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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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14:26

SOLO | Make Money Choosing the Right Hard Path

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2026/04/08

There’s no guest on this episode—just Travis sharing an honest solo riff about why every path in life and business comes with its own “shit sandwich,” and how to choose the one that’s actually worth eating. He breaks down career pivots, the grind behind creative success, and why chasing the “easy” road usually just trades one set of problems for another.On this episode we talk about: Why every career or business path has parts that will suck. Lessons from a working stand-up comedian

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25:19

CO-HOST | Make Money by Knowing What You’re Willing...

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2026/04/07

Travis Chappell and Eric unpack a viral MrBeast clip and use it as a broader conversation about success, sacrifice, and self-awareness. The episode explores why some people are built for extreme achievement, why most people are not, and how to decide what tradeoffs are actually worth it. On this episode we talk about: Why the “most people stop where success gets hard” mindset resonates with high performers. The difference between admiring extreme achievers and trying to live exactly like

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29:10

INTERVIEW | Make Money Building a Personal Brand That...

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2026/04/07

Erik Qualman is a five-time bestselling author, global keynote speaker, and digital leadership expert who has reached over 60 million people across 60+ countries. Known for his groundbreaking book Socialnomics, Erik has built a thriving personal brand that spans speaking, publishing, media, and even product creation. In this episode, he shares how he turned early entrepreneurial instincts into a multi-stream income business—and how anyone can do the same by following opportunity and delivering

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19:48

SOLO | Make Money Leveraging Good Debt

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2026/04/07

Travis is a seasoned entrepreneur, podcaster, and former door-to-door sales rep who has built multiple businesses by strategically using low-interest and 0% debt. He shares candid stories of funding his podcasting journey, a software startup, and a brick-and-mortar franchise, all while navigating the psychological and financial risks of borrowing. His experience-based approach makes this episode especially useful for anyone torn between “all debt is bad” and “leverage everything.” On this episode

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30:45

CO-HOST | Make Money by Knowing When a Big Risk...

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2026/04/06

Travis Chappell and his producer Eric break down the fallout around ABC’s canceled Bachelorette season and use it as a bigger lesson in branding, risk, and media economics. The conversation blends pop culture, reality TV, and business strategy to show how attention, credibility, and trust shape both audience growth and revenue. On this episode we talk about: Why ABC’s decision to cast Taylor Frankie Paul was a high-risk move for the franchise. How the cancellation created major financial

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19:20

SOLO | Make Money by Building Attention, Credibility,...

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2026/04/06

Travis Chappell breaks down his ACT method for building a personal brand: Attention, Credibility, and Trust. In this solo episode, he explains why podcasting is one of the most effective ways to grow a brand because it can move people through all three stages at once, especially when you show up as a guest on someone else’s show. On this episode we talk about: Why attention is the first requirement for any personal brand. How credibility supports attention and keeps people from dropping

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14:15

TMF PREVIEW | Make Friends with Dave Berke and...

Travis Makes Money ·

2026/04/06

Ever wonder what it really feels like to leave behind an elite military career and try to build a meaningful life on the other side? In this preview from Travis Makes Friends, Travis Chappell sits down with former Marine fighter pilot Dave Berke and former Air Force Thunderbirds pilot Mace Curran to talk about life after service, the challenge of translating hard-earned experience into a new career, and what it takes to keep growing once the mission changes.Dave and Mace open up about the long,

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21:21

CO-HOST | Make Money by Thinking Long-Term, Choosing...

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2026/03/28

In this episode, Travis is joined in-studio by his producer Eric for a candid, unscripted conversation reacting to viral clips, popular financial advice, and real-life experiences. Instead of a traditional guest interview, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Travis thinks about money, relationships, and long-term success—blending humor, disagreement, and practical wisdom along the way.On this episode we talk about: Whether getting married helps or hurts your ability to build

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29:12

INTERVIEW | Make Money Turning Your Expertise Into...

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2026/03/28

Mike Kim is a three-time bestselling author, speaker, and strategic advisor who helps thought leaders, coaches, and authors turn what they do best into intellectual property that actually scales. He’s generated over $5M in revenue from his expertise, wrote the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller You Are the Brand, and has worked with New York Times bestselling authors and experts featured on PBS, TED, CNN, and Fox. In addition to speaking at events like South by Southwest, Social Media

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24:11

SOLO | Make Money Buying a Home (Even When Everyone...

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2026/03/28

On this solo episode, Travis breaks down why he still believes buying a home is worth it, even in a high-price, high-interest-rate environment. Drawing from his own journey of buying, selling, and renting in different markets, he walks through the numbers, the mindset, and the long-term strategy that make homeownership a powerful wealth-building tool—not just a “nice to have.”On this episode we talk about: Why some finance voices say “don’t buy a house” and where Travis lands after years of

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21:32

CO-HOST | Make Money by Charging What You’re Really...

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2026/03/27

In this episode, Travis sits down with his friend and recurring co-host Eric to unpack what it actually means to be “overpaid” and why most entrepreneurs are dramatically undercharging for the value they create. Through personal stories, client examples, and a few well-placed quotes from Alex Hormozi and The Alchemist, they break down how to think about pricing from your ideal client’s perspective instead of your own bank account.On this episode we talk about: Why being called “overpaid” can

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27:59

INTERVIEW | Make Money Building Million-Dollar...

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2026/03/27

Matt Alvarez is the founder of SoundShed Studios, a rapidly growing turnkey design and build company specializing in high-end podcast studios and custom creative spaces. Starting with a background in music, AV, and IT, Matt’s entrepreneurial journey began unexpectedly during the pandemic—when he landed his first major client: Joe Rogan. Since then, he’s scaled SoundShed into a multi-million dollar business serving top-tier creators, comedians, and brands, becoming a go-to name for fully automated,

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21:42

SOLO | Make Money by Mastering Reaction Management...

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2026/03/27

Even though this is a solo episode, Travis steps in as your guide through one of the most underrated money-making skills: managing your reactions in a world engineered to keep you emotionally hijacked. Drawing from personal stories, psychology, and stoic philosophy, he walks through his BASS Method—Breathe, Ask, Solve, Share—to help you turn everyday frustrations into opportunities for growth, better relationships, and ultimately better decision-making in life and business. On this episode we talk

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25:43

CO-HOST | Make Money by Rethinking College, Careers,...

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2026/03/25

In this co-hosted episode, Travis Chappell sits down with his producer Eric for a candid, humorous, and thought-provoking conversation about the modern job market. Using insights sparked by commentary from Mike Rowe, they break down why traditional career paths may no longer be the smartest route—and why skilled trades and alternative learning paths are becoming increasingly valuable in today’s economy.On this episode we talk about: The growing demand for skilled trades and the massive

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27:38

INTERVIEW | Make Money by Turning Content Into a Real...

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2026/03/25

Jake Polino is a content creator turned entrepreneur who built an audience through sneaker content and leveraged it into a scalable brand. Starting with viral TikToks and DIY sneaker customization, Jake learned firsthand that views don’t always equal income—leading him to co-found Kizo, a sneaker company built on the back of his audience and creative expertise. On this episode we talk about: Why going viral doesn’t mean you’re making money—and the reality of creator income How Jake

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23:39

SOLO | Make Money by Building Better Friendships

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2026/03/25

Aristotle, one of history’s greatest thinkers, explored the nature of friendship thousands of years ago—and his insights are more relevant today than ever. In this solo episode, Travis breaks down Aristotle’s three types of friendships and connects them to modern life, success, and even income. By understanding how your relationships shape your decisions, opportunities, and mindset, you can intentionally build a network—and a life—that actually moves you forward. On this episode we talk about:

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24:11

CO-HOST | Make Money While Being Present at Home

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2026/03/24

In this candid co-host episode, Travis Chappell dives into one of the most difficult balancing acts in life—building a successful career while being a present parent. Sparked by a powerful clip from performance coach Tim Grover, Travis reflects on the tension between ambition and family, sharing personal stories, hard truths, and the mental frameworks he uses to navigate work, fatherhood, and long-term fulfillment. On this episode we talk about: The emotional trade-offs between building a

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26:50

INTERVIEW | Make Money by Reinventing a Boring...

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2026/03/24

Brynn MacLennan is a serial entrepreneur and product designer who’s been building businesses since she was just 13 years old. With a background in product design and experience working alongside the dental industry, Brynn co-founded an innovative electric flosser designed to make oral care easier, more effective, and actually enjoyable. Her journey spans everything from launching a bounce house company as a teenager to buying and scaling a dental practice—and now disrupting a legacy industry with a

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22:35

SOLO | Make Money by Taking Care of Yourself First

Travis Makes Money ·

2026/03/24

In this solo episode, Travis Chappell shares hard-earned lessons from nearly a decade in podcasting, thousands of interviews, and deep personal reflection. Drawing from both his own experiences and insights gathered from top performers, Travis breaks down why self-care isn’t selfish—it’s essential. He opens up about the internal struggles that come with ambition and offers practical ways to build a healthier relationship with yourself so you can show up better in business and in life. On this

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14:34

TMF PREVIEW | Make Friends with Darren Prince

Travis Makes Money ·

2026/03/23

Ready to rethink how—and when—to make the ask in your relationships? In this powerful preview from Travis Makes Friends, Travis Chappell sits down with entrepreneur and recovery advocate Darren Prince to break down one of the most misunderstood aspects of networking: how to ask for help without damaging trust.Darren pulls back the curtain on what it really means to build “relationship capital” with high-level people—and why most people get it completely wrong. While the common advice is to always

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