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Travis Chappell and his producer, Eric, share their takeaways from participating in Andy Frisella's https://andyfrisella.com/pages/75hard-info (75 Hard Challenge). Resources Mentioned: Follow along with me on Instagram- @travischappell Visit my website for more information on resources and announcements:https://travischappell.com/ ( https://travischappell.com) Join the Facebook group to find community: https://travischappell.com/group (https://travischappell.com/group)

Max Lugavere, a filmmaker, health & science journalist, and NY Times bestselling author of Genius Foods, Jack Canfield, the author of the Success Principles and co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul Series, and Jay Papasan, Vice President, and Executive Editor at Keller Williams Realty, co-author of the Millionaire Real Estate Agent, The Millionaire Real Estate Investor, and The One Thing. Key Takeaways: Networking and building friendships are the same activity. Surrounded yourself with gurus of positive belief. Stay focused. Tweetable Quotes: “I knew that I had to invest energy into Instagram. And when it came to figuring out what strategy was going to work, I basically tried everything. I was not afraid to experiment and to fail and to have a post now and then that had no engagement.” –Max Lugavere We know too much now for people to be suffering. – Jack Canfield Habit stacking seems to be the ultimate superpower. – Jay Papasan Resources Mentioned: Follow along with me on Instagram- @travischappell Visit my website for more information on resources and announcements:https://travischappell.com/ ( https://travischappell.com) Join the Facebook group to find community: https://travischappell.com/group (https://travischappell.com/group)

The world’s most recognized business coach for women entrepreneurs, Ali Brown, is known as the host of the acclaimed Glambition® Radio podcast, and founder of https://jointhetrust.org (The Trust): the new, private network for $1M+ women entrepreneurs. Her coaching and consulting enterprise has ranked within the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing private companies in the nation. She has been named one of Forbes’ Women to Watch, is one of EY’s Winning Women Entrepreneurs, and was featured on the ABC hit primetime show "Secret Millionaire”. Ali specializes helping women entrepreneurs who are making or on track for 7-8 figures strategize and realize their next level of leadership and revenues.  Without further ado, let’s jump right into the episode and learn strategies on how to grow your business fast! Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 07:35] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Ali Brown Activities and Success Announcements  https://travischappell.typeform.com/to/kmf5p4 (travischapel.com/makemypodcast) Ali gives us some background on her story  Restless child  Driven by dissatisfaction  8 jobs in 6 years Loved copywriting  Quit to pursue freelancing  Learning networking  Creating products for what people wanted  This years actions   The Trust [07:36 - 13:33] What’s the Next Chapter The early days creating online content  Lack of saturation at the time  One of the first women in the industry  Ali talks about shifting her networking  Unaware of the other people bringing competition  Time for a new network  Seeking out recognition based on prior credibility  Ali gives advice about making a pivot  In this day and age it can happen fast Who you are becoming in the process I wouldn’t change a thing  [13:34 - 23:40] Creating a Network  Who you know or What you know? It depends on your area on the ladder of success  Even unqualified people become successful because of who they know Ali gives advice around your circle  Sometimes it takes changing around  Not cutting out, but adding  How women differ in networking Tendency to network laterally  Seek out higher levels  How people can be more strategic  Know who it is you want to work with  Simple as seeking out and having a conversation  They are more reachable than you think  Ali’s strategy  The value of podcasting  Opening up doors  Business development [23:41 - 27:25] Grow Fast Strategies Ali gives strategies to grow your business fast Look for ways to work closely with people  Ways to spend time with clients  Right place, right time  Ali’s Inc 500 How Ali Grew  Coaching small groups then mass  Live stream launches  Always ahead of the curve Innovation tipping point [27:26 - 33:41] Closing Segment Timing, luck, and dedication Engineering luck  Love what you’re doing  The RaNdoM RoUnd Remember to upload and tag us on instagram! Final words  Tweetable Quotes:  “I believe it’s impossible to gain a perspective until you’re truly there.” - Ali Brown “I think the biggest mistake you can make if you’re looking for growth, is looking at what everyone else in your industry is doing.” - Ali Brown Resources Mentioned:  https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Freelance-Writer-Make-Year/dp/0805078037 (Secrets of a Freelance Writer) https://jointhetrust.org (Join The Trust) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/glambition-radio-with-ali-brown/id799805829 (Glambition® Radio Podcast) https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=the+big+leap&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&safe=active (The Big Leap) You can connect with Ali on https://www.linkedin.com/in/alibrownla/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/alibrownfan/ (Facebook),...

Today I have the pleasure of interviewing the king of online content, Ross Winn. Ross is the founder of https://www.podcastinsights.com/ (Podcasts Insights), the largest podcast education website with over 1M page views per month. When he’s not hosting his show, Podcasting Simplified, he also helps run an equine-therapy non-profit that serves first responders and veterans.  I’m excited to dive right in and grab some awesome nuggets from Ross all around building a winning blog or any asset platform.  Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 04:03] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Ross Winn Founder of Podcast Insights  Non-profit  Host of Podcasting Simplified Announcements  Ross gives us some background  Became an entrepreneur even during high school  Went to school for Business Marketing Taking over SEO and Email Marketing for a nation-wide franchise [04:04 - 11:00] Blogging for the Win Ross gives advice to people trying to find their path  Be willing to work for free to build experience and credibility  Learning over Earning  How Ross transitioned from working for a company to working for himself  Started with a Mastermind for Business Owners  Pushed to create a podcast critiquing ads  Became a podcast about making podcasts Already had the base with the blog when he was laid off Ross talks about making his blog a long term project Blessing in disguise  [11:01 - 17:45] The Best Practices of a Successful Blog  Ross shares about resources and ideas for blog posts  Using Ahrefs  Shooting for over 1,000 words  Cover the topic completely  The factors in blogs that perform well  Adding synonyms and keywords  Looking at competing articles  Ross talks about promotional materials  Other best tools and practices  Growing your email list  Aligning opt-ins to the category  Ross’s insights on written content  Thoughts on release schedule  [17:46 - 23:15] Closing Segment Who you know or What you know?  A little bit of both  Learn then connect  Where have your relationships led you today? Example of getting tickets traffic and conversion  How can we support you?  Links below  The RaNdoM RoUnd Alternative profession?  An hour with anyone?  How do you consume content? Favorite podcast?  Morning routine?  Something you’re not good at? Go to pump up song?  How can we connect with you? Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes:  “You might not want to do this for a long time, but just be willing to do work for free to get those first clients and get testimonials from people to show that you do good work.” - Ross Winn  “To get started I think it was more about what I knew and could research, but as I grew I really think that who I knew and the relationships I made were really what took me to the next level.” - Ross Winn  Resources Mentioned:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcasting-simplified/id1337151390 (Podcasting Simplified) https://ahrefs.com/ (Ahrefs SEO Tool) https://www.buzzsprout.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwlvT8BRDeARIsAACRFiU5xCkFACjjqNWYiYzMnsAHRYyBt0wV46ZhyOMHqm_9aK2rFd5FhM8aAlVVEALw_wcB (Buzzsprout ) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-authority-hacker-podcast/id1073349789 (The Authority Hacker ) You can connect with Ross on https://twitter.com/paidinsights?lang=en (Twitter) or email ross@paidinsights.com. Visit https://www.podcastinsights.com/ (www.podcastinsights.com/) to learn more about how to grow and monetize your platform. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world class people.  Jump on over

Eric and Travis discuss the importance of building a well-rounded network. Key Takeaways: Make sure to network up in order to level up. Collaborate with those who are on your level. Turn around and help those coming up behind you. Put yourself in situations far beyond you to find mentors who are more free to help you. Tweetable Quotes: Your network is your net worth. Be with people who raise your average. Resources Mentioned: Follow along with me on Instagram- @travischappell Visit my website for more information on resources and announcements:https://travischappell.com/ ( https://travischappell.com) Join the Facebook group to find community: https://travischappell.com/group (https://travischappell.com/group)

Joost Janssen, former Navy Seal, Aaron Hale, 14-year military veteran and founder a chocolate business, E.O.D, and Eric Kapitulik, founder of The Program share stories, takeaways, and life lessons from their time in the military. On this episode: Joost gives an intimate look at the Navy Seal training process. Aaron reflects on doing an IED check while on duty in Afghanistan, when a secondary device detonated and damaged his eyes beyond repair, entirely blinding him. Eric shares key life lessons learned from his time at the United States Naval Academy and the United States Marine Corps. Travis and Eric have an important dialogue about failure and the opportunity to reframe failure in a positive light. Key Takeaways: It’s not enough to not quit, you also have to function. You can find your purpose and direction through continually challenging yourself. Build a habit of courage. Tweetable Quotes: "In every situation, you either practice quitting or not quitting." Resources Mentioned: Follow along with me on Instagram- @travischappell Visit my website for more information on resources and announcements:https://travischappell.com/ ( https://travischappell.com) Join the Facebook group to find community: https://travischappell.com/group (https://travischappell.com/group)

Today’s perseverance is tomorrow’s success. If ever there was an embodiment of this, it’s today’s guest Sean Cannell, CEO of https://www.thinkmedia.video (Think Media) and co-founder of https://videoinfluencers.net (Video Influencers). Sean has a passion for helping leaders build their influence and profits with YouTube and online video. He has been featured on Forbes “20 Must Watch YouTube Channels That Will Change Your Business,” Social Media Examiner and Success.com. Aside from having over a million subscribers on YouTube, he is a keynote speaker who has spoken to groups ranging from 50 to 2000+, and runs a 7-figure video education company.  I can’t wait to dive right in and learn more about Sean’s story of pushing through and finding success through connections and experiences you find along the way. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 14:35] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Sean Cannell Activities and Success In person interview! Announcements  https://guestio.com/ (Guestio.com) Sean gives us some background on his story  Sean’s early life  The rebel lifestyle  The entrepreneur spirit  Step son to an entrepreneur  Creativity and structure  Sean’s thoughts on schooling  Problem of the school system Discerning the unique wiring of your kids Lessons from early life Always do the hard thing first Buying his first car  The value of money and hard work Going through hard times  [14:36 - 26:22] The Wake Up Call Sean shares his time after junior highschool Finished out credits at community college  Worked at Red Robin  Realized the need for a different life Attending Bible college Back on track  The start of making videos  Started making videos for church  Self taught  Taking the first step  Just go some direction You know you don’t want to be where you are Sean shares his experience in college and church  Mismanaging money  Got on the radio as a campus job  Committed fully to the local church  The catalyst to today’s success  The value of volunteering  Honoring God with excellence  [26:23 - 41:34] It’s Time to Level Up; The Years to Success Transitioning away from that church Learned key leadership skills  Good and the bad  Wife’s health deteriorates First business Solo entrepreneur  Sean shares his experience while at the hospital  Hearing from Gary V Now is the time to cash in on your passion  Fighting for your family  Sean talks about his big pivot  Through relationships and connections Director of communications at a church in LV Learning other processes from professionals  First successful projects  Sean talks about his shift into entrepreneurship  The move to becoming a campus pastor  More leadership lessons  Feeling like Michael Jordan playing baseball Transitioned out and back to Vegas Building YouTube  Started losing freelance clients  Go all in; October 2015 [41:35 - 52:23] What Can Happen When You Stay on the Path Sean talks about his time scaling a team Building a team culture Learning team building and delegation  Meeting people through internships  The value of learning leadership in church  Having people help you scale by their strengths Sean shares his insights on pushing through  Documentary on his life  Sean’s projects Still on mission  Helping 1,000, 10,000, 1,000,000 people  Solving problems through video  Creating an online course  Investing in YouTube  Digital real estate  Sean shares his insights in the trajectory of online media  Not much change for the next 5 years  Viewership under lockdown has gone way up Keeping your courses current  It’s still a good investment [52:24 - 1:10:55] Closing Segment Who you know or What you...

At the end of the day, we are only responsible for ourselves and our internal experience. Today we’re looking inward with Tucker Max, Co-Founder of https://scribewriting.com/ (Scribe Writing), and author of I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell. Tucker’s life hadn’t always been easy. Going through many negative experiences, he left his destructive lifestyle behind and pursued his affinity for writing. Years of rejection after rejection from publishers, he broke through and has since been labeled best selling author of several titles. Today, Tucker is on a mission to unlock the wisdom of the world by helping executives and entrepreneurs turn their ideas and messages into books. Let’s dive right into Tucker’s wild story and learn about a better way to live.  Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 11:28] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Tucker Max What Tucker is known for  Tucker gives some background on his life growing up  Lived in Kentucky  A miserable time with a broken family  Good at school  Grew up playing basketball in Lexington  Able to fit into any group  Tucker’s time at a law firm  Emotionally disconnected  Just following the typical life structure  Fired after two weeks  Tucker talks about his time working for his dad About Tucker’s dad  Fired by his dad [11:29 - 17:35] There is an Audience  Tucker talks about finding his affinity for writing  Sent his content out to publishers Rejection on a personalized level  Started a blog on his own  Tucker’s first book  Written 2002 then came out 2006 Bottomed out at 900 copies then came back up Found an audience by being funny and current  Insights on writing something good The people who find value in it  Just putting in work isn’t good enough  Work to resonate with people  [17:36 - 36:07] There Has to Be a Better Way Tucker shares about his life post first book release A movie made from his life  Wrote three more books  Wildly successful having everything you could ever need Still not happy  Getting into personal development  Tucker shares his time in psychotherapy  The overwhelming nature of meditation  Changing the game  Processing the trauma  Finding happiness by dealing with the trauma  Tucker’s life now  Father and husband  Secure attachments  The effect of keeping in your emotions  Your body doesn’t forget the fight or flight  The animal analogy  The problem of religion  Internalized experienced versus the externalized  [36:08 - 50:01] Closing Segment Who you know or What you know? The what doesn’t matter, just the who  Tucker’s definition of success  The internal and external Advice for people having trouble with relationships We are a bunch of traumatized monkeys  Get off the ship  Ask how am I showing up?  How are you healing yourself?  Take full responsibility for yourself  You don’t have a relationship problem, you have a ‘you’ problem Don’t adopt a victimhood lifestyle What would you want to be your primary message? Getting rid of the virus of victimhood  Complete radical responsibility for yourself  Everything starts at home  The RanDoM ROuNd Resources and links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes:  “There’s one definition of good: does this resonate with people? Do they get value from it? Do they want to engage with it? Do they want to share it?” - Tucker Max “Having a map of Manhattan doesn’t really tell you what Manhattan is like, you kinda gotta walk the island… Knowing what you feel and feeling what you feel are totally different things.” - Tucker Max “My definition of success is doing things that matter with the people I love.” - Tucker Max  “All growth and all healing starts with taking...

Travis Chappell and his producer, Eric, discuss the reason Travis founded Guestio – a software that is changing the game when it comes to booking guests for your podcast, YouTube channel or other platform. Resources Mentioned: Follow along with me on Instagram- @travischappell Visit my website for more information on resources and announcements:https://travischappell.com/ ( https://travischappell.com) Join the Facebook group to find community: https://travischappell.com/group (https://travischappell.com/group)

Tameka Montgomery, founder of the podcast, Raising Entrepreneurs, and CEO of Core Strategy Partners, Tomi Lahren, Fox News contributor and youngest political talk show host in history, and Phillip Stutts, Founder and CEO of two startup marketing companies, and author of Fire Them Now, The Seven Lies that Digital Marketers Sell, all share how to win big in the political conversation. Key Takeaways: Connections are key. Be unapologetic about your message. Everything you do is based on 3 R's – reputation, relationships, and referrals. Tweetable Quotes:  build authentic personal relationships so that they meet their customers for where they are not for what the company wants to talk about. – Phillip Stutts Resources Mentioned: Follow along with me on Instagram- @travischappell Visit my website for more information on resources and announcements:https://travischappell.com/ ( https://travischappell.com) Join the Facebook group to find community: https://travischappell.com/group (https://travischappell.com/group)

For those who are pursuing world-class caliber, today we’ll learn from my guest, Maurice Ashley, the Chess Grandmaster. This man lives his passion through his love for chess, and he not only made history as the first African-American Grandmaster in the annals of the game but he has managed to translate his love to others as a three-time national championship coach, author, ESPN commentator, iPhone app designer, puzzle inventor, and motivational speaker. Maurice has a wealth of experience from traveling the world as an ardent spokesperson of the many character-building effects of chess. Let’s tune in together and grab some powerful life insights from the Grandmaster himself. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 08:09] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Maurice Ashley Maurice gives some background on his story Early childhood  Raised in Jamaica by his Grandmother  Free-time activities  Built a love for games  The transition from Jamaica to the US  Educational life [08:10 - 14:06] So Much More Than a Game  Maurice talks about his story of getting into chess Going into the chess club  Chess finds you  The brain for the game How chess sharpens other areas  It’s about making good decisions on every move  Getting inside the mind of the opponent  Patience and diligence  [14:07 - 25:24] Pursuing the Elements of World-Class; Insights from Chess  Maurice talks about pursuing world-class  Being a humble learner  Look at the best in your field  Don’t imitate, emulate  Willingness to fail  Improving at the plateau  Process over result  The goal to become a grandmaster  Maurice’s college experience  Becoming better than Brooklyn 15 years to get to that level  Maurice explains the tiers  The martial arts analogy  Top of the food chain  Beating the people with the title  Takeaways from Chess You can come in at every level  So many resources online  Having an opponent with real ideas  The person you speak to have ideas  Learn what others think  [25:25 - 33:04] Closing Segment The importance of embracing failure  Take the lessons and grow  How to make decisions in life? There is no system or sequence  Every situation has it’s own process  Look for the expectations as well as the rules  Think about the other person first  Stop and analyze  Who are people that inspire you?  Learning through books Tim Ferriss Jacky Robinson  Fredrick Douglass  Dr. King and Malcolm  Sports stars and business leaders  Final words  Tweetable Quotes:  “Chess finds you… it’s a little bit like a virus except it’s not looking necessarily for everybody who’s gonna get obsessed with it. There are certain people’s brains work a certain kind of way, and it goes, ‘ok, I got a Live One here!’” - Maurice Ashley “I think anyone who wants to be world-class, there are certain elements that have to be in their tool-kit. The biggest one is to be a humble learner.” - Maurice Ashley  “It’s much more important that you get inside the other person’s head, really parse out what they’re about every time we act…. It’s always we, not just me.” - Maurice Ashley  Resources Mentioned:  https://amzn.to/3kSq6Dp (Mastery) You can connect with Maurice on https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauriceashley/ (LinkedIn), https://twitter.com/MauriceAshley?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Twitter), and https://www.instagram.com/mauriceashleychess/?hl=en (Instagram). Visit https://mauriceashley.com/ (https://mauriceashley.com/) to learn more about his space. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share...

Today’s guest is on par with the likes of Mark Zuckerberg and Steve Jobs. I have the pleasure of interviewing Kara Goldin, Founder and CEO of https://www.drinkhint.com/ (Hint Inc). Kara is a disruptor, builder, thought leader, and a successful entrepreneur who has been named one of InStyle’s Badass 50, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs, Fortune's Most Innovative Women in Food & Drink, and EY Entrepreneur of the Year for Northern California. She is an active speaker, author of the book titled Undaunted, and host of the podcast The Kara Goldin Show. Let’s jump in and learn from Kara’s story how to grow a huge business you actually care about.  Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 08:50] Opening Segment I introduce today’s guest, Kara Goldin Activities and Success Announcements  https://guestio.com/ (Guestio.com) Kara gives us some background on her story  Kara’s childhood  School life  Early job experience  Always curious and learning [08:51 - 16:55] Cultivating Curiosity  Kara talks about her sense of curiosity and how it played into her life  Always doing something in sports  Curiosity forces creativity  Able to look at the company as a whole and approach things differently  Breaking traditions  Kara talks about cultivating curiosity as a parent  The challenges  Kara’s story having a start-up with a child  Being an example as an entrepreneurial woman Bringing the kids into the conversation  Propelling them to do things way harder than you had to [16:56 - 30:17] Growing a Huge Business You Actually Care About Kara talks about setting out after high school  Parents caring about graduating from college  Got a job first with a magazine  Finding a job despite the negativity  Kara’s transition over to AOL Learning from watching Steve Jobs  Acquired by AOL  Running shopping on the site  Decided to leave and make a difference  Kara shares about building a business following her growing interest in health Lost 24 pounds, and cleared her skin by cutting out diet coke These days, it’s hard to get healthy with odds stacked against consumers Realized there was a hole in the market for healthy drinks  Now one of the largest health beverages in the country  Kara talks about her book Overcoming doubters and doubts  Champions have doubts too, but they get back up and try  An honest entrepreneur book [30:18 - 38:17] Closing Segment How relationships have impacted you? No way to build this company without a team  Thoughts on mentorship and coaching Invested in by John Legend Who you know or What you know? A bit of both  How you get information The RaNdoM RoUnd What profession would you love to try out? An hour with anyone about anything? How do you consume content?  Favorite Podcast? Morning routine  Go to pump up song  Something you’re not very good at? How to connect with you?  Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes:  “When you’re educating, and being educated, I think that you have a lot of fun doing it.” - Kara Goldin “When I hear there are no jobs out there, I think it’s a great time to actually get a job, raise money, whatever you think you can’t do… Figuring out a way can be challenging at times, but if there’s a will there’s a way.” - Kara Goldin “Who you know ultimately helps you think, and helps you get information.” - Kara Goldin Resources Mentioned:  Buy a copy of her book, Undaunted. Overcoming Doubts + Doubters, here: www.drinkhint.com/network You can connect with Kara on https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ (LinkedIn), https://twitter.com/karagoldin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Twitter), and https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/?hl=en (Instagram),...

On this episode, we're sharing Travis' appearance on the incredible podcast, Finding Founders. Travis Chappell starts by describing to us just one of the many rules he was taught to abide by in the small, religious town of Lancaster. Growing up in a structured environment where your appearance, your music, your profession are monitored, it seemed that Travis was destined for a life of rigidity and conformity. However, Travis didn’t follow the path his community paved for him, he forged his own and became the host of Build Your Network and the founder of Guestio. And that entrepreneurial spirit was uncovered at a young age. As soon as Travis could walk, he was shadowing his father in the world of real estate... Resources Mentioned: Follow along with me on Instagram- @travischappell Visit my website for more information on resources and announcements:https://travischappell.com/ ( https://travischappell.com) Join the Facebook group to find community: https://travischappell.com/group (https://travischappell.com/group)

Daniel Blue, President of Quest Education, Brian Clayton, cofounder and CEO of GreenPal, Ravi Abuvala, founder of Scaling With System, share their secrets to building, funding, and scaling your start-up. Key Takeaways: You must be able to duplicate yourself. For most entrepreneurs, venture capital should be avoided. Make bets on yourself by investing financially into courses and masterminds. Tweetable Quotes: “You're not selling a product, you're selling yourself." – Daniel Blue Resources Mentioned: Follow along with me on Instagram- @travischappell Visit my website for more information on resources and announcements:https://travischappell.com/ ( https://travischappell.com) Join the Facebook group to find community: https://travischappell.com/group (https://travischappell.com/group)

Sam Acho is an NFL player, writer, public speaker, and humanitarian. A linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he speaks widely at colleges, events, conferences, and churches, and also co hosted the podcast, Relevant Is Doing a Sports Podcast. The founder and president of Athletes for Justice, he is a vice president of the NFL players association and a graduate of the University of Texas and the Thunderbird School of Global Management. On this Episode: Sam explains how he hated football when he started playing at 12 years old, and how his parent’s immigrant background gave him the mindset of “don’t quit.” Sam tells Travis about his first mentor and the impact of believing in himself took him to the next level. Hear Sam talk about how mindset can differentiate you from others and level the playing field. Travis and Sam discuss what the reason was behind Sam becoming an author in the middle of his career. Sam shares a few tips from his book about how to know yourself and the opportunities he had as a result. Key Takeaways: Believe in yourself first. Slow down and unplug “Touch doorknobs” and have courage to try new things! Tweetable Quotes: “It seems like the people who do make it long term, and become the Tom Brady’s of the world, are the people who have trained their mind to believe first and then follow through with those actions.” - Travis “You are worth getting to know.” - Sam Acho Sam Acho: Find out more about his book, Let The World See You, at www.Samachobook.com Resources: Follow along with me on Instagram- @travischappell Visit my website for more information on resources and announcements:https://travischappell.com/ ( https://travischappell.com) Join the Facebook group to find community: https://travischappell.com/group (https://travischappell.com/group)

Nik Wallenda is a seventh-generation member of the legendary Wallenda family. Known worldwide for his incredible feats upon the high wire and beyond, Nik is the holder of eleven Guinness World Records, among which are the highest four-level eight-person pyramid on the wire, the highest and longest bicycle ride on a wire, and hanging from a helicopter by his teeth. Nik’s career began at the age of two, as he learned to walk the wire while holding his mother’s hand, leading from there to record-breaking performances across the United States and around the world. In 2012, Nik fulfilled his lifelong dream to become the only person to walk directly over the precipice of Niagara Falls, which was broadcast live by ABC. In 2013, he became the first person to walk a wire across the Grand Canyon, an epic event aired live by the Discovery Channel in 178 countries, breaking network rating and social media records in the process. The next Discovery special took place in Chicago, where he walked blindfolded between two skyscrapers in November of 2014. In June of 2019, accompanied by his sister Lijana Wallenda, Nik took it to yet another level, becoming the first person to walk over New York City’s Times Square, an event that was carried live on ABC. Nik’s motto is “never give up”, and he carries this positive message with him in every walk with the purpose of “inspiring people around the world to follow their dreams.”  On this Episode: Nik gives a historical background to his family line and their life in acrobatic high wire acts. Nik shares the blessing and the curse of the pressures that come with a family legacy like his. Travis and Nik discuss the true passion Nik had for performing and how he faced the challenges of going 10 steps forward and 13 steps back. Hear Nik talk about his decision making process and why he enjoys the challenge of “impossible.” Nik talks about the importance of the relationships that have helped his family’s career. Key Takeaways: Your performance should not be about impressing people but rather inspiring people. We are in control of where we allow our mind to go- pluck the seeds of fear! Use negative moments in life to learn and deliver positive messages to others. Tweetable Quotes: “Life is on the wire, and everything else is just waiting.” Nik’s great-grandfather “There is something that clicks in me when someone says ‘It’s impossible’ or ‘It can’t be done’ there is something in my mind that goes ok that’s what I am doing next!” - Nik “I take something negative and counter it with something positive...I have learned that you have to practice it always!” - Nik Nik Wallenda: Order his book, Facing Fear, on his website: http://www.nikwallenda.com (www.nikwallenda.com) You can also connect with Nik there and stay up to date with all of his future events! Resources: Follow along with me on Instagram- @travischappell Visit my website for more information on resources and announcements:https://travischappell.com/ ( https://travischappell.com) Join the Facebook group to find community: https://travischappell.com/group (https://travischappell.com/group)

On this episode, Eric and Travis reflect on some of the biggest mistakes they've made during their podcasting journey. Key Takeaways: Travis Chappell and his producer, Eric Skwarczynski, answer listener questions. Episode Highlights: What is the best resource for finding a mastermind? Should you wait to reach out to big names for your show? 3 Key Points: Surround yourself with thought leaders in your space that you want to emulate. Make sure the mastermind you join will give you the results you need, not just because you want to join the mastermind. If you book a big guest in the early days of your show – schedule far out so you can get some more interviews under your belt. Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at travischappell.com (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com) Book high level guests for your podcast at guestio.com (guestio.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group travischappell.com/group (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group)

Greg Reid, Award Winning Author, Keynote Speaker, and Film Producer, Yahya Bakkar, a speaker who has been paid to speak on over 500 stages, and Jordan Harbinger, host of the Jordan Harbinger Show share their tips for learning. Key Takeaways: You don't have to be an expert to get started. Get paid to practice. Every minute you get from your listener is learned. Tweetable Quotes: “Pressure creates diamonds." "Every master was once a disaster." "It's not about the guest, it's what the guest can teach the listener." Resources Mentioned: Follow along with me on Instagram- @travischappell Visit my website for more information on resources and announcements: https://travischappell.com (https://travischappell.com/) Join the Facebook group to find community: https://travischappell.com/group (https://travischappell.com/group)

Joshua Earp is a world renowned entrepreneur, investor, mentalist, musician, search engine optimization specialist and actor that has been featured on ABC, FOX CBS, NBC, Netflix, Hulu, FX and Showtime. He has spoken at the world's top business events according to Forbes, Entrepreneur and INC 500 where he has shared the stage with Edward Snowden, Steve Wozniak, Halle Berry, John Travolta along with countless other business and entertainment industry icons. Joshua has written songs and samples for the producers of Justin Timberlake, Drake, Bruno Mars, Kanye West, Jay Z just to name a few in addition to his team being credited for the marketing and publicity of the 15-time Emmy award winning show “The Bay”. On this Episode:  Hear Joshua tell about his decision to start playing guitar at 8 years old and how that evolved into his focus and passion in mentalism and marketing. Joshua explains the connection between understanding psychological and mental principles and marketing. Travis and Joshua talk about the relationships that helped Joshua capitalize on his knowledge. Joshua discusses the importance of getting in the room with the right people and doing something about it once you're there to find success. Key Takaways: Before you can excel in marketing, you need to understand the market. Before you can teach, participate and network at events. Become the right person, and you will attract the right people.  Tweetable Quote: “We are all unique... We were born an original and we don’t want to die a copy.” - Joshua Earp “Instead of going out looking for the right person, it’s more about becoming the right person.” - Joshua Earp Joshua Earp: Connect with Joshua on Instagram @joshua.earp Resources: Follow along with me on Instagram- @travischappell Visit my website for more information on resources and announcements: https://travischappell.com (https://travischappell.com/) Join the Facebook group to find community: https://travischappell.com/group (https://travischappell.com/group)

Casey Adams is an 20 year old Best Selling Author, Entrepreneur, and Public Speaker who has been able to turn his negative situation into a positive outcome. After almost becoming paralyzed during a football injury, Casey was able to start his journey by looking at ways to leverage social media & build a personal brand. Casey runs a top 50 business podcast known as the “Rise of The Young” podcast, and has interviewed some of the worlds most successful entrepreneurs. Casey has spoken on stage all over the world on the power of building a personal brand on social media, and has been recognized by some of the largest business publications in the world. On this Episode: Casey talks about how sports played a huge role in learning leadership, teamwork, and hard work! Casey tells how being the youngest of three helped him learn how to be quicker in his thinking because he was always playing catch up. Travis asks Casey to share about his serious injury in high school that left him nearly paralyzed and how that changed the trajectory of his entire life. Casey explains how he became obsessed with building a personal brand using what he had and his story with the resources that were available to him. Casey emphasizes the importance of networking and live events in creating culture. Casey and Travis talk about the stories of Casey’s career and how he was able to build relationships as a result of his podcast. Key Takeaways:  Expect the unexpected. Accept the opportunities that come your way even if they are uncomfortable.  Show up and be committed.  Tweetable Quotes: "This is why I think content creation is so cool because you don’t have to be the expert." - Travis "It’s not about who you know but who knows you." - Casey Casey Adams: Connect with Casey on Instagram @casey Check out his show: Rise of the Young Resources: Follow along with me on Instagram- @travischappell Visit my website for more information on resources and announcements: https://travischappell.com (https://travischappell.com/) Join the Facebook group to find community: https://travischappell.com/group (https://travischappell.com/group)

On this episode, Eric and Travis reflect on some of the biggest mistakes they've made during their podcasting journey. Key Takeaways: Don't over leverage yourself. Focus on content and a production method that is sustainable. Don't be broad with your message. NICHE DOWN. If you treat podcasting like a hobby, it will pay you like a hobby. Take action now. The sooner you act, the sooner you will see success. Don't forget to hit the record button. Learn the four things people neglect when they are trying to build a successful podcast by visiting podcastprofitcourse.com (podcastprofitcourse.com) Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at travischappell.com (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com) Book high level guests for your podcast at guestio.com Join the Build Your Network Facebook group travischappell.com/group (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network through podcasting apply attravischappell.com/makemypodcast (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/makemypodcast)

Adam Markel, host of the Conscious Pivot Podcast, John Maxwell, NYT bestselling author and speaker, and Tomi Lahren, Fox News Contributor and the youngest political talk show host in history, share how important it is to be flexible and able to pivot quickly in life and business. Key Takeaways: It's okay to say "no" to things. Leaders see more than others see, before others see. When you max out your potential in a certain position, find a new challenge. Tweetable Quotes: “Yesterday's home runs won't win today's game." – Babe Ruth Resources Mentioned: Follow along with me on Instagram- @travischappell Visit my website for more information on resources and announcements: https://travischappell.com (https://travischappell.com/) Join the Facebook group to find community: https://travischappell.com/group (https://travischappell.com/group)

Joel Manby is an author, speaker, and 25+year corporate CEO for companies such as Saab, Herschend Family Entertainment and Sea World. During his tenure, Joel focused on implementing leadership principles guided by love. As a result, Joel has written ‘Love Works’, which is founded on 7 timeless principles of agape love; these principles can be applied to every organization. On this Episode: Joel talks about how growing up in a poor household drove him to make his decisions based on money rather than his original passion. Joel tells Travis about his first business venture in the auto industry, and how even in a complex business they could carve out a niche. Joel discusses how his relationship with his boss and his hard work ethic opened up a big opportunity at a young age at Saab. After several years in the auto industry, Joel talks about the transition into the entertainment and theme park industry and why that took place. Joel explains the change and shift in his leadership style through his change in industries. Joel and Travis talk about the book and the 7 principles of agape love. Key Takeaways: Focus first on what you are really passionate about. When you lead with love, it’s how you treat people- not how you feel about them.  Learn to delegate well. Tweetable Quotes: “We were the first company truly to focus on how people were treated in the car buying experience... That one little twist made Saturn stand out in an incredibly crowded marketplace.” - Joel  “To have the best, highly productive culture in any company, you should not only focus on the ‘do’ goals but the ‘be’ goals.” - Joel Joel Manby: Find his book, Love Works, on Amazon and at his website: joelmanby.com (https://joelmanby.com) You can also check out his blog and other resources there as well! Resources Mentioned: Follow along with me on Instagram- @travischappell Visit my website for more information on resources and announcements: https://travischappell.com (https://travischappell.com/) Join the Facebook group to find community: https://travischappell.com/group (https://travischappell.com/group)

Rachael Robertson spent 12 months in the Antarctic, where she led the 58th Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition to Davis Station. She was the second female, (and one of the youngest) to ever lead a team at the Station. She managed a team of 18 people through the long, dark, Antarctic winter and built a resilient and highly successful team based on the foundation that ‘respect trumps harmony’. Since returning to Australia, Rachael has completed her MBA, is an international keynote speaker and has written 2 best-selling books: Leading on the Edge, based on Antarctica; and her latest book, Respect Trumps Harmony, was released in April 2020. On this Episode: Rachael tells of the defining moment in high school that opened her eyes to living life to the fullest. Rachael talks about how being the oldest influenced her leadership ability. Rachael tells Travis about college and why the opportunity in Antarctica caught her eye. Travis and Rachael talk about the process of decision making and the regrets Rachael faced in Antarctica. Rachael describes what the average day looked like in Antarctica in summer months versus the rest of the year. Rachael shares her advice on knowing yourself and keeping a journal. Rachael talks about the “no triangle” policy in Antarctica. Key Takeaways: Recruit for quality: resilience, empathy, and integrity. Have a system in place for making decisions. Learn how to reveal vulnerability even as a leader. When coming off a high in leadership or business, find a new way to challenge yourself. Tweetable Quotes: “There’s a lot of correlation between the amount of responsibility that you have and at what age you are in terms of where you end up and how quickly you get there.” - Travis “There’s not too many decisions that are forever. As long as you keep that front of mind, it gives you the courage then to have a go and make the bold decision because it’s not forever.” - Rachael “Practicing that type of radical honesty really is a learned skill.” - Travis Rachael Robertson: Rachaelrobertson.com (https://Rachaelrobertson.com) LinkedIn- Rachael Robertson Pick up a copy of her book, Respect Trumps Harmony at https://www.rachaelrobertson.com.au/author (https://www.rachaelrobertson.com.au/author) Resources: Follow along with me on Instagram- @travischappell Visit my website for more information on resources and announcements: https://travischappell.com (https://travischappell.com/) Join the Facebook group to find community: https://travischappell.com/group (https://travischappell.com/group)

There are so many people out there struggling to find guests – let alone a celebrity guest – for their podcast, youtube show, or blog. Many can't ever fathom having an A-lister sit across from them at a mic. The truth is, with a little bit of strategy and perseverance, you'd be surprised who you can book. Key Takeaways: Make a “Dream 100” list of guests. Be persistent with follow up without being annoying. Have a clear ask and don’t harbor bitterness if you’re rejected. Establish yourself as a peer. Try utilizing Guest.io (http://Guest.io). Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at travischappell.com (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com) Book high level guests for your podcast at guestio.com Join the Build Your Network Facebook group travischappell.com/group (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network through podcasting apply attravischappell.com/makemypodcast (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/makemypodcast)

Get parenting advice from the Clever Investor, Cody Sperber, television producer and author, Brant Pinvidic, and best-selling author and investor, Dean Graziosi. Key Takeaways: Have an environment of open dialogue with your children. Dig down and try to give 100% as a dad. Do it as if there is a $1,000,000 prize on the line. Create opportunities for your kids to fail. Tweetable Quotes: "You can't build a habit of half-assing things." – Travis Chappell "Average is chasing you down." – Brant Pinvidic Travis Chappell: Instagram: @travischappell travischappell.com/group (https://travischappell.com/group) Resources Mentioned: If you want to uncover who you really are as a brand and gain advantage that makes you exceptional in your industry, check out this special brand assessment just for BYN listeners: https://masterbrand.me/network (https://masterbrand.me/network)

Rishon Blumberg is co-author of GAME CHANGER and co-founder of 10x Management, a talent agency for tech professionals that has rocketed to the forefront of the tech industry, carving out its place as a trusted and exclusive resource for companies seeking the best and most coveted freelance tech experts. Rishon is, first and foremost, an entrepreneur. It’s what he studied — graduating from the Wharton School of Business with a degree in entrepreneurial management in 1994. It’s what he’s lived and it’s what he loves. For more than 25 years, he’s harnessed that spirit to create and lead successful organizations based in tech, entertainment, and the nonprofit sphere— finding new solutions to long-standing and emerging challenges. Rishon has presented at TEDx, been published in the Harvard Business Review, and was featured on the cover of the Wharton Alumni of New York Magazine. On this Episode: Rishon talks about how his early childhood exposure to the music industry set up his entrepreneurial journey with his still business partner, Michael Solomon.  Rishon tells Travis how they kept running into the same problem with hiring tech professionals and why that turned into their business of a talent agency. Rishon and Travis talk about the hybrid aspect of his business and how it came about. Rishon tells Travis about his business partnership and the influence it has had on his life. Rishon discusses his new book, Game Changer: How to Be 10x in the Talent Economy. Key Takeaways: Evaluate your skill sets to see if they fit other tangent industries Seek guidance from others Match your IQ with your EQ (emotional intelligence) to truly connect! Tweetable Quotes: “Other people can very often see things in you that you don’t really know about yourself.” - Rishon “Who you know is not enough. It’s who you are and who you know.” - Rishon Rishon Blumberg: Take the 10x Quiz @ gamechangerthebook.com (https://gamechangerthebook.com) As well as find more info about the book, and find links to all of Rishon’s connections!  Resources: Follow along with me on Instagram- @travischappell Visit my website: https://travischappell.com (https://travischappell.com/) Join the Facebook group to find community: https://travischappell.com/group (https://travischappell.com/group)

From a young age, Ryan was focused on one thing--sharpening his culinary repertoire. Training with some of the most legendary chefs, Ryan became a master at his trade with multicultural cuisine that speaks volumes among some of the most notable celebrities in the industry. From basic tips to insiders guide to being a celebrity private chef, Ryan's got it covered! Having cooked for some of the most notable names in the industry—Ashton Kutcher, Diddy, Ben Affleck, Will Smith, Common, Tyrese Gibson, Robert Smith, Xhibit, Mercedes-Benz, Lamborghini, Will McGinest, LA Philharmonic, and more—it’s no wonder why Chef Ryan Rondeno is shaking up the restaurant industry with his line of cookbooks, spices and rubs, and bringing elegant dishes, bold flavor, and simple technique to the home front.  On This Episode: Ryan talks about his teen years and his original college major in engineering. Ryan tells how cooking was always something he enjoyed doing and the moment he decided to make it what he wanted to do for his career. Ryan talked about the first step in his career and how working under experienced chefs was crucial to his learning. Travis and Ryan talk about what to do to differentiate yourself from others in your industry. Ryan shares his journey in the food industry and how he came to be a chef for private clients. Key Takeaways: Separate yourself from others in your industry- be different! Focus on the details that add value  Constantly add to your repertoire  Tweetable Quotes: “People complain about the environment they’re in and do absolutely zero things to get out of it.” - Travis Chappell “You are your best and worst influence.” - Ryan Rondeno Chef Ryan Rondeno: Website- www.rondenoculinarydesigns.com Instagram- @nolachef212 Facebook- @rondenoculinary Twitter- @chefryanrondeno Resources Mentioned: Instagram- @travischappell Website: https://travischappell.com (https://travischappell.com/) Join the Facebook group: https://travischappell.com/group (https://travischappell.com/group)

If you're going to see true success in life, you're going to have to learn to connect with people who don't agree with you. On this BYN Breakdown, Travis and Eric discuss how to have conversations with people who disagree. Episode Highlights: Travis and Eric discuss how their religious background impacted their ability to hear other viewpoints. Learn why it’s so important to have empathy in conversations. Find out how to see from other perspectives. Discover the importance of not getting easily offended. Key Takeaways: Listen to hear, not to respond. You have to be empathetic in how you process information. Don’t let your emotions override facts. Have messy conversations without getting offended. Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at travischappell.com (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group travischappell.com/group (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network through podcasting apply attravischappell.com/makemypodcast (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/makemypodcast)

Hear stories from Bhrett McCabe, sports psychology consultant to the University of Alabama athletic department, Darren Prince, Founder of Prince Marketing Group, and PJ Dixon, motivational speaker and international life, love, and relationship coach. Key Takeaways: Train under high pressure so you can handle the high pressure moments that will come in the real game. How you perceive life determines what you will get out of life. If you don't quit and live for your passion, others are drawn to you. Travis Chappell: Instagram: @travischappell travischappell.com/group (https://travischappell.com/group) Resources Mentioned: If you want to uncover who you really are as a brand and gain advantage that makes you exceptional in your industry, check out this special brand assessment just for BYN listeners: https://masterbrand.me/network (https://masterbrand.me/network)

Ravi Abuvala is a law-school dropout and the founder of Scaling With Systems, a business accelerator that works to bootstrap and scale their clients’ businesses leveraging elimination, automation and fully-trained overseas assistants. In the past 14 months, he has scaled 2, 7-figure businesses with less than $1,000 of his own capital and 4 commission-based employees. To date he has worked with over 500 firms around the world and placed close to 600 fully-trained virtual assistants for his clients. He has been featured in Forbes and Fox News. On This Episode: Ravi talks about his childhood and the expectations of becoming a lawyer. Ravi tells how his father’s illness taught him discipline and helped him to see the fragility of life. Despite his family’s disapproval, Ravi talks about his pursuit of the entrepreneurial life. Ravi tells of his Amazon investment and how you have to keep re-investing in yourself. Travis and Ravi discuss the importance of networking to scale your business Key Takeaways: Be willing to network Invest in yourself Match the level of thinking to achieve your goals Tweetable Quotes: “If you are stuck in that mindset, then you will always be stuck at that level of thinking.”- Travis “Proximity is huge!”- Ravi Ravi Abuvala: Free course for online entrepreneurs: https://scalingwithsystems.com/gift (https://scalingwithsystems.com/gift) Resources Mentioned: Instagram- @travischappell Website:https://travischappell.com (https://travischappell.com) Join the Facebook group: https://travischappell.com/group (https://travischappell.com/group)

Travis Chappell and his producer, Eric Skwarczynski, answer listener questions. Episode Highlights: 3:50 – “Many see the silver lining in all that’s happened in the last 2 weeks from family time to how we do business. As a leader what do you see as the silver lining to all that’s being dealt with due to COVID19?" – JT Clough 10:30 – "What’s one mistake you see new podcasters make that frustrates you most often?" – Kevin Mills 16:45 – “What was your biggest fear when you started your podcast business? How did you overcome it?" – Kyle Stanley 20:35 – "When do other people's opinions matter? – Oscar Cazun 25:35 – "How do you know when to let go of a non-compliant direction? Meaning if you have a goal and you're in a specific route to the goal but it no longer can get you there or it is not the most efficient way to reach the goal but you don't want to let go of all the hard work you put into it so you keep pushing forward. When do you know it's time to let it go?" – Devin Weaver 3 Key Points: When starting a podcast, the #1 thing is content, everything else is secondary. Only take advice from people you would trade places with. The biggest mistake most entrepreneurs make is quitting a new direction too quickly. Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at travischappell.com (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group travischappell.com/group (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network through podcasting apply attravischappell.com/makemypodcast (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/makemypodcast)

Learn the keys to being a social media superstar with Jasmine Star, photographer, speaker and business strategist, JP Sears, Author of How to Be Ultra-Spiritual, and Trent Shelton, a former NFL wide receiver that is now considered one of the most impactful speakers of this generation. Key Takeaways: When you align your life with your purpose, there's nothing you can't do. It's not about what you want to do, it's about what you actually do. Consistency is the key to success. Travis Chappell: Instagram: @travischappell travischappell.com/group (https://travischappell.com/group) Resources Mentioned: If you want to uncover who you really are as a brand and gain advantage that makes you exceptional in your industry, check out this special brand assessment just for BYN listeners: https://masterbrand.me/network (https://masterbrand.me/network)

Dan is a serial entrepreneur having built several multi-million dollar technology companies starting at the age of 17. He's also an award-winning angel investor, having invested in companies like Intercom, Udemy, Hootsuite, Unbounce. Today he's an executive coach focused exclusively on B2B SaaS working with the founders from ClickFunnels.com, Proposify.com, Carrot.com, and many others to help scale their businesses. He splits his time between Canada (where he grew up), and San Diego with his wife Renee and two boys. On This Episode: Dan tells of his childhood and teenage years and how his struggle with addiction turned into an addiction to software. Dan talks about how every software build comes from his desire to solve his own problems Dan tells how he learned about the importance of marketing through personal reading and studying Dan tells the story of how two different relationships immensely affected his life Key Takeaways: Think big and plan for success 3 principles of business: Acquire knowledge for your network, Your network is your net worth, Be a good person! Do not be afraid to reinvent yourself Become the person who can deal Tweetable Quotes: “People just don’t plan for success”- Dan Martell "It’s 'Who you know' and I’ll tell you why- One person can compress a decade of advice into today. The 'What you know' is how you remain interesting to those people." - Dan Martell Dan Martell: Instagram- @danmartell Tiktok- @danvmartell Podcasts- SaaS Growth Stacking and Escape Velocity Resources Mentioned: Follow Travis on Instragram: @travischappell Visit Travis's website at: https://travischappell.com (https://travischappell.com/) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group travischappell.com/group (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group)

Travis Chappell and his producer, Eric Skwarczynski, answer listener questions. Episode Highlights: 1:34:00 – "Who has been your loudest cheerleader?" 4:25:00 – "Who has become an accidental mentor?" 7:20:00 – "Who has made you the most starstruck?" 3 Key Points: 1. Don't worry about podcast downloads. If you only get the relationships, it's worth every moment you put into the show. 2. It's important to learn how to manage reactions in real-time. 3. You have to control the way others see you. Resources: Visit Travis’ website at travischappell.com Join the Build Your Network Facebook group travischappell.com/group If you want to amplify your network through podcasting apply at travischappell.com/makemypodcast

Jay Abraham, Founder and CEO of the Abraham Group, Inc., Jason Harris, CEO of the award-winning creative agency, Mekanism, and Phillip Stutts, political marketer share their marketing secrets. On This Episode: Jay shares the importance of breaking out of your comfort zone. Jason and Travis discuss collaborative culture versus competitive culture. Phillip explains the power of the "Chick-fil-A economy." Tweetable Quotes: "You can know some of the coolest people in the world, but if you don't add value then that's pretty worthless." – Jay Abraham "Competition sets up the mentality of winning by yourself." – Jason Harris "7 in 10 buyers in the B2B space watch a video sometime in the buying process, but if your video is crap, it doesn't matter." Travis Chappell: Instagram: @travischappell travischappell.com/group (https://travischappell.com/group) Resources Mentioned: If you want to uncover who you really are as a brand and gain advantage that makes you exceptional in your industry, check out this special brand assessment just for BYN listeners: https://masterbrand.me/network (https://masterbrand.me/network)

Ross Andrew Paquette Chairman & CEO of Maropost North America's fastest growing Marketing Automation and Ecommerce provider as well as Maropost CARES our non-profit arm which focuses on corporate stewardship toward the protection, conservation, and education of global environmental issues. On this Episode: Learn about Ross’s background and the lessons he learned growing up in Ontario, Canada Even though college wasn’t really his thing, hear how he learned a valuable work ethic in the regular corporate jobs he held Hear how his journey in marketing went from $300,000 to $25 million in revenue in just 28 months! Ross explains how the value of delivering on his promise helped his business keep  customers long-term. Hear Ross and Travis discuss the show and tell approach in sales. Learn how he saw a large problem in the industry and built his business around being the solution Key Takeaways: Hard work has always been a key component Having your own principles and believing in them will help you to excel and strive forward Prioritize time to value in your business to see true success Tweetable Quotes: “You can be successful in sales even if you’re not the most talented salesperson. At some point, it’s just a numbers game.” - Travis Chappell “The key to a lot of our success is - People see the value very quickly, they sign up very quickly, and then we fulfill on that promise or vision quickly.” - Ross Paquette Ross Paquette: Instagram- @rossandrew Business- Maripost.com Travis Chappell: Instagram- @travischappell If you listened to this episode, take a screenshot, post it to your story and tag both of us! We’d love to say ‘What’s up!’ Website: https://travischappell.com (https://travischappell.com) Resources Mentioned: If you are a 6-7 figure entrepreneur who knows the benefit of podcasting but doesn’t know what direction to go, check out the link here to see if my team is the right fit to build it for you : https://travischappell.com/makemypodcast (https://travischappell.com/makemypodcast) Join the Build Your Network Facebook community: https://travischappell.com/group (https://travischappell.com/group) 

Travis Chappell and his producer, Eric Skwarczynski, share how Facebook groups are a vital part of monetizing your podcast. 3 Key Points: Facebooks are a great way to connect with your audience. People don't join Facebook groups for content, they join for community. Numbers aren't inherently valuable. Focus on individual relationships. Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at travischappell.com (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group travischappell.com/group (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network through podcasting apply attravischappell.com/makemypodcast (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/makemypodcast)

Vince Del Monte, fitness guru and founder of the 6 & 7 Figure Mastermind, Shaun T, the creator of T25, Insanity and Hip-Hop Abs, and Sam Bakhtiar, the brains behind The Camp Transformation Center all share incredible insights in regards to how to dominate the fitness space. On This Episode: Vince shares how he leveraged his unique story to see incredible success as a trainer. Shaun T shares how a setback became a major stepping stone. Sam explains the importance of taking your L's and starting fresh. Travis Chappell: Instagram: @travischappell travischappell.com/group (https://travischappell.com/group) Resources Mentioned: If you want to uncover who you really are as a brand and gain advantage that makes you exceptional in your industry, check out this special brand assessment just for BYN listeners: https://masterbrand.me/network (https://masterbrand.me/network)

Jennifer Kem is a brand futurist, business strategist, and leadership mentor to women-founded companies. Her entire mission is to help them get seen, heard, and paid more based on their values. She’s the creator of the Master Brand Method: a framework to develop powerful brand archetypes that bring the same strategies from major brands like Oprah Winfrey Network, Steve Harvey, and Verizon to small businesses. Her brand and personal values are founded on Autonomy, Justice, Generosity, Leadership, and Legacy, and as a 2nd generation Filipino-American, she speaks out often about racial injustice and gender inequality. Jennifer built a multi-million dollar retail business at 32, only to lose it all in the recession two years later. She owns three million-dollar brand-building businesses and is the mother of three children. Jennifer empowers her audience with business tips on her Facebook and Instagram, and has been featured as a branding expert in Forbes, CNN and Entrepreneur. On this episode: Jennifer talks about her childhood growing up on a sugar plantation in Hawaii and attending a private Catholic school. She explains how her curiosity and interest in business led her to feel isolated and desiring something different. Jennifer and Travis discuss the importance of her mentors and the values they helped her learn. Jennifer describes her career and the path she took to get where she is now. She tells of the time when she was passed over for a promotion and it helped her realize that she was not truly living her values. 3 Key Takeaways: Try many things!- Be committed to finding clarity but not attached to the "how". Take the projects no one wants- It will challenge you and people will notice. As an entrepreneur, if you are not making 7 figures, the gap is in marketing! Jennifer Kem: Instagram: @jennifer.kem https://www.jenniferkem.com (https://www.jenniferkem.com/) Travis Chappell: Instagram: @travischappell travischappell.com/group (https://travischappell.com/group) Resources Mentioned: If you want to uncover who you really are as a brand and gain advantage that makes you exceptional in your industry, check out this special brand assessment just for BYN listeners: https://masterbrand.me/network (https://masterbrand.me/network)

Evan Carmichael (https://www.evancarmichael.com/) is a media guru. He is the face of a YouTube channel that is watched by millions. He hosts a workshop in Toronto where he teaches 25-30 people in person how to create content. But how does he define himself? “Introvert.” Evan explained during my recent interview (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LNv4K9xd8M) with him in Toronto. “I’m an introvert. I don’t do networking super well. I do it through what I know. For example, Youtube. I’ve helped a lot of the big names in the thought leadership space with their channels. The what I know created the leverage to create the who I know.” “The what I know created the leverage to create the who I know.”He went on to offer several steps for introverts to network successfully. I’ve broken them down for this article. Evan Carmichael’s Networking Strategies for Introverts  #1. SPEAK AT EVENTS“I speak at events. So, I speak and then people come and talk to me after. I’m not going up to them.” #2. WEAR BRANDED GEAR“Whenever I’m at an event, I always wear my branded gear. So, if it’s an entrepreneur event or youth event, people will recognize it. I’ve got ‘Evan Carmichael – Believe’ on the back [of my sweatshirt (https://teespring.com/new-believe-hoodie)] and then the airplane. So it’s like, ‘I’ve seen that somewhere.’ And then people come up and they say, ‘Are you that guy?’ And that creates a conversation.” #3. WEAR AN ITEM THAT DRAWS ATTENTION“If I didn’t [have branded gear], then I would try to have something that would bring attention to myself. People always ask me about my shoes – these Japanese wrap shoes. So doing something so that people will come to me instead of me reaching out. So whether you like cowboy hats or some crazy jersey or chains or whatever, wear something that creates conversation to make it easy for people to find you. “…wear something that creates conversation to make it easy for people to find you.”#4. BE IN THE CENTER OF THE ROOM“I always go to the middle of the busiest room and I don’t talk to anybody. I pull up my phone and I start doing Instagram video DMs, and what it does is it creates energy. So instead of being at the back of the room on the phone or in my room, I go to the middle of the room and I’ll just start doing Instagram video DMs.” “instead of being at the back of the room on the phone or in my room, I go to the middle of the room “Now, I get a lot of people DM-ing me, but maybe you don’t have a lot of people following. Maybe you have fifty. Awesome. Make a video message for all of your fifty. Say, ‘Hey Jim, thank you so much for following me. I really appreciate it.’ It raises your energy, people see it. As soon as I’m done doing one of the messages, invariably somebody’s going to come up and talk to me afterwards. That gives permission to create the conversation.” Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at travischappell.com (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group travischappell.com/group (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group)

Zvi Band, co-founder & CEO of Contactually, Murray Hidary, multi-disciplinary artist and tech pioneer, and Michael J. Coles founder of the Great American Cookie Company join Travis Chappell to reveal their secrets to building a business with an impressive exit. On This Episode: Zvi talks about how to develop a product that's packed with real value. Murray talks about the importance of passion and strong core beliefs. Michael Coles discusses how to build brand loyalty. Key Takeaways: Talk to people in your market about the problem you're trying to solve and make sure they understand it. Passion is inseparable from business success. If you build the right brand, your customers will be rooting for your success. Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at travischappell.com (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group travischappell.com/group (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group)

Mikaila Ulmer is a 15-year-old social entrepreneur, bee ambassador, educator and student.  The young CEO founded her Me & the Bees Lemonade business when she was just four years old, and over the past decade has sold over 1 million bottles across 1,500 stores in the U.S., including Whole Foods, Wegman’s, The Fresh Market and Macy’s Her appearance on CNBC-TV’s “Shark Tank” at age nine scored a $60,000 investment from Daymond John in 2015 and her business received $800,000 dollars as an investment made by a consortium of football players in 2017. She has established herself as a voice of guidance for others, appearing on “Good Morning America”, “Today Show,” “20/20”, “ABC World News Tonight,” CBS News, and  regularly speaking at entrepreneurial summits and even introducing former U.S. president Barack Obama at the United State of Women Summit after which he called her "an amazing young lady". She has also spoken on stage at Microsoft We Day, alongside CEO Satya Nadella, the Nexus Summit and the Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network Summit. Mikaila was selected as one of Time magazine’s 2017 30 Most Influential Teens and for Ebony Magazine’s Ebony Power100 #Black Excellence. She has over 95,000 followers on social media. On this Episode: Mikaila talks about how getting stung by bees when she was 4 years old turned into her desire to help save them. Mikaila tells how she went from a lemonade stand that she would run a few times a year to being encouraged to bottle her product to sell in small local stores at the age of 8. Mikaila recounts the story of her Shark Tank experience and how overpreparation helped her be less nervous for her appearance on the show. Mikaila explains that even with the recognition of the show while it has been easier to get into stores, it still is not easy! It takes hard work. Key Takeaways: Learn from things that may scare you or cause you initial discomfort Be overly prepared to help calm your nerves Support Black owned businesses Mikaila Ulmer: Instagram: @mikailasbees Find her book "Bee Fearless: Dream Like a Kid" on her website meandthebees.com (meandthebees.com) Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis' website at travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group)

On this special BYN Breakdown, Eric & Travis reflect on Trent Shelton's incredible interview with Travis, and have a discussion about how to find your purpose. Key Takeaways: Take Imperfect Action Do work offline Your input becomes your output Accept your identity Network Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at travischappell.com (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group travischappell.com/group (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group)

Caleb Maddix, 16-year-old millionaire entrepreneur, author, and speaker; Mikaila Ulmer, Founder of Me & The Bees Lemonade, and Casey Adams, 18 year old Best Selling Author, Entrepreneur, and Public Speaker share how their success journey began YOUNG. On This Episode: Caleb shares how he gained unstoppable confidence. Hear how Mikaila landed a partnership with Daymon John at 14. Casey Adams shares how he overcame his fears and didn't let negative circumstances hold him back. Key Takeaways: Do things that scare you. Pursue causes you're passionate about. Take time to say "thank you." Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at travischappell.com (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group travischappell.com/group (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group)

Kelly Roach is known as THE BUSINESS CATALYST, helping business owners become game changers in their field and achieve million dollar + breakthroughs in their business. As a former Fortune 500 executive who built and led record-breaking teams in 17 locations around the US, Kelly's programs and consulting encompass billion dollar corporate strategies combined with the speed and agility of the most powerful online strategies of today. Kelly is a featured expert on ABC, NBC, Good Day, the CW, and in some of the world's leading publications such as Inc. and Forbes where she shares the principles of her best-selling books and top podcast, The Unstoppable Entrepreneur Show. Kelly is committed to ongoing philanthropic work to bring clean drinking water to those who do not have access and is the co-founder of Give Her Courage, a movement to instill courage and confidence in the girls of our future from the start. On This Episode: Kelly explains why she got dissatisfied with her $300K per year job in the corporate world at 29. Learn how Kelly became involved in sales. Discover the top 3 sales mistakes entrepreneurs make. Key Takeaways: Don’t make decisions out of desperation. Hire for DNA rather than skillset or resume. Don’t discount or discredit your past just because it’s not directly connected to what you’re doing today. Top 3 Sales Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make: Talking and not listening Failure to follow up. Not having a sales funnel Kelly Roach: KellyRoachCoaching.com (http://KellyRoachCoaching.com) instagram.com/kellyroachofficial (instagram.com/kellyroachofficial) facebook.com/groups/2080754075505322 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2080754075505322) Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at travischappell.com (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group travischappell.com/group (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group)

THE BIGGEST MYTH surrounding podcasting is that there is no money to be made doing it. This is dead wrong. The reason most podcasters never make a dime from their podcast is that they are missing some of the SIMPLEST ways to actually monetize! In this short video, Travis and his producer break down just a few easy steps you can take to transform your podcast from something that COSTS you money into something that MAKES you money.  Key Takeaways: Sponsors may not be the best route for most podcasters to monetize. Consider finding affiliate deals that pay very high commissions. Patreon is a great option for certain content creators. For business-centric podcasts, sell a product of your own. Tweetable Quote: “You can’t communicate with a number, you have to turn that number into a person and see what their needs are.” Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at travischappell.com (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group travischappell.com/group (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group)

Veteran television producer and author, Brant Pinvidic, the original "shark" on Shark Tank, Kevin Harrington, and Shaan Patel, the founder of Prep Expert share how to leverage the power of pitching. On This Episode: Learn how Brant landed a pitch with the owner of Wrestlemania. Kevin shares his experience becoming the 'first shark' on Shark Tank. Shaan shares how he got a lucrative deal on Shark Tank for his SAT prep company. Key Takeaways: Find something that differentiates you. Focus on deals that are going to be worth your time. Preparation is key. Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at travischappell.com (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group travischappell.com/group (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group)

Dr. Angela E. Lauria is the founder of The Author Incubator™ and creator of the Difference Process™ for writing a book that matters. She is the author of the bestselling book The Difference: 10 Steps to Writing a Book that Matters and The Incubated Author: 10 Steps to Start a Movement with Your Message. On This Episode: Angela shares how she found her escape from an unhappy childhood at the library and how she wrote her first book at 13. Find out how music led Angela to be interested in activism. Hear how Angela got her first job as a research assistant in 1994, leading to 17-19 years as a freelance ghost-writer and marketer. Angela explains how she brought on several clients, worked every second she was awake, but still struggled to make good money. Key Takeaways: Create clarity about exactly what you do for people. Don’t make your buyer do the work. Your business model predetermines your outcome. You have to know your strengths to network effectively. Tweetable Quotes: “When you only eat when you earn and you only earn when you produce, you find out what works and what doesn’t very quickly.” Angela Lauria: TheAuthorIncubator.com (http://TheAuthorIncubator.com) Resources Mentioned: A Return to Love: https://amzn.to/30ZjBam (https://amzn.to/30ZjBam) Visit Travis’ website at travischappell.com (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group travischappell.com/group (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group)

Akshay Nanavati, Author of Fearvana, Dean Karnazes, Ultra Marathoner, Author, and one of Time Magazine’s Top 100 most influential people in the world, and Aaron Hale, chef and 14-year military veteran share secrets to mastering your mind and body. On This Episode: Akshay shares when it’s time to throw in the towel. Hear the driving factor for Dean in pursuing Ultra Marathon running. Aaron Hale recounts how, while on an IED check in Afghanistan, a secondary device detonated and damaged his eyes beyond repair, entirely blinding him. Key Takeaways: Know when to quit. Your physical health plays a key role in how you approach life and how you pursue your goals. You can find your purpose and direction through continually challenging yourself. Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at travischappell.com (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group travischappell.com/group (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group)

As Founder and CEO of The Abraham Group, Inc. (Los Angeles, California), Jay Abraham has spent his entire career solving complex problems and fixing underperforming businesses. He has significantly increased the bottom lines of over 10,000 clients in more than 1,000 industries, and over 7,200 sub industries, worldwide. Jay has dealt with virtually every type of business scenario and issue. He has studied, and solved, almost every type of business question, challenge and opportunity. On This Episode: Jay shares about his childhood Jay explains why he Is a poster child for adult ADD. Learn why Jay jumped to so many different industries so rapidly. Hear how Jay became incredibly successful in the newsletter business. Unlock the power of concentrated thinking. Key Takeaways: You have to educate yourself on a variety of industries and see how you can apply what you’ve learned to your current industry. Spend more time acting than sitting and thinking. What you know is important but you must know how to deploy it. Tweetable Quotes: “When you only eat when you earn and you only earn when you produce, you find out what works and what doesn’t very quickly.” Jay Abraham: jayabraham.com (https://my.captivate.fm/jayabraham.com) Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at travischappell.com (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group travischappell.com/group (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group)