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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

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28:57

INTERVIEW: Make Money in Insurance: From $3M to $150M...

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2026/01/23

Pete Poggi is the founder and CEO of John Galt Insurance Franchising, where he scaled his property and casualty insurance agency from $3 million to $150 million in premiums in under seven years. A seasoned entrepreneur who once helped grow a chain of family salons before jumping into insurance, Pete is on a mission to teach everyday people—many with zero experience—how to build seven- and eight-figure insurance agencies through his proven system. He’s also the author of PNC Insurance Accelerator and

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20:07

CO-HOST: Make Money by Letting AI Interview You...

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2026/01/22

On this special episode, Travis flips the script and becomes the guest on his own show—handing the hosting reins to his AI co‑host “Charlie.” What starts as an experiment in automating one more part of his life turns into a rapid‑fire conversation about mindset, focus, myths about money, viral content, and why podcasting is still his favorite networking tool. You’ll hear Travis break down how to think about income in 2026, what skills really matter now, and where he believes the entrepreneurial

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30:10

INTERVIEW: Make Money by Turning Fear into Confidence...

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2026/01/22

Lynn Smith is a former national news anchor for NBC, MSNBC, and CNN who now serves as an executive communication strategist and CEO of Lynn Smith Media & Communications, where she helps enterprise leaders become revenue-driving communicators. Drawing on 15 years inside top newsrooms, she coaches Fortune 500 CEOs to transform fear into confident communication that protects productivity, investor trust, and market value, and she is also the author of the children’s book Just Keep Going, designed to

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20:43

CO-HOST: Make Money with AI: Lessons from...

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2026/01/21

In this unique episode, Travis flips the script and “interviews” an AI financial expert—ChatGPT—about making money in 2026, diversification, live social shopping, and building a personal brand. Alongside in-studio producer Eric, Travis uses the conversation to highlight what AI gets right, where it still falls short, and how listeners can practically use these tools without losing their own voice or strategy. The result is a fun, meta, and surprisingly insightful look at the future of money-making

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27:58

INTERVIEW: Make Money by Creating Impactful...

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2026/01/21

Marisa Wong is a self-made entrepreneur who turned zero dollars into a multimillion-dollar business, leading over 250 corporate events for Fortune 1000 companies and managing contracts worth up to $32 billion. She blends leadership, mindfulness, and adventure to help teams and organizations thrive. A sought-after speaker at TEDx, Deloitte, KPMG, and other global summits, Marisa’s mission is to transform cultures through meaningful experiences that connect people, spark growth, and drive results.On

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20:35

CO-HOST: Make Money by Mastering the Right Skills

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2026/01/20

In this episode, Travis and Eric, his producer, take the mic to explore the skills that actually move the needle when it comes to making more money and keeping it. Blending sharp humor, AI-generated “comedy,” and real-world experience from his days in door-to-door sales, Travis breaks down why skills like sales, discipline, and learning itself matter far more than traditional schooling when it comes to building wealth.On this episode we talk about: * Why AI still can’t beat real human humor

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26:10

INTERVIEW: Make Money by Sustaining Growth Through...

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2026/01/20

This week, Travis sits down with Lorraine Marchand, acclaimed consultant, author, educator, and innovation leader. Lorraine has spent her career shaping how organizations—from startups to Fortune 500 companies—approach problem solving and sustained growth. She’s co-author of No Fear, No Failure: Five Principles for Sustaining Growth Through Innovation and brings decades of experience from roles at Bristol Myers Squibb, IBM, and on advisory boards for Johnson & Johnson and Hewlett Packard. On this

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21:33

CO-HOST: Make Money by Letting Wealth Amplify Your...

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2026/01/19

In this episode, Travis and producer Eric break down one of society’s most enduring myths — that rich people are inherently “bad.” Drawing from his personal experiences interviewing and interacting with some of the wealthiest individuals in the world, Travis explores how wealth amplifies who we already are, rather than changes us. This episode turns humor, perspective, and real-world insight into an honest look at what it really means to be rich — in money and in mindset. On this episode we talk

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29:59

INTERVIEW: Make Money Without Burning Out- Less...

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2026/01/19

Amy Leneker is a former C-suite executive turned leadership advisor, “recovering workaholic,” and author of Cheers to Monday: The Surprisingly Simple Method to Lead & Live with Less Stress & More Joy, where she teaches leaders and teams how to break the cycle of burnout and overwhelm. She has trained over 100,000 leaders, including those at Fortune 100 companies, and now serves as a Joy Strategist helping organizations thrive with less stress and more energy. On this episode we talk about:

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27:11

Make Money by Avoiding Bad Takes

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2026/01/18

In this episode, Travis is joined in the studio by his producer Eric for a candid and funny conversation about bad takes, wrong predictions, and the life lessons learned the hard way. Together, they break down the importance of adapting your views, learning in public, and staying self-aware as a creator and entrepreneur. From podcasting vs. YouTube debates to overthinking sales and chasing the wrong kind of success, this one’s packed with real talk and self-reflection.On this episode we talk

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28:31

Make Money with Alternative Assets Like Fine Art

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2026/01/18

Clare Baukham is a global wealth architect, alternative investment curator, and creator of the Billionaire Women platform who helps clients go beyond traditional portfolios into higher-upside asset classes like blue-chip art. She rose as an award-winning financial advisor in Canada before expanding into media as an executive producer on TV series about wealth, power, and business, and eventually built her own firm around the idea that wealth is identity, structure, and seduction. On this episode we

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16:40

Make Money by Building Competence Before Confidence

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2026/01/14

In this episode, Travis and Producer Eric break down why most traditional networking advice is completely backwards for today’s world. Travis reflects on his early “Build Your Network” days and how he’s evolved past the outdated idea of “just showing up” to events with a business card and a smile. Now, his philosophy is about earning credibility first — because real relationships are built on competence, not empty confidence.On this episode we talk about: Why the phrase “networking” has

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31:11

Make Money by Understanding Why Democracy Needs the...

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2026/01/14

John O. McGinnis is the George C. Dix Professor of Constitutional Law at Northwestern University and one of the leading legal minds examining how wealth, influence, and democracy intersect in modern America. In this episode, he unpacks the core argument from his forthcoming book, Why Democracy Needs the Rich—that wealthy entrepreneurs and investors don’t just drive economic growth, but also counterbalance left-leaning professional influencers and fund vital cultural, civic, and philanthropic

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38:53

Make Money by Learning to Say No (So You Don’t Go...

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2026/01/13

In this episode, host Travis Chappell and producer Eric use a ridiculous on‑air nicotine experiment and some Kroger pickle‑jar banter to launch into a serious conversation about the power of saying no with your money. From friends asking to “spot me, bro” to sketchy investments, unpaid collabs, lifestyle upgrades, and sponsors that don’t feel right, they walk through real scenarios where saying yes can quietly wreck your finances—or your brand—if you’re not intentional. On this episode we talk

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25:06

Make Money with the More Mindset | Diana Pagano

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2026/01/13

Diana Pagano is an international keynote speaker, author, and action‑driven mindset coach who helps people break past limiting beliefs and step into who they were truly meant to become. A proud first‑generation Mexican American from San Diego, she went from growing up in a two‑bedroom apartment with a family of six and constant evictions to becoming a record‑breaking real estate producer in multiple markets and scaling a multi‑million‑dollar company as MVP. In this episode, she shares how her “more

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26:28

Make Money Without Neglecting Your Kids

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2026/01/12

In this episode, host Travis Chappell and producer Eric get brutally honest about parenting, legacy, and work. Through a mix of serious reflection and completely derailed knock‑knock jokes, Travis breaks down how becoming a dad fundamentally changed his ambition, his calendar, and the way he evaluates every opportunity. The conversation hits on the myth of “work–life balance,” the reality of sacrifice, and how to choose a mission that’s actually worth time away from your kids. On this episode we

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29:31

Make Money by Building Stronger Trust | Brad Beeler

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2026/01/12

Brad Beeler is a retired U.S. Secret Service agent who conducted more criminal polygraph examinations than anyone else in the agency’s history, interviewing thousands of suspects in homicide, national security, and child exploitation cases. He now trains federal investigators, intelligence officers, and corporate teams on advanced interviewing, influence, and deception detection, helping organizations eliminate costly communication failures, uncover lies earlier, and build stronger trust. His

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30:13

Make Money Like Naval Ravikant

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2026/01/11

In this episode, host Travis Chappell and his producer Eric react to Naval Ravikant’s “everyone can be rich” clip from The Joe Rogan Experience and use it as a springboard to talk honestly about money, health, education, and what “rich” actually looks like in real life. Through humor, book talk, Star Trek references, and some uncomfortable math, they challenge listeners to rethink their timelines, their earning power, and the beliefs that are quietly keeping them stuck. * On this episode we talk

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19:39

Make Money by Hustling Like Gary Vee

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2026/01/07

In this episode, host Travis Chappell and his producer Eric unpack what big brands like Starbucks and Target are getting wrong about culture, customer experience, and “forced friendliness.” Using Eric’s local Starbucks and Target’s “10–4 policy” as jumping-off points, they dig into how authenticity, sleep, and sustainable effort matter far more than corporate scripts or nonstop grind. Along the way, they break down Gary Vee’s “new” stance on sleep and hustle, plus how high performers actually use

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29:22

Make Money Like the King of Exits | Eddie Wilson

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2026/01/07

In this episode, Travis talks with serial entrepreneur and private equity operator Eddie Wilson, known as the “King of Exits” for owning more than 140 companies and successfully exiting over 100 of them. Eddie breaks down how he went from corporate media to running a 30‑company portfolio, created the Empire Operating System, and co-built the Aspire Tour, the nation’s largest business event series.On this episode we talk about: How Eddie went from third‑generation real estate kid and

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