online sex predators in “To Catch a Predator”. In addition to hosting some of the spin-off programs, he also revived the "Hansen vs. Predator" section on his syndicated program, "Crime Watch Daily." He hosted "Killer Instinct," a show on Investigation Discovery that followed homicide cases, after his two-decade career with NBC came to an end. He presently hosts the "Have a Seat with Chris Hansen" YouTube series and his podcast Predators I’ve Caught.Spearheaded by Chris Hansen, TruBlu is the home to some of the biggest personalities in crime and investigation. Chris examines scams, catches predators, and brings you a fresh supply of gripping crime programs and documentaries.He is regarded as one of the top investigative journalists and has won numerous domestic and international accolades.What Travis, Eric, and Chris Discussed: Predators I’ve Caught, a live event were Chris reveals the behind-the-scenes and insights of 19 years of catching predators, ​​live at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, February 3, 4, 5, 2023. Chris’s early interest in crime investigation and journalism when he was 14 and intrigued by Jimmy Hoffa’s disappearance. How Chris’s interest in investigative crime stories led him to pursue online predators. The story behind the first episode of To Catch A Predator, and the struggles he faced to air the episode. How parents can help their kids avoid being in risky situations and away from dangerous people. Social responsibility, the new risks with social media platforms, dating apps, and much more. 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

Ask Paul Pierce, and he will tell you: When you have suffered, when you have failed, when you have known what it is to be humbled — when you endure all of that and emerge on top, triumph is all the sweeter. The journey of the 6’7″ Hall of Fame forward, from the playgrounds of L.A. to superstardom and back again, is astounding both for its success and how it was achieved.From his childhood through college and the NBA, Paul toiled on the court, working tirelessly on his game, never with fanfare, always with confidence. Throughout a 19-year NBA career, No. 34 was a consummate player, stalwart defender and offensive dynamo. At his peak, he famously faced up and defeated LeBron James and Kobe Bryant in the same championship playoff run.An all-star, NBA champion and Finals MVP, he has lived up to the meaning of his nickname — the Truth — by staying true to himself.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

John Salley (@johnsalley) is a former American professional basketball player who played in the NBA from 1986 to 2000. He was a four-time NBA champion, winning titles with the Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls, and Los Angeles Lakers.Salley was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1964 and attended Georgia Tech, where he played college basketball. He was selected by the Pistons in the first round of the 1986 NBA Draft and went on to play for a number of teams during his career, including the Pistons, Bulls, Lakers, Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, and Panathinaikos.After retiring from basketball, Salley has remained active in the sports world as a television commentator and has also pursued a career in acting. He has appeared in a number of movies and television shows, including "Bad Boys II," "He Got Game," and "The Jamie Foxx Show." Salley is also a vegan and has been an advocate for plant-based living and animal rights.What Travis and John discussed:  John’s early career playing basketball in New York at a young age.  Why John thinks hard work creates talent and how your body transforms from practicing The most important skill of all is to learn how to build skills Debuting with the Detroit Pistons and not scoring for the first 15 games. Why do parents need to view their kids as human beings and not as children? Mental health in sports, becoming a TV commentator and a lot more. In this podcast episode, John Salley shares his journey from his early days playing basketball in New York to his successful career in the NBA, winning four championships with the Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls, and Los Angeles Lakers. He discusses the importance of hard work in developing talent and shares insights on his experience debuting with the Pistons and not scoring for the first 15 games. Salley also touches on the importance of mental health in sports and his transition to a career in television commentary. Additionally, he shares his thoughts on parenting and the need to view children as human beings. Tune in to hear more from this accomplished athlete and actor.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

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