

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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Dec 22, 2020 • 30min
516: Shasta Nelson | The Business of Friendship
Friends are some of the most important people in our lives, so why would we not invest in making those relationships great? Today’s guest, Shasta Nelson, is the leading expert on friendship, healthy relationships, and reversing the trend of increasing loneliness. She is a speaker, and author committed to teaching all of us how to create healthier, more fulfilling relationships in our lives. She’ll be talking with us today about some of the work that will be in her book, The Business of Friendship: Making the Most of the Relationships Where We Spend Most of Our Time, filled with scientific data and tips on healthy culture and relationship building. Let’s dive right in and listen to Shasta as she breaks down the business of friendship and how it affects us.Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 05:18] Opening Segment
I introduce today’s guest, Shasta Nelson
Business of Friendship
Leading voice on how we can end loneliness
Interviewed in prevalent magazines
Shasta talks about her early life experience
Finding her voice
Daughter to a single mom
Story about her sister
Not shining too brightly
Learning where the line is
[05:19 - 17:23] Shining Bright Without Outshining Others
Shasta talks about the line between confidence and arrogance
Supporting others shiny, amazing thing
Not thinking other people are lesser
Give your best without dimming your light
Willing to be seen
Vulnerability as a requirement for relationships
We struggle to be vulnerable where we’re most proud
Our friendships should be a place for practicing shining
Shasta’s lessons from college days
Running for student vice president
Studying for divinity
Practice with managing and counseling relationships
Feeling of belonging and community
Shifting from religious work and into a spiritual community
Common theme of hearing a growing trend of loneliness
The need to build community
[17:24 - 23:00] The Business of Friendship
Shasta talks about her journey into her speaking work
People not used to paying for this yet
A worthy investment
Would you do it for free?
Shasta talks about her book
Links below
Three requirements of relationships
Vulnerability
Consistency
Positivity - 5 positive for every 1 negative
Evaluating the health of all our relationships
Moving relationships to the top of the pyramid
[23:01 - 28:13] Closing Segment
Who you know or What you know?
Who you know fuels who you are
Safe place to process
The RaNdoM RoUnd
Where to find Shasta - links below
Remember to upload and tag us on Instagram!
Final words
Resources Mentioned:
The Business of Friendship
Survival of the Friendliest
Tweetable Quotes: “If anything our friendships should be where we practice shining…” - Shasta Nelson“You can have vulnerability and consistency but we want it to feel good, and that’s where we need positivity… it has to feel good for us to want to be consistent and make us want to share with you.” - Shasta NelsonYou can connect with Shasta on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Visit www.harpercollinsleadership.com/business-of-friendship/ 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 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

Dec 21, 2020 • 37min
515: Lance Tyson | What Doctors and Sales People Have in Common
With thousands of entrepreneurs in the world, only 3% make it over a million dollars. What’s the secret? We’ll learn from today’s guest, Lance Tyson, President and CEO of the Tyson Group. Lance has a wealth of experience in entrepreneurship and is a long-time sales veteran who has trained sales talent for some of the biggest names in professional sports and entertainment, like the Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns, New York Yankees, Miami Dolphins, and the San Francisco 49ers, just to name a few. His passion is developing sales professionals so that they can take their organizations and careers to the next level. Let’s dive right in and learn from Lance how Salespeople and Doctors have more in common than you might think.Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 06:09] Opening Segment
I introduce today’s guest, Travis Chappell
Trained sales talent in big-name sports
Areas of training and leadership
Announcement: travischappell.com/makemypodcast
Lance gives some background on his life
Entrepreneur dad and working mom
Supported to be an entrepreneur
Joined the marines
Went to college
Started an import/export business first
Influenced by how his dad was raised
[06:10 - 15:33] The Sales Savvy Entrepreneur
Lance’s advice for people trying to find their path
Lance’s experience in the education world
Not big on college
Go after your passion with a plan
Becoming a Sales savvy entrepreneur
Learning in a real-life setting
Lance talks about the resources you can find
The wealth of knowledge even on this podcast
Access to resources
You will fail before you succeed
The odds play vs Craps play
Luck and timing
Lessons Lance has learned along the way
Sharing goals and interests with the wrong people
Working with family
Shifting to a style of having to earn trust rather than giving it
[15:34 - 23:10] The Value of Having Mentors that Value You
Lance continues the story of his entrepreneurial journey
Brokering overseas business
Getting hired as a salesperson
Tired of the rat race
Interest in Self Growth and Training
What Lance learned from his mentors
You will be successful
Owning 25% equity in his business
Going off on his own
Too big to fail
Having mentors that value your success
Keeping score every year
[23:11 - 30:37] What Salespeople Doctors Have in Common
Lance talks about his sales process
Sales is an Away Game
Getting into the mind of the buyer
The health care analogy
It’s a practice just like a doctor
Connection, evaluation, diagnosis, and prescription
How this practice ties into my podcast
Summarizing the doctor analogy as it applies to sales
Lance’s story helping a business
Cutting a deal without asking
Giving people premium options
[30:38 - 34:57] Closing Segment
Who you know or What you know?
Who wants to know you
Lance’s story with the chamber of commerce
The RaNdoM RoUnd
Where to find Lance - links below
Remember to upload and tag us on Instagram!
Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “I’m not big on college… if you have a plan and a passion, I think you go after it.” - Lance Tyson“Like business, medicine’s a practice… The sales process follows a diagnosis - so it’s connected, evaluate, diagnose, and then you get to some level when you're giving advice to somebody like a doc would, where you prescribe.” - Lance Tyson“You look at it as how can I help the person, the avatar, the ideal client - how can I help that person get the number one thing that they desire. And if you do that I PROMISE you paychecks that are gonna be really, really big!” - Travis ChappellResources Mentioned:
How to Win Friends & Influence People
Sales is an Away Game - Lance Tyson
You can connect with Lance on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram . Visit https://tysongroup.com to learn more about his space.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 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

Dec 18, 2020 • 17min
514: BYN Breakdown | Is Your Worldview too Fragile?
On this BYN Breakdown, Eric and I kinda just hit record and let it all happen. In our conversation today we talk about things like religion, hypocrisy, and worldview - which, while a bit random, I feel could be useful for those who tune in, since we live in a world full of different opinions, values, and beliefs so it’s important to know how to navigate through them to create relationships.Let’s get into the conversation and hopefully, you come away with a bit of insight into your worldview and how it affects you and your relationships. Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 03:50] Opening Segment
Welcome to the show
BYN Breakdown
Candid Conversations today
Eric jumps in about the fear of hell
The psychological impact
Programmed by society
The drug example
[03:51 - 14:13] Is Your Worldview Too Fragile?
Eric talks about listening to preaching
A weird drawing into it
When you attack a cult
Is that me?
I talk about the sales aspect of it
The indoctrination
The funnel
No other options or assistance given
We talk about living ministry rather than working it
Doing more ministry now outside of church
Your definition of ministry
Eric talks about real ministry
Actually taking care of people
Unspotted by the world
Holding tradition over principle
Example of hypocrisy
Fear orientated operations
Tackling the fear of questioning
Facing your worldview
Travis talks about the hypocrisy in Christianity
[13:29 - 15:12] Closing Segment
Throwing out your worldview
Being open to other answers
Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “I feel like I’m more in ministry now than I was when - when I was. Like, I’m helping more people now.” - Eric “You have to be willing to throw everything you currently believe, your entire worldview, your reason for existing that you view - you have to throw that all up in the air and be willing to accept that somebody else might be right.” - Travis ChappellResources Mentioned:
Podcast Profit Course
Think and Grow Rich
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 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

Dec 16, 2020 • 28min
513: How to Become a Badass Interviewer ft. Jordan Harbinger, Riley Dayne, and Ryan Michler
Jordan Harbinger, Wall Street lawyer turned talk show host, Riley Dayne, a Canadian entrepreneur and filmmaker, and Ryan Michler, a military veteran and the founder of Order of Man, sit down with Travis Chappell and share their tips for being a badass interviewer.Key Takeaways:
Recognize that the show is your product.
Offer value and see how many incredible guests reciprocate it.
Don't ignore the little details in regards to how you present yourself and your show.
Resources Mentioned:
Follow along with me on Instagram- @travischappell
Visit my website for more information on resources and announcements: https://travischappell.com/
Join the Facebook group to find community: https://travischappell.com/group
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

Dec 15, 2020 • 33min
512: Walter Rakowich | How to Lead in a Crisis
The mark of a great leader is the one who can build trust among the people they serve. Today’s guest is one of these leaders - Walter Rakowich the author of Transfluence: How to Lead with Transformative Influence in Today’s Climates of Change. He is a leadership speaker and former executive who seeks to transform organizational cultures by encouraging a transparent leadership approach that is honest, humble, and heartfelt. Walter believes this practice ultimately leads to higher trust, commitment, and performance, as well as improved workplaces and communities. Walter also serves on a number of corporate and philanthropic boards and is a graduate of Harvard Business School.I’m really looking forward to you hearing this episode as Walter reveals how to lead in a crisis. Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 06:23] Opening Segment
I introduce today’s guest, Walter Rakowich
Transfluence
Former executive of Prologis
Announcement: travischappell.com/makemypodcast
Walt gives some background on his early life
Grew up in Pittsburgh
Middle-class family life
Love and support from family
Trying to put other people first
School life and career
Graduated in accounting
Left accounting to go to Harvard B.S.
Finding what makes leaders successful
Thoughts on expectations
[06:24 - 13:24] The Art of People Brilliance
Walt talks about his time in real estate
Example of a great boss
Big influence
People brilliant
The secret of success
Put others first
Focus on those around you
Activities with the boss
Various trips to connect with the staff
Walt’s insights on characteristics of a good leader
Walt’s story in Prologis
Humility - Honesty - Humor
It’s important to have humanness
It takes courage and confidence
Making it about other people
[13:25 - 26:53] Leading in a Crisis
Who you know or what you know?
Who you know especially in the short term
You know more people than you think
You also can’t bluff yourself through
The ‘what’ creates longevity
The one connection that led to more
Walt shares examples through his jobs
Walt shares his work and impact at Prologis
The CEO was brilliant, but difficult to work for
Watching on the sidelines
Asked to take over when the company was almost bankrupt
Adversity leads to perseverance
4 years to turn the company around
Lessons learned in the process
How to decide where to go next within a crisis
Difficult decisions upfront
Transparency first
Providing fairness
Brutal honesty
[26:54 - 31:28] Closing Segment
Walt talks about his book
Transformational Influence
Links below
The RaNdoM RoUnd
Where to find Walt - links below
Remember to upload and tag us on Instagram!
Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “If you really, truly want to succeed in life - put others first and begin to focus on the people around you.” - Walter Rakowich“Humility, honesty, and humanness - I call it my 3-H core… Humility is how you see yourself, I think humanness or heart, is how you see other people, and honesty is really the transaction that connects the two.” - Walter RakowichResources Mentioned: TransfluenceYou can connect with Walt on LinkedIn and Twitter. Visit https://waltrakowich.com to learn even 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 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

Dec 14, 2020 • 36min
511: John Strelecky | Advice on Being a Dad
John Strelecky is a #1 Best Selling inspirational author, adventurer, and speaker. His books have won bestseller of the year awards five times and collectively spent more than eight hundred weeks on bestseller lists. John’s entry into the world of writing began following a life-changing experience where he was inspired to sit down and tell the story shared in his first book - The Café on The Edge of The World. The success of the book can be attributed to the word of mouth that spread the book all over the world, truly creating a successful network. We’ll be diving into John’s wealth of experience today, and of all his grand experiences, John will reveal what one of his biggest adventures has been to date: being a father to a daughter.Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 07:45] Opening Segment
I introduce today’s guest, John Strelecky
Adventurer, bestselling author, and father
John talks about his lessons being a father
Asking women what they need from their dad
Giving a smile no matter what
Make sure to build her self confidence
John’s memory with his daughter in Africa
Build traditions
[07:46 - 18:00] The Journey into Adulthood
John gives some background on his story
Doubted his place in the world
Working from the age of 12
Fighting the victim mentality
Transitioning into a career
Started in aviation
Background in business
Unable to be a pilot due to a heart condition
Moving forward
Going back into university
John’s story going into the workforce
Helping other companies
No heart connection to the job
Left it all behind
Backpacked around the world at the age of 32
[18:01 - 23:26] Letting People Know They’re Not Alone
John talks about writing his book
Stream of conscious writing
Just kept typing
Asked to be a steward
John talks about the cafe book
Link below
What came next after writing the book
Rejected by many publishers
Helping people realize that they’re not alone
John’s current projects
Movie about the Cafe in the works
Not how but who
[23:27 - 34:19] Closing Segment
Who you or What you know?
The What - is knowing what you want to do with your life
The Who, is finding the right people after
The Who helps manifest the What
Building relationships better
Give first
Law of reciprocity
Top 2 or 3 places you’ve been?
Experiencing South Africa
The wildlife
Driving onto a safari
John’s wild safari story
John's key lesson to impart
You have incredible intuition
Tapping into and trusting the inner voice
The RaNdoM RoUnd
Where to find John - links below
Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “I think sometimes you’re asked to be a steward of something, and I really, firmly believe for whatever reason I’ve been asked to be the writer of the Cafe story.” - John Strelecky“The question in life is not how do I do something, the question is who… what can I learn from their experience?” - John StreleckyResources Mentioned: The Cafe on the Edge of the WorldYou can connect with John on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Visit https://www.johnstrelecky.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 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

Dec 11, 2020 • 18min
510: BYN Breakdown | Don't Quit Too Soon
Would you give up if you knew that you would strike gold within only 3 more feet? Welcome back to another BYN Breakdown with me and Eric! Over the last couple of breakdowns, we’ve been going over what goes into making a successful podcast that’s scalable and profitable. are going to be continuing our conversation around building and scaling your podcast. One of the most important lessons I’ve learned is also one of the most basic: Success takes time! You may not want to hear it but it’s true and I have the experience to share that with you. So let’s start talking about what building success over time looks like, and how to push through without quitting before you reach your win. Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 03:03] Opening Segment
Welcome to the show
BYN Breakdown
Slow download numbers post
I talk about my slow downloads
Painfully slow at the time
Feeling like there is no traction
Doing door to door sales to make ends meet
Commitment to keep going
Constant let downs
[03:04 - 11:02] The Truth About the Slow Progress to Success
I talk about the truth behind starting up podcasting
Most quit early
You won’t get immediate results
Eric summarizes doing the work from our other BYN breakdowns
I talk about my progress
A year to make it to 100,000 total
3 years to a million
This month will be 6 figure on its own
Eric talks about his experience
The Think and Grow Rich - Gold Mining analogy
Giving up while 3-ft from gold
I talk about getting used to being uncomfortable
Getting to the results no one else has
Keep going
Why am I still doing this?
The pursuit to unlocking a new lifestyle
Willing to do what most don't want to do
[11:03 - 15:55] Closing Segment
Eric talks about how the webinar will help you
Learn targeted lessons
Put in the time and effort first
Link in resources
Easy decisions - hard life, hard decisions - easy life
Long-term perspective
Future Travis is going to say thank you to past Travis
The successful people are the ones who made long-term decisions
Eric talks about learning lessons that helped him along the way
Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “Looking back now the only thing that kept me in it was just this commitment from the beginning to keep going, because I knew it was going to be a long journey.” - Travis Chappell“The reality is as simple as just keep doing what you’re doing.” Eric Skwarczynsk“The journey to having results that no one else can have in their life, is a long and difficult one.” - Travis ChappellResources Mentioned:
Podcast Profit Course
Think and Grow Rich
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 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

Dec 9, 2020 • 37min
509: MASHUP: Creating Positive Energy ft. Philip McKernan, Aubrey Marcus, David Meltzer
Philip McKernan, the author and founder of One Last Talk, Aubrey Marcus, Founder of ONNIT and New York Times best-selling author of Own the Day, Own Your Life, and David Meltzer, the co-founder and CEO of Sports 1 Marketing and S1MEDIA.Key Takeaways:
The number one challenge everyone faces in the world is self-worth.
Seek direct experience with divinity, whether within or without.
Getting growth doesn’t start without action, even small actions.
Resources Mentioned:
Follow along with me on Instagram- @travischappell
Visit my website for more information on resources and announcements: https://travischappell.com/
Join the Facebook group to find community: https://travischappell.com/group
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

Dec 8, 2020 • 27min
508: Raj Subrameyer | Building the Life You Want
Growing your network is the key to finding something meaningful to do in life. This is a piece of advice from today’s guest, Raj Subrameyer who is an international keynote speaker, author, and tech career coach who helps people to land their dream job and become successful leaders. He has helped countless individuals discover their ‘zone of genius’ and leverage it to live a life that they love. Raj is a sought-after speaker at various conferences and has been featured in numerous podcasts and publications, including Authority Magazine, Thrive Global, Addicted2Success, and The Good Men Project. He is also the author of the new book – Skyrocket Your Career. Let’s launch ourselves into the episode as Raj talks to us about building the life and career that your dreams. Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 06:24] Opening Segment
I introduce today’s guest, Raj Subrameyer
keynote speaker, author, and tech career coach
Go over to https://guestio.com
Raj shares some background on his early life
Grew up in Canai - India
Surrounded by overachievers
Pressure to succeed and fear of rejection
Trigger event
Deciding to carve an identity and power over life
Learning strategies to turn into a high-level individual
[06:25 - 11:00] In the Face of Adversity
Raj talks about the path to change
You have to face some kind of adversity
Learning from negative experiences
Transformation happens after something drastic
An example of mental and physical health transformation
Raj’s story of suffering a physical meltdown
Transitioning into helping others
Manufacturing adversity to build strength
Seeking mentors and coaches
Proactive in investing in yourself
Avoiding pitfalls
[11:01 - 15:23] Building the Life you Want Through Your Network
Raj talks about growing a network
Starting from the basic level
Growing a circle
Attending meetups and conferences
Follow people’s work
The importance of building relationships
The change in the professional world
Raj’s example of an important relationship
Opportunities to do something meaningful
[15:24 - 24:32] Closing Segment
Who you or What you know?
It’s important to know who can guide and inspire you
You can’t do no work - invest in yourself
Raj talks about his new book Skyrocket Your Career
Key takeaways
The fear of job security
Actionable strategies to find your dream job
Real-life experiences
Setting yourself apart from the competition
Undersell and overperform
Exercises to find patterns
Links below and in bio
The RaNdoM RoUnd
Where to find Raj - links below
Remember to upload and tag us on Instagram!
Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “I definitely think that you have to face some adversities to figure out opportunities and have a path to transformation.” - Raj Subrameyer“Personally, professionally, and universally, I would say that growing your network is the key for you to find more opportunities and then do something meaningful in life as well.” - Raj SubrameyerResources Mentioned: Skyrocket Your CareerYou can connect with Raj on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. You can learn more by visiting his website https://www.rajsubra.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 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

Dec 7, 2020 • 36min
507: Bruce Petersen | Quitting Your Job to Invest in Real Estate
Real Estate can be one of the best means of reaching both Time and Financial Freedom. Here to give us some insights we have, Founder and CEO of the Apt-Guy, Best selling author and award winning syndicator, Bruce Petersen. Bruce is a syndicator and manager of large multi-family (apartments) projects. Over the past seven years he’s acquired and managed through his company, Bluebonnet Commercial Management, which boasts over 1100 units. Rather than just focus on money, he finds ways to impact resident's and staff's lives by providing value; after that the money comes. Through his book, Syndication is a B*tch, he reveals his proven systems and processes.Let’s launch ourselves right into Bruce’s story and learn how he got to the point of quitting his job and finding success as a full-time real estate investor. Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 06:24] Opening Segment
I introduce today’s guest, Bruce Petersen
The apt-guy
Awarded 2016, 17, and 19
Cash flowing assets
travischappell.com/makemypodcast
Bruce shares some background on his early life
Grew up poor and college drop out
Interested in money and how it worked
Learning from a bank at 12
Entrepreneurial mindset
Wanting something different
[06:25 - 15:44] Quitting Your Job to Invest in Yourself
Bruce talks about entrepreneurship
It takes a special personality
Drive and fortitude
Bruce’s school experience
No role-model
Trying to start businesses but failing for 20 years
Physically and emotionally drained
Why transition into Real Estate
Bruce’s experience in retail
Walked away from it and travelled
Using baseball stat skills
Dove into it head first
Bruce’s advice to people who feel stuck
Don’t be afraid
Nothing is guaranteed
False sense of security
The world is a different landscape
Become your security
You owe it to yourself to be happy
[15:45 - 22:43] Inside the Guts of Real Estate
Bruce talks about why he wrote his book
There are ways out
Bruce talks about the decisions to choose real estate
Experience in the stock market
First time investing
Diving in
Exposing the warts
The main catalyst of Bruce’s book
Tired of people getting sucked in by emotion
You need to know the missteps and pitfalls
What they don’t tell you on stage
Saving you the shock
Presenting the facts
How to find the book
Get a free PDF version
What’s next for Bruce
Speaking events
Education online
Streetversity
[22:44 - 33:51] Closing Segment
Who you or What you know?
Who you know as a syndicator
Become proficient
Bruce’s advice
How to Support Bruce
Always looking for deals that make sense
Help by sharing the book!
Free virtual copies
Best two skill sets?
Mindset of perseverance
EQ
Mindset: Stop complaining and project positivity
The RaNdoM RoUnd
How to reach Bruce
Links below
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Final words
Tweetable Quotes:“I can teach you how to build a business, and I can teach you how to build a successful business, but I can’t change your mindset… I really think it really comes down to personality.” - Bruce Petersen“People lull themselves into this false sense of security of, ‘My job is my saving grace…’ you just gotta take a chance.” - Bruce Petersen“Once you’ve put in some real legwork and some real effort into learning your craft, then you can start to leverage those relationships that you’ve built and networking that you’ve done.” - Bruce PetersenResources Mentioned:
Syndication is a B*tch
Streetversity
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