

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 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
Connect with Sarah on Instagram!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

Jun 4, 2021 • 9min
617: BYN Breakdown | Debt Isn't Bad (Ft. Dan Henry)
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.: BYN BreakdownCheck 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 3, 2021 • 32min
616: Ali Awad | Delay Gratification with the CEO Lawyer
In today’s world, too many individuals choose to keep up with the Joneses instead of working on their business or self-improvement. On top of that, many of those people want it quick. Sometimes, delaying gratification is what you need to succeed. This is what Ali Awad will talk about in this episode. Ali is the founder and CEO of Ali Awad Law. He specializes in personal injury and has helped a lot of people after car accidents by giving them legal advice. Ali shares his experience starting as an entrepreneur at a young age, from selling stuff on Ebay to running his own law firm. He also talks about how he gained the right experience by working in a small company. Ali also gives his thoughts on why delayed gratification is the secret sauce to success. Join us and listen in![00:01 - 06:00] Opening Segment
I introduce Ali to the show
Ali’s background
Being an entrepreneur at a young age
His humble beginnings as a hustler
[06:01 - 18:59] How the CEO Lawyer Gained the Right Experience
Going to college and law school
Why Ali did not want to go to law school at first
How higher education opened up opportunities for him
Ali’s initial steps when he came out of law school
How working in a small company gave Ali the right experience
Why learning the game is important
How the experience helped him in setting up his own business
[19:00 - 27:39] Delaying the Gratification
Our thoughts on the entitlement mentality
Humility and keeping up with the Joneses
Investing vs. spending
What Ali did with his first million
Delayed gratification is the secret sauce
[27:40 - 29:42] Closing Segment
How you can connect with Ali
Ali’s plans on writing his own book
Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “You have to make yourself scarce, so that you’re more in demand. You have to do that yourself. Just the degree isn’t enough anymore. Just the certification isn’t enough anymore. You have to take it by the horns and take control of your destiny, because nobody else is gonna do that for you,” - Travis Chappell“You have to go through that pain the first year, two years, three years of learning with a small company. All the ins and outs of growing your business, starting your business, acquiring clients, setting up your digital persona, all of this is not going to be learned in a big organization.” - Ali AwadResources Mentioned:GuestioConnect with Ali on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter, and Facebook!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

Jun 1, 2021 • 32min
615: Jason Harris | How to Persuade Without Being Annoying
A huge part of any business is persuasion. Influencing people into buying your products, availing of your services, or supporting your brand is an art, and that is what Jason Harris will talk about in this episode.Jason Harris is the co-founder and CEO of Mekanism, a marketing company. Today, Jason talks about how you can persuade people without being annoying. He also shares his thoughts on college education, building a network, and starting your own venture.Join us and learn how you can influence other people and build your network effectively! [00:01 - 04:00] Opening Segment
I introduce Jason to the show
Jason’s background
A quick fun chat between me and Jason
[04:01 - 14:39] Starting Your Own Venture is a Long Game
Jason’s teenage years
Being a fan of the band Kiss
How Kiss persuaded people by storytelling
How Jason got into advertising and marketing
The influence of TV
Analyzing TV commercials in his early years
Jason’s thoughts on going to college
College: Good use of time or not?
Advantages of going to college
Study something you’re interested in
Working in the advertising industry
Why entrepreneurship is a long game
Learning from work experience
How working at other places enhances your decision making
[14:40 - 25:20] CEO of Mekanism Talks Business and Networking
Transitioning to business
Don’t do it on your own
Building a team
The advantage of even distribution of equity among partners
How to stay on the same page with your partners
Never let relationships drop to zero
Keeping your network thriving and alive
[25:21 - 30:14] Closing Segment
The soulful art of persuasion
Why being yourself is key
Having a generous mindset
A preview of Jason’s new book
Tweetable Quotes: “I subscribed to playing the long game. Knowing if that’s something you want to do, there’s value in picking up information, clues, and ideas from working at other places… It’s gonna save you time from making a lot of mistakes or pitfalls...” - Jason Harris“You think you don’t have to be disciplined, but discipline drives habit, and habit drives the success of building that network… Popping an article to them when you’re thinking about them takes about 10 seconds. It doesn’t have to be carving out an hour for a conversation in our busy schedule, but keeping people on top of mind and building your network in that way really keeps that network thriving and alive... - Jason HarrisResources Mentioned:The Soulful Art of Persuasion by Jason Harris
Connect with Jason on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter. Check out his new book, The Soulful Art of Persuasion.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

May 31, 2021 • 31min
614: Jason Ellis | Being Yourself is the Only Way
Expressing who you really are is the way to fulfillment. This is what Jason Ellis believes. Jason is a professional skateboarder, mixed martial artist, radio DJ, and podcast host. In this episode, he shares why authenticity is the way to having satisfaction in life. He tells us his story of moving from Australia to the United States and pursuing his passion for skateboarding. Jason also shares his transition from skateboarding to being a radio DJ to having his own podcast.Let’s get into Jason’s incredible story. Listen in![00:01 - 12:31] Opening Segment
I introduce Jason to the show
Jason’s background story
Why he hated school
Leaving Australia for the US
Getting into skateboarding
His plans on commentating on sports
Why authenticity matters in sports commentary
[12:32 - 25:06] From Skateboarding to Being a Radio DJ
How Tony Hawk got Jason into the radio industry
Jumping from skateboarding to becoming a radio DJ
Why relatability is powerful in radio shows
The importance of being yourself
Jason on having his own podcast
The challenge of starting his own thing
How it’s different from radio
[25:07 - 28:49] Closing SegmentJason answers: who you know vs. what you knowTweetable Quotes: “For me to be on the radio being funny, having a lot of accomplishments, but also being a loser, emotional, depressed… I’ve done all these terrible things, but I’m still here, and I’m kicking it.” - Jason Ellis“The expression of who you are at your core is what I think allows you to lead a life that you live… Expressing those things makes you live in congruence with who you believe yourself to be.” - Travis Chappell Resources Mentioned:The Jason Ellis ShowConnect with Jason on Instagram, Twitter, Youtube or visit his Website: https://www.thejasonellis.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

May 29, 2021 • 44min
613: Tony Whatley | The Side Hustle Millionaire
Aside from your normal day job, there are numerous ways to raise more income. This is how Tony Whatley utilized all his free time on side hustles.As the author of the book “The Side Hustle Millionaire”, Tony lives up to its name through all the businesses and jobs that he did on top of his engineering career. He founded online retail stores and started advertising for big car companies. He currently shares all of his wisdom through his coaching and podcasting at 365 Driven. Let’s dive right in and learn Tony’s secrets to becoming a side hustle millionaireThings you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 10:31] Opening Segment
I introduce Tony Whatley to the show
Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking
Tony’s background story
Having a chemical engineering degree
The importance of attending a university
Tony’s mindset around business
Having multiple side-hustles while working full-time engineer
[10:32 - 30:00] The Road to Side Hustle Millionaire
Launching LS1Tech on 2001
The first “serious” money
Firing yourself and hiring others
Advertising big car companies
The opportunities that side hustles bring
Being a humble leader
Starting an online retail company for wheels
Finally leaving corporate at 2015
The lessons Tony learned after a major car accident
Writing the book “The Sidehustle Millionaire”
[30:01 - 39:31] The Car Scene and Networking
The stereotypes of car advertising and why they work
Tony and I talk about how to properly take pictures with your car
Justifying open doors
The role of relationships in success
How the right relationship lasts a lifetime
[39:32 - 42:22] Closing Segment
RaNDoM RoUnD
Where to learn more about Tony
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Tweetable Quotes: “It no longer became just about me. It was always about me and the 300,000 people that I represented.” - Tony Whatley“Relationships are the most valuable thing that you’ll ever have. They’re lifetime. If you build the right relationship, they’re gonna last either their life or your life.” - Tony WhatleyResources Mentioned:The Sidehustle Millionaire by Tony WhatleyConnect with Tony on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or you can visit his website at www.365Driven.com. Also, check out his podcast of the same name, 365 Driven Podcast.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


