

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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Oct 30, 2020 • 48min
486: Finding Founders Appearance
On this episode, we're sharing Travis' appearance on the incredible podcast, Finding Founders.
Travis Chappell starts by describing to us just one of the many rules he was taught to abide by in the small, religious town of Lancaster. Growing up in a structured environment where your appearance, your music, your profession are monitored, it seemed that Travis was destined for a life of rigidity and conformity. However, Travis didn’t follow the path his community paved for him, he forged his own and became the host of Build Your Network and the founder of Guestio. And that entrepreneurial spirit was uncovered at a young age. As soon as Travis could walk, he was shadowing his father in the world of real estate...
Resources Mentioned:
Follow along with me on Instagram- @travischappell
Visit my website for more information on resources and announcements:https://travischappell.com/ ( https://travischappell.com)
Join the Facebook group to find community: https://travischappell.com/group (https://travischappell.com/group)
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Oct 28, 2020 • 32min
485: Mashup | Start Up Secrets ft. Daniel Blue, Brian Clayton, and Ravi Abuvala
Daniel Blue, President of Quest Education, Brian Clayton, cofounder and CEO of GreenPal, Ravi Abuvala, founder of Scaling With System, share their secrets to building, funding, and scaling your start-up.
Key Takeaways:
You must be able to duplicate yourself.
For most entrepreneurs, venture capital should be avoided.
Make bets on yourself by investing financially into courses and masterminds.
Tweetable Quotes:
“You're not selling a product, you're selling yourself." – Daniel Blue
Resources Mentioned:
Follow along with me on Instagram- @travischappell
Visit my website for more information on resources and announcements:https://travischappell.com/ ( https://travischappell.com)
Join the Facebook group to find community: https://travischappell.com/group (https://travischappell.com/group)
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Oct 27, 2020 • 28min
484: Sam Acho | How to Get To Know Yourself
Sam Acho is an NFL player, writer, public speaker, and humanitarian. A linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he speaks widely at colleges, events, conferences, and churches, and also co hosted the podcast, Relevant Is Doing a Sports Podcast. The founder and president of Athletes for Justice, he is a vice president of the NFL players association and a graduate of the University of Texas and the Thunderbird School of Global Management.
On this Episode:
Sam explains how he hated football when he started playing at 12 years old, and how his parent’s immigrant background gave him the mindset of “don’t quit.”
Sam tells Travis about his first mentor and the impact of believing in himself took him to the next level.
Hear Sam talk about how mindset can differentiate you from others and level the playing field.
Travis and Sam discuss what the reason was behind Sam becoming an author in the middle of his career.
Sam shares a few tips from his book about how to know yourself and the opportunities he had as a result.
Key Takeaways:
Believe in yourself first.
Slow down and unplug
“Touch doorknobs” and have courage to try new things!
Tweetable Quotes:
“It seems like the people who do make it long term, and become the Tom Brady’s of the world, are the people who have trained their mind to believe first and then follow through with those actions.” - Travis
“You are worth getting to know.” - Sam Acho
Sam Acho:
Find out more about his book, Let The World See You, at www.Samachobook.com
Resources:
Follow along with me on Instagram- @travischappell
Visit my website for more information on resources and announcements:https://travischappell.com/ ( https://travischappell.com)
Join the Facebook group to find community: https://travischappell.com/group (https://travischappell.com/group)
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Oct 26, 2020 • 35min
483: Nik Wallenda | Facing Your Fears and Walking the Wire
Nik Wallenda is a seventh-generation member of the legendary Wallenda family. Known worldwide for his incredible feats upon the high wire and beyond, Nik is the holder of eleven Guinness World Records, among which are the highest four-level eight-person pyramid on the wire, the highest and longest bicycle ride on a wire, and hanging from a helicopter by his teeth. Nik’s career began at the age of two, as he learned to walk the wire while holding his mother’s hand, leading from there to record-breaking performances across the United States and around the world. In 2012, Nik fulfilled his lifelong dream to become the only person to walk directly over the precipice of Niagara Falls, which was broadcast live by ABC. In 2013, he became the first person to walk a wire across the Grand Canyon, an epic event aired live by the Discovery Channel in 178 countries, breaking network rating and social media records in the process. The next Discovery special took place in Chicago, where he walked blindfolded between two skyscrapers in November of 2014. In June of 2019, accompanied by his sister Lijana Wallenda, Nik took it to yet another level, becoming the first person to walk over New York City’s Times Square, an event that was carried live on ABC. Nik’s motto is “never give up”, and he carries this positive message with him in every walk with the purpose of “inspiring people around the world to follow their dreams.”
On this Episode:
Nik gives a historical background to his family line and their life in acrobatic high wire acts.
Nik shares the blessing and the curse of the pressures that come with a family legacy like his.
Travis and Nik discuss the true passion Nik had for performing and how he faced the challenges of going 10 steps forward and 13 steps back.
Hear Nik talk about his decision making process and why he enjoys the challenge of “impossible.”
Nik talks about the importance of the relationships that have helped his family’s career.
Key Takeaways:
Your performance should not be about impressing people but rather inspiring people.
We are in control of where we allow our mind to go- pluck the seeds of fear!
Use negative moments in life to learn and deliver positive messages to others.
Tweetable Quotes:
“Life is on the wire, and everything else is just waiting.” Nik’s great-grandfather
“There is something that clicks in me when someone says ‘It’s impossible’ or ‘It can’t be done’ there is something in my mind that goes ok that’s what I am doing next!” - Nik
“I take something negative and counter it with something positive...I have learned that you have to practice it always!” - Nik
Nik Wallenda:
Order his book, Facing Fear, on his website: http://www.nikwallenda.com (www.nikwallenda.com)
You can also connect with Nik there and stay up to date with all of his future events!
Resources:
Follow along with me on Instagram- @travischappell
Visit my website for more information on resources and announcements:https://travischappell.com/ ( https://travischappell.com)
Join the Facebook group to find community: https://travischappell.com/group (https://travischappell.com/group)
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Oct 23, 2020 • 17min
482: BYN Breakdown | How to Find the Right Mastermind
On this episode, Eric and Travis reflect on some of the biggest mistakes they've made during their podcasting journey.
Key Takeaways:
Travis Chappell and his producer, Eric Skwarczynski, answer listener questions.
Episode Highlights:
What is the best resource for finding a mastermind?
Should you wait to reach out to big names for your show?
3 Key Points:
Surround yourself with thought leaders in your space that you want to emulate.
Make sure the mastermind you join will give you the results you need, not just because you want to join the mastermind.
If you book a big guest in the early days of your show – schedule far out so you can get some more interviews under your belt.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com)
Book high level guests for your podcast at guestio.com
Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group)
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Oct 21, 2020 • 31min
481: Mashup | Learning How to Learn ft. Greg Reid, Yahya Bakkar, Jordan Harbinger
Greg Reid, Award Winning Author, Keynote Speaker, and Film Producer, Yahya Bakkar, a speaker who has been paid to speak on over 500 stages, and Jordan Harbinger, host of the Jordan Harbinger Show share their tips for learning.
Key Takeaways:
You don't have to be an expert to get started.
Get paid to practice.
Every minute you get from your listener is learned.
Tweetable Quotes:
“Pressure creates diamonds."
"Every master was once a disaster."
"It's not about the guest, it's what the guest can teach the listener."
Resources Mentioned:
Follow along with me on Instagram- @travischappell
Visit my website for more information on resources and announcements:https://travischappell.com/ ( https://travischappell.com)
Join the Facebook group to find community: https://travischappell.com/group (https://travischappell.com/group)
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Oct 20, 2020 • 27min
480: Joshua Earp | Marketing and Mentalism
Joshua Earp is a world renowned entrepreneur, investor, mentalist, musician, search engine optimization specialist and actor that has been featured on ABC, FOX CBS, NBC, Netflix, Hulu, FX and Showtime. He has spoken at the world's top business events according to Forbes, Entrepreneur and INC 500 where he has shared the stage with Edward Snowden, Steve Wozniak, Halle Berry, John Travolta along with countless other business and entertainment industry icons. Joshua has written songs and samples for the producers of Justin Timberlake, Drake, Bruno Mars, Kanye West, Jay Z just to name a few in addition to his team being credited for the marketing and publicity of the 15-time Emmy award winning show “The Bay”.
On this Episode:
Hear Joshua tell about his decision to start playing guitar at 8 years old and how that evolved into his focus and passion in mentalism and marketing.
Joshua explains the connection between understanding psychological and mental principles and marketing.
Travis and Joshua talk about the relationships that helped Joshua capitalize on his knowledge.
Joshua discusses the importance of getting in the room with the right people and doing something about it once you're there to find success.
Key Takaways:
Before you can excel in marketing, you need to understand the market.
Before you can teach, participate and network at events.
Become the right person, and you will attract the right people.
Tweetable Quote:
“We are all unique... We were born an original and we don’t want to die a copy.” - Joshua Earp
“Instead of going out looking for the right person, it’s more about becoming the right person.” - Joshua Earp
Joshua Earp:
Connect with Joshua on Instagram @joshua.earp
Resources:
Follow along with me on Instagram- @travischappell
Visit my website for more information on resources and announcements:https://travischappell.com/ ( https://travischappell.com)
Join the Facebook group to find community: https://travischappell.com/group (https://travischappell.com/group)
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Oct 19, 2020 • 54min
479: Casey Adams | 20 Year Old Interviewing Larry King, Drama, and Others
Casey Adams is an 20 year old Best Selling Author, Entrepreneur, and Public Speaker who has been able to turn his negative situation into a positive outcome. After almost becoming paralyzed during a football injury, Casey was able to start his journey by looking at ways to leverage social media & build a personal brand. Casey runs a top 50 business podcast known as the “Rise of The Young” podcast, and has interviewed some of the worlds most successful entrepreneurs. Casey has spoken on stage all over the world on the power of building a personal brand on social media, and has been recognized by some of the largest business publications in the world.
On this Episode:
Casey talks about how sports played a huge role in learning leadership, teamwork, and hard work!
Casey tells how being the youngest of three helped him learn how to be quicker in his thinking because he was always playing catch up.
Travis asks Casey to share about his serious injury in high school that left him nearly paralyzed and how that changed the trajectory of his entire life.
Casey explains how he became obsessed with building a personal brand using what he had and his story with the resources that were available to him.
Casey emphasizes the importance of networking and live events in creating culture.
Casey and Travis talk about the stories of Casey’s career and how he was able to build relationships as a result of his podcast.
Key Takeaways:
Expect the unexpected.
Accept the opportunities that come your way even if they are uncomfortable.
Show up and be committed.
Tweetable Quotes:
"This is why I think content creation is so cool because you don’t have to be the expert." - Travis
"It’s not about who you know but who knows you." - Casey
Casey Adams:
Connect with Casey on Instagram @casey
Check out his show: Rise of the Young
Resources:
Follow along with me on Instagram- @travischappell
Visit my website for more information on resources and announcements:https://travischappell.com/ ( https://travischappell.com)
Join the Facebook group to find community: https://travischappell.com/group (https://travischappell.com/group)
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Oct 16, 2020 • 22min
478: BYN Breakdown | Our Biggest Podcasting Mistakes
On this episode, Eric and Travis reflect on some of the biggest mistakes they've made during their podcasting journey. Key Takeaways: Don't over leverage yourself. Focus on content and a production method that is sustainable. Don't be broad with your message. NICHE DOWN. If you treat podcasting like a hobby, it will pay you like a hobby. Take action now. The sooner you act, the sooner you will see success. Don't forget to hit the record button. Learn the four things people neglect when they are trying to build a successful podcast by visiting podcastprofitcourse.com Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Book high level guests for your podcast at guestio.com Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network through podcasting apply athttps://travischappell.typeform.com/to/Lm38Rt ( )https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/makemypodcast (travischappell.com/makemypodcast)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

Oct 14, 2020 • 22min
477: Mashup | The Power of Pivoting (ft. Adam Markel, John Maxwell, and Tomi Lahren)
Adam Markel, host of the Conscious Pivot Podcast, John Maxwell, NYT bestselling author and speaker, and Tomi Lahren, Fox News Contributor and the youngest political talk show host in history, share how important it is to be flexible and able to pivot quickly in life and business.
Key Takeaways:
It's okay to say "no" to things.
Leaders see more than others see, before others see.
When you max out your potential in a certain position, find a new challenge.
Tweetable Quotes:
“Yesterday's home runs won't win today's game." – Babe Ruth
Resources Mentioned:
Follow along with me on Instagram- @travischappell
Visit my website for more information on resources and announcements:https://travischappell.com/ ( https://travischappell.com)
Join the Facebook group to find community: https://travischappell.com/group (https://travischappell.com/group)
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