

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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Feb 24, 2021 • 40min
552: Mashup | Creating Successful Partnerships (ft. Mikaila Ulmer, Andrew Phelps, & Mark Brazil)
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

Feb 22, 2021 • 32min
551: Erik Smith | Get Your Health and Finances in Check
Built on knowledge, integrity, and excellence, Erik Smith is committed to helping health care professionals with financial education. Having seen and experienced firsthand, the lack of financial knowledge in the healthcare industry and lack of loyalty and security in corporate America, Erik began traveling the country to serve and educate clients. He is also the host of the Healthy Wealth Podcast, where he is passionate about setting people up for healthy wealth in this broken healthcare system. In this episode, we’ll dive into Erik’s story and start learning a bit about how you can get your health and finances in check!Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 07:23] Opening Segment
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I introduce today’s guest Erik Smith
Financial health
Podcast host
Erik gives us some background on his story
Always active as a kid
Parents worked in defense
Experiencing his dad’s job loss
His dad’s entrepreneurial vision
Adjustment period
A desire to go into the medical field
Taking care of his ill father
Passionate about the numbers
[07:24 - 14:23] The Decisions We Make Always Include Our Finances
Erik talks about pivoting away from the career path
Getting into business
A desire to help with people’s finance
The decision to go into healthcare finances
Connections
Understanding what it’s like
The epidemic of financial illiteracy
[14:24 - 27:49] Get Your Health and Finances in Check
Erik shares about getting financially literate and in order
Understanding compound interest
The Rule of 72
Understanding 401K’s
Know what you’re investing in
Take advantage of the free money
Reallocate - do something beneficial tax-wise
A word from our sponsor
How to get educated about finances
Find someone you trust and who is credible
Ask your advisors what they focus on
They work for you not the other way around
Network with the right people
Getting your health in order
‘Deck of Cards’ workouts
Utilizing your body weight
Starting with the basics
Choose your hard
[27:50 - 31:49] Closing Segment
Who you know or what you know?
Who you know and who knows you
What you do with who you know
Mutually beneficial relationships
ThE RaNDoM RoUnD
How to reach out to Erik
Links below
Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “The decisions we make, most of the time, are because we either have the money to do so, or because we don’t have the money to do so.” - Erik Smith“I’ve met some people that are in my industry and work closely with and they were finance majors in college, and THEY didn’t even learn some of the things we learn about… the system is completely broken.” - Erik SmithResources Mentioned: Healthy Wealth PodcastConnect with Erik on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Visit https://healthywealthpodcast.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

Feb 21, 2021 • 38min
550: Chad Collins | How LEGOS Built His Business
Who knew that loving LEGOS as a kid could lead to world-class success! Chad Evan Collins is an American entrepreneur. He is an inventor, author, speaker, podcast host, active philanthropist, and a staunch LEGO fanatic.His event production company produces nationally acclaimed family events that include Brick Fest Live, a LEGO Fan Experience & Comic Con for Kids and he currently holds the Guinness World Record for selling the most tickets to an event for a single video game. Chad is also the host of the Marketing On Demand Show, a podcast that focuses on marketing strategies that are working right now to grow online businesses.Let’s dive right into the episode and learn from Chad how LEGOS actually built his business and how it informs the way he works today.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 07:35] Opening Segment
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I introduce today’s guest Chad Collins
Entrepreneur & Founder of Collins Commerce Inc
LEGOS fanatic
Video Game events
Featured in “Crushing It”
Thought leader within text message marketing
Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking
Chad gives us some background to his story
Far from the top of the class
Accepted to Penn State but left to do his own thing
Hard time knowing what to pursue
Interest in IT
Graduated computer science top of the class
[07:36 - 22:09] LEGOS Built My Business
Chad shares about his early career
Bringing high company skills into a startup
Learning the frameworks that work
Chad’s experience at the startup
Parking industry
Recruited from networking
Left to start on YouTube
Starting the YouTube Channel
Inspired by LEGOS
Caught on quick
Becoming eligible for monetization
Starting LEGOS events
Creating a convention in the Philly market
Sold 5,000 tickets the first weekend through local deals
Working backwards from the perfect outcome
A word from our sponsor
[22:10 - 29:47] Marketing On Demand
Chad talks about his venture into marketing
The effects from Covid
Success from text messaging
Working through the network
Getting asked for help
Marketing On Demand
Frequency and what you’re saying
The vision for 2021
Predicting hosting live events starting in September
Events scheduled into next year
Utilizing a passion for marketing
Chad shares his marketing strategies
Awareness based meets response based
‘Scurgency’
Chad shares his experience in podcasting
[29:48 - 37:48] Closing Segment
Who you know or what you know?
The relationships and people you meet along the way
We already all have something we know
The amplifier
Relationships that led to success?
Chad’s Superbowl story
Eagle’s Autism Foundation
ThE RaNDoM RoUnD
How to reach out to Chad
Links below
Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “If you can manage a project, no matter what the project is, if you start with, in your mind’s eye, what the perfect outcome will be, and then work backwards from there, that’s always been my go-to.” - Chad Collins“I genuinely believe that every business should be leveraging text message marketing.” - Chad Collins“The way I define marketing on demand is where awareness-based marketing meets response-based marketing.” - Chad CollingsResources Mentioned: Marketing on Demand ShowConnect with Chad on LinkedIn and Instagram and text ‘DEMAND’ to 90851 to get your free marketing guide! Visit https://www.chadevancollins.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

Feb 19, 2021 • 38min
549: BYN Breakdown | How NOT to Network on Clubhouse (Recorded LIVE in Clubhouse)
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

Feb 17, 2021 • 35min
548: Mashup | Level Up Your Writing Game (ft. Ben Hardy, Jason Feifer, Jennifer Miller, and Max Lugavere
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

Feb 15, 2021 • 42min
546: Harris III | Turn on your Wonder Switch!
Magic is real, and Harris III can help you find it. Harris III is a world-renown speaker, storyteller, author, and creative entrepreneur, who believes that too many people are living with their light off. Harris began as a professional illusionist traveling the world making $1,000,000 by the age of 21.With over 30 years of experience in entrepreneurship, he became the creator of the Transformation Theory and author of the book The Wonder Switch, helping people go from being stuck in their story, to living their dreams.If you’re not impressed already, you will be once you dive into this episode and learn from Harris about turning on YOUR wonder switch!Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 08:30] Opening Segment
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I introduce today’s guest Harris III
Professional illusionist
Worldwide speaker
Understanding our stories
Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking
Harris give us some background on his story
Grew up with working-class parents in TN
Getting a magic trick kit as a kid
The contagion of wonder
Traveling doing a magic show in junior high
Employing his grandfather as a child
Harris talks about attempting college
Told to drop out
[08:31 - 19:56] Pain Into Purpose & Mess Into Message
Harris talks about his life on the road
50 to 100 live events a year
$1M business as a kid
Harris shares his negative turning point
Reinvesting the money
Navigating business with his parents
Moving out and becoming independent
The pivot point into Purpose
Turning the pain into purpose
Identifying your mess
Harris tells a story about sharing purpose
Helping people out of their straight jacket
Impacting people’s story
Revealing the power of storytellers
The power of your narrative
You are the story you adopt about yourself
Getting into storytelling
Reclaiming your wonder
A word from our sponsor
[19:57 - 28:40] Turning on the Wonder Switch
Harris talks about his dive into Research
The obsession with ‘how’ vs ‘why’
What really tricks people
Using it to help instead of hurt
Telling the difference between a con and a leader
Don't study deception, study truth
Fake currency analogy
Harris shares about Transformation Theory and his book
Rooted in story/narrative
All transformation comes from adopting a new story
Neuroscience of Wonder
Believing a story yet seen
Flipping on the wonder switch
The power of mindset
The attitude defines Mindset
Belief determines behavior
[28:41 - 41:30] Closing Segment
Who you know or what you know?
Information is very accessible
Building relational equity
Relationships that led to success?
Everything is a result of the relationships
Adopting a Serving mindset
ThE RaNDoM RoUnD
How to reach out to Harris
Links below
Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “What I’ve always done is sort of try to take my pain, and turn it into purpose… I’m able to identify the mistakes I have made, even if I don’t have the wisdom or the answers to course-correct immediately.” - Harris III“All behavior, all choice, all worldview, all our thinking as human beings is driven by narrative… the narrative that we adopt as true...” - Harris III“When we’re in a state of wonder it creates a sense of openness… I define wonder as what gives us permission to believe in a story that we have yet to see.” - Harris IIIResources Mentioned: The Wonder SwitchConnect with Harris III on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Visit https://harrisiii.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 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

Feb 14, 2021 • 35min
546: Rennie Curran | Former NFL Player on Talent Vs. Skill
Rennie Curran learned early on that you are just one relationship away from changing your entire life. Rennie is a former award-winning professional athlete, keynote speaker, author, entrepreneur, and the CEO of Game Changer Coaching.His experiences of overcoming many obstacles to reach his dreams led to him becoming recently inducted into the Gwinnett County Sports Hall of Fame. Through values of faith, perseverance, and discipline Rennie was able to successfully become an entrepreneur by building his personal brand.Let’s jump right into the conversation with one of the greats, on his views on talent versus skill when it comes to finding success.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 04:48] Opening Segment
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I introduce today’s guest Rennie Curran
CEO, entrepreneur, speaker, and coach
Former NFL player
Be sure to check out guestio.com and start booking
Rennie gives some background on his story
Moved to Atlanta as a kid
Parents from Liberia
Mom as a nurse, Dad as an entrepreneur
Going through his dad’s loss of business
[04:49 - 09:05] Focus on the Things You Can Control
Rennie talks about what his family had to go through
Dad went into a designer shoe repair
Living in the suburbs but pay-check to pay-check
Getting support from the community
Rennie shares his thoughts going into football
More than just football
The opportunity to do great things
Focus on what YOU can control
[09:06 - 16:07] The Difference Between Skill and Talent
Rennie shares his views
You can have all the talent, but be lacking necessary skills
Examples
Building skills with humility
Never get complacent
Rennie talks about seeing people not making it
Left behind by people who work on skill
To make it you need talent, to stay there you need skill
The importance of pushing yourself
How Rennie needed to push himself to make it
A word from our sponsor
[16:08 - 21:44] Transitioning from Your Highest Point
Rennie talks about his transition from the NFL
Redefining self-worth and success
Lessons learned from playing
Continuing to become the best person you can
The transition process
Finding books and starting the education process
Sitting down with business leaders
Creating your own opportunities
[21:45 - 34:03] Closing Segment
Who you know or what you know?
Only one relationship from my entire life changing
Attracting the right people
Rennie’s advice to building relationships
Just speak to people
Not just networking with titles
Rennie’s networking story
ThE RaNDoM RoUnD
How to reach out to Rennie
Links below
Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “I went to my coach and he said, ‘Rennie, I want you to focus on what YOU can control,’ and that’s something I never forgot.” - Rennie Curran“You can have all the talent and ability in the world… but if you don’t have the skill to diagnose a play, or recognize formations, and have the understanding and the knowledge, you’re just gonna be wasted potential.” - Rennie Curran“I’m only one relationship away from my entire life changing.” - Rennie CurranResources Mentioned: Free Agent: The Intangible Assets for Overcoming Adversity and Times of TransitionConnect with Rennie on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Visit https://renniecurran.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

Feb 12, 2021 • 30min
545: BYN Breakdown | Is CLUBHOUSE a Waste of Time?
The new audio-based social media platform, Clubhouse, has taken 2021 by storm. But does it live up to the hype, or is it a total waste of time?Travis and Eric break it down in this episode.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

Feb 10, 2021 • 50min
544: Mashup | Become a Sales Superstar (ft. David Priemer, Joel Marion, and Grant Cardone)
David Priemer, author of the Bestselling book, Sell The Way You Buy, Joel Marion, co-founder and CMO of BioTrust Nutrition, and Grant Cardone, real estate investor and sales trainer, share the secrets to becoming a sales superstar!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

Feb 8, 2021 • 32min
543: Shawn Dill & Lacey Book | From One Business to Nine Businesses
We all have different definitions of success, but in the end, we all have the ability to reach our highest potential. Today’s guests Dr. Shawn Dill and Dr. Lacey Book, the ‘small business superheroes’, and creators of the Black Diamond Club, believe that with discipline and focus, anyone can find success.Shawn is the CEO of The Specific Chiropractic Center while Lacey is on the way to becoming Board Certified in Chiropractic Pediatrics. Both Shawn and Lacey have a passion for impacting the community and reaching people all over the world in the service industry to go out and do the same. Let’s dive in and learn more about how this power couple went from one business to scaling to nine!Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:32] Opening Segment
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I introduce today’s guest Shawn and Lacey
Supporting small businesses
Black Diamond Community
Authors of None of Your Business
Lacey’s background
Working multiple jobs as a teen
Hard work ethic and do it yourself culture
Born and raised in Silicon Valley
Shawn’s background
Started as a shoe shiner in a country club
Inspired to find out why these people could afford this lifestyle
Always taking care of the people who serve you
[06:33 - 15:10] The Entrepreneur Bubbling up Inside You
Lacey continues her story
Teller at a bank
Wondering what to do next
Getting an opportunity to work for someone in chiropractics
Shawn’s trajectory
Graduating from chiropractics
How Shawn and Lacey’s partnership began
Meeting Shawn as a teacher in Lacey’s school
Mentorship in being a chiropractor and a business owner
Started working for Shawn
Married and began several businesses
Shawn’s perspective
A word from our sponsor
[15:11 - 23:35] From One Business to Nine
Lacey talks about starting the first business
A partnership like a marriage
The formation of the foundation
Building momentum to scale other businesses
Taking the model from the Chiropractic center and posting it to other businesses
Approached by others about the model
The open door for coaching
A supportive group for creating businesses
Connections leading to three other businesses
Lessons learned from the experience
Perception is everything
What you believe is what you can achieve
How None of Your Business came into play
Being told you need to write a book
Helping service providers become business owners
The Black Diamond Club
Getting the greatest providers together
Embracing the concept of marketing and selling
Making a bigger impact
Celebrating wins and supporting during losses
[23:36 - 31:37] Closing Segment
Who you know or what you know?
Shawn talks about the importance of who you know and how people like you
Developing relationships
ThE RaNDoM RoUnD
How to reach out to Shawn and Lacey
Links below
Final words
Tweetable Quotes: “What I’ve learned about entrepreneurship and having an entrepreneurial spirit, is that sometimes you don’t even realize that it’s bubbling up inside you.” - Dr. Lacey Book“Everybody learns how to do their craft but they don’t learn how to be a business owner.” - Dr. Lacey Book“Just knowing somebody, just having their number in your phone, really isn’t going to do a lot for you unless you develop the relationship. If you have the relationship - to me that’s what matters most.” - Dr. Shawn DillResources Mentioned:
None of Your Business
Book Yourself Solid
Connect with Dr. Shawn on Instagram and Facebook. Connect with Dr. Lacey on Instagram and Facebook. Visit both on https://shawnandlacey.com/ or https://www.blackdiamondgroup.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


