

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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Apr 19, 2021 • 44min
582: Dr. Nicole LePera | How to Heal Yourself
When you begin to heal and change, your relationships tend to follow, including with yourself. This was Dr. Nicole LePera’s experience as she found herself frustrated with her work as a therapist.Coming from a background of battling anxiety herself, she knew that she wanted better for herself and her clients, and after going on her own healing journey with the help of research and informed psychology, she began teaching these secrets on social media, creating a community of #selfhealers. She is also the author of the e-book, How to do the Work and the creator of the SelfHealers Circle.Dive right into this episode as we hear more about Dr. Nicole’s story and learn how to heal yourself from a trained psychologist.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:27] Opening Segment
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I introduce today’s guest, Dr. Nicole LePera
Self Healing
Author of How to do the Work
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Dr. Nicole shares a bit of her background
Born and raised in the city to older parents
Fascination with people
Dealing with anxiety as a child
A desire to help herself and others get better
[05:28 - 19:42] Navigating Your Passion with Your Purpose
Dr. Nicole talks about the resolve to solve psychological problems
Others focused
Understanding the adoption of roles or masks
The decision-making process from a psychologist to working holistically
The journey from college
Seeing similar patterns client to client
Changing your path responsibly
The now and the not yet
Dr. Nicole’s journey
Learning how to pivot by breaking down the steps
Realizing something needs to change
Speak your truth
Apply your truth
A word from our sponsor
[19:43 - 36:00] How to Heal Yourself
The importance of connecting
We all need connection at our core
Changing relationships
Finding your community
The work begins internally
Our relationship with ourselves
Who you know or what you know?
A combination of both
Harnessing both to create change
A relationship that changed your life
Learning through a clinical supervisor
Never assume what the client needs
Dr. Nicole talks about her current partner
How to deal with change in a healthy way
Our natural tendencies to avoid change
Making space to be honest with what is there
What makes people instigate change
Practice being conscious of ourselves every day
[36:31 - 37:07] Closing Segment
Dr. Nicole talks about who her book is for and how to get it
Everyone who’s trying to heal but is having a hard time
Model of holistic wellness
Why we’re stuck and how to pivot and create change
How to’s
Links below
RaNDoM RoUnD
How to engage with Dr. Nicole
Links below
Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “I had come to realize, at that part of my healing journey, that I had a lifelong tendency of diluting my beliefs, my truth, and what it meant for me in favor of others.” - Dr. Nicole LePera“With healing and with changing come a lot of relationships that begin to shift and change.” - Dr. Nicole LePera“You’re subjective and I’m subjective, I’m constantly coloring everything that’s happening. So the more I can expand and create space and make choices… [the more] I can allow myself to create change.” - Dr. Nicole LePeraResources Mentioned:
How to do the Work - Dr. Nicole LePera
SelfHealers Circle
Connect with Dr. Nicole on Instagram and YouTube. Go to https://yourholisticpsychologist.com/ and learn more about the power to heal yourself!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

Apr 16, 2021 • 8min
581: BYN Breakdown | How to Become an Influencer
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

Apr 14, 2021 • 26min
580: MASHUP | How to Master Networking in Facebook Groups (ft. Rob Sperry, Landon Stewart, Chris Stapleton, and Travis Chappell)
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

Apr 13, 2021 • 38min
579: Mark Manson | Self-Help for People Who Hate Self-Help
There is a plethora of coaching and life advice out there and honestly… most of it sucks. Two-time #1Best-Selling author Mark Manson realized this and took to action to start giving people a practical, non-bullsh*t, and scientific approach to life.You may recognize Mark from his book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck - the most read non-fiction book of 2017. Since releasing the book, he has spoken at some of the most successful companies and top schools in the world with a mission to improve the public conversation around personal development and happiness. Don’t miss this episode, where you’ll find out from Mark, and his story, what can happen when you learn how to not give a f*ck.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:51] Opening Segment
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I introduce today’s guest, Mark Manson
Two-time #1 Best-Seller
Most read Non-fiction book of 2017
Small warning about the language content in this episode
Mark gives some background
Growing up in Austin, Texas - conservative and traditional
Rejecting the norms of society as a kid
[06:53 - 11:30] A Compulsive Need for Honesty and Authenticity
Mark continues his story
Starting his first business around relationship advice
Obsession for authenticity in relationships
Going to college in Boston
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[11:31 - 23:19] Self-Help for People Who Hate Self-Help
Mark talks about his self-discovery
Graduating into a financial crash
Learning how to work remotely
Going into blogging
The spark leading to writing philosophy
Gaining popularity
Starting into research
The issues in relationships start within
Relationship with the self-help industry
Self-help for people who hate self-help
A break away from traditional philosophy
Mark’s story about getting invited to a conference
An epidemic of narcissism in this industry
[23:20 - 28:46] How to Not Give a F*ck
Mark talks about the reasoning behind his book
Free to write about all these topics
Confronting the norms
Finding your real values
The right thing at the right time for the right people
The after-effects of releasing the book
Defying expectations
What the meteoric rise feels like
[28:47 - 37:07] Closing Segment
Who are we and why are we here?
Mark talks about his journey becoming a successful author
What it means to do something meaningful
Your relationship with others and yourself
Who you know or what you know?
If you know the right people you’ll be fine
How it relates to meaning - material vs. meaning
How to engage with Mark
Links below
Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “One thing I realized early on in my career was that I had this obsession for authentic relationships. Dishonesty or not portraying your true feelings, like - it just drives me crazy.” - Mark Manson“There’s no point in talking about the relationship stuff if you’re not going to talk about the individual first.” - Mark Manson“I think the people who are drawn to my work - they’re like me. They want to improve their lives, they want to be happier and have better relationships and feel better about themselves but they don’t buy into all the cheesy stuff.” - Mark MansonResources Mentioned:
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
The Four Hour Work Week
Everything is F*cked: A Message of Hope
Connect with Mark on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Be sure to check out https://markmanson.net/ to learn more about getting life advice that doesn’t suck.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

Apr 12, 2021 • 27min
578: Anton Mattli | Mini Class on Commercial Real Estate
Few things are as lucrative as investing in commercial real estate and even fewer people can truly lead others to find success in it than Anton Mattli. Anton, CEO of Peak Financing, has decades of experience in commercial and investment banking, private equity, and commercial real estate.He’s held senior management positions at major financial institutions all over the world - directing the structuring for Fortune 500 companies. Over the past years, Anton has been advising family offices, high net worth individuals, as well as private investment funds, in commercial real estate across Europe and the United States.So jump right in and get ready for some winning investment strategies or, if you will, a mini class on commercial real estate.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:59] Opening Segment
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I introduce today’s guest, Anton Mattli
Peak Financing CEO
Expert in commercial real estate
Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking
Anton gives some background
Finance as a big part of the Swiss culture
Joining one of the largest investment banks
The urge to become an entrepreneur
The corporate background
[06:00 - 14:02] Winning Investment Strategies
Making the jump from corporate to entrepreneurship
The feeling of being over your head
The benefits of learning
The current state of commercial real estate
Some struggles and others flourish
The dips and the upticks
Where to start learning and getting into investing
Learning and understanding the market
Advice around diversifying your funds rather than going all in
Warning signs of a bad syndication
Past experiences and track records
Know the company’s true involvement in previous deals
When to ‘RUN’
A word from our sponsor
[14:04 - 19:27] Mini Class on Commercial Real Estate
Knowing good from bad deal terms
Focus on cash flow
Cash on cash return
Appreciation and depreciation benefits
Reit vs. investing with a syndicators
Reit - buying into a liquid fund
Syndications - expect that your money is on a long term hold
Advantages and disadvantages
Missteps rookie investors make
Don’t succumb to FOMO
Underestimating the amount of data you need to gather
[19:28 - 26:14] Closing Segment
Who you know or what you know?
If you don’t know it you can find the person who does
Brain to brain capacity
One relationship that lead to success
The impact from networking right out of the gate
A senior manager that became a driving force
How to engage with Anton
Links below
Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “That’s the reality when you try new things, not everything turns out right… there were a couple of times we felt in over our heads, but the advantages when you do that; you learn how to overcome it and you get more confident for future ventures…” - Anton Mattli“You have to be your own investment analyst. Even if you’re a passive investor, you need to spend a considerable amount of time analyzing these investments.” - Anton MattliConnect with Anton by emailing anton@peakfinancing.com, or on LinkedIn and Twitter. Check out https://peakfinancing.com/ to dive deeper into commercial real estate investment opportunities.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

Apr 9, 2021 • 12min
577: BYN BREAKDOWN | How to Overcome Rejection
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

Apr 7, 2021 • 23min
576: MASHUP: How to Crush Your Personal Brand (ft. Mark Lack, Nick Cavouto, and Jasmine Star)
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

Apr 6, 2021 • 33min
575: Andy Storch | Own Your Career, Own Your Life
If you want to spur on your most successful life and career, this episode is your starting point because today we’re hearing from Andy Storch. Andy is an author, consultant, coach, speaker, and facilitator who specializes in helping clients turn strategy into action and people doing the best work of their lives.He is the host of two podcasts and a recent author of the book Own Your Career, Own Your Life, where he breaks down habits, routines, and actions to help you live your most successful life.Let’s dive right in guys and learn more from Andy what it is to really own your career, own your life, and how to do it.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:16] Opening Segment
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I introduce today’s guests Andy Storch
Author, speaker, coach, connector
Host of two podcasts
How me and Andy met
Where to get Andy’s book
Links below
Andy gives some background around his life
Grew up in Orlando, FL
Shy as a kid
Decided to make a change in University
The impact of networking
On a mission to meet as many people as possible
[06:17 - 18:13] Own Your Career, Own Your Life
Andy shares about doubling down on his weakness
It’s good to focus more on strengths
Andy’s example from his own experience
Double down on the weakness that is critical to success
Andy talks about reaching out to other people
Almost all say yes
Making a change in career
Getting the open door from a relationship
The importance of knowing people, over things
What Andy hopes people will take away from his book
Taking ownership of your own career, life, and goals
Initiate the conversations and set the goals
Treating your career and life like a business
Preparing for the future
Building a network and personal brand
Investing in yourself
A word from our sponsor
[18:14 - 26:39] Being an Entrepreneur Within Your Own Career
Who you know or what you know?
Who you know leads to what you know
The more people you know, the more you learn
Why invest in courses and coaches
Andy’s future plans
For people who want the career
You still need to be ‘entrepreneurial’
How to grow within your career
How it relates to corporate work
It’s not the quality of your work, but your reputation and brand
[26:40 - 32:02] Closing Segment
Andy’s advice to entrepreneurial people
What you can learn from the book
Learning the right mindset
Examples of having to pivot and adapt
Andy shares a reminder
No one cares more about your career than you do
How to engage with Andy
Links below
Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “I do think it’s important to double, triple down on your strengths and delegate your weaknesses. However, if your weakness happens to be in an area that is critical to having a successful life and business… I think it’s worth thinking about, ‘how can I make some changes?’” - Andy Storch“The main concept is I want people to take ownership of their own career and their life. So that means you take full responsibility, you take initiative, you take action towards your goals and your dreams.” - Andy Storch“No one cares more about your career than you do.” - Andy StorchResources Mentioned:
Own Your Career, Own Your Life Book
Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast
Own Your Career, Own Your Life Podcast
Never Eat Alone
Connect with Andy on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Visit https://ownyourcareerownyourlife.com/ to learn more about getting this resource into your hands and others’.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

Apr 5, 2021 • 35min
574: Robert Fergusson | The Art of Storytelling
Nothing connects us all to the human experience quite like stories, and if ever there was a master of its craft, it is today’s guest Robert Fergusson. Robert is a world-renowned teacher, known mostly for his incredible biblical messages and public speaking.He is currently based in Sydney, Australia where he preaches on the platform of Hillsong Church, and teaches aspiring students how to craft compelling messages using an art that has been tried and true throughout the ages: Storytelling - which he is now sharing with the world through his book, ‘Are You Getting This?’Dive in with us as Robert uncovers the art of storytelling, and the power it has to impact your message, relationships, and life.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:33] Opening Segment
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I introduce today’s guests Robert Fergusson
Teaching team from Hillsong Church
Are You Getting This
Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking
Robert gives some background around his story
Brought up in the farms of England
Life in Boarding School
Told in school reports that he would never excel
Pushed into the direction of teaching
Becoming Christian during college
[06:34 - 14:15] The Art of Storytelling
Robert talks about his journey going into ministry
Traveling around Europe with a team teaching and preaching
Speaking to 10,000 children in one week
Learning to tell stories
The misconceptions of storytelling
Condemned in Ancient Greece
Jesus himself communicated through stories and changed the world
A somewhat mistrusted and simplified way of communicating
How stories work and their usefulness
Robert’s analogy through learning music
Anyone can become a storyteller through the right method
Robert talks about why he wrote his book
A lifetime in the making
Links below
A word from our sponsor
[14:16 - 25:30] The Impact of Storytelling on Building Relationships
Robert talks about relationships that influenced his journey
Meeting Brian Houston while being an itinerant preacher
The relationships that can change your life
The importance of relationships
God uses people to communicate with you
Robert’s story about getting invited to speak around Indonesia
Who you know or what you know?
Robert answers through the story of Paul’s conversion
The strangest people can have the most impact on our lives
How storytelling impacts relationships
Unpacking HOW people impact the world
Taking the ordinary and making them into a life lesson
Using stories to persuade without coming across as disingenuous
Building a bridge that works
Robert gives an example of using stories
Smashing the guitar
[25:31 - 34:28] Closing Segment
Robert talks about a story’s effect on conversation
The story of John Wesley and William Wilburforce
A story that opened up a relationship
How to find your stories
The gift of curiosity
ThE RaNdOm RoUnd
How to engage with Robert
Links below
Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “I learned how to build bridges, how to make connections, how to get people’s attention; and how to tell stories!” - Robert Fergusson“When you start understanding how stories work, it is both simple, yes, but immensely profound in the way that it communicates ideas.” - Robert Fergusson“A simple decision to thank someone or invite them around for a meal, can mean a change in your destiny.” - Robert FergussonResources Mentioned:
Are You Getting This? - by Robert Fergusson
Making Connections that Work - by Robert Fergusson
Shackleton: Roland Huntford
Connect with Robert on Instagram for regular teaching and speaking tips. Visit https://hillsong.com/contributor/robert-fergusson/ and learn more from Robert.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

Apr 2, 2021 • 17min
573: BYN Breakdown | How to Become a Better Interviewer
Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischapell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website a travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.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


