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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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17:33

Make Money by Ending Bad Relationships

Travis Makes Money ·

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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20:40

Make Money with Tiny Little Things

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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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24:40

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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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...

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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 |...

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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

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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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40:55

Make Money After the Military with Travis Winfield

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2025/12/19

Retired Navy Senior Chief Travis Winfield is a bestselling author and the CEO of Military Operated Real Estate (MORE), the first national real estate brand built specifically for service members and veterans. He went from growing up with almost nothing to building a powerhouse six‑agent team that has closed over 700 homes and more than $350 million in sales, and his mission now is to fix the financial literacy crisis holding military families back from real wealth. On this episode we talk about:

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40:55

Make Money with Virality | Austin Armstrong

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2025/12/18

Austin Armstrong is a 20+ year social media marketing veteran who started on MySpace at 14 and has since built a successful agency and AI-powered software company, Syllaby. He’s also the author of Virality, a book distilling two decades of wins, losses, and experiments into a practical playbook for turning attention into income.On this episode we talk about: How Austin stumbled into social media marketing as a teenager on MySpace and turned it into real income. Why mentorship, agency

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23:26

Make Money by Avoiding Gambling Debt

Travis Makes Money ·

2025/12/18

In this episode, Travis and his producer Eric react to a call from The Ramsey Show with George Kamel and John Delony, where a 26-year-old caller wrestles with whether to wipe out his $20,000 savings to pay off credit card and truck debt. Using that scenario as a springboard, they dig into the psychology of safety, why cash in the bank feels like a “warm blanket,” and how to make smarter decisions about debt payoff and emergencies—without accidentally rebuilding high-interest debt later. The

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22:19

Make Money with the Savannah Bananas

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2025/12/17

In this episode, Travis and his producer Eric riff on the wild success of Jesse Cole and the Savannah Bananas, a baseball franchise that exploded by obsessing over fan experience instead of traditional revenue models. Using Jesse’s journey from near-bankruptcy to selling out NFL stadiums, they unpack how “fans first” thinking can transform any business, not just sports.On this episode we talk about: Why Jesse Cole eliminated every ad in the stadium and built a business that doesn’t rely on

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31:36

Make Money with Biblical Principles | Bishop Kevin...

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2025/12/17

Bishop Kevin Foreman is a visionary leader, entrepreneur, and wealth strategist who has generated and managed millions through ministry, real estate, coaching, and digital ventures. From pioneering his first business at 12 to building Denver’s largest Black-owned mortgage company and leading Harvest Church, he blends biblical principles with bold execution to help people break cycles of lack and step into abundance.On this episode we talk about: How Bishop Foreman combined a “Bible and

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23:32

Make Money with a Small Audience

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2025/12/17

Producer Eric joins Travis in this episode to break down why creators, podcasters, and business owners do not need millions of followers to build a serious income online. Eric is a veteran content producer and host in his own right, bringing a creator’s eye for monetization strategies, niche positioning, and long-term brand building to the conversation.On this episode we talk about: Why a massive audience is not required to make a full-time income as a creator How brands are shifting

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26:36

Make Money with Strong Operations | Jason Haugen

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2025/12/16

Travis sits down with long‑time friend and entrepreneur Jason Haugen to unpack the very real, very unsexy side of building and exiting a nine‑location RV dealership group that peaked at $100M a year—then got crushed by a 70% sales drop and exploding interest costs. After taking some time off, walking through his wife’s cancer battle, and licking his wounds, Jason is now co‑founder and CEO of Black Jet Ventures, acquiring and growing brands with a focus on operations, marketing, and sustainable

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28:06

Make Money Faster with AI-Powered Movie Editing |...

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2025/12/15

Aden Bahadori and Brett Granstaff join Travis to unpack how AI is about to change the economics of filmmaking and content creation. Aden is an award‑winning editor, post‑production engineer, and longtime Adobe advisor who has cut music videos, TV, and features; Brett is a veteran producer, writer, and actor, and the president/founder of Ridge Rock Entertainment Group with two decades in independent film. Together, they’re building Tachi‑AI, a human‑centric tool that automates the most tedious parts

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32:40

Make Money with the Retail Doctor | Bob Phibbs

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2025/12/14

Bob Phibbs joins Travis to break down why great retail is really about great human connection—and how that truth is even more important in an AI‑driven world. Known globally as “The Retail Doctor,” Bob has spent decades turning around struggling stores, training more than 250,000 associates, and helping brands like LEGO, Seiko, and Yamaha boost sales with people‑first systems that actually work in the real world. On this episode we talk about: How a paper route, cowboy‑boot sales, and a

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18:32

Make Money by Being Polarizing

Travis Makes Money ·

2025/12/14

Travis and producer Eric dig into an old clip from 2019 where a 27‑year‑old Travis explains why polarizing beliefs and “true fans” are critical for creators and entrepreneurs. Using that as a jumping‑off point, they talk candidly about content, integrity, legacy, and what it means to build an audience your future kids can look up—and cringe—at. On this episode we talk about: Whether Travis still agrees with his past take that 100 “true fans” can fuel a multi‑seven‑figure business The

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27:57

Make Money Knocking Doors in Solar | Steven Cohen

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2025/12/12

Travis reconnects with long‑time friend and solar sales leader Steven Cohen to break down how door‑to‑door solar has created life‑changing income for thousands of reps—and why the recent merger of Sunder Energy with publicly traded SunPower has only strengthened that opportunity. From early days earning a few hundred dollars per kilowatt to today’s multi‑thousand‑dollar commissions, Steven explains how the industry has evolved, what the new legislation means, and why performance‑based sales is still

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