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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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26:08

CO-HOST | Make Money by Starting From Scratch and...

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2026/09/16

In this special episode ofTravis Makes Money, producer Eric shares a snippet from Travis Chappell’s appearance on theDigital Social Hourpodcast. Travis opens up about growing up in an extremely insular, fundamentalist religious environment and what it was like to leave the only community he had ever known. He explains how he navigated the difficult process of discovering his own identity, building a new network from scratch, and finding his path through door-to-door sales and entrepreneurship

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22:37

CO-HOST | Make Money by Turning Friendship, Comedy,...

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2026/09/14

Joe Gatto is a comedian, writer, producer, and one of the stars ofImpractical Jokers,the hit comedy series he helped create with his longtime friends. What started with four friends practicing improv in Joe's mom's basement eventually became a decade-long television phenomenon spanning more than 300 episodes. In this episode, Joe takes us behind the scenes of how the show came together, why the group's friendship was so important to its success, and how he developed his career as a creative force

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31:48

INTERVIEW | Make Money by Becoming a Serial Winner...

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2026/09/14

Larry Weidel has spent more than 50 years studying, building, and coaching high achievers. A founding member of the organization that became Primerica, Larry helped build one of the industry's largest sales organizations, recruiting more than 24,000 people in just 39 months. Today, he is the bestselling author ofSerial Winner: Five Actions to Create Your Cycle of Success,founder of Big Hitters International, and host of the Big Hitters podcast. In this episode, Larry shares the lessons he learned

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28:54

CO-HOST | Make Money by Building a Niche Podcast...

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2026/09/13

Chris Van Vliet is a four-time Emmy Award-winning TV host, entertainment reporter, YouTuber, and the host of Insight with Chris Van Vliet, one of the most recognizable wrestling interview shows. Chris built a devoted audience by spotting an underserved niche in pro wrestling, bringing genuine fandom and sharp interviewing to conversations with major talent, and then turning years of behind-the-scenes work into a full-time media business.On this episode we talk about: How Chris went from

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27:08

INTERVIEW | Make Money by Scaling a Service Business...

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2026/09/13

Dr. Hardik Chodavadia—better known as Dr. C—is the co-founder and CFO of Enamel Dentistry, a growing network of comfort-first dental studios across Texas. A dentist, entrepreneur, and co-host of the Day Ones podcast, Dr. C shares how he and a college roommate went from fresh dental-school graduates with student loans and no patients to building a repeatable multi-location business. He also breaks down the financial lessons he has learned through expansion, calculated risk-taking, investing, and

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22:36

INTERVIEW | Make Money by Building a Business That...

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2026/09/12

Sanaa Abourezk is a Syrian-born chef, cookbook author, and owner of Sanaa’s Gourmet Mediterranean in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A 2023 James Beard Award finalist, Sanaa has spent more than two decades sharing the food and traditions of her Syrian heritage while championing healthy, plant-forward cooking. She has authored five cookbooks and built a thriving restaurant by staying true to her food, her values, and her community. In this episode, Sanaa shares the lessons she learned from surviving the

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24:36

CO-HOST | Make Money With a Podcast by Building What...

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2026/09/12

Travis is an entrepreneur, podcast host, and media operator who built a profitable podcast business by treating every listener as valuable, listening closely to audience problems, and creating products that solved them. Rather than waiting for sponsorship revenue or chasing download numbers alone, Travis used free one-on-one calls to understand his audience, launched a mastermind based on their feedback, and eventually expanded into premium podcast coaching and other services.In this unique

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24:46

CO-HOST | Make Money by Building a Powerful Network...

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2026/09/11

In this special episode, Travis is in the guest seat for another show, where he challenges conventional expectations. After stepping away from the belief system and environment he grew up in, Travis learned to tolerate disapproval, think independently, and create a life aligned with his own values—not other people’s expectations. He also shares the practical origins of his podcasting career: starting with no meaningful network, learning from established podcasters, investing in mentorship and

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25:21

INTERVIEW | Make Money by Turning What You Have Into...

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2026/09/11

Trixy Castro is a first-generation Latina entrepreneur, investor, and strategic advisor who built Genesis Capital and Genesis Auctions from the ground up before selling both companies to Fortune 500 firms Goldman Sachs and Fidelity National Title within nine months of each other. She has facilitated more than $20 billion in real estate transactions across debt and equity and continues to invest in real estate, fintech, AI, and sustainability. In this episode, Trixy shares how she went from tutoring

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24:18

CO-HOST | Make Money by Investing in Yourself,...

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2026/09/10

Building a meaningful network is not about paying for access—it’s about becoming someone who consistently creates value for others. In this special episode featuring Travis in the guest seat, he shares how he invested hundreds of thousands of dollars into coaching, masterminds, events, and relationships; used a zero-percent credit card to make an early bet on his business; and built connections that led to new opportunities, partnerships, speaking engagements, and interviews with icons such as

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25:14

INTERVIEW | Make Money by Learning to Read the Room...

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2026/09/10

Pamela Meyer is an internationally recognized expert in deception detection, social observation, and human behavior. She is the bestselling author ofLie Spottingand her new book,How to Read the Room.Pam has trained executives, organizations, government agencies, investigators, and leaders around the world to recognize behavioral signals, navigate complex interpersonal dynamics, and build trust. In this episode, she explains why observation is one of the most overlooked skills in business—and how

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22:21

CO-HOST | Make Money by Giving Customers What They...

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2026/09/08

In part four of this five-part series, Travis Chappell and Eric Skwarczynski use Panda Express, vegan tacos, and protein-food substitutes to unpack a practical business truth: customers—not founders—ultimately decide what wins. The conversation explores why Panda Express embraced “American Chinese” food rather than chasing a narrow definition of authenticity, and why businesses often struggle when they try to sell people what theyshouldwant instead of delivering an experience they genuinely

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22:27

INTERVIEW | Make Money with Purpose, Venture...

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2026/09/08

Jim Bildner is the CEO of Draper Richards Kaplan (DRK), one of the world’s largest venture philanthropy firms. With experience across the private sector, government, and philanthropy, Jim has spent his career helping mission-driven organizations create meaningful change. In this episode, he explains how venture capital principles can be applied to philanthropy, why financial discipline is essential for nonprofits, and how purpose—not money—can be the foundation for a fulfilling life. He also shares

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23:06

CO-HOST | Make Money by Building a Business You Don’t...

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2026/09/07

In part three of this five-part series, Travis Chappell and Eric Skwarczynski expand on a key creator-economy principle: follower count is not financial security. Through examples ranging from a pizza-maker creator who embraces his day job to Surreal’s clever low-budget celebrity marketing, they explore why meaningful work, owned audiences, repeatable customer acquisition, and resourceful creativity matter more than hype.On this episode we talk about: Why no honest work should be dismissed as

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25:08

INTERVIEW | Make Money by Finding Opportunity in...

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2026/09/07

Jared Dillian is a former Lehman Brothers trader, author of seven books, and the founder of Jared Dillian Money. He spent seven years at Lehman, where he was head of ETF trading, before building a successful market commentary and newsletter business. In this episode, Jared shares lessons from launching a newsletter during the 2008 financial crisis, explains why he believes bonds may offer one of the biggest investment opportunities today, and discusses the importance of having a strong voice and

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26:35

CO-HOST | Make Money, But Don’t Expect It to Make You...

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2026/09/02

Travis Chappell and producer Eric take a lighthearted look at celebrity sightings, theme-park spending, and the surprising relationship between money and happiness. After sharing stories from a trip to Universal Studios—including celebrity encounters with Josh Duhamel and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy actress Kasey Brooks—they dive into research discussed by Arthur C. Brooks about how increasing income can reduce money-related unhappiness without necessarily creating lasting happiness. The

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26:06

INTERVIEW REPOST | Make Money by Finding Alignment,...

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2026/09/02

Vinny Brusco is an insight and perspective coach, community builder, and podcast host who helps men cultivate clarity, connection, and purpose. After 16 years in the car business, he walked away from a lucrative but misaligned career to build a life and business rooted in what matters most to him: authentic brotherhood, mental and spiritual health, and intentional living. As the founder of Agora Social Club and host of The Council of Dudes podcast (with over 500 episodes), Vinny creates spaces where

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39:51

INTERVIEW REPOST | Make Money Leveraging with Media,...

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2026/09/01

Lauren Cobello is the CEO and founder of Leverage with Media PR, a boutique public relations agency that helps authors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders use media strategically to build authority, credibility, and growth. Before launching her agency, she spent nearly two decades building her own personal brand as a personal finance expert, becoming a three-time author and regular national TV personality on shows like The Today Show, Good Morning America, Dr. Oz, and Rachael Ray. After scaling her

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23:39

SOLO | Make Money by Understanding Context, part 4

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2026/09/01

In this solo episode, Travis wraps up his deep dive into context and clip culture by focusing on practical strategies to retrain your brain and think more clearly. He explains how intentional long-form consumption, better questioning, and curating high-quality information sources can dramatically improve your judgment, relationships, and decision-making. Drawing on real-world examples and personal experiences, Travis shows how developing context awareness can become a powerful competitive advantage

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23:41

INTERVIEW | Make Money by Building Unshakable...

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2026/08/31

Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a confidence researcher, award-winning keynote speaker, and performance psychology expert who helps elite athletes, executives, and leaders perform under pressure. With a PhD in sport and performance psychology, she has worked with Minnesota Vikings players and USA Track & Field athletes at the Tokyo Olympics. She also founded the Mentally Strong Institute and is the author ofThe Confidence Habit,a research-backed toolkit designed to help people train their minds, build

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