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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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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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1:54

Introducing Smart Talks with IBM

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2026/01/07

Check out the Smart Talks with IBM podcast, where Malcom Gladwell talks to business leaders, technologists and creatives to explore how AI and other innovations are transforming industries. We hope you enjoy learning from this show as much as we have.

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29:43

Make Money with the "Business Sergeant" | Chris Hallberg

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2026/01/06

In this episode, Travis sits down with leadership expert and “Business Sergeant” Chris Hallberg to unpack how great sales and great leadership go hand in hand. From shoveling driveways in Minnesota to scaling and selling an energy‑efficient remodeling company during the Great Recession, Chris shows how disciplined systems, integrity in sales, and long‑term thinking can build serious revenue.On this episode we talk about: How Chris went from shoveling snow and working at McDonald’s to

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22:29

Make Money by Buying the Right Gadgets

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2026/01/05

In this episode, Travis and his producer share a loose, late‑night “roses and thorns” conversation about the early highs and lows of Travis’s business journey—fueled by a festive candy-cane full of Fireball. The story moves from his very first $197 online sale for an unbuilt course to the realization that big-ticket investments and branding splurges do not guarantee results. On this episode we talk about: How a single listener voluntarily sending $197 for a future networking course unlocked

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19:03

Make Money by Surviving the Roses and Thorns

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2026/01/05

In this episode, Travis and his producer Eric pour a couple of fireball shots and get unusually candid about the early “roses and thorns” of Travis’s entrepreneurial journey. From his very first $197 course sale to painful five‑figure misfires on masterminds, branding, and websites, they unpack the emotional rollercoaster behind building a real business instead of just chasing highlights. On this episode we talk about: How Travis made his very first money online selling a networking course

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21:22

Make Money by Buying Single Family Real Estate

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2026/01/04

In this episode, Travis and his producer dig into a deceptively simple question: is owning rental properties actually worth the headache? They cover single family vs. multifamily, house hacking, and Travis’s own real estate regrets to help listeners decide whether rentals fit their wealth-building plan.On this episode we talk about: Why Travis still believes single-family rentals are worth it—especially for beginners—despite the horror stories and extra management work The difference

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22:33

Make Money by Getting Rich Slow

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2026/01/04

In this episode, Travis and his producer tackle a common question: what should a young person do with their first $10,000—put it into stocks, real estate, or a business? They use that prompt to unpack why there is no real “easy button,” why business and skill-building usually beat passive investing early on, and how to think about risk, regret, and investing in yourself over the long term. On this episode we talk about: Why, if “invest in yourself” is temporarily off the table, Travis would

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19:39

Make Money by Doing In Person Podcast Interviews

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2026/01/03

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20:53

Make Money by Hiring a Mentor or a Coach

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2026/01/03

In this episode, Travis and his producer unpack how to use mentorship and coaching without becoming dependent on “the next guru” or wasting years trying to figure everything out alone. They distinguish between free, relationship‑based mentorship and paid coaching, and show how the right guidance—combined with ownership of your own effort—can dramatically shorten the path to making more money. On this episode we talk about: The tension between “figure it out yourself” hustle and “find a

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16:33

Make Money by Saying Yes to More

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2026/01/02

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19:28

Make Money by Being a Bigger Boss Than Rick Ross

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2026/01/01

In this episode, Travis and his producer Eric use a Rick Ross green-room story and a tongue‑in‑cheek “every day I’m hustlin’” intro to jump into a real conversation about what healthy hustle actually looks like. They unpack how perspectives on work, grind, and balance shift once you are a parent, a provider, and no longer a 20‑year‑old with endless time and energy.On this episode we talk about: How a backstage compliment from Rick Ross turned into a personal reminder to “perform like a pro”

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19:31

Make Money by Avoiding Stupid Financial Advice

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2026/01/01

In this episode, Travis sits down with his produce for a fun but pointed breakdown of the “dumbest” money advice that keeps going viral—especially the idea that you can simply save and budget your way to real wealth. The conversation blends sarcasm, listener-style questions, and real numbers to show why the old-school “just cut lattes and max your 401(k)” script no longer works on its own.On this episode we talk about: Why “you can save your way to retirement/wealth” is outdated advice in

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15:39

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

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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

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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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