

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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Jun 15, 2021 • 53min
627: Jordan Harbinger | The State of Podcasting
Having a podcast is one of the best ways to scale your message and there are great things coming to this space! In this episode I welcome back a very special guest, Jordan Harbinger.If you don’t know, Jordan is the ‘Larry King’ of Podcasting. He was once a Wall Street Lawyer who turned to talk show host, social dynamics expert and entrepreneur. Jordan has always had an affinity for social influence interpersonal dynamics in social engineering and is now a podcaster and radio personality who hosts the Jordan Harbinger Show, which boasts some of the highest profile interviewees in the podcasting space. Tune into this episode if you want to learn how Jordan uses the power of networking and building relationships, as well as important conversations around the state of podcasting.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:30] Opening Segment
I introduce today’s guest, Jordan Harbinger
Bio
Check out guestio.com and let’s get you some world-class content
Exciting things happening in the podcasting space
Jordan’s thoughts on the podcasting space
Podcast discovery through Facebook
Navigating a crowded space
[06:31 - 20:35] The State of Podcasting
How Apple is losing footing in the podcasting arena
Negligence in optimization
Podcasting vs. YouTube
The revenue difference
How platforms affect your content
The projections of opening podcasts to Facebook
From millions to billions of eyes
Saturation can’t be your excuse for not starting
Current platform numbers
Great things coming for podcasting
The example of Clubhouse
How podcasting beats Clubhouse
The FOMO factor is over
The inclusivity and re-playability of podcasting
Clubhouse is a waste of time
[20:36 - 35:40] More People Listening, Less People Talking
The issue of too many people not adding value
A distraction from people who really know what they’re doing
There are real people creating real art in the podcasting space
My example from the startup space
Facebook dominates clubhouse in the market space
The podcasting community is hard to pollute
New players coming into the space
Podcasting weeds out junk naturally
The intimacy of podcasting
The great revenue equalizer
A uniquely decentralized platform
A word from our sponsor
[35:41 - 42:39] The Future State of Podcasting
Jordan’s thoughts on future of interview formats
The importance of your niche
Facing money giants
What it take to break even
Interview formats don’t need as much funding
[42:40 - 51:55] Closing Segment
Jordan’s advice towards starting a podcast
The importance of adding actual value within your network
Don’t fall into the FOMO trap
Do it because you would do it even if no one listened
The wins and losses of podcasting
The opportunities that arise from the podcast space
How to engage with Jordan
Links below
Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “If you've got an entrenched player in the social media space, and they're like, ‘Hey, we're doing podcasts,’ that's great news for the ecosystem.” - Jordan Harbinger“Why am I doing something for 600 people, when I can talk into this mic right here, at my leisure with no pants on and get hundreds of 1000s of people or on a smaller show at least get 10x the amount of people if not 100x, or 1,000x, the amount of people listening?” - Jordan Harbinger (On Clubhouse)“Podcasting slowly, but surely gains ground over time and makes a lot of money and has really loyal fan bases.” - Jordan HarbingerResources mentioned: Jordan Harbinger ShowConnect with Jordan on Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter. Make sure to check out his website https://www.jordanharbinger.com/ Learn the stories, secrets, and skills of the world’s most brilliant and interesting people.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 14, 2021 • 44min
626: Donald Miller | How to Build a Story Brand
As a business owner, networker, and/or entrepreneur, it’s your story that captures the attention of the people you are trying to reach. Donald Miller is an author, public speaker, business owner, and the CEO of StoryBrand. He is also the author of the #1 bestselling book Building a Story Brand.Through his company StoryBrand, he helps people capture and clarify their message to their audience/customer base in a way that sells not just a product or service, but a story that they can join. Don’t miss out on the gold in this episode as we dive in and learn more from Donald about the factors you need to become a best selling author, and how to build a story brand.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:11] Opening Segment
I introduce today’s guest, Donald Miller
Bio
Check out guestio.com and let’s get you some world-class content
Donald gives us a bit of background on his story
Growing up on survival mode
Introverted as a kid
Becoming a great CEO
Never went to college!
[05:12 - 19:48] How to Build a Story Brand
Vanderbilt University picked up the StoryBrand Framework
A desire to become a best selling author
The journey there
When to know you have got something ‘good’
You need to be obsessed with it
A built in ‘shit-detector’
Confess and test material
The daunting task of marketing a book on marketing
Developing and testing the framework first
Doubling revenue with words alone
Donald’s experience after writing his first book
Overcoming the ego
Releasing more books successfully
When to stick with it, when to give it up
Delusional optimism will get you far
Don’t hold on to past things as precious
A word from our sponsor
[19:20 - 32:17] What it takes to become a NY Times Bestselling Author
Donald’s ingredients for getting a book to hit
The luck factor
The value factor
The self-promotion factor
The importance of humility
Arrogant people don’t self-promote
Humble people know people need their message
Who you know or what you know?
Who you know, but you have to be competent
Take the shot when you get the opportunity
Evening out the playing field for others
Stay uncomfortable
The art of pushing yourself
Push it then back off and repeat
Dive into the deep end but don’t stay there
[32:18 - 43:22] Closing Segment
How to build a story brand
Takin the elements of storytelling and turn it into message clarification
How to keep people interested
Problem
Product
Result
The 4 characters you can play
ThE RaNDoM RoUnD
How to engage with Donald
Links below
Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “One of the differences between good CEO’s and great CEO’s… One of the greatest common denominators of those who make that leap, is that they grew up poor.” - Donald Miller“These businesses were doubling in sales by only changing the words on their website… and the great thing is words are free!” - Donald Miller “Delusional optimism will get you very far in life.” - Donald Miller“If you’re slightly uncomfortable, you’re growing.” - Donald MillerResources mentioned:
Building a Story Brand
Books by Andrew Grove
How I Built This - Podcast
Website Wednesday
Connect with Donald on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Check out https://storybrand.com/ and start clarifying your message! Pick up a copy of Donald Miller’s latest book “Business Made Simple. 60 Days to Master Leadership, Sales, Marketing, Execution, Management, Personal Productivity and More” here. For more information, visit www.www.businessmadesimple.com.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 12, 2021 • 36min
625: Iginio Straffi | How to Get a Show on Netflix
It’s the challenges you face and the passion for your craft that get you ready to handle the level of your dream. This is the inspiration that pushed Iginio Straffi. Iginio is the Founder and President of Rainbow Group, headquartered in Le Marche region, Italy.Rainbow is the largest, leading animation studio in Europe, well known for its world famous TV show entitled “Winx Club”. Under Straffi’s visionary leadership, Rainbow rapidly grew into an international entertainment Group consisting of 10 companies. Today, Straffi is busy making movies and has just recently released the 1st 3D movie produced entirely in Italy, which has grossed over USD 50 million internationally.Truly a world-renowned artist, I can’t wait to dive in and learn more about what it takes to get a show on Netflix.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 07:19] Opening Segment
I introduce today’s guest, Iginio Straffi
Bio
Check out https://travischappell.com/coaching and let’s get you connected
Iginio shares his background
Growing up in a small town in Italy
A dream to inspire others through movies and graphic novels
Proposing to publishers in Rome at the age of 19
Going to University for foreign languages literature
[07:20 - 14:19] You Need a Challenger for Your Dreams
Fueling skill with literature
Nothing wasted
Iginio’s advice to parents supporting their children
Cultivating and supporting talents
You need to challenge dreams
Getting your kids ready for a competitive environment
Passion with hard work delivers results
A word from our sponsor
[14:20 - 27:10] How to Get a Show on Netflix
Iginio’s steps after selling graphic novels
Following a character
Changing to other projects
The experience working for an animated movie
Starting Rainbow Studio
Making an investment
The ability to share a story through art
Seeing and modelling success
The start of Winx Clubs’ success
Making a name in the industry
Building a bigger and better team
Competing with names like Dragon Ball Z and Digimon
Iginio’s experience of bringing something to life on screen
Learning what Netflix is looking for
[27:11 - 35:29] Closing Segment
Dealing with unexpected challenges
You always need a plan B
Iginio’s experiences
Facing competition
How to engage with Iginio
Links below
Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “At the end of the day, I think that we need a counterpart to challenge you because life is done in a competitive environment and challenging environment.” - Iginio Straffi“If you’re in a disadvantaged position, if you have a motivated team and you have passion and talent you can deliver more results.” - Iginio StraffiConnect with Iginio on Facebook. Go check out http://www.iginiostraffi.com/ and learn more about this art. 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 11, 2021 • 10min
624: BYN Breakdown | The Power of Consistency (ft. Trent Shelton)
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

Jun 10, 2021 • 42min
623: Miguel Sancho | How to Overcome More than You Can Handle
The act of writing is one of the most intimate mediums you can use to connect with other people. Miguel Sancho, author of the wildly authentic book, More than You Can Handle, is also an Executive Producer of non-scripted television documentaries and series. Before his work with A&E Networks, Miguel accumulated more than two decades of experience producing national television news broadcasts.He has conceived and managed the production of hundreds of primetime broadcasts, ranging from long-term documentary projects to live breaking news specials all while known as a prolific originator of ideas and working extensively with top talent such as Diane Sawyer, Barbara Walters, Elizabeth Vargas, David Muir, Dan Harris, Chris Cuomo, and John Stossel. I can’t wait to do a deep dive and learn from Miguel his secrets on writing and how to overcome more than you can handle. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:27] Opening Segment
I introduce today’s guest, Miguel Sancho
Miguel shares his background
Trying different things after college
Meeting a friend who led to a job at a TV show as a reporter
Going freelance and building a company
Aptitudes towards this expertise growing into adulthood
[05:28 - 16:02] Writing Something People Actually Want to Read
Miguel talks about his experience with his sons diagnoses
An unprepared burden to bare
Reading other people’s documentations
There’s a story here that hasn’t been told
The journey of writing the book
Taking the subject and turning it into a book
Standard procedure for non-fiction
Getting picked up by an agent and publisher
How to write things that get picked up
Write something brutally honest
Your story isn’t always interesting on its own
Writing a good book
Step 1: write a crappy book first
Step 2: go back and write a good one
Cutting the fat down - less is more
A word from our sponsor
[16:03 - 31:03] How to Overcome More than You Can Handle
The importance of authenticity and the resistance to it
Turning lemons into lemonade - we all have setbacks
The intimacy of writing
Who you know or what you know?
The importance of adding value to people
The matter of networking in this current environment
When a connection led to a moment of success
Everything has been enabled through another person
The art of networking up
The rewarding ability to share wisdom downward
Making people more competent for your benefit
The benefits of working with energetic people
Networking tips from Miguel
Get the person to talk about themselves
Making an impression through active listening
Keeping relationships healthy during a crisis
Practicing meditation
Don’t be afraid of therapy or medication
The importance of Faith
Monitoring and upkeep physical health
[31:04 - 40:30] Closing Segment
If you lost all your current contacts, how would you build your network?
Searching out groups dedicated to a higher purpose
ThE RaNDoM RoUnD
How to engage with Miguel
Links below
Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “You still have the opportunity to tell a story, and if it’s a good story, it’s something to feel good about.” - Miguel Sancho“If it is a personal story, make sure it is as honest as you can make it, warts and all. Be mindful in this world that the ‘and all’ is just as important and just as valuable as the warts.” - Miguel Sancho“There’s a wonderful thing about writing, as opposed to public speaking, or video production, and it’s that it’s inherently intimate… When you get engaged with a book it can be like a hand reaching out to you.” - Miguel SanchoResources Mentioned:More Than You Can HandleConnect with Miguel on LinkedIn and Twitter. Go check out https://miguelsancho.net/ 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

Jun 9, 2021 • 25min
622: Mashup | Cash Flowing through Real Estate (Cody Sperber, Sam Newell, Grant Cardone)
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 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 8, 2021 • 44min
621: Matt Barnes | Former NBA Player's Life Changing Call from Kobe
ExplicitOne conversation could change the whole trajectory of your life. That was certainly the story for former NBA player Matt Barnes. Matt was in the NBA for 14 seasons, drafted in 2002 and won a NBA Championship in 2017.Growing up, facing hardships and racial prejudice was a big part of Matt’s life. Having an affinity for sports, he worked hard and trained up and became the man he is today. He inspires many not only through his athletic career but also his podcast, All the Smoke, and his work with his non-profit, Athletes vs. Cancer, where he partners with other athletes and celebrities to promote early detection and other preventive measures. Dive right into this special episode and learn more about this former NBA’s life changing call from Kobe.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:15] Opening Segment
I introduce today’s guest, Matt Barnes
Matt shares his background
Living in California
Growing up with drug addicted parents
Navigating racism
Gaining acceptance through sports
Dealing with labels
Learning to fit in any room
[05:16 - 19:33] Mastering the Mental Game
Matt’s thoughts on parenthood
Everything was trial and error
Seeing the effects of drugs and sickness
Having the Cannabis talk
Making sure kids hear it from YOU first
Matt’s experience growing up
Matt talks about the moment he began pursuing the NBA
Realizing the natural talent
Working harder in college
Making it in any big league
Dealing with being cut
The game is 90% mental
It’s the mental game that made Kobe and LeBron tick
Focusing on being a start in your own role
The importance of understanding the long game
You have the tools, don’t give up too early
Top 3 most memorable moments in the league
Making it
The moment of finding his footing
Taking the NBA experience into the business world
[19:34 - 28:42] Former NBA's Life Changing Call from Kobe
Matt’s relationship with Kobe
Starting into the league with Kobe
The goal is to guard this guy
The Ball Fake
The call that changed everything
Setting the scene of the interview
Getting the call from Kobe
Invited to be a Laker
From competitors to brothers
Hanging out off the court
Breaking the walls down
Seeing the other side of a person
Matt tells a story of Kobe
Wanting people to know you beyond the sport
A word from our sponsor
[28:43 - 36:06] From the Court to the Business World
Matt talks about stepping into the business world
Getting in late in the game
Getting his kids into the podcast space
Networking with me at an event
Deciding to make smart investments
Only the things you believe in
Hopping on and increasing value
What’s coming next for Matt
Disrupting your space
Focusing on investments
[36:07 - 42:37] Closing Segment
How relationships led Matt to success in the business space
The ability to connect dots
Examples of partnerships and team ups
All about who you know
Surround yourself with people smarter than you
How to engage with Matt
Links below
Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “It was another humbling experience, you know, but like I said, it really made me hungrier. Like, I know… what do I need to work on what I need to do to get there? So that's really kind of where I developed my work ethic.” - Matt Barnes“What people don't understand is once you get to that top level, whatever sport it is, or whatever profession it is, 90% of the game is mental.” - Matt Barnes“We went from like teammates and respected competitors to two brothers, because we would hang out all the time off the court.” - Matt Barnes“You have to disrupt whatever space you're in to really kind of make any money or any noise.” - Matt BarnesResources Mentioned:
https://athletesvscancer.com/
All the Smoke Podcast
Connect with Matt on Twitter and Instagram. 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 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 7, 2021 • 43min
620: Mark Herschberg | MIT Professor on Skills You Don't Learn in College
You’ve heard me express time and again that college will never give you all the skills you need to succeed, but it’s rare that you hear it from a professor himself. Mark Hershberg is a seasoned executive and cybersecurity expert who bridges the divide between business and technology.He has first hand experience in starting, growing, and fixing startup companies spanning 10 different verticals and has helped two Fortune 500 companies with their internal startup initiatives, and helped create educational programs at MIT and HBS. Having also written the book The Career Toolkit, Mark is not the kind of professor that teaches what he’s never done himself.I’m looking forward to diving in and hearing from this MIT professor on skills you don’t learn in college.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 04:49] Opening Segment
I introduce today’s guest, Mark Hershberg
Bio
Be sure to check out http://www.travischappell.com/coaching
Mark shares his background
Classic 80’s nerd
Dad was a Physician and Mom was a Teacher
Career influencers
[08:55 - 25:30] MIT Professor on Skills You Don't Learn in College
Mark’s perspective on the value of college
The value of being taught how to think
College is overused and in need of reform
Shifting the model
Where college started breaking and how to fix it
The value of learning to pivot
The misconception around ‘lifetime jobs’
A degree doesn’t tell people the level of skill you have
Key skills that can’t be taught at college that jobs are looking for
Communication skills, networking, team building
Knowledge can always be taught
These skills will make you more employable or more effective
Decisions that will help you learn the skills you won’t get from college
Going beyond the need to qualify
What do you need to be successful in that role?
List the needed leadership and communication skills
Chunk down that list and teach yourself
Create a peer learning group
Why some content gets pushed over other
A word from our sponsor
[25:31 - 32:19] Making of the Career Toolkit
Mark talks about the inspiration behind the book
Partnership with MIT
Making content available to everyone
From notes to a book
Who can get value from this
Readers 20 to 40
People who wished they knew this earlier
HR and Executive teams
Content in the book
What to take away from the content
Learning key skills
Negotiation
Networking
Getting incrementally better to increase ROI on your career
[32:20 - 40:42] Closing Segment
Who you know or what you know?
Geometry analogy
The deep need for both knowledge and communication
A connection that led to something important
Mark talks about meeting people in New York
One relationship leading to many other important ones
RaNDoM RoUnD
How to engage with Tom
Links below
Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “I know people who got a four year degree from some top universities and went on and became a secretary or became the manager of some local retail store.” - Mark Hershberg“Here is the secret to learning these things… You want to create peer learning groups.” - Mark Hershberg“Once you start exploring these skills, what you're going to find is you'll recognize opportunities right in front of you you never saw before”. - Mark Hershberg“Don't worry about trying to become world class, spend a little time… take a little of that time and get better at leadership, communicating, networking, negotiating; that's going to have a massive ROI.” - Mark HershbergResources Mentioned:The Career ToolkitConnect with Mark on Twitter and LinkedIn. Go check out https://www.thecareertoolkitbook.com/ to learn networking skills that will be tools in your kit!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 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 5, 2021 • 54min
619: Sarah Edmondson | Escaping the NXIVM Cult
In today’s episode, I talk to Sarah Edmondson. She is an actress, author, podcast host, and former member of the now-infamous cult NXIVM. Sarah shares with us today her full experience being a part of the cult, from deciding to join to her escape. She also talks about her takeaways from the experience and how you can see the red flags early. Several years after escaping the cult, Sarah talks about her healing process and shining her light on others through content creation and writing. Sarah and I also talk about the series “The Vow” and a little preview of what’s coming next on the show.Join me as Sarah takes us through her experience of escaping the NXIVM cult. Listen in![00:01 - 07:32] Opening Segment
I introduce Sarah to the show
Sarah’s background
Her childhood years
Being socially and politically active
Acting and theatre
Always having the driven mentality
[07:33 - 26:53] Inside the Dark World of NXIVM
Sarah’s adult life
Joining the cult
How Sarah got in
Finding things weird early on
The “foot in the door” technique
What got Sarah hooked
How promotions got people going
When the cult started crossing the line
[26:54 - 39:54] The Aftermath and Takeaways
How to see the red flags early
Unchecked authority
Why educating yourself is important
Trusting your gut
Sarah’s positive takeaways from the experience
Consistency on habits
Time management
Networking skills
Sarah’s thoughts on those who are still loyal to NXIVM
Other red flags to watch out for
[39:55 - 48:19] Escaping the Cult
Seeing the reality of the whole picture
The decision to go public
Life after the escape
Sarah’s podcast and book
Sarah gives a preview of the next episodes of “The Vow”
[48:20 - 52:28] Closing Segment
Sarah takes on The Random Round
Another profession she wants to attempt
How Sarah consumes content
Her morning routine
How you can connect with Sarah
Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “Part of the healing process for me is [saying] ‘Yeah, this is the mistake that I made, I can’t change it, but I can learn from it and pass it forward and shine light on these things - You don’t have to make the same mistake.” Sarah Edmondson Resources Mentioned:
Sarah Edmondson’s website
Sarah’s Book: Scarred
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Jun 4, 2021 • 9min
617: BYN Breakdown | Debt Isn't Bad (Ft. Dan Henry)
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