

Travis Makes Money
Travis Chappell
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.
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Jul 8, 2021 • 49min
647: Dr. Valerie Fridland | Building Connections Through Linguistics
To some degree we all hold a linguistic bias, but if we can learn what they are in ourselves and others, it could help us build better relationships. Dr. Valerie Fridland is Professor of sociolinguistics at the University of Nevada. An expert on the relationship between language and society, her work has appeared in numerous academic journals and scholarly collections.She is co-author of the book, Sociophonetics and lead editor of three volumes on Western states English. Her language blog, Language in the Wild, is featured on Psychology Today, and her lecture series, Language and Society, is available from The Great Courses. She is also working on her first book for a popular audience, I Hate When You Say That!Let’s dive right in and learn from the expert how we can build connections by understanding linguistics.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 04:23] Opening Segment
I introduce today’s guest, Dr. Valerie Fridland
Valerie gives a bit of her background
Daughter to French speaking parents
Aware of the social significance of language
Getting a PhD in linguistics
[04:24 - 24:43] Building Connections Through Linguistics
The role language plays in your surroundings
Making people feel more connected
Classifying yourself
Costing you jobs and judgeships
The importance of understanding how linguistics works
There is not a wrong or right way
Where linguistic bias originated
Power and prestige
The way you react to speech
Practical ways we can connect without linguist bias
Example through fill-pauses: Ums and uhs
Get to know your linguistic style
The example of ‘like’
A word from our Sponsor
[24:44 - 41:12] Building Your Network
Who you know, or what you know?
The what is important as a professor
Who you know is vital to building a business
Valerie uses me as an example for a linguistic test
What to do with linguistic information
Revealing who they spend the most time with
A connection that has impacted Valerie’s path
An embarrassing moment that led to something significant
The importance of mentors in Valerie’s experience
Always building off of other people
Asking, What can I learn?
Valerie’s number one networking tip
Be genuine
Build relationships not transactions
[41:13 - 48:27] Closing Segment
ThE RaNdOm RoUnD
How to engage with Valerie
Links below
Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “The thing we learn growing up about languages is that there’s a right way to speak it and a wrong way to speak it and that’s the biggest fallacy that’s out there…” - Dr. Valerie Fridland “I can’t imagine any job or field, or even life situation, where having someone walk in those shoes, before you, isn’t helpful… Everything I do builds on something that someone else did.” - Dr. Valerie FridlandResources Mentioned:
Language Log
Lexicon Valley
Psychology Today
Connect and engage with Dr. Fridland on https://www.valeriefridland.com/ and learn more interesting facts about linguistics in our daily lives. 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. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.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

Jul 7, 2021 • 1min
646: MASHUP | Get Your Game Face On (Ft. Sam Acho, Trent Shelton, and Matt Barnes)
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 travischapell.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. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.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

Jul 6, 2021 • 44min
645: Emily Chang | How Asking the Right Questions Can Build a Brand Like Apple
When you get comfortable asking uncomfortable questions, you may be surprised about what you learn and how it can benefit others. Emily Chang is currently the CEO for McCann Worldgroup, China, and previously served as the Chief Marketing Officer for Starbucks, China, and the Chief Commercial Officer for InterContinental Hotels group, Greater China.Earlier in her career, she led Retail Marketing for Apple in Asia-Pacific and began her career with eleven years at Procter & Gamble. She is an action-oriented visionary known for cross-cultural team engagement, innovative brand building, and authentic people leadership. She is also the author of the book, Spare Room.A true world-class leader, I can’t wait for you to jump in and find out more about how asking the right questions can build a brand like apple.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:37] Opening Segment
I introduce today’s guest, Emily Chang
Emily gives a bit of her background
Growing up as an immigrant
Navigating relationships and home-life
The pressure to succeed and excel
A hidden desire to become an oncologist
[06:38 - 13:57] Asking Unfiltered Questions
Emily talks about what drove her to go into finance
Brand management as a redirect
Asking the right questions
Don’t fear failure
Leverage learning through asking
Building meaningful connections
Always finding a way to add value
A word from our Sponsor
[20:51 - 27:15] How to Build A Consistent Brand
Emily talks about how to keep a brand consistent at a large scale
Being operational
How humility comes into play
Focus outward not inward
Asking the right questions
Leaving a legacy
Stop focusing in on the ‘selling’
Ask what legacy you want to leave with people
Give people something to stand for
Contribute more than you consume
[27:16 - 38:34] Building Your Network
Who you know or what you know?
How you approach things may be more important than the what or who
Remember to surround yourself with the right people
How relationships led to opportunities in Emily’s life
Learning from mentors
How to add value to people above you
The impact of organic networking
Genuine questions and curiosity
Asking what you can add
[38:35 - 48:27] Closing Segment
ThE RaNdOm RoUnD
How to engage with Emily
Links below
Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “I think I was always interested in constantly building connections with people and seeing where I could add value with what I had to offer.” - Emily Chang“I just learned to ask, and I think early on I was exposed to the difference between learning and failure… If I can learn something, and then I can turn around and leverage what I’ve learned, and it benefits someone else, I would consider that success.” - Emily Chang“My job is not to innovate and make a name for myself, my job is to pay tribute to this brand and bring it to life in the best that I can in the context that I find myself in.” - Emily ChangResources Mentioned: The Spare Room - by Emily ChangConnect and engage with Emily on LinkedIn. Check out https://www.mccannworldgroup.com/ and learn how YOUR brand can play a meaningful role in people’s lives!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. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.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

Jul 5, 2021 • 49min
644: Bill Ham | How to Make Money on Your First Deal
Education and preparation is key, but when the opportunity arises to put it to action, don’t hesitate, just go for it! Bill Ham is the Chief Operating Officer and the driving force behind Broadwell Property Group.He has more than 20 years’ experience in Real Estate with a proven track record of identifying, acquiring, operating, and divesting of large footprint Multifamily Housing. Bill educates others by taking his skills as a Real Estate Entrepreneur and sharing them through speaking, and his latest book, Creative Cash. Let’s dive into Bill’s expertise and learn how to make money on your first deal in whatever market you choose.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 04:08] Opening Segment
I introduce today’s guest, Bill Ham
Bill gives a bit of his background
Difficulty with social interactions
Coming from a family of physicians
Bit by the aviation bug
Became a corporate pilot first
Seeing that there was real money in real estate
[04:09 - 20:50] Preparation, Education, Execution
Bill talks about getting his first deal
It took one year to land a deal
Starting off with education
Preparation vs. action
There is no true balance
When the opportunity arises, just take it
Early missteps no one prepares you for
Analyzing deals in a narrow way
Paying twice more for a building then he should have
Having no exit strategy
Making money on a deal
Create value with the buy
Make money with the sell
Example through aviation
Bill talks about his experience starting out in real estate
Reiterating the importance of an exit strategy
Bill’s advice for people who want to get into the real estate market
Get started with education
Practice as soon as possible
Information not motivation
A word from our Sponsor
[20:51 - 41:53] How to Make Money on Your First Deal
Where to get started with your education
Start with the low price and work your way up
Throw everything at the wall and choose what sticks
Practice is an important part of the process
Learn through failure
Advice from Bill on finding the right people onto a deal
Be careful when you pick your LP
Vet the underwriting
Who you know or what you know
Knowing someone vs. bringing value
Bringing the what as value to the who
How to audit your value as a newcomer
Can you be outsourced?
What education do you bring?
What do you have that no one else does?
When a relationship led to success for Bill
Helping high net worth people build a coaching business
Making good partnerships
Don’t just hire yes-men
Seats in the bus analogy
[41:54 - 48:27] Closing Segment
ThE RaNdOm RoUnD
How to engage with Bill
Links below
Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “There’s right now and there’s yesterday and that’s about it… there’s never going to be that perfect time. If you want to prepare as much as you can then educate yourself as much as you can.” - Bill Ham“You create value when you buy, you make money when you sell.” - Bill Ham“Spend your hustle before you spend your dollars… Go and get out there…” - Bill HamResources Mentioned:
Creative Cash - by Bill Ham
Rich Dad, Poor Dad
Connect and engage with Bill on LinkedIn. Check out https://broadwellpropertygroup.com/ to learn more.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. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.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

Jul 3, 2021 • 45min
643: Sabrina Horn | Make It, Don't Fake It
We’ve all heard the phrase, ‘fake it till you make it,’ but this is no recipe for long term success. Here to talk about a better way is Sabrina Horn. Sabrina is an award-winning CEO, C-suite advisor, communications expert, and author.With only $500 and five years of work experience, she founded Horn Group, a public relations firm that for a quarter century, advised thousands of executives and their companies—from the hottest startups to the Fortune 500. What attributed to her success is that she learned to exemplify authenticity for her teams and clients. Jump right into this episode and learn from Sabrina’s proven ‘Horn Strategy’ how you can make it and not have to fake it.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:52] Opening Segment
I introduce today’s guest, Sabrina Horn
Bio
Sabrina gives a bit of his background
Shy and struggling in communication
German as a first language
A daughter to two chemists
Growing resilience
College life into adulthood
[05:53 - 16:25] Make it, Don’t Fake it
The value of internships and mentorship for Sabrina
A vital part of honing in on how to apply skills to a career
Instrumental in moving away from the corporate world
Making the jump to set out on your own
Learn to become a business person
When to learn a new skill vs. hiring out the weakness
Remember your functions and passions
The importance of building a private network
Balancing authenticity with giving stability to your team
Your employees expect you to lead
Have the conversations with the right people
Show humility and approachability
A good CEO
Asking all the right questions
Creating a culture of collaboration
A word from our Sponsor
[16:26 - 34:53] How to Make it
The only female CEO in Silicon Valley in the 90’s
A head full of steam
Never compensate for your gender
Gender bias will still come into play
Straightforward in authenticity
Who you know or what you know?
It depends on your phase of life
A connection that led to success for Sabrina
Her first client
Navigating that first meeting
Disarm fear and organize risk
Finding the right customers
Narrow down what you do well
How to make it
Write a well-focused business plan
Know yourself
Commit to being honest with yourself and others
How to build relationships with higher people
How to reach out
Encouraging your team to have mentors
Build off of chemistry
[34:54 - 44:29] Closing Segment
The best way to reach out to someone
Just ask
Be specific with what you want help with
ThE RaNdOm RoUnD
How to engage with Sabrina
Links below
Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “I built up a network of people who really help me go through some tough spots… it can be lonely being a CEO.. it’s really vital to develop that private, personal network of mentors or advisors.” - Sabrina Horn“The key is to show humility and approachability… A good CEO is not necessarily a person who has all the answers, but who asks all the right questions, and entertains the ideas and solutions.” - Sabrina HornResources Mentioned:
Make it, Don’t Fake It
Good to Great
The Hard Thing About Hard Things
Connect and engage with Sabrina on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Check out https://sabrinahorn.com/ and learn the Horn Strategy to authentic leadership.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. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.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

Jul 2, 2021 • 11min
642: BYN Breakdown | How to ACTUALLY make Money Podcasting
Get a FREE $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/network Offer valid through June 30th, 2021.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 travischapel.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 a travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.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 travischapel.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 a travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.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

Jul 1, 2021 • 52min
641: Dr. Ron Friedman | How to Decode Greatness
There is so much incredible, winning work out there, so how can you tap into it and evolve it? Ron Friedman is an award-winning psychologist who has served on the faculty of the University of Rochester, and has consulted for political leaders, nonprofits, and many of the world’s most recognized brands.His research has appeared in major newspapers, including the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Globe and Mail, the Guardian, as well as magazines such as Harvard Business Review and Psychology Today. Today, his focus is on helping people succeed fast by studying strategies from high-performers which he breaks down in his most recent book, Decoding Greatness.Let’s dive into Dr. Friedman’s expertise and learn how you can decode greatness!Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 04:47] Opening Segment
I introduce today’s guest, Dr. Ron Friedman
Bio
Dr. Friedman gives a bit of his background
Born in Israel, came to US at the age of 7
Raised on different values than peers
Prone to taking risk and receive criticism
Brains wiring to want to fit in
Enamored with music
[04:48 - 16:48] How to Decode Greatness
Dr. Friedman talks about what it means to decode greatness
Learning what’s different about the people you look up to
The approaches of the process
Debunking the ‘steal art’ formula
Look to expertise then evolve the formula
How it applies to everyday life
The balance between focusing on strengths and knowing when to keep at it
Look at your financial runway first
Don’t underestimate what you can actually do
Take a swing and see what you get
Think of the people around you
It may be time to step out of your comfort zone
A word from our Sponsor
[16:49 - 30:32] How to Evolve Winning Formulas
Dr. Friedman talks about the similarities and differences from his books
Bridging the gap between what’s taught vs. how organizations operate
Borrowing winning formulas and evolving them
Your vision meets your ability
How to choose the right people to decode
Collect
Analyze
Combine
Valuable resources
Digging deeper into someone’s style
Templatize it
Gamify it
A/B Testing
[30:33 - 39:24] Networking with Greatness; How to Speak to Experts
The role of building relationships with great people
Navigating the curse of knowledge
Curate questions that shrink your ego
Ask for advice, not feedback
How to get good, honest feedback
Frame the question specifically
Focus on improvement
[39:25 - 51:26] Closing Segment
Who you know or what you know?
What = quality, Who = commercial success
Dr. Friedman talks about the state of his networking
ThE RaNdOm RoUnD
How to engage with Dr. Friedman
Links below
Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “I feel like so many of us are taught that we need to fit in, and then it becomes harder for us to do the things necessary to be a successful entrepreneur.” - Dr. Ron Friedman“It’s really a process of asking, ‘what is it about this that’s unique, and how do I apply this to my work?’” - Dr. Ron FriedmanResources Mentioned:
Decoding Greatness
The Best Place to Work
Pocket
Connect and engage with Dr. Friedman on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Check out https://www.ronfriedmanphd.com/ to learn more strategies for success!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. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.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

Jun 30, 2021 • 26min
640: MASHUP | The Struggle Is Real (ft. Jessica Zimmerman, Levi Lusko, and Akshay Nanavati)
Get a FREE $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/network Offer valid through June 30th, 2021.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 travischapell.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 a travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.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 travischapel.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 a travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.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

Jun 29, 2021 • 45min
639: Jordan Mederich | Why Execution is More Important than Ideas
You have an idea, and that idea has the potential to storm the market, but it won’t go anywhere unless you know how to move the needle.I have the pleasure of talking with Jordan Mederich, founder of DropFunnels, one of the fastest online marketing platforms today. Jordan is the kind of person who doesn’t just create, but disrupts and innovates inside the world of advertising. He’s also an award-winning filmmaker with his content seen on Netflix, Amazon Prime, NBC, CBS, ABC, and many more.Let’s dive in to start moving that needle and learn from Jordan why execution is more important than ideas.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:16] Opening Segment
I introduce today’s guest, Jordan Mederich
Bio
Go to https://travischappell.com/coaching and let’s chat!
Jordan gives us a bit of his background
Child to a pastor and teacher
Odd jobs leading to lifelong skills
[05:17 - 21:33] Why Execution is More Important than Ideas
Luck vs. skill
Permission theory
The importance of preparation
Building off of failure
Becoming fearless about failure
Jordan talks about going into adult life
Taking on bartering
College life
Realizing the importance for marketing
If you build it they will not come
Out-marketing competition
Understanding what a person wants
Making it on Netflix
Putting up a documentary
When it ‘clicks’
The idea and execution of DropFunnels
The psychology without the tech
The exponential growth
A word from our Sponsor
[21:24 - 33:34] How to Structure Your Offers
Jordan talks about structuring your offers
Identifying the major pain points of the market
Align with your offer
Jordan’s advice for something that isn’t selling
The big 3 hinges
Traffic
Conversion
Ascension
[33:35 - 44:26] Closing Segment
Who you know or what you know?
Who you know is impacted by the what
Don’t put people on a pedestal
How to approach people to network
ThE RaNdOm RoUnD
How to engage with Jordan
Links below
Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “It’s important to look back and look at where your skills came from, and how each block just stacks to build your empire.” - Jordan Mederich“No business is ever really less difficult than any other business model… I always encourage people to be in alignment with your offers because it’s going to fuel you everyday.” - Jordan MederichResources Mentioned: DropFunnelsConnect and engage with Jordan on DropFunnel Facebook Group or shoot an email to jordan@dropfunnels.com. Check out https://jordanmederich.com/ and start executing your best ideas!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. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.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

Jun 28, 2021 • 39min
638: Jeff Wald | The End of Jobs
One of the scariest things in the world may be deciding to leave a job and start out on your own, but that fear could be just what you need to push forward.Jeff Wald is a writer, speaker, investor and serial entrepreneur. Jeff has founded several technology companies, including WorkMarket, an enterprise software platform that enables companies to manage freelancers. He now serves as an adviser to several companies and entities including the X-Prize’s Rapid Re-skilling Initiative. He is also the author of the #1 Amazon Best Seller, The End of Jobs: The Rise of On-Demand Workers and Agile Corporations. Let’s dive in and learn from Jeff if and how the entrepreneurial journey could be for you.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:02] Opening Segment
I introduce today’s guest, Jeff Wald
Bio
Jeff gives us a bit of his background
Math vs. art
Growing up afraid and finding his way
Starting down a career in finance
Negative pushes from parents
Working up in finance leading to Harvard Business School
[06:03 - 20:35] How to Know it’s Time to Become an Entrepreneur
Jeff’s thoughts on college
An overvalued pathway
Not all people need a 4 year college
The value of trade school
What shifted for Jeff to pivot out of 9 to 5 and into entrepreneurship
From venture capitalist to his first company
Discovering the freelance and entrepreneurial route
A waking passion to solve a problem
The hard reality you should be taking on board
Balance between safe and going all in
No clear line, don’t over analyze it
Share your ideas everywhere
From an investor standpoint
A word from our Sponsor
[20:36 - 33:01] The End of Jobs
Who you know, or what you know?
You’ll never know enough for the ‘what’
Who you know opens doors
Teaching kids how to network
Fixed vision vs. flexibility getting there
Set up your guardrails as a leader
Think about your how
No questioning the what
A connection that led to success
Meeting with Fred Wilson
When to keep going and when to call it
When people aren’t giving you money
How mentorship has impacted your journey?
No mentors, but an investor
The importance of coaches
Building a community
How to build your network from scratch?
Look for existing infrastructure
Look for groups and resources
[33:02 - 38:29] Closing Segment
ThE RaNdOm RoUnD
How to engage with Jeff
Links below
Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “I am scared. Scared that I'll make the wrong decisions, and will pick the right business problem. I'm scared that people will think of it and beat us, I'm scared. But that fear is a great motivator.” - Jeff Wald“All you can bet on as an investor is you and your ability to listen and to adapt, because everything you know is wrong.You just don’t know how it’s wrong.” - Jeff WaldResources Mentioned:
End of Jobs
WorkMarket
The Opportunity Network
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