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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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15:39

Make Money and Keep it by Avoiding Bobby Lee's...

Travis Makes Money ·

2025/12/31

In this episode, Travis brings on his producer to react to a viral Bobby Lee money clip and unpack what it really means to outsource all of your financial thinking to a “money guy.” Together they contrast celebrity-money problems with normal-life money pressures and break down a healthier, more intentional way to manage your finances.On this episode we talk about: Whether Bobby Lee’s “I don’t know what anything costs, my money guy handles it” strategy is actually smart or quietly

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16:54

Make Money by Becoming a Pastor

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2025/12/31

In this episode, host Travis Chappell and producer Eric react to a wild sermon clip from fundamentalist pastor Phil Kidd going off on church members about tithing, pastor lifestyles, and “God‑robbing thieves.” The conversation uses the clip as a springboard to unpack how money, ministry, and guilt-based giving often get tangled together in modern church culture.On this episode we talk about: Why “if you question my spending, you’re a God‑robber” is such a manipulative framing How young

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27:17

Make Money This Way and Dave Ramsey Will Be PISSED

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2025/12/30

In this episode, host Travis Chappell and producer Eric react to a fiery Dave Ramsey call-in segment about infinite banking and whole life insurance, breaking down what is actually happening inside these policies versus what TikTok and sales reps promise. The conversation unpacks cash value, dividends, “paid-up additions,” and why “buy term and invest the rest” still makes more sense for most people.On this episode we talk about: What infinite banking is supposed to be: overfunded whole life

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22:49

Make Money with this Investment Philosophy

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2025/12/30

In this episode, host Travis Chappell answers a big-picture question from producer Eric: What is your current investment philosophy—and how has it changed since your first deal? He walks through hard-won lessons from real estate flips, angel bets, crypto, and his own failed startup to explain why most people should stop trying to “beat the market” and focus on boring, compounding plays instead. On this episode we talk about: Travis’ early “invest in yourself and real estate” mindset—and what

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25:53

Make *Enough* Money

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2025/12/29

In this episode, host Travis Chappell and producer Eric wrestle with one deceptively simple question: What does “enough” money actually look like? The conversation ranges from private jets and yachts to first-class flights, five-star dinners, and court-side sports experiences—and why most people wildly overestimate what it takes to live an extraordinary, but not billionaire-level, life. On this episode we talk about: Travis’ personal definition of “enough”: first-class flights, five-star

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19:41

Make Money in the Weirdest Ways

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2025/12/28

In this episode, host Travis Chappell and producer Eric swap stories about the strangest, most unconventional ways people are making real money—from TikTok shops to doodle detanglers—and how “weird” ideas can turn into serious income. Travis also opens up about his own nontraditional paths to getting paid, from door-to-door sales to a short-lived modeling side quest.On this episode we talk about: Creators making $40–50K/month purely from TikTok Shop affiliate commissions with no physical

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21:56

Make Money with Rapid Fire Decisions

Travis Makes Money ·

2025/12/27

In this episode, host Travis Chappell and producer Eric run through ten rapid‑fire “two‑minute” money scenarios—from surprise IRS letters to flooded houses and hidden luxury spending—to reveal how Travis actually thinks under pressure. The conversation blends practical frameworks, blackjack metaphors, and relationship dynamics to show how to make saner decisions when cash gets tight or emotions run high. On this episode we talk about: What Travis would really do if he found $1,000 on the

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24:11

Make Money in Spite of Life's Curveballs

Travis Makes Money ·

2025/12/27

In this episode, host Travis Chappell and producer Eric run through a series of real‑world “curveball” scenarios—from surprise medical bills to flooded houses and lowball dream-job offers—to talk through how to respond without blowing up your finances. With a mix of humor, baseball metaphors, and practical frameworks, they show how to build decision rules that keep you calm and rational when life gets messy. On this episode we talk about: When to repair, replace, or go down to one car after a

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21:39

Make Money by Investing Wisely

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2025/12/26

In this episode, host Travis Chappell and producer Eric break down missed opportunities, painful losses, and fraud-adjacent stories to show how real-world investors actually think through risk. Using everything from crypto FOMO to Shark Tank misses and Ponzi-style funds, they explore how to build a rational investing framework that can survive both wins and wipeouts.On this episode we talk about: Passing on early opportunities like crypto and what that really cost over time Famous

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17:58

Make Money by Choosing Wisely

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2025/12/26

This episode features host Travis Chappell and producer Eric having a rapid-fire, hilarious, and surprisingly deep “Would You Rather” session built entirely around money, investing, and lifestyle tradeoffs. Using a list of AI-generated prompts, they unpack how real people should think about risk, retirement, lifestyle creep, and building wealth with their actual constraints in mind.On this episode we talk about: Whether to take $10 million today or $1 million a year for life Swinging

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23:29

Make Money by Knowing Your Flaws

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2025/12/25

This solo-style episode features host Travis Chappell in a vulnerable, highly practical conversation with his producer Eric about how so‑called “flaws” shape your career, income, and long-term direction. Together, they explore internal validation, boredom, sales, and why entrepreneurship can be a better fit for people who crave variety and new challenges.On this episode we talk about: Why Travis’ biggest flaw is internalizing failure more than success How external validation and

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17:33

Make Money by Ending Bad Relationships

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2025/12/25

In this episode, Travis and his producer Eric dive into what to do when the people around you—friends, collaborators, or industry peers—start making public choices that feel off-brand, unethical, or just flat-out embarrassing. They talk through when to quietly distance yourself, when to speak up, and how to manage association risk in a space where stages, podcasts, and social feeds are all interconnected.On this episode we talk about: How Travis thinks about friends or peers who start

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24:40

Make Money by Asking Better Questions

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2025/12/24

In this episode, Travis and his producer Eric have fun with icebreaker prompts (“What would you do if you had to double $10,000 in 30 days?”) before diving into how better questions shape better decisions, careers, and relationships. They break down the most powerful questions to ask yourself, to ask mentors, and to ask before you jump into any new opportunity. On this episode we talk about: Why Travis likes to ask himself, “This sucks, but what’s the alternative?” and how that reframes hard

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20:40

Make Money with Tiny Little Things

Travis Makes Money ·

2025/12/24

In this episode, Travis and his producer Eric unpack how seemingly tiny decisions—good and bad—quietly compound into massive outcomes over time. Using the classic “tortoise and the hare” story as a metaphor, they talk through why consistent, boring actions often beat flashy sprints, especially in business and wealth-building.On this episode we talk about: The “tortoise vs. hare” mindset and why consistency beats short bursts of unsustainable effort in entrepreneurship. Why starting to

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24:22

Make Money AND Have a Better Credit Score Than Dave...

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2025/12/23

In this solo-style episode, Travis and his producer Eric react to a viral Dave Ramsey clip where Dave flexes having a zero credit score while owning a campus worth roughly $500 million—and use it to unpack how “no credit, no debt ever” advice lands for people who aren’t billionaires. The conversation explores the tension between hating the credit system, still needing to function inside it, and the practical realities of renting apartments, buying cars, and getting mortgages in the real world.On

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34:26

Make Money by Sleeping Better | Dr. Michael Breus AKA...

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2025/12/23

Dr. Michael Breus—known worldwide as “The Sleep Doctor”—is a clinical psychologist, board-certified sleep specialist, bestselling author, and one of the ten most influential people in sleep. He’s appeared on The Dr. Oz Show around 40 times, was named the top sleep specialist in California by Reader’s Digest, and has spent over 25 years helping executives, entrepreneurs, and high performers use sleep as a true performance enhancer instead of treating it like a weakness. On this episode we talk

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25:40

Make Money by Choosing (and Ending) the Right...

Travis Makes Money ·

2025/12/22

In this episode, Travis and his producer Eric break down how to think about relationships in business—from early-stage networking, to picking partners, to knowing when it’s time to walk away. Using personal stories (including a near “bridge-burning” moment that later turned into a restored friendship and new deals), Travis lays out a practical framework for building a network that actually supports your goals without turning you into a ruthless opportunist. On this episode we talk about: Why,

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23:58

Make Money in Sales Without Being a Scammy Closer

Travis Makes Money ·

2025/12/20

In this episode, Travis and his producer Eric react to a series of viral skits that poke fun at B2B sales reps, door-to-door bros, and MLM stereotypes—and use them to break down what actually makes for good, ethical selling. The conversation hits on empathy, objection handling, long-term thinking, and why trying to “pound” customers for one big commission check is a terrible strategy if you want a real career in sales.On this episode we talk about: Viral comedy skits about B2B sales, breakups

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43:52

Make Money by Mastering Simple Personal Finance |...

Travis Makes Money ·

2025/12/20

Andrew Giancola is the creator of MasterMoney.co and host of The Personal Finance Podcast, a top personal finance show doing over 400,000 downloads every month. He started with no money, no investing knowledge, and the same fears around asking for a raise most people have, and now teaches millions how to build real, lasting wealth through simple systems, smart debt strategies, and increasing income. On this episode we talk about: How Andrew went from $30,000-a-year financial analyst to

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20:31

Make Money by Dodging Frivolous Lawsuits

Travis Makes Money ·

2025/12/19

Travis teams up with his producer Eric to react to a wild news story about two Dairy Queen franchise owners in Long Island who got hit with a $6 million lawsuit over a technical payroll violation. Using their situation as a springboard, Travis unpacks the often invisible risks of small business ownership, the realities of razor-thin margins, and why the legal and regulatory environment can feel stacked against entrepreneurs. On this episode we talk about: The Dairy Queen “DQ sisters” case—how

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