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Anthony Faso and Cameron Christensen are the founders of Infinite Wealth Consultants and hosts of the Infinite Wealth Podcast. Anthony, a U.S. Army veteran, former CFO, and recovering CPA, and Cameron, a longtime entrepreneur, have spent nearly two decades helping investors and business owners build wealth outside of traditional Wall Street strategies. In this episode, they break down the Infinite Banking Concept, explain how entrepreneurs can use leverage more effectively, and share the lessons they learned from betting on themselves to build their own business. On this episode we talk about: How Anthony and Cameron transitioned from traditional finance to building their own firm Why passive income changed Anthony's perspective on wealth creation The risks and rewards of leaving a secure job to become an entrepreneur How the Infinite Banking Concept works using specially designed whole life insurance policies When leveraging your own capital can accelerate investing and passive income generation Top 3 Takeaways Passive income creates freedom because your money can continue working even when you're not trading time for dollars. Entrepreneurship often requires taking calculated risks, but betting on your own skills can provide greater long-term security than relying on an employer. Infinite banking isn't about buying life insurance for the death benefit—it's about strategically using policy cash value as leverage while allowing your capital to continue compounding. Notable Quotes "The first time I got passive income... my money was making its own money." "If you want to go fast, go by yourself. If you want to go far, take somebody with you." "The biggest form of security is your own ability to go generate something from nothing." Connect with Anthony Faso & Cameron Christensen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/InfiniteWealthConsultants Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitewealthconsultants/ Other (Free Resource): https://infinitewealthconsultants.com/travismakesmoney Podcast: https://infinitewealthpodcast.com/ A Word from Our Sponsors: - Visit DrinkAG1.com/TMM to get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplies last.  - Go to Leesa.com for 25% OFF select mattresses (through July 26, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners  - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dean Matthews is the founder and CEO of OnTheClock, a workforce management platform that helps small businesses simplify employee time tracking, scheduling, payroll, and HR. Serving more than 16,000 businesses and 160,000 employees, Dean has built a thriving SaaS company by combining technical expertise with relentless curiosity. In this episode, he shares how repairing lawnmowers as a teenager led to building a successful software company—and why learning from great business owners was the foundation of his entrepreneurial journey. On this episode we talk about: How Dean went from repairing lawnmowers as a teenager to building a successful SaaS business Why working alongside experienced entrepreneurs can be more valuable than earning a degree The "kitchen table" moment that inspired the creation of OnTheClock How SEO, word-of-mouth referrals, and customer-first product development fueled long-term growth Why every SaaS founder is rethinking the future of business in the age of AI Top 3 Takeaways Prioritize learning over earning early in your career by working closely with people who have already built what you aspire to create. Great businesses often begin by solving a real customer problem that others consistently complain about. Long-term success comes from building products customers genuinely love enough to recommend to others. Notable Quotes "The real education begins when you get on the street in business." "Learn. Figure out how to serve people, how to serve customers, provide something of value." "When your customers do it for you, that's invaluable." Connect with Dean Matthews: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-mathews-yes/ Other: https://www.ontheclock.com/ A Word from Our Sponsors: - Visit DrinkAG1.com/TMM to get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplies last.  - Go to Leesa.com for 25% OFF select mattresses (through July 26, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners  - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go tohttps://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this discussion, Travis Chappell and producer Eric unpack the debate surrounding New York City's proposed rent freeze and what it reveals about housing affordability, property ownership, and economic incentives. Using a real-world example of a small landlord facing financial hardship, they explore both sides of the issue while examining the unintended consequences of well-intentioned housing policies. On this episode we talk about: The debate over New York City's rent freeze and its impact on tenants and landlords Why small landlords and institutional investors are affected differently by housing policies Common misconceptions about real estate investing and rental property economics How government intervention can create unintended long-term market consequences The balance between housing affordability and encouraging private investment Top 3 Takeaways Policies often have unintended consequences. While rent freezes may provide short-term relief for tenants, they can discourage small investors and reduce future housing investment. Owning real estate doesn't automatically mean someone is wealthy. Many landlords operate with mortgages, refinancing, and thin cash flow despite owning valuable assets. Good policy requires nuance. Addressing housing affordability means considering both the needs of renters and the financial realities faced by property owners. Notable Quotes "The desire for everything to be cheap and free and easy is just not going to happen." "Doing this one thing does not solve affordability." "People tend to think that just because somebody bought this building a while ago, they must be flush with cash—and that's not always the case." Connect with Travis Chappell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell/ Other: https://travischappell.com/ A Word from Our Sponsors: - Visit DrinkAG1.com/TMM to get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplies last.  - Go to Leesa.com for 25% OFF select mattresses (through July 26, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners  - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would you do if your family's primary source of income disappeared overnight? In this episode, Travis Chappell and producer Eric tackle that exact scenario, offering practical advice for anyone who needs to generate income quickly. From launching service-based businesses to building sales skills and leveraging technology that younger generations often take for granted, Travis shares actionable strategies for creating cash flow fast without needing significant startup capital. On this episode we talk about: The fastest ways to start making money when you're starting from scratch Why service-based businesses have the lowest barrier to entry and highest upside How young entrepreneurs can monetize skills they already have, like social media and website management The long-term value of learning sales and choosing the right sales career Why real estate remains one of the best industries for building both income and long-term wealth Top 3 Takeaways Start with the skills you already have. Even abilities that feel ordinary—like managing social media, building websites, or creating content—can be highly valuable to business owners. Service businesses generate cash quickly. Businesses with low startup costs and recurring revenue models allow entrepreneurs to create income faster than inventory-heavy ventures. Sales is a lifelong skill. Learning how to sell not only increases your earning potential but also prepares you to grow your own business in the future. Notable Quotes "The better you are at the service, the more money you can charge for that thing." "Money only solves your money problems, but it's easier to solve the rest of your problems with money in the bank." "Write down the skills you have, the things you're interested in, and the things that light you up—then build a business around those things." Connect with Travis Chappell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell Other: https://travischappell.com A Word from Our Sponsors: - Visit DrinkAG1.com/TMM to get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplies last.  - Go to Leesa.com for 25% OFF select mattresses (through July 26, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners  - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this solo episode, Travis turns the mic on himself and pulls lessons from some of his most impactful past guests to talk about the “dark chapter” — the messy, painful, often hidden seasons that actually create credibility and trust with your audience. Instead of highlighting a single guest, he weaves stories from Scott Harrison, Garrett J. White, Dane Cook, Frederick Douglass, and his own experiences to show how honesty about failures, trauma, and setbacks becomes the foundation for real influence in business and life. On this episode we talk about: Why your audience trusts the full, messy story more than the cleaned‑up highlight reel. Scott Harrison's journey from New York City club promoter to founding charity: water and raising over a billion dollars for clean water. Garrett J. White's vulnerability about marriage struggles, business collapse, and the origins of Wake Up Warrior. Dane Cook's reflections on how breakdowns, betrayal, and struggle shape your character more than success ever can. Practical ways to be honest about the “chinks in your armor” in sales, coaching, and content without turning it into a pity party. Research on expressive writing and narrative “redemption stories” that shows how telling your dark chapter can improve mental and physical health. How Travis personally used openness about his own failures to strip those moments of their power and deepen trust with his audience and inner circle. Top 3 Takeaways Your credibility lives in the dark chapter, not just the wins. The guests who built the deepest trust didn't sanitize their worst years — they owned their drugs, affairs, failures, and misaligned careers, and that honesty made their expertise land more powerfully. Being upfront about weaknesses builds more trust than pretending to be perfect. Whether you're selling a product, running a coaching business, or growing an audience, admitting the “chinks in your armor” and even proactively sharing bad news makes people more likely to believe you when you talk about your strengths. Narrating your struggles as a redemption story changes you and your future. Longitudinal studies and expressive‑writing research show that telling “bad‑to‑good,” agency‑driven stories about your life improves mental health trajectories and even immune function over time. Notable Quotes “The cleaned‑up story is significantly less powerful than the full accounting of what happened.” “The best that I could come up with for a tombstone would be, ‘Here lies a selfish man who got a million people drunk.'” – Scott Harrison, on his New York City nightlife career before founding charity: water. “Your character doesn't come from success. Success gives you nothing but accoutrements… The only place that you can become something is in the struggle moments and not in the success.” – Dane Cook. “It builds trust to tell people about a weakness in your armor… and it's even better if you can do it before they bring it up.” “Don't shy away from the struggle. Embrace the struggle, and a lot of times the struggle is where the success actually comes from.” Connect with Travis Chappell: Instagram: https://instagram.com/travischappell Website: https://travischappell.com A Word from Our Sponsors: - Visit DrinkAG1.com/TMM to get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplies last.  - Go to Leesa.com for 25% OFF select mattresses (through July 26, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners  - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Summary: This episode covers the recent decision by the Trump administration to drastically reduce the acreage of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante National Monuments in southern Utah. Listeners are will hear the central issues surrounding desert conservation, including potential threats of resource extraction like uranium and coal mining, which loom as monuments face reduction. The episode features Morgan Sjogren, a writer deeply connected to the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase regions. Through engaging dialogue, Morgan offers her insights as a resident and her reaction to the political maneuvers affecting monuments she holds dear. Her extensive experience in these areas provides an authentic perspective on the importance of protecting these lands. With direct quotes from Morgan emphasizing the emotional and ecological significance of the monuments, this episode serves as an urgent call to action for listeners to engage in conservation efforts and support local advocacy groups. Key Takeaways: The Trump administration has attempted to reduce Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante National Monuments significantly, revisiting actions from its previous tenure. Local communities and environmental stewards are mobilizing against the possibility of resource extraction, such as uranium and coal mining. Sjogren emphasizes the connectedness of these landscapes, stressing that “landscape scale exploring” is essential to understand the full impact of these reductions. Support for on-the-ground groups and active participation in electoral processes are vital to combating these environmental setbacks. Notable Quotes: "The air is filled with tension, and the noise is mostly online, but outside it's eerily quiet." – Morgan Sjogren "Monuments are one of the most robust protections we have for rivers in this country." – Morgan Sjogren "Vote like this landscape and our lives depend upon it." – Morgan Sjogren "I've been getting to know my riverside neighbors. Both the human and more than human, plant communities, wildlife, tribes, rural Americans, urbanites, farmers." – Morgan Sjogren "Utah delegates have taken actions that disregard their constituents. 75% of Utahns oppose reducing monuments." – Morgan Sjogren Resources: Morgan Sjogren's Website: Glen Canyon Backcountry Club (glencanyonbackcountryclub.com) Books by Morgan Sjogren: "Path of Light: A Walk Through Colliding Legacies of Glen Canyon" "Outlandish: Fuel Your Epic" "The Best Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument Hikes" Organizations: Grand Staircase Escalante Partners Bears Ears Partnership Conservation Lands Foundation's Petition to leave the monuments alone Become a desert defender!: https://90milesfromneedles.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Travis Chappell is joined by producer Eric to unpack one of the most valuable content strategy lessons they've come across in years. Inspired by a YouTube creator's breakdown of the algorithm, they discuss why the most successful creators don't constantly reinvent themselves—they consistently solve the same problem for new audiences. Along the way, they explore what this means for podcasters, entrepreneurs, personal brands, and anyone trying to grow an audience online. On this episode we talk about: Why "boring" content often outperforms constantly chasing new ideas How the YouTube algorithm rewards creators who consistently solve the same problem The difference between building a niche audience and building a personality-driven brand Why creators have a responsibility to keep their audience updated as their industry evolves How documenting your journey creates deeper trust than simply teaching from the finish line Top 3 Takeaways Stay focused on the problem—not the format. Your audience comes to you to solve a specific problem, even as the world around that problem evolves. Consistency builds authority. Becoming known for one core topic helps both algorithms and audiences understand exactly when to turn to you. Document your journey. Showing your progress, experiments, and lessons learned often creates a stronger connection than only sharing polished expertise. Notable Quotes "The problem doesn't change. The world around the problem does." "It's no longer about entertaining your subscribers—it's about becoming unmistakably associated with solving one problem." "You have a responsibility to keep your audience up to date on what's working." Connect with Travis Chappell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell/ Other: Website: https://travischappell.com/ Podcast: https://travismakesmoney.com/ A Word from Our Sponsors: - Visit DrinkAG1.com/TMM to get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplies last.  - Go to Leesa.com for 25% OFF select mattresses (through July 26, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners  - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Teri Ijeoma is an investor, entrepreneur, educator, and founder of Trade and Travel, an investing education company that has helped tens of thousands of people learn how to build wealth through the stock market. After leaving her career as an assistant principal, Teri turned trading into a full-time profession before building one of the country's most influential investing communities. She's also the author of The Risk Worth Taking, a book about embracing uncertainty, betting on yourself, and creating a life by design rather than by default. In this episode, Teri shares the lessons she learned from transitioning out of education, developing a profitable trading strategy, and why investing in your own skills can deliver the highest return you'll ever receive. On this episode we talk about: Why Teri chose to invest in the stock market instead of buying real estate early in her investing journey The importance of creating a trading plan, managing risk, and developing consistency before leaving your job Why investing in education and developing valuable skills often produces greater long-term returns than buying more assets How Trade and Travel was born unexpectedly while teaching fellow travelers overseas Why financial education can transform lives, careers, and even strengthen ministries and nonprofit organizations Top 3 Takeaways Investing in yourself can produce returns that far exceed any single investment. Developing valuable skills creates opportunities that continue paying dividends throughout your life. Successful investing isn't about guessing the next winning stock—it's about having a repeatable system, clear rules, and disciplined risk management. Building additional income streams gives you more freedom, more options, and greater resilience during career transitions or unexpected financial challenges. Notable Quotes "The skill set was the risk worth taking because it's something I can use for the rest of my life." "I wanted to make my income replace my salary—that was my goal." "If we can help people with their finances, we can help them with their lives." Connect with Teri Ijeoma: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teriijeoma/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teriijeoma/ Other: Trade and Travel: https://tradeandtravel.com/ Book: The Risk Worth Taking (Available on Amazon) A Word from Our Sponsors: - Visit DrinkAG1.com/TMM to get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplies last.  - Go to Leesa.com for 25% OFF select mattresses (through July 26, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners  - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary John Bishop is a New York Times bestselling author and one of the most influential voices in modern personal development. Known for his no-nonsense, brutally honest approach to self-improvement, Gary has helped millions of people break free from limiting beliefs and stop waiting for motivation to change their lives. In this episode, he shares why personal growth isn't about positive thinking—it's about confronting uncomfortable truths, challenging your assumptions, and becoming the person capable of creating the life and business you actually want. On this episode we talk about: Why self-discovery is more valuable than traditional self-help How guilt, self-blame, and excuses keep people stuck The mindset shifts required to dramatically increase your income Why big goals should expand your perspective—not become fantasies Gary's new book Now What? and how to stop consuming personal development without creating real change Top 3 Takeaways Brutal honesty creates freedom. Real transformation begins when you're willing to confront uncomfortable truths about yourself without defending or blaming yourself. Your income is often limited by your thinking. The biggest barriers to making more money aren't tactics—they're the mental ceilings you've unconsciously placed on yourself. Action matters more than motivation. Don't wait until you feel confident, inspired, or healed. Take the next right action and let your emotions catch up later. Notable Quotes "The hard truths worked for me." "Yesterday's transformation is today's ego trip." "It's not about producing more—it's about who you have to become." Connect with Gary John Bishop: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garyjohnbishop/ Other: Website: https://garyjohnbishop.com/ Get Now What?: https://garyjohnbishop.com/read/#what A Word from Our Sponsors: - Visit DrinkAG1.com/TMM to get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplieslast.  - Go to Leesa.com for 25% OFF select mattresses (through July 26, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners  - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Flipboard EDU PodcastSolving the Cell Phone Ban with Callie Zauner from Luxor Workspaces Host: Coach Jeffery Guest: Callie ZaunerEpisode SummaryThis week, Coach Jeffery sits down with Callie Zauner from Luxor Workspaces to discuss the growing trend of cell phone bans in K-12 education, how schools are navigating new device policies, and furniture solutions designed to support distraction-free learning.Key TopicsCell Phone Bans in Schools Exploring the reasons behind increased cell phone restrictions, how schools differ in policy, and the impact on classroom routines (00:01:25).Teacher Voices in Policy Why it is essential for teachers to have input on how phone storage solutions are implemented (00:03:12), along with stories of student creativity in bypassing policies.Product Solutions for Schools Insights into Luxor's range of products, including RFID-blocking phone pouches and lockable phone cabinets, designed to balance security, student responsibility, and practicality (00:04:48, 00:07:38).Policy Implementation Challenges How different school sizes and cultures affect the way cell phone bans and storage solutions are adopted (00:02:20, 00:10:06).Purchasing Trends and Grade Levels Why younger grades may favor cabinets, while high schoolers lean toward personal pouches, and factors influencing purchasing decisions (00:10:25).Supporting Collaboration The resurgence of traditional classroom tools like whiteboards and mobile stations to encourage collaborative, low-tech learning environments (00:12:01).Fairness and Equity Addressing the complexities of ensuring device policies consider students with medical, accessibility, or family communication needs (00:13:38).The Future of Classrooms Predictions for how classrooms will find a balance between technology integration and responsible use over the next five years (00:16:18).Notable Quotes“The teachers are the ones really dealing with a lot of it firsthand. They're the ones that are going to spot children who are trying to maybe skirt the policy.” Callie Zauner (00:03:12)“We have tried to develop that solution where the onus for the device is still on the student, it is still on their person. They're still responsible.” Callie Zauner (00:05:56)“The clear door on cabinets is very important because the anxiety of not being able to see your device is something the students talked a lot about.” Callie Zauner (00:08:49)“Policies sound great, but then there are other layers to it. It's like an onion.” Coach Jeffery (00:15:37)Resources and LinksLuxor Workspaces: https://www.luxorfurn.com Featured company providing device management furniture solutions for K-12 schools.ISTE Conference: https://www.iste.org Referenced in the discussion about educational trends.Connect and SubscribeSubscribe to the Flipboard EDU Podcast wherever you listen. Join the Flipboard Fam for more conversations on educational leadership, classroom challenges, and practical solutions.EVERY STORY IS A PLUS. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit flipboardedu.substack.com

Building an iconic brand takes more than a great idea—it takes vision, resilience, and years of relentless execution. In this compilation episode, Travis highlights three unforgettable conversations with entrepreneurs who built category-defining businesses from the ground up. Former Starbucks executive Mesh Gelman shares the lessons he learned from Howard Schultz before creating Cumulus, an innovative at-home nitro cold brew system. Shawn Nelson, founder of LoveSac, reflects on transforming a college side hustle into a billion-dollar furniture brand. And David Royce, founder of Aptive Environmental, explains how mastering systems, sales, and culture allowed him to build and repeatedly scale pest control companies worth hundreds of millions. On this episode we talk about: The leadership lessons Howard Schultz taught about earning customers every day How Cumulus spent more than four years in research and development before launching Shawn Nelson's journey from sewing bean bags in his college dorm to building LoveSac into a billion-dollar brand Why long-term commitment is one of the greatest competitive advantages in entrepreneurship How David Royce repeatedly built, sold, and rebuilt pest control companies by keeping the growth engine intact Top 3 Takeaways Great brands are built by obsessing over customers, staying humble, and earning trust every single day. Long-term success requires patience—whether it's years of product development, surviving bankruptcy, or navigating changing markets. Systems, culture, and repeatable processes often create more enterprise value than the product itself. Notable Quotes "The world will be fine tomorrow without Starbucks. We have to earn our business every single day." "I don't know, but I feel like I should keep going." "Learn or die. Evolve or die. Adapt or die." Connect with the Guests: Mesh Gelman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meshgelman Website: https://cumuluscoffee.com  Shawn Nelson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawndnelson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnoflovesac LoveSac: https://www.lovesac.com David Royce LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-royce Website: https://aptivepestcontrol.com A Word from Our Sponsors: - Visit DrinkAG1.com/TMM to get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplieslast.  - Go to Leesa.com for 30% OFF select mattresses (through July 12, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners  - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introduction What happens to a $114 billion market when six people head toward retirement for every one person coming in behind them? That is the question hanging over the MGA channel, and it sits at the center of Vertafore's 2026 MGA Workforce and Technology Report. Josh Hollander sits down with Emily McGinn, who runs Vertafore's MGA & Wholesale business unit, to dig into what a survey of nearly 200 MGA leaders says about succession, operational discipline, and where AI is already paying for itself. Guest Bio Emily McGinn is SVP & General Manager of the MGA & Wholesale business unit at Vertafore, one of the largest insurance technology providers in North America, where she runs product development, professional services, and customer service for the segment. She came to insurance nine months ago from telecom and technology operations leadership at Zayo, Lumen, and Windstream, which gives her an outsider's read on an industry that keeps its people for decades. Key Topics -The demographic cliff - 67% of the MGA workforce is 44 or older, only 4% is under 28, and the ratio of workers 55-plus to workers under 25 runs about six to one. -What walks out the door first - Carrier and agency relationships built over three or four decades, plus underwriting judgment that has seen full market cycles, are the things technology cannot replace. -Growth is moderating, and it changes the playbook - MGA premium growth has cooled from double digits to single digits, so premium volume alone no longer covers for thin operational discipline. -Operational excellence is now a carrier mandate - Carriers are demanding clean data, real governance, and bordereau reporting that ties out, and they are choosing MGA partners accordingly. -Where AI pays for itself today - Vertafore's email ingestion agent reads unstructured submissions and fills the application automatically, turning 20 minutes of data entry into a three-minute review. -Tech-first MGAs are table stakes, not a threat - The startups are pushing everyone to move faster, but the winners still need the industry foundation first and the technology on top. 2026 as the adoption inflection - 21% of surveyed MGAs use AI today and 50% plan to adopt soon, and Emily believes those numbers were already stale within months of the survey. Notable Quotes "The ratio is about six people 55-plus to one person under 25." "It used to take you twenty minutes to read these PDFs and data-entry this all in. Now it takes seconds. You review it in three minutes to make sure it's right and move on." "If you just start with the technology, you're probably not going to win." "The MGAs that didn't make it, it was often a data issue. They lost the carrier's trust." Resources Guest: Vertafore: https://www.vertafore.com/ Emily McGinn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-dempsey-mcginn/ Host & Organization: Joshua R. Hollander on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuarhollander/ Horton International (USA): https://www.horton-usa.com/ Insurtech Leadership Podcast (LinkedIn Showcase): https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/insurtech-leadership-show Subscribe & Review If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe on your favorite platform and leave a review. The Insurtech Leadership Podcast is available on YouTube, Podbean, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

Laura Mayer has spent nearly two decades helping shape the podcast industry from the inside. As Head of Podcasts at Talkhouse, former Executive Producer of Podcast Programming at ABC News, co-creator of The Dream, and author of Try Hard: A Cautionary Tale of Clocking In and Spinning Out, she's launched more than 100 podcasts while witnessing the industry's biggest booms, acquisitions, and growing pains. In this episode, Laura joins Travis to share how she accidentally built a career in podcasting, what aspiring creators should know about networks, and why niche audiences may be the future of the industry. On this episode we talk about: How Laura Mayer built a career in podcasting before most people knew what podcasts were The differences between independent podcasts and podcast networks The realities of podcast monetization, advertising, and network deals Why niche podcasts often outperform massive shows from a business perspective Laura's journey from creating Shameless Acquisition Target to writing Try Hard Top 3 Takeaways Success in podcasting comes from consistency and genuine curiosity—not chasing trends or celebrity status. Highly engaged niche audiences can be far more valuable than massive audiences because they attract premium advertisers and loyal listeners. The people who learn the fastest are the ones willing to ask questions and embrace looking inexperienced instead of pretending they already know everything. Notable Quotes "The smartest people in the room are the ones who are willing to look dumb the most." "Podcasting is a hits business." "Anyone can make a podcast—that's always been the beauty of it." Connect with Laura Mayer: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-mayer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tryhard_laura/ Other: Try Hard: A Cautionary Tale of Clocking In and Spinning Out A Word from Our Sponsors: - Visit DrinkAG1.com/TMM to get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplieslast.  - Go to Leesa.com for 30% OFF select mattresses (through July 12, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners  - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo episode, Travis Chappell reflects on his conversation with Whitney Miller—a former Miss USA, MMA competitor, and now country music singer-songwriter. Whitney's journey is a masterclass in reinvention, proving that success isn't about staying in one lane forever—it's about having the courage to pursue what truly calls you. Travis shares the biggest lessons from their conversation on following your passion, embracing change, and surrounding yourself with the right people. On this episode we talk about: Why the dream you keep avoiding may be the one you're meant to pursue The power of saying yes before you feel ready Why reinvention is a strength—not a lack of commitment How relationships create opportunities, especially in competitive industries Why intentional networking is more effective than cutting people out of your life Top 3 Takeaways Persistent desires deserve your attention. If a dream keeps resurfacing despite your other accomplishments, it may be pointing you toward the work you're truly meant to do. Growth comes from action, not readiness. Saying yes before you feel fully prepared creates opportunities that confidence alone never will. Relationships are often the biggest career multiplier. Talent and hard work matter, but the people who believe in you and open doors can dramatically accelerate your path. Notable Quotes "The thing that you keep running from is the thing that you're supposed to run toward." "Saying yes before you're ready is always the move." "You don't have to cut people off. Just be intentional about who you seek out." Connect with Whitney Miller: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitnlove/ Website: https://www.whitneymillermusic.com/ Music: Available on Spotify, Apple Music, and all major streaming platforms A Word from Our Sponsors: - Visit DrinkAG1.com/TMM to get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplieslast.  - Go to Leesa.com for 30% OFF select mattresses (through July 12, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners  - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo episode, Travis Chappell reflects on his conversation with entrepreneur and business coach Tanner Chidester. After transforming his life through fitness, Tanner went on to build multiple eight-figure coaching businesses and generate more than $120 million in sales. Travis breaks down the biggest lessons from their conversation, covering confidence, success, trust, and why meaning matters just as much as money. On this episode we talk about: Why proving that effort creates results can permanently change your mindset How real confidence is built through evidence, not affirmations Why achieving your biggest financial goal won't automatically bring fulfillment The growing importance of trust and authenticity in online business Why you shouldn't form opinions about people from short clips and social media sound bites Top 3 Takeaways Confidence is earned through action. Every challenge you overcome becomes evidence that you can figure out the next one, making confidence transferable across every area of life. Money doesn't answer life's biggest questions. Reaching financial goals often creates space for deeper questions about purpose, fulfillment, and the impact you want to have. Trust is today's most valuable business asset. In a crowded online marketplace, delivering real value and building credibility will outperform hype and empty promises over the long term. Notable Quotes "The first time you prove to yourself that effort produces results, it is life-changing." "Confidence isn't something you talk yourself into. It's something you build with evidence." "You can't form a real opinion about someone from sound bites." Connect with Tanner Chidester: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tannerchidester/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanner.chidester/ Other: https://www.eliteceos.com/ A Word from Our Sponsors: - Visit DrinkAG1.com/TMM to get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplieslast.  - Go to Leesa.com for 30% OFF select mattresses (through July 12, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners  - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it look like when 40 years of faithfulness meets a brand-new playbook? Rob Hoskins, president of OneHope, joins host Justin Forman for a wide-ranging conversation about the moment we're living in—and why the pioneer era of missions must give way to a new collaborative missiology. From a father's prophetic vision of children having access to evil things on handheld devices (before mobile phones existed) to building one of the world's most far-reaching children's Scripture engagement ministries, Rob's story is a masterclass in generational faithfulness, innovative disruption, and Kingdom-minded collaboration. OneHope has delivered God's Word to children in every country of the world, in hundreds of languages, through print, film, and digital platforms—including the Bible App for Kids in partnership with YouVersion. Now, as the pace of change accelerates and the global church diversifies, Rob makes the case that collaboration isn't just smart strategy. It's biblical obedience. Key Topics •       The prophetic vision that launched OneHope: decades before the smartphone, Rob's father saw how the enemy would target children through devices in their hands. He heard God say, "The only thing that will overcome these lies is truth. My word is truth. Take my word, give it to every child in the world." •       From pioneer to collaborative missiology: Why the tactics that grew Christianity in sub-Saharan Africa from 4% to 65% in a century won't be enough for the challenges ahead. •       Innovation requires failure: How two failed mobile scripture experiments cost millions—and made the Bible App for Kids possible. •       The intergenerational handoff: Rob's father stepped down at the top of his game, saying 'It's when you're at the top of your game that the game's about to change.' •       Close the Bible Gap collaborative: Six agencies pooling resources for Bible access in the world's least-reached places—creating shared measuring systems, logistics, and one-stop resourcing for frontline church planters. •       Why 1.6–1.8 million nonprofits signals a problem: Comparing the fragmented ministry landscape to the market's consolidating instinct—and why 'God told me' can become a sacred cow that blocks accountability. •       Democratizing missions: The global church is 75% non-Western—and collaborative missiology finally gives the majority world church not just a seat at the table, but a hand in building it. Notable Quotes "The only thing that will overcome these lies is truth. My word is truth—take my word, give it to every child in the world." — Rob Hoskins (quoting his father's vision), Page 2, 00:02:19   "What got us here isn't gonna get us to where we need to go." — Rob Hoskins, Page 5, 00:14:57   "I would be very unfaithful if I wasn't collaborating." — Rob Hoskins, Page 7, 00:23:02

Giovanni Vaccaro is the co-founder of GlamSquad, the beauty services platform that has delivered nearly two million services and built a network of more than 2,000 beauty professionals across the United States. Starting as a hairstylist with a passion for helping people build confidence, Giovanni transformed his expertise into a category-defining business. Today, he also coaches founders, executives, and high performers through his company Peak Mode, helping them overcome self-imposed limitations, develop stronger leadership identities, and unlock their next level of growth. On this episode we talk about: How Giovanni went from working in his family's pizza business to becoming a successful hairstylist and entrepreneur Why fear, imposter syndrome, and self-doubt often prevent people from pursuing bigger opportunities The mindset shift that turns fear of failure into fear of regret Building GlamSquad from an idea into a nationally recognized beauty platform How to find the right business partners, investors, and relationships for long-term success Top 3 Takeaways The biggest risk is often not taking a risk at all. What feels safe today can quickly become obsolete in a rapidly changing world. When facing a major decision, imagine the regret you'll feel years from now if you never take action—it can be a more powerful motivator than fear. Successful partnerships are built on complementary skill sets, aligned values, trust, and a shared vision for the future. Notable Quotes "The worst possible scenario never happens 93% of the time." "Safety and security are just an illusion." "The fear of regret is ten times more powerful than the fear of actually doing the thing." Connect with Giovanni Vaccaro: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giovannivaccaro Personal Website: https://www.giovaccaro.com/ Business: https://glamsquad.com/ A Word from Our Sponsors: Today's episode is brought to you by our incredible sponsors. Their support allows us to continue bringing you conversations with entrepreneurs, investors, creators, and leaders who share actionable insights to help you make more money and create more freedom in your life. Check out the sponsor links in the episode description to learn more and support the companies that support the show. - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Travis and producer Eric dive into one of the wildest business stories on the internet: the alleged theft of a massive LEGO Star Wars collection worth hundreds of thousands of dollars and the corporate, legal, and law enforcement drama that followed. Using a viral YouTube investigation as a jumping-off point, they explore business ethics, franchise risks, legal power imbalances, and what happens when ordinary people find themselves up against organizations with deeper pockets and more influence. On this episode we talk about: The viral LEGO Star Wars collection controversy involving Bricks & Minifigs How franchise businesses can create unexpected risks for owners and customers The power of independent creators and investigative YouTubers in holding organizations accountable Why legal battles often favor whoever has the most resources The broader lessons about ownership, contracts, and protecting valuable assets Top 3 Takeaways Having a contract isn't always enough—enforcing your rights can become expensive and time-consuming when larger organizations are involved. Reputation can be one of a company's most valuable assets, and public trust can disappear quickly when customers believe they've been treated unfairly. Independent creators and online communities can sometimes shine a spotlight on stories that would otherwise go unnoticed. Notable Quotes "The person with the most amount of money and the most contacts wins." "It feels like the opposite of justice." "I'm so glad there's people going to YouTube and holding people accountable." Connect with Travis Chappell: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell Website: https://travischappell.com A Word from Our Sponsors: Today's episode is brought to you by our incredible sponsors. Their support allows us to continue sharing conversations and stories about entrepreneurship, investing, wealth-building, and navigating the business world. Check out the sponsor links in the episode description to learn more and support the companies that support the show. - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tanner Chidester is an entrepreneur, business coach, and online marketing expert who has generated well over $100 million in sales by helping coaches and service providers grow their businesses. Starting as a fitness coach after a lifetime in athletics, Tanner built multiple successful companies by applying the same principles of discipline, consistency, and personal growth that first transformed his life as a teenager. In this episode, Travis shares some of his biggest takeaways from their conversation, covering confidence, business, success, trust, and the search for meaning beyond financial achievement. On this episode we talk about: How early wins create the belief that effort leads to results Why confidence is built through evidence, not affirmations The surprising identity crisis that can come after achieving major goals Why trust has become the most valuable asset in modern business The dangers of forming opinions based on social media clips and sound bites Top 3 Takeaways Confidence is earned through action. Every challenge you overcome creates evidence that you can figure out the next one. Achieving a major financial goal won't automatically create fulfillment. Success often amplifies deeper questions about purpose, meaning, and identity. In today's marketplace, trust is the ultimate competitive advantage. Long-term success belongs to people who consistently deliver real value and build credibility over time. Notable Quotes "The first time you prove to yourself that effort produces results, it is life-changing." "Confidence is not something you talk yourself into. It's something you build with evidence." "Trust is now the scarcest resource in business." Connect with Tanner Chidester: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Tanner.Chidester/ Website: https://tannerchidester.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tanner.chidester A Word from Our Sponsors: Interested in reaching an audience of entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, and high performers? Sponsoring the Travis Makes Money podcast is a powerful way to connect with listeners who are actively seeking strategies to grow their income, businesses, and wealth. Contact the team to learn more about partnership opportunities. - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to ⁠https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney⁠ -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whitney Miller has lived several extraordinary lives in one. From winning Miss USA to stepping into the MMA cage, launching a podcast, and eventually pursuing a career as a country music artist in Nashville, Whitney's journey is a masterclass in reinvention. In this episode, Travis reflects on his conversation with Whitney and shares the biggest lessons he learned about following your calling, embracing change, building meaningful relationships, and creating a life aligned with what truly fulfills you. On this episode we talk about: Why the dream you keep avoiding may be the one you're meant to pursue The power of saying "yes" before you feel ready Why reinvention is not the same thing as quitting How relationships create opportunities in competitive industries Building a supportive network through intentionality rather than cutting people off Top 3 Takeaways The desire that refuses to go away is often worth exploring. If a dream keeps resurfacing despite your efforts to ignore it, there may be a reason it continues calling you. Growth often starts with commitment before confidence. Saying yes to opportunities before you're fully prepared can create momentum that changes the trajectory of your life. Reinvention is a strength, not a weakness. Sometimes moving on from one chapter isn't quitting—it's recognizing you've learned what you came to learn and are ready for what's next. Notable Quotes "The thing that you keep running from is probably the thing that you're supposed to run toward." "Sometimes you just have to jump off the cliff and build the plane on the way down." "The opportunities come from the relationships." Connect with Whitney Miller: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitnlove/ Website: https://www.whitneymillermusic.com/ Music: Available on Spotify, Apple Music, and all major streaming platforms A Word from Our Sponsors: Interested in sponsoring the Travis Makes Money podcast? Reach out to discuss partnership opportunities and connect your brand with an audience of entrepreneurs, investors, and high achievers looking to build wealth and create financial freedom. - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to ⁠https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney⁠ -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Travis and producer Eric dive into a viral controversy surrounding the breakout indie horror film Obsession. After an art director from the film publicly shared her frustrations about earning just over $6,700 on a project that went on to gross hundreds of millions of dollars, the internet erupted into debate. Travis and Eric unpack the realities of risk, reward, compensation, and reputation in creative industries, exploring whether crew members deserve backend participation and how professionals should navigate public criticism when opportunities unexpectedly turn into massive successes. On this episode we talk about: The viral social media post from an Obsession crew member and the backlash that followed Why risk and reward are inseparable in filmmaking, entrepreneurship, and investing Whether film crews should receive backend participation when projects become major hits The hidden costs and realities of independent film production How public complaints can impact long-term career opportunities and professional reputation Top 3 Takeaways The people who take the greatest risks typically receive the greatest rewards. Investors, producers, and founders shoulder significant uncertainty, which is why they benefit most when projects succeed. Your biggest opportunity may come after the project, not during it. A successful project can dramatically increase your future earning potential if you leverage the experience effectively. How you communicate frustrations matters. Raising legitimate concerns is important, but the way those concerns are presented can significantly impact how others perceive and work with you. Notable Quotes "The person who takes the most risk gets the most reward." "This should be the greatest thing that ever happened to you." "Be grateful for the things that happen when they go really well, learn from them, and see what you can do better next time." Connect with Travis Chappell: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell Website: https://travischappell.com A Word from Our Sponsors: Today's episode is brought to you by our amazing sponsors. Their support helps us continue bringing you conversations and insights designed to help you make more money. Be sure to check out the links in the show notes and support the companies that support the show. - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmanuel Straschnov is the co-founder and former CEO of Bubble, one of the pioneers of the no-code movement. After graduating from Harvard, Emmanuel set out to democratize software creation by making it possible for anyone—regardless of technical background—to build applications. Self-taught in coding, he built Bubble around a simple but powerful belief: humans shouldn't have to learn a computer's language; computers should understand ours. Today, Bubble powers thousands of businesses and has helped entrepreneurs around the world turn ideas into reality without writing code. On this episode we talk about: How Emmanuel turned a $50 customer check into validation for a billion-dollar idea Why qualitative customer conversations beat massive amounts of user data in the early stages The evolution of no-code tools and how AI is accelerating software creation How entrepreneurs can identify real problems before falling in love with solutions Building a successful business without raising venture capital—and when Emmanuel eventually decided to raise over $100 million Top 3 Takeaways Talk to users before scaling. A handful of deep conversations with customers can provide more valuable product insights than thousands of anonymous analytics events. Solve problems, not ideas. Entrepreneurs often become attached to products when they should be obsessed with the problems they're trying to solve. The barriers to building software are disappearing. With no-code tools and AI, entrepreneurs can launch products faster and cheaper than ever before, making validation easier than at any point in history. Notable Quotes "The right startup ideas are the ideas where someone is willing to give you money for a very crappy version of your product." "Humans shouldn't have to learn a computer's language. The computer should understand their language." "I've always felt that technology should open opportunities to people and remove barriers for people to try things." Connect with Emmanuel Straschnov: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/straschnov/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emstnv/ Bubble: https://bubble.io Email: emmanuel@bubble.io A Word from Our Sponsors: Today's episode is brought to you by our incredible sponsors. Their support allows us to continue bringing you conversations with world-class entrepreneurs, founders, and investors who are sharing practical strategies to help you make more money. Check out the links in the show notes to learn more about the products and services that support the show. - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Travis and his producer Eric dive into a lively conversation about wealth-building, spending habits, investing, and the often-heated debate around personal finance advice. Using examples ranging from Kevin O'Leary's comments on expensive lunches to the power of compound interest, they explore how small financial decisions add up over time. Along the way, they discuss the realities of modern costs of living, the importance of increasing income, and why personal finance advice isn't always one-size-fits-all. On this episode we talk about: How net worth compares across age groups and what it means to be "above average" Why starting to invest young creates an enormous long-term advantage The debate around spending $28 on lunch versus investing that money How everyday spending habits impact long-term wealth accumulation Balancing frugality with increasing your earning power Top 3 Takeaways Time is your greatest investing advantage. Small amounts invested consistently in your 20s and 30s can compound into significant wealth over the course of your lifetime. Financial habits matter more than individual purchases. One expensive lunch won't make or break your finances, but repeated spending patterns can dramatically affect your long-term results. Focus on both saving and earning. Cutting unnecessary expenses helps, but increasing your income creates the flexibility to enjoy life while still building wealth. Notable Quotes "The gap that you can make in your 20s and 30s is going to be the one that actually compounds for the rest of your life." "Two things can be true. You can recognize the pricing is insane while also choosing to eat at home." "Money only solves your money problems, but it's easier to solve the rest of your problems when you have money in the bank." Connect with Travis Chappell: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell Website: https://travischappell.com A Word from Our Sponsors: Today's episode is brought to you by our amazing sponsors. Their support allows us to continue bringing you practical conversations about money, business, investing, and personal growth. Be sure to check out the sponsors mentioned in this episode and let them know you heard about them on the Travis Makes Money Podcast! - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Barrios is a business leader, investor, and operator who has spent his career at the intersection of sports, media, entertainment, and technology. Best known for his tenure as co-president of WWE, George helped transform the company into a global direct-to-consumer media powerhouse and played a key role in the landmark WWE-UFC merger. Today, he is co-founder and co-CEO of ISOS Capital, investing in sports, media, and entertainment businesses. In his new book, Sometimes Wrong, But Never in Doubt, George shares lessons on leadership, decision-making, confidence, and executing bold visions. On this episode we talk about: How a summer job at age 13 sparked George's drive for financial independence The mindset behind "Sometimes Wrong, But Never in Doubt" Why confidence comes from preparation, not personality The massive transformation of WWE into a global media company Why sports may be one of the most valuable investment opportunities of the next decade Top 3 Takeaways True confidence is earned through preparation and hard work—not blind optimism or ego. Big decisions require conviction, but conviction only comes from doing the deep work and planning ahead. Sports remain one of the strongest investment categories because they create live, communal experiences that become more valuable as media and content continue to fragment. Notable Quotes "The conviction comes from the work." "I plan peacefully and I execute violently." "If you don't like what you're doing, go find something else you like to do and go kick ass at that." Connect with George Barrios: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgebarrios Book: Sometimes Wrong, But Never in Doubt Other: ISOS Capital – https://www.isosacquisitioncorp.com/home/default.aspx A Word from Our Sponsors: - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to ⁠https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney⁠ -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Travis Makes Money, Travis and producer Eric break down a series of viral sales training videos from door-to-door sales influencer Parker Anderton. Drawing from Travis's own years of experience in door-to-door sales, the conversation explores what separates effective salespeople from ineffective ones, how top performers handle objections, why confidence matters, and the psychology behind creating comfortable buying experiences. Along the way, Travis shares practical lessons on leadership, management, customer interactions, and the subtle communication techniques that can dramatically improve sales results. On this episode we talk about: The controversial "$1,000 bathroom rule" for sales teams How great sales managers balance performance and people skills Common mistakes sales reps make when handling objections The psychology of confidence versus desperation in sales conversations Why making decisions feel simple can improve closing rates Top 3 Takeaways Great salespeople don't treat every customer question as a major obstacle—they confidently guide conversations without creating unnecessary friction. Effective leadership requires balancing productivity with treating people like human beings. Long-term trust often matters more than short-term efficiency. Customers are more likely to buy when the process feels simple, casual, and low-pressure rather than urgent or overly dramatic. Notable Quotes "The whole point of being a manager is that you're good enough to manage other people." "I'm not going to make people feel bad because they have bodily needs in the middle of the workday." "If you don't make it a big deal in your sales process, it won't be a big deal in their mind when making the decision." Connect with Travis Chappell: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell Other: https://travischappell.com A Word from Our Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by our amazing sponsors. Their support helps us continue delivering conversations about entrepreneurship, sales, investing, and wealth-building. Be sure to check out the offers mentioned during today's episode and support the companies that make the Travis Makes Money Podcast possible. - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Matt Doherty welcomes his new co-host, New England Soccer Journal writer Sam Robb O'Hagan. The duo sits down for an early summer check-in to unpack the opening of the college recruiting window and break the news on a massive structural shift coming to the NEPSAC boys' soccer postseason. Key Discussion Topics 1. The June 15th Recruiting Window Opens Boys' Class of 2028 Insights: Sam shares his early takeaways from researching the local boys' talent pool.  The High-Ed Trend (D1 vs. D3/NESCAC): The hosts debate why local boys' players are increasingly choosing high-academic Division 3 programs (like Tufts or Amherst) over mid-tier Division 1 schools due to the transfer portal and international roster squeeze. The Girls' Talent Hotbed: Unlike the boys' side, where development timelines are more complex, local girls' commits are flying off the board to Power Four schools within the first 24 hours (including commits to Boston College and Utah). The hosts credit a highly consolidated ECNL/Girls Academy structure for better player continuity and visibility in New England. 2. Exclusive: The New NEPSAC "Open Tournament" Sam shares a major scoop regarding a postseason overhaul for NEPSAC boys' soccer starting this fall. Why the Change? The NEPSAC aims for a 35% tournament representation threshold across sports. With only 32 teams making the postseason across four classes, soccer fell short, prompting a vote to add 8 more postseason spots. The Tournament Format: Instead of introducing a fifth class, the NEPSAC is introducing an elite 8-team Open Tournament (similar to an "Elite Eight"). It will run as a single-elimination bracket alongside the existing class tournaments. Selection Process: The field will be selected by a committee of coaches, aided by an RPI-style formula looking at strength of schedule. It is expected to heavily feature top Class A and a few Class B programs. The Discourse: Matt and Sam debate the pros and cons—while it creates massive regular-season drama and an exciting playoff field, it could inadvertently dilute the prestige of the traditional Class A title. Notable Quotes "The soccer landscape in New England and just in general in the US at amateur levels is pretty freaking wild, as I've come to learn." – Sam Robb O'Hagan "The quality of play of the NESCAC is at an all-time high... the biggest winners of what's going on at the D1 level are the D3s." – Matt Doherty

Buck Joffrey is a former surgeon turned entrepreneur, real estate investor, and financial educator who has participated in more than $2 billion worth of real estate transactions. After training at UCSF and building a successful cosmetic surgery practice from scratch, Buck shifted his focus to real estate syndications, alternative investments, and financial education. As the host of the Wealth Formula Podcast and author of The 7 Secrets of Eternal Wealth, he helps high-income professionals take greater control of their finances and build long-term wealth through cash-flowing assets. On this episode we talk about: How Buck built a successful cosmetic surgery practice using aggressive marketing and entrepreneurship The difference between personal money and business money when scaling a company Why Buck transitioned from medicine into real estate investing and syndications How his podcast became the foundation for building an investor community and raising capital Why multifamily real estate may present a compelling opportunity in today's market Top 3 Takeaways Successful entrepreneurs understand that business spending should be evaluated based on return on investment, not personal spending habits. Building wealth often requires creating multiple streams of income and investing in cash-flow-producing assets rather than relying on a single source of income. Some of the best investment opportunities emerge when an asset class is out of favor—smart investors look for value rather than chasing what's currently popular. Notable Quotes "The more I'd spend, the more I'd make. So why not?" "Normal people money is not the same as business money." "When people go to the store, they look for what's on sale. But when they invest, for some reason the things on sale don't look attractive." Connect with Buck Joffrey: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/buck-joffrey-md/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buck.joffrey/ Other: https://www.wealthformula.com/ A Word from Our Sponsors: Today's episode is brought to you by our incredible sponsors. Their support helps us continue bringing you conversations with world-class entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders. Please support the companies that support the show by checking out their products and services in the links below. - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phillip Stutts returns to the Travis Makes Money Podcast to share what happened after he stepped away from the personal branding treadmill and focused entirely on growing his businesses. As the co-founder and executive chairman of CD6, Phillip has helped drive over 1,700 election victories, worked with Fortune 200 companies, and advised leaders ranging from presidential campaigns to Tony Robbins. In this conversation, he reveals why he disappeared from podcasting and media appearances for three years, how his companies more than doubled in value during that time, and why relationship-based businesses may be one of the safest bets in an AI-driven future. On this episode we talk about: Why Phillip walked away from personal branding, podcast appearances, and media exposure How focusing on core business operations doubled his company's valuation What private equity firms are looking for in the age of AI Why relationship-driven businesses have a powerful competitive moat Balancing entrepreneurship, family, and long-term wealth creation Top 3 Takeaways Relationship-based businesses are becoming increasingly valuable because AI cannot replicate the trust and networks built through years of human connections. Entrepreneurs should identify the parts of their businesses that are irreplaceable by AI and invest heavily in strengthening those advantages. Success doesn't require constant content creation or personal branding—sometimes focusing on your core business creates far greater returns. Notable Quotes "The question is what part of your business can't be disrupted. That's what you have to be investing in right now." "Ruthlessly prioritize balance. If one thing gets out of balance, a lot of things start falling apart." "My identity isn't wrapped around my brand anymore. My identity is being a dad and a husband." Connect with Phillip Stutts: Website: https://www.phillipstutts.com/ Book: The Undefeated Marketing System A Word from Our Sponsors: Today's episode is brought to you by our amazing partners. Their support helps us continue bringing you world-class conversations with entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders. Please support the companies that support this show by checking out their products and services in the links below. - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode featuring producer Eric, Travis Chappell breaks down the psychology behind effective sales and marketing language, explores common persuasion tactics, and shares lessons learned from years in direct sales. From pricing strategies and scarcity marketing to the importance of honesty in sales conversations, Travis explains why trust—not manipulation—is the foundation of sustainable business growth. If you're an entrepreneur, salesperson, or business owner looking to improve your sales process without sacrificing integrity, this episode delivers practical insights you can apply immediately. On this episode we talk about: The psychology behind pricing and why $999 often outperforms $1,000 Scarcity and urgency tactics in marketing and when they actually work Why language matters in sales conversations and marketing copy The dangers of fake urgency, false scarcity, and misleading prospects How honesty and transparency create more referrals and repeat business Top 3 Takeaways Trust is your greatest asset in sales. Being honest about what you don't know builds credibility and strengthens long-term customer relationships. Marketing language can influence buying decisions, but it should enhance a good offer—not compensate for a bad one. Salespeople who focus on serving customers rather than closing deals create more repeat business, referrals, and lifetime value. Notable Quotes "The fake stuff is what irritates me more than anything." "It's a vote in the trust column when you admit that you don't know something." "Don't make short-term decisions because you think they might cost you a deal." Connect with Travis Chappell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell Other: https://travischappell.com A Word from Our Sponsors: - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garrett White is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and founder of the Warrior movement, a personal development platform that has helped thousands of men improve their businesses, relationships, health, and mindset. After building and losing multiple businesses, Garrett transformed his personal failures into powerful lessons on leadership, certainty, and personal responsibility. In this solo recap episode, Travis breaks down some of the most impactful insights from his conversations with Garrett and explores how adversity, self-awareness, and authenticity can become catalysts for extraordinary growth. On this episode we talk about: How unresolved childhood experiences continue to influence adult behavior and decision-making Why running away from poverty can be a stronger motivator than chasing wealth The difference between being a hustler and building a sustainable business as a true entrepreneur How transparency and certainty create trust and leadership influence The relationship between passion, purpose, and building a profitable life Top 3 Takeaways Unresolved experiences and subconscious beliefs can quietly shape your decisions for years unless you intentionally confront and address them. Discomfort and dissatisfaction can be powerful drivers of change when used as motivation rather than excuses. Sustainable success requires moving beyond hustle and building systems, leadership skills, and a business that can withstand changing circumstances. Notable Quotes "The things you don't remember are often running your life anyway." "Running from poverty is a more reliable engine than chasing prosperity." "Certainty is the only leadership currency that actually works." Connect with Garrett White: Website: https://wakeupwarrior.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garrettjwhite Other: The Warrior Book and Warrior programs available through Wake Up Warrior A Word from Our Sponsors: - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to ⁠https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney⁠ -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Travis and producer Eric dive into one of the biggest conversations happening in media today: the rise of AI-generated content and what it means for creators, podcasters, and audiences. From Spotify's new personalized AI podcast initiative to the future of human creativity, the conversation explores both the opportunities and challenges that come with rapidly advancing technology. Along the way, they discuss authenticity, audience connection, and why human personality may be the most valuable asset creators have moving forward. On this episode we talk about: Spotify's announcement of AI-generated personalized podcasts The impact of artificial intelligence on podcasting and content creation Why audiences connect with hosts, personalities, and communities—not just information The difference between AI-assisted creation and AI-generated replacement content How creators can stay relevant in an increasingly automated world Top 3 Takeaways The most valuable podcasts aren't just information delivery systems—they create connection, personality, and community that technology struggles to replicate. AI can be a powerful tool for improving workflows and enhancing creativity, but replacing authentic human perspectives remains a significant challenge. As content becomes easier to generate, originality, authenticity, and audience relationships become even more important differentiators. Notable Quotes "The whole idea of listening to a podcast is having a friendship with somebody you've never met." "Focus on community over everything else." "AI can help perfect the creation process, but it can't replace genuine connection." Connect with Travis Chappell: Website: https://travischappell.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell A Word from Our Sponsors: - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to ⁠https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney⁠ -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roger Beaudoin is a restaurant entrepreneur, speaker, author, and founder of Restaurant Rockstars. After building, scaling, and selling multiple successful restaurants, Roger now helps hospitality operators increase profits, improve operations, and build stronger teams. In this episode, Roger shares the lessons he learned from launching a restaurant with no prior experience, overcoming major setbacks, and applying business systems to an industry where many owners struggle to work on the business instead of in it. On this episode we talk about: Roger's first entrepreneurial ventures, from beachside lemonade sales to campus businesses How he launched a restaurant despite having no restaurant ownership experience The costly $40,000 lesson that nearly derailed his first restaurant before it opened The systems and marketing strategies that helped build a highly profitable restaurant business Why most restaurant owners are running restaurants instead of running businesses Building Restaurant Rockstars and helping operators uncover hidden profits How podcasting has become a platform for teaching and connecting with industry leaders Roger's passion for classic cars and the story behind his Classic Car Guy Podcast Top 3 Takeaways Business systems matter more than industry experience. Roger's MBA background and focus on operations, marketing, and profitability helped him succeed despite never owning a restaurant before. Unique customer experiences create competitive advantages. Memorable branding, exceptional hospitality, and creative marketing can turn customers into loyal advocates. Entrepreneurs must learn to trust their instincts while staying resilient. Roger overcame a devastating $40,000 scam early in his journey and still built a thriving business. Notable Quotes “The main reason many operators struggle is they're trying to run a restaurant, not a business.” “Food is expected. Service has to be extraordinary.” “Anything you can do that's unique, different, or special gives you an advantage over the competition.” Connect with Roger Beaudoin: Website: https://rogerbeaudoin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restaurantrockstars/ Email: roger@restaurantrockstars.com A Word from Our Sponsors: - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Hansen is an Emmy Award-winning investigative journalist best known for creating and hosting To Catch a Predator. For decades, he has exposed criminal behavior, educated the public about online safety, and helped bring predators to justice through meticulous investigative work. In this episode, Travis reflects on his conversation with Chris and shares some of the most impactful lessons from Hansen's career—from the importance of real-world experience and direct communication to ethical journalism and building independent media platforms. On this episode we talk about: Why real-world experience can be more valuable than traditional education The power of simple, direct communication when pitching ideas How education and awareness help prevent online exploitation Why owning your own platform creates greater freedom and impact The critical difference between ethical journalism and online vigilantism Top 3 Takeaways The best education often comes from real-life experiences that expose you to different people, perspectives, and challenges—not just classrooms and textbooks. Clear, direct communication cuts through confusion and helps people understand and act on important ideas more effectively. Building trust requires discipline, ethics, and a commitment to doing things the right way, even when shortcuts might generate more attention. Notable Quotes "The best education isn't always in a classroom." "Sometimes the right move is to strip all the polish off and say the thing that nobody else is willing to say." "You can't arrest your way out of the problem." Connect with Chris Hansen: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialchrishansen/ Other: https://www.watchtrublu.com/ A Word from Our Sponsors: - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send me a some feedback!In this episode, Mike introduces a powerful new framework for understanding the creation process: The Ladder of Desire. After nearly a decade of studying creation, consciousness, and human potential, he explores the emotional and energetic states from which we create our lives—and why the feeling behind our desires may matter more than the desire itself.At the center of this conversation is the understanding that the soul carries the dream, the mind creates the vision, and the body receives the experience. The journey from need, to want, to preference, to vision, and ultimately to anticipation is the process of releasing attachment, building internal certainty, and preparing the nervous system to receive what the soul is calling you toward.Key Takeaways1. The state you create from determines the experience of creating.Creating from need and lack creates pressure, attachment, and fear. As you move up the Ladder of Desire, you release internal conflict and move toward a place of openness and receptivity.2. The soul carries the dream, the mind creates it, and the body must be willing to receive it.True creation requires more than a vision. The nervous system must feel safe enough to embody and receive the life you are creating.3. Most people confuse wants with needs.When we believe external circumstances are required for us to be okay, we create from scarcity rather than from conscious desire.4. Vision creates the possibility, but anticipation creates embodiment.The highest expression of desire is not hoping something will happen—it is developing the internal certainty that allows you to receive it when it arrives.5. Self-sabotage is often a nervous system response, not a lack of discipline.The body naturally seeks familiar circumstances. Growth requires teaching the nervous system that new levels of success, love, abundance, and fulfillment are safe to hold.Notable Quotes“The soul carries the dream. The mind creates. The body receives.”“You do not need more things to be okay. You need to stop turning your wants into needs.”“The creation process becomes easier when you release your attachment to the outcome.”“Hope is a wish. Anticipation is knowing it's on its way.”“Your nervous system's job is to keep you alive by keeping you in familiar circumstances.”Call to ActionClick Here for Mike's Meditation BundleClick Here for the YouTube Link: Installing Future You MeditationIf this episode resonates with you, spend some time working with the practices that help your body become receptive to the life you are creating. The Installing Future You meditation is designed to help you move from simply seeing your vision in your mind to embodying it within your nervous system.If you're ready to go deeper into this work and explore how your own patterns around receiving, creation, and embodiment may be impacting your life, reach out to Mike directly. He would love to have a conversation with you about what is possible as you continue expanding your life and circumstances.Email Mike directly: mike@innerwealthglobal.comMike's Media:Website: https://www.innerwealthglobal.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikekitkoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike_kitkoTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikekitkoSubscribe to my YouTube: / @mikekitkoMusic Credit: "What's Left of Me" by Wes Hoffman & Friends

The entertainment industry is undergoing a major shift, and creators are leading the charge. In this episode, Travis and producer Eric discuss the breakout success of Obsession, a low-budget horror film created by YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Curry Barker. They explore how independent creators are bypassing traditional gatekeepers, building audiences online, and proving that great storytelling can outperform massive budgets. Along the way, they dive into the parallels between comedy and horror, the economics of filmmaking, and why we're entering a new era of creator-driven entertainment. On this episode we talk about: How YouTube creators are successfully making the leap into Hollywood Why low-budget horror films continue to generate outsized returns The surprising connection between comedy and horror storytelling The financial success story behind Obsession and creator-led filmmaking How audience demand is reshaping traditional entertainment industries Top 3 Takeaways Great storytelling beats big budgets. A compelling product can outperform projects backed by vastly larger resources when it resonates with audiences. The barriers between independent creators and traditional media are disappearing, creating massive opportunities for talented people to break into established industries. Word-of-mouth remains one of the most powerful marketing tools in the world—especially when creators build genuine trust with their audiences. Notable Quotes "The thing that makes them good at YouTube also makes them good at this other thing." "Great storytelling doesn't need a massive budget—it needs a great creator." "I just love seeing more and more examples of creators continuously blurring the lines between YouTube and Hollywood." Connect with the Show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell Website: https://travischappell.com A Word from Our Sponsors: Today's episode is brought to you by our incredible sponsors. Their support allows us to continue bringing you conversations and insights from entrepreneurs, investors, creators, and industry leaders. Check out the links in the episode description to learn more about our sponsors and support the brands that support this show. - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marc Horowitz has built a career across multiple industries—from energy derivatives trading and hedge funds to satellite imagery technology and custom jewelry. After retiring from trading in his early forties, Marc found himself searching for a new challenge that would allow him to build something meaningful. Today, he is the founder of Ilmeo, a jewelry company that transforms photos and impressions of loved ones into personalized keepsakes. In this episode, Marc shares lessons from finance, entrepreneurship, risk-taking, and the importance of creating products that carry emotional value. On this episode we talk about: How a career in energy derivatives trading led to financial independence Why retiring early isn't always the finish line people expect it to be The lessons Marc learned from helping build satellite imagery marketplace SkyFi The origin story behind Ilmeo and turning meaningful moments into a business Building customer-centric brands and navigating the challenges of e-commerce growth Top 3 Takeaways Financial success creates freedom, but fulfillment often comes from building something meaningful and lasting. If you don't know what your edge is, you're probably gambling—not investing. Strong relationships and a reputation for helping others become invaluable assets throughout your entrepreneurial journey. Notable Quotes "The harder you work, the luckier you get." "If you don't know what your edge is, you're gambling." "Money only exists so you can do things you enjoy, build memories, and live a meaningful life." Connect with Marc Horowitz: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-horowitz-83a0b21aa/ Website: https://ilmiojewelry.com/ Email: marc@ilmio.com A Word from Our Sponsors: Today's episode is brought to you by our valued sponsors. Their support helps us continue bringing you conversations with entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators who are finding unique ways to create wealth and build meaningful businesses. Be sure to check out the sponsors in the episode description and support the brands that make this show possible. - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shirzad Chamine is a New York Times bestselling author, executive coach, and founder of Positive Intelligence. Having trained more than 100,000 coaches and advised CEOs at some of the world's largest companies, Shirzad has dedicated his career to understanding the mental patterns that drive performance, leadership, and fulfillment. In this episode, he shares the painful entrepreneurial failure that sparked his life's work, explains the concept of self-sabotage, and reveals practical tools for strengthening the positive side of your mind while quieting the internal voices that hold you back. On this episode we talk about: The entrepreneurial failure that led Shirzad to develop Positive Intelligence How self-sabotaging thought patterns impact performance, leadership, and relationships The ten "saboteurs" that create stress, self-doubt, and negative emotions Simple mental exercises to shift from reactive thinking to peak performance Why developing your "inner Jedi" may be one of the most valuable skills in the age of AI Top 3 Takeaways Your greatest obstacles are often internal, not external. Self-sabotaging thought patterns can quietly undermine your success, relationships, and well-being unless you learn to recognize them. Negative emotions are signals, not destinations. Stress, anger, guilt, and self-doubt can provide useful information, but staying trapped in those emotions prevents effective action. Mental fitness can be trained. Small, consistent practices that strengthen focus and self-command can help you access greater creativity, confidence, resilience, and performance. Notable Quotes "The question is not if you sabotage yourself, but how you do it." "Inside my head, there's a war going on between my inner Darth Vaders and my inner Jedi." "The most painful day of my professional life ended up becoming the most important positive day of my professional life." Connect with Shirzad Chamine: Website: https://www.positiveintelligence.com Free Saboteur Assessment: https://www.positiveintelligence.com/assessment LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirzadchamine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shirzadchamine A Word from Our Sponsors: - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this candid and entertaining episode, Travis is joined by his producer Eric for a conversation that starts with weight loss, awkward photos, and self-awareness before evolving into a deeper discussion about networking, relationships, and human connection. Drawing on experiences with celebrities, podcast guests, and high-profile entrepreneurs, Travis shares practical insights on how authentic relationships are built—not through status-seeking or transactional behavior, but through genuine curiosity, confidence, and treating people like people. The result is a refreshing look at networking that feels more human and far more effective. On this episode we talk about: Why treating people like old friends can make networking easier and more natural The psychology behind building genuine relationships with successful people How desperation and hidden agendas can hurt your ability to connect with others The balance between documenting meaningful experiences and being present in the moment Why authenticity and low-pressure interactions often create stronger connections than networking tactics Top 3 Takeaways People respond to authenticity. Approaching others without an agenda makes conversations more enjoyable and often leads to stronger long-term relationships. The less you need something from someone, the more naturally connection can happen. Confidence and genuine curiosity are often more effective than trying to impress people. Relationships matter more than social proof. Focusing on friendship and connection creates more value than collecting photos, favors, or status symbols. Notable Quotes "The less you care, the more people will be attracted to you as an individual." "You want it to be less work for them to connect with you, not more work." "People are just people." Connect with Travis Chappell: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell Website: https://travischappell.com Podcast: https://travischappell.com/podcast A Word from Our Sponsors: - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Business Coaching Secrets, Karl Bryan and Rode Dog deliver a candid, tactical breakdown of real challenges and opportunities facing business coaches and entrepreneurs today—everything from the psychology of wealth to the pitfalls of amateur AI solutions, strategies for business acquisitions, and why it's not about building the biggest business, but creating the best life. Listeners get a rapid-fire, insight-packed session including practical frameworks, mental hacks, key investing decisions, and mindset shifts for riding new technology and economic waves. Key Topics Covered The Danger and Opportunity of "Enough" and Respect Karl explores how true respect in business comes not from building a massive company, but from building and keeping wealth—with a warning against letting ego and the endless chase for "more" derail your happiness or health. Old and rich is rare; sustainable, strategic growth is what matters (03:24). Investing Strategies: 401k vs. Private Investments A stark look at the limitations of locking your money into traditional retirement vehicles like 401ks, why private investments and business ownership offer more flexibility and upside, and a reminder that taxes are (and will remain) your biggest expense (06:11). Should You Start or Buy a Business? Karl offers a data-driven analysis: most new businesses fail in the first two years, but acquiring an existing, five-year-old business helps you "hop over" that danger zone. He likens acquisition strategies of icons like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg to the smart moves coaches and their clients should consider today (08:09). Billionaire Mindsets: Ownership, Leverage, and Trends Billionaires use other people's money, time, and abilities; they don't repeat the "if you want it done right, do it yourself" mantra. They build businesses for the long haul, where they could sell, but don't want to. The savvy play is to spot and skate to where trends—like AI—are going (11:07). AI: Gold Rush and Landmines The duo discusses how AI is reshaping business at breakneck speed. While pros create game-changing platforms, most small business owners risk costly mistakes by using amateurs—leading to a looming "clean up" industry. Big opportunity for coaches who can help clients navigate AI safely, but also major risks in legal, health, and finance fields if things go wrong (13:14). Jobs, AI, and The Future of Work Drawing on history's take on disruptive tech (tractors, the internet, even frozen food!), Karl predicts AI will ultimately create more jobs than it destroys—as routine roles get eliminated, new high-value ones will emerge. Optimism, adaptability, and learning new skills are key (18:13). The Real Problem with Taxing Billionaires Tax rich people? They move. But the bigger issue is government accountability—before arguing for higher taxes, demand better results from the billions already being collected (21:05). Mental and Wealth Hacks for Coaches and Clients Practical neuroscience: why overthinking is a trap, how your brain's "modes" influence money decisions, how to use open loops in sales, and why 1% improvement each day is the secret to transformation (25:05). Optimism, Resilience, and Using AI as YOUR Tool Karl shares how he teaches his daughter (and his clients) that AI isn't a threat if you own your learning and approach. If you improve 1% a day, AI becomes your ally—not your competitor (34:21). Notable Quotes "The ultimate respect is paid not to those who make it, but to those who make it and keep it." "Old and rich—those two words seldom come together." "Billionaires use other people's money, other people's time, and other people's abilities." "AI is the wild west right now; a big opportunity is coming for professionals to clean up all the amateur AI messes." "Overthinking is like running a mental race with no finish line—you feel like you're moving but you get nowhere." "Your brain isn't a system to try and control. It's a system to learn to understand and manipulate in your favor." Actionable Takeaways • Define Your Finish Line: Don't just chase "more"—get clear on what you actually want, set boundaries on the size and shape of your business and life. • Question Conventional Investing: Don't lock up all wealth in 401ks; get financially literate about taxes, private investing, business, and real estate. • Consider Acquisitions Over Startups: For many coaches and business owners, buying a proven business is lower risk and can accelerate growth compared to starting from scratch. • Use AI Wisely—But Hire Pros: Encourage clients to leverage AI, but only with qualified, professional support—especially in regulated or high-risk spaces. • Embrace Optimism and Consistent Learning: Adopt an optimistic mindset about technology and economic shifts; reinforce that 1% improvement per day (over a year) yields massive cumulative growth. • Leverage Open Loops in Sales: Use curiosity and anticipation to drive sales conversations. Open loops keep prospects engaged and create desire for your solutions. • Trust Neuroplasticity: It's never too late for you—or your client—to learn new skills, increase organization, and rewire for success. Resources Mentioned Profit Acceleration Software™ (by Karl Bryan) A tool to help coaches instantly demonstrate real ROI to clients. Focused.com Access daily emails loaded with business coaching strategies, frameworks, and client wins. Business networking and acquisition trends Recommendations to look for "Silver Tsunami" opportunities—buying businesses from retiring owners. Books/Frameworks References to thinking like billionaires (using leverage), and embracing frameworks from Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett, and Jeff Bezos. If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe, share with a fellow coach, and leave a review. See you next week on Business Coaching Secrets! Ready to elevate your coaching business? Don't wait! Listen to this episode now and take action. 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In this episode of Do The Work | Mindset Mastery, I talk about something that many people spend their entire lives chasing but very few ever prepare themselves to handle. We all want growth. We all want bigger opportunities, more income, more influence, and more freedom. But what happens when those things actually arrive? This episode was recorded during a season of major expansion. As our new office in Old Town Scottsdale was being built out and teams were working behind the scenes to bring the vision to life, I found myself reflecting on how far the journey has come. Looking around at what we have built today reminded me of the conversations, struggles, and dreams I was documenting years ago when none of this existed yet. As I listened to old recordings from 2018, I noticed something interesting. Even back then, I was speaking about big goals and big visions. I was declaring things that seemed far beyond my current reality. The truth is I had no idea exactly how I was going to get there. What I did know was that if I continued preparing myself every day, eventually I would become the person capable of handling the opportunities that were coming. Most people focus on the rewards of success. They think about the income, the lifestyle, the flexibility, and the things money can provide. What often gets overlooked is the responsibility that comes with growth. Bigger opportunities require greater capacity. More success requires stronger leadership. Greater prosperity demands stronger discipline. The flood of prosperity sounds exciting, but it can be just as dangerous as a flood of challenges if you are not prepared. Success has destroyed relationships. Success has pulled people away from their families. Success has exposed weaknesses that were never addressed during the climb. Without the proper conditioning, the very thing someone prayed for can become the thing that overwhelms them. That is why preparation matters. Every challenge you face today is preparing you for something bigger tomorrow. The setbacks, the canceled deals, the difficult conversations, the disappointments, and the obstacles are all part of the conditioning process. They are teaching you how to think, how to respond, and how to lead at a higher level. One of the biggest lessons from this episode is the importance of appreciating where you are right now. Sometimes we become so focused on the next goal that we fail to recognize what we have already built. During several recent conversations with brokerage owners and industry leaders, I was reminded of something important. Many people are looking for what we have already created. The systems, the culture, the relationships, and the environment that exist today were once nothing more than a vision. It is easy to feel behind when you are surrounded by people who challenge you to grow. But sometimes you need to step back and realize how much progress has actually been made. Another major theme of this episode is documentation. Too many people forget where they started because they never take the time to record the journey. Whether it is journaling, recording videos, creating content, or sharing your experiences, documenting your life gives you the opportunity to look back and see the growth that would otherwise go unnoticed. Five years from now, the problems that seem overwhelming today will likely look very small. The goals that feel massive today may simply become your new normal. Your capacity will expand. Your confidence will grow. Your vision will become bigger. The key is to keep moving. Do not allow yourself to sit in frustration longer than necessary. Do not stay stuck in disappointment. Take action. Trust the process. Continue building consistency. At the end of the day, consistency is one of the greatest gifts we all possess. While many people search for special talents and unique abilities, the power to consistently make the right decisions is available to everyone. In a world filled with distractions, uncertainty, and inconsistency, the person who continues showing up eventually separates themselves from the crowd. The flood of prosperity is not reserved for a select few. It is available to those who prepare for it, grow into it, and stay committed long enough to receive it. The question is simple. When it arrives, will you be ready? Questions for Reflection What challenges am I facing right now that may actually be preparing me for a bigger opportunity in the future? If the level of success I want showed up tomorrow, would I be emotionally, mentally, and spiritually prepared to handle it? What can I start documenting today that will allow me to see my growth and progress five years from now? Notable Quotes "The flood of prosperity has also drowned many individuals because they could not handle that type of responsibility." "Consistency will get you everything you want." "The flood of prosperity is in your future. It's there, it's coming, and it's going to come in a massive way. Are you prepared?"

Joe Gatto is a comedian, producer, actor, and founding member of the hit television show Impractical Jokers. Known for his fearless sense of humor and willingness to embrace embarrassment for entertainment, Joe has spent decades building a career rooted in authenticity, resilience, and friendship. In this episode, Travis breaks down some of the biggest lessons he learned from his conversation with Joe — from overcoming rejection to staying present with family and rebuilding identity after major life transitions. On this episode we talk about: Why success often comes down to outlasting rejection How embarrassment can become a personal superpower The real reason Impractical Jokers became such a massive success Why presence matters more than “work-life balance” How to rebuild your identity after major life changes Top 3 Takeaways The people who succeed are often the ones who simply refuse to quit. Joe and the Jokers spent years facing rejection before finally breaking through. Fear of embarrassment stops more dreams than fear of failure. Learning to embrace awkwardness can unlock massive personal growth. Being fully present with the people around you — even for a few minutes — creates more meaningful relationships than divided attention ever will. Notable Quotes “The people who make it are usually the ones who are still standing when the door finally opens.” “It's not the fear of failure — it's the fear of embarrassment that kills most dreams.” “Five fully present minutes with your kids will probably be the best part of their day.” Connect with Joe Gatto: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joe_gatto Other: https://www.joegattoofficial.com His Interview on TMF A Word from Our Sponsors: - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Karl Bryan and Rode Dog dig into real-world strategies for building a wildly profitable coaching business, why simplicity (not shiny objects) wins big, the difference between amateurs and pros when it comes to focus and diversification, and how to use market timing as a powerful lever for sustained business success. The conversation is a candid, practical look at why overcomplicated advice and online noise distract most coaches—and what actually works for building revenue, creating standout offers, and staying semi-retired for life. Key Topics Covered Diversification vs. Focus: Myths and Realities Karl explains why top wealth is built by honing in on one business, not spreading yourself thin across side hustles. True diversification happens after success, not before. "The richest people on the planet do not diversify" in the early stages—think Zuckerberg or Gates (03:16). Profit: The Foundation of All Business Profit isn't about shiny sales or status—it's the core lever for financial freedom. Karl's "Profit, Profit, Profit" law: for coaches, doubling client profits by simple tweaks (cutting expenses, raising prices) is the fastest way to prove value, retain clients, and make your fees "free for the year" (07:26). Unique Selling Proposition (USP) and Market Dominating Position (MDP) How being "the only" instead of "the best" wins. Solve a crucial problem—like accountability for daycare parents (with live video access as an example). Karl details using memorable frames ("No Results, No Fee"; "On Time, On Budget") and the legendary Ogilvy 5-point "big idea" test (15:16). The Top 5% Success Formula Elite coaches (and entrepreneurs) are trained, not lucky—honing deep focus and becoming "installers," not "wingers" or "hiders." Assertiveness, frameworks, going all-in on your craft, and relentless accountability are keys to standing out and thriving (20:46). AI and Information Overload Why AI is a tool—not a shortcut or a replacement—for real coaching engagement. Coaches should avoid getting paralyzed by the online AI hype; instead, focus on serving real clients, not chasing the next digital distraction (28:01). Timing as Business Luck Market timing is the "hidden luck" behind billion-dollar successes (Amazon, Facebook, Nvidia) and applies even to everyday decisions like when to launch offers or start routines. Use natural life and business "starting lines" (Mondays, New Year, birthdays) for better client buy-in and results (37:01). Notable Quotes "The richest people on the planet do not diversify… Zuck wasn't doing Airbnb on the side while building Facebook." "Profit is the domino that knocks over all the other dominoes." "Work to be the only versus be the best." "You'll be remembered for what you refuse to give up on." "The second business needs to feed the first, not eat the first." "Step by step, ferociously—just stay in your lane." "Get less interested in what people think of you and more interested in how you make people feel." Actionable Takeaways Stay Laser-Focused: Build one great coaching business with high margins—don't get distracted by multiple ventures too soon. For clients: make profitability the daily drumbeat, not ego or revenue goals. Install, Don't Wing It: Develop repeatable frameworks (like Karl's Jumpstart 12 or the Big Idea/USP framework). Show prospects and clients instant value with live diagnostics and tailored recommendations. Think in Percentages: Transform your mindset: small margin tweaks (2% to 3% conversion, 20% to 30% margin) equal massive profit leaps. Use Timing Strategically: Initiate client plans or launches at natural "clean slates" for maximum buy-in (e.g., Mondays, start of the month). Ignore Noise, Deliver Results: Don't let online trends, AI panic, or influencer "ragebait" derail your daily actions. Focus on what boosts client profit and loyalty. Give Before You Get: Anchor relationships and build authority by offering help first, not just selling. Energy and Environment Matter: Be intentional about the feeling you bring into client and community spaces—optimism pays off. Resources Mentioned Profit Acceleration Software (by Karl Bryan) The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel Deep Work (recommended reading for focus and deep skill) David Ogilvy's "Big Idea" criteria for market-dominating positions The Jumpstart 12 and the Business Operating System frameworks If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe, share with a fellow coach, and leave a review! Ready for more? Karl Bryan sends daily strategy-packed emails at Focused.com—join the real work that's moving the needle for top business coaches. For a demo of Profit Acceleration Software™, head to https://go.focused.com/profit-acceleration

In this solo episode, Travis breaks down some of his biggest takeaways from his conversation with former Air Force fighter pilot and Thunderbird lead solo pilot Michelle Curran. Known by her callsign “Mace,” Michelle built an extraordinary career flying F-16s in high-pressure combat environments before transitioning into public speaking and authorship. Travis reflects on the lessons Michelle shared about fear, imposter syndrome, high achievement, and what it really takes to pursue a meaningful life. On this episode we talk about: How one visceral moment completely changed Michelle's career trajectory Why competence is only the baseline in high-performance environments The truth about imposter syndrome and why nearly everyone experiences it How misapplied fear keeps people from taking action in everyday life The downside of relentless ambition and constantly moving the goalpost Top 3 Takeaways Fear is often misapplied in modern life. Most of the things we fear today are uncomfortable—not life-threatening—and learning to distinguish between the two is critical for growth. Imposter syndrome is a universal human experience. The people who succeed aren't fearless—they act despite the fear and build confidence through repeated action. High achievement and dissatisfaction often come from the same internal drive. Ambition can fuel incredible success, but it can also rob you of celebrating meaningful wins along the way. Notable Quotes “The doubt isn't the problem. Pretending it isn't there—that's the problem.” “Anything worth having in life is going to be difficult to get. That's what makes it worth having.” “The drive and the discontent are the same engine.” Connect with Michelle “Mace” Curran: Instagram: @mace_curran Other: Michelle Curran Official Website A Word from Our Sponsors: - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer!- To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go tohttps://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney-Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo episode, Travis breaks down his conversation with bestselling author and former Navy SEAL Jack Carr. From building elite discipline in the SEAL teams to creating a blockbuster book franchise adapted into an Amazon series starring Chris Pratt, Jack's story is packed with lessons on focus, generosity, preparation, and pursuing ambitious goals without letting the odds stop you. Travis shares the biggest takeaways from their conversation and explains how these principles apply to entrepreneurship, creativity, and life. On this episode we talk about: Why obsessively consuming great work is a form of training The importance of making a physical and psychological break during major life transitions How generosity and helping others can create life-changing opportunities Why singular focus and full commitment matter when pursuing big goals Jack Carr's “never pay attention to the odds” philosophy and how it applies to business and life Top 3 Takeaways The things you naturally love consuming may point directly toward the work you're meant to do. Major growth often requires changing your environment so you can fully step into a new identity. Big dreams only become reality when preparation meets opportunity — and when you stop focusing on how unlikely success seems. Notable Quotes “The education wasn't separate from the enjoyment. It was the enjoyment.” “You can't build a new chapter in your life while you're still living inside the set design of the old one.” “Never pay attention to the odds.” Connect with Jack Carr: Books: The Terminal List Series Connect with Travis Chappell: Instagram: https://instagram.com/travischappell Website: https://travischappell.com A Word from Our Sponsors: - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer!- To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go tohttps://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney-Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Corey Freed is an award-winning architect, author, global speaker, and the Principal and Director of Sustainability for CanonDesign, where he helps lead healthcare, education, and commercial teams toward low-carbon, regenerative buildings across more than 30 million square feet annually. In this episode, Eric shares lessons from decades of entrepreneurship, architecture, and innovation while diving into the ideas behind his new book, Frictionless. The conversation explores fear, innovation, financial literacy, multiple income streams, and why so many great ideas get shut down before they ever begin. On this episode we talk about: Why innovation is often rejected out of fear rather than logic The neuroscience behind resistance to change and new ideas Building multiple streams of income for financial resilience Following passion while still learning how to make money How relationships and mentorship shaped Eric's career path The framework behind Eric's new book, Frictionless Top 3 Takeaways Innovation is often stopped by fear and uncertainty long before ideas are properly evaluated. Building multiple revenue streams creates financial resilience and reduces dependence on any single source of income. Success comes from being intentional about opportunities, relationships, and the type of work you say “yes” to. Notable Quotes “The amount of money you make is not tied to the amount of work that you do.” “Every yes is a no to everything else.” “We always have the option to shut the idea down later — but first, let's explore it.” Connect with Eric Corey Freed: LinkedIn: Eric Corey Freed Other: Frictionless Book Other: CanonDesign A Word from Our Sponsors: Are you ready to start your own creator journey and make it big? Visit www.fanvue.com today and launch your career! To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo episode, Travis Chappell breaks down the current state of podcast guesting and whether it's still worth your time as a marketing strategy in 2026. Drawing from his experience hosting more than 1,700 podcast episodes, appearing on 500+ shows himself, and building a multi-million dollar podcast booking agency and software company, Travis shares the real pros and cons of podcast guesting today. He explains why the strategy has evolved, how entrepreneurs can use podcast appearances to build authority and relationships, and why even smaller niche shows can create massive business opportunities. On this episode we talk about: Why podcast guesting has become more competitive over the last few years The difference between “needle-moving” podcasts and niche audience podcasts How podcast appearances improve search visibility and AI discoverability Building relationships and networking through podcast interviews Using podcast guest appearances as a scalable content creation strategy Top 3 Takeaways Podcast guesting is still valuable, but not always for direct lead generation — authority, search presence, and relationships may be even more important. Smaller niche podcasts can often outperform large shows when it comes to conversions and highly targeted audiences. Podcast interviews can become a powerful content engine, allowing entrepreneurs to create clips, blogs, newsletters, and social posts without constantly creating content from scratch. Notable Quotes “The demand for podcast guests has only decreased while the supply has increased dramatically.” “It's way more about audience crossover than it is about audience size.” “Podcasting creates more room for engineering serendipity in your life.” Connect with Travis Chappell: Website: TravisChappell.com Instagram: @travischappell A Word from Our Sponsors: Are you ready to start your own creator journey and make it big? Visit Fanvue today and launch your career! To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to Mode Mobile Investments Travis Makes Money is made possible by HighLevel – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. Get an extended free trial today. gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Travis Chappell and producer Eric dive into the business behind entertainment franchises, streaming rights, and why intellectual property can become one of the most valuable assets in media. Using The Walking Dead as the centerpiece of the conversation, they break down how legacy TV shows continue generating hundreds of millions of dollars long after their original run, the economics behind licensing content to streaming platforms like Netflix, and why some media companies struggle even with iconic brands. The conversation also explores storytelling, bingeability, and what creators can learn from both hit and failed entertainment properties. On this episode we talk about: Why AMC is exploring new licensing deals for The Walking Dead The economics of intellectual property and streaming rights Why some TV shows become timeless rewatchable hits while others fade away The differences between bingeable sitcoms and serialized dramas What creators and entrepreneurs can learn from the unpredictable nature of hit media Top 3 Takeaways Intellectual property becomes exponentially more valuable when it gains cultural relevance and long-term audience loyalty. Even massive production budgets and star actors cannot guarantee success — timing, audience connection, and luck still play major roles. Companies grow faster when they focus on their core strengths instead of trying to control every piece of distribution themselves. Notable Quotes “The currency is attention.” “You can't just decide that something's going to end up like Seinfeld.” “Having a plan does not mean it's going to be successful.” Connect with Travis Chappell: Instagram: @travischappell Website: https://travischappell.com A Word from Our Sponsors: Are you ready to start your own creator journey and make it big? Visit Fanvue today and launch your career! To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to Mode Mobile Investor Community Travis Makes Money is made possible by HighLevel – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. Get an extended free trial today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode SummaryIn this special 200th episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric flips the script and brings on one of the most inspiring young entrepreneurs from the Send a Student Leader Abroad (SASLA) program—Madison Timson.Madison, a seventh-grade student and rising entrepreneur, shares her journey of building a crochet business from scratch during the program. What makes her story even more powerful is how she started at the bottom of the leaderboard and, through persistence and learning, worked her way up to finish second overall.She opens up about the challenges she faced, the turning point that changed everything, and the real-world business lessons she learned along the way—from understanding customers to managing inventory and building relationships.This is a heartfelt, inspiring conversation about resilience, growth, and the power of believing in yourself—even when you're starting from behind.In This Episode, You'll LearnWhy persistence matters more than where you startHow understanding your customers can completely change your businessThe importance of product-market fit—even at a young ageWhy managing inventory is a key part of business successHow building relationships can open unexpected opportunitiesWhat young entrepreneurs can teach seasoned business ownersWhy you're never truly “starting over” in businessHow small wins can turn into big momentumHighlights & Timestamps[00:00] Meet Madison TimsonMadison introduces herself, her grade level, and her crochet business built during the SASLA program.[01:00] Why this episode mattersRodric shares why this 200th episode is special and highlights the mission behind Send a Student Leader Abroad.[02:00] The vision behind SASLAA deeper look into how the program combines entrepreneurship with global perspective and leadership development.[05:00] Madison's entrepreneurial journey beginsMadison shares what she created—crochet items like bookmarks and ornaments—and how she got started.[06:00] From last place to second placeRodric reflects on Madison's journey from the bottom of the leaderboard to finishing strong.[07:00] The turning point: understanding customersMadison reveals the key shift—learning what customers wanted and how to deliver it consistently.[08:00] Product-market fit and inventory lessonsHow Madison figured out what to make, how to make it, and how to keep products in stock.[09:00] The power of relationshipsMadison shares why learning to talk to people and maintain connections was one of her biggest takeaways.[09:30] Real-world success: selling locallyMadison talks about continuing her business and selling her products in a local bookstore.[10:00] Question for the next guestMadison asks: Who or what inspired you to start your own business?[10:30] Advice to her younger selfMadison shares what she would tell her 10-year-old self about starting a business—keep going, even when it's hard.[11:00] How to support MadisonRodric shares how listeners can connect with and support her business.Notable Quotes“The huge difference was figuring out what my customers wanted.” – Madison Timson“You have to figure out how to keep it in stock so they can buy it when they want it.” – Madison Timson“Learning how to talk to people and maintain connections can take you places.” – Madison Timson“It may be hard at the start, but keep trying—you'll figure it out.” – Madison TimsonConnect with Madison Timson

In this episode of Do The Work | Mindset Mastery, I found myself reflecting on something that happened years ago that completely shifted the way I look at criticism, growth, and the stories we tell ourselves every single day. Sometimes we think the biggest obstacles in our life are other people, but the truth is many of the battles we are fighting started in our own mind long before anyone else ever said a word. I shared an email I received back in 2016 from another broker owner here in Phoenix. At the time, I took the message as disrespect. I took it as jealousy. I took it as someone trying to tear down what Carla and I were building. The email criticized the type of content we were posting and challenged me to explain more clearly how we were actually helping agents grow their business. Back then, that message fired me up in the wrong way. I wanted to prove him wrong. I wanted to push harder out of spite. I carried that chip on my shoulder for years. But as I look back at it now, I realize something different. He was not exposing a weakness I did not know existed. He was exposing thoughts I had already been telling myself every single day. That was the real lesson. The things that trigger us the most are usually connected to insecurities we have already repeated in our own mind thousands of times. When someone says something that lines up with our private self talk, we instantly make them the enemy instead of facing the root problem. I was already questioning whether I was capable of building a brokerage. I was already wondering if I had enough systems, enough structure, enough clarity, enough leadership. So when someone else mentioned it out loud, I reacted emotionally because it confirmed what I secretly believed about myself. I think so many people live this way without realizing it. You tell yourself you are awkward on camera. Then someone says your video seemed uncomfortable, and now they become the villain in your story. You tell yourself you are inconsistent. Then your spouse points out your lack of discipline, and now you feel attacked. You tell yourself you are not good enough at sales. Then one deal falls apart and suddenly it becomes proof that your fears were right all along. The issue is not always the criticism. The issue is the identity we have already created around ourselves before the criticism ever arrives. One of the biggest realizations I shared in this episode is that negative self talk creates hesitation, procrastination, fear, and avoidance. It slowly convinces you to stay invisible. You stop posting. You stop speaking. You stop growing. You stop trying because your mind has already decided the outcome before the work even begins. What changed my life was learning how to challenge those thoughts instead of repeating them. Instead of saying, "I am not a good communicator," I began telling myself that I am developing the ability to communicate powerfully every single day. Instead of saying, "I do not have systems," I started building them. Instead of saying, "I am awkward at training," I focused on becoming obsessed with helping agents grow. And eventually the identity changed because the repetition changed. The work backed up the belief. Today I can confidently say that what we do inside our company changes lives because I no longer question it every morning before walking into the office. I stopped building enemies out of people who were simply exposing areas where I needed to grow. I stopped using criticism as fuel for revenge and started using it as information for expansion. This episode is really about understanding that growth requires a shift in perspective. Sometimes the people who trigger you the most are actually revealing the exact area where your next level is waiting. The question is whether you are willing to look deeper instead of reacting emotionally. At the end of the day, your future is heavily influenced by the conversations you have with yourself every single day. Your words become your identity. Your identity shapes your behavior. And your behavior creates your results. So if you want a different life, start by changing the way you speak to yourself. Questions For Reflection What negative thought about yourself have you repeated so often that it has started to feel like truth? Is there someone in your life you have labeled as an enemy when they may actually be exposing an area where you need to grow? What would change in your business or life if you stopped defending your limitations and started solving them instead? Notable Quotes "The things that trigger us the most are usually the things we have already been telling ourselves every single day." "I was not fighting other people. I was fighting the thoughts I had about myself." "Your words become your identity. Your identity shapes your behavior. And your behavior creates your results."

This is a conversation between Travis and his producer Eric, who brings a mix of comedy, real-world consumer insight, and behind-the-scenes perspective from the show itself. Eric's storytelling about fitness, Starbucks chai, and Panera “hacks” sets up a broader conversation with Travis about pricing, perceived value, and how brands like Starbucks, Chipotle, and Everbowl think about experience versus cost. Together, they break down what “premium experience” really means at the register and in the store. On this episode we talk about: Eric's “skinny king” fitness journey, daily 10,000-step habit, and walking across the Vegas strip How Starbucks changed its chai recipe and accidentally revealed just how much sugar is in a custom drink The idea of Starbucks as an expensive “affordable luxury” and what a “$9 premium experience” actually buys you How corporate executives can “fail up” between roles at Chipotle and Starbucks and still shape consumer experience Travis's Everbowl store, square footage strategy, and why designing space around how customers really behave matters The changing design of Starbucks stores, from comfy third place to “get in, get out” layouts and fewer outlets Panera's Sip Club “abuse,” PS5s in cafés, and how line length and perceived busyness can be engineered Rising costs of labor and goods and why that pushes prices higher in any food or quick-service business Online outrage vs actual numbers: why Starbucks can be trending for the wrong reasons while revenue and foot traffic grow Top 3 Takeaways A “premium” price only works if the experience matches it; when brands charge $9 for coffee, store design, barista interaction, and comfort have to feel elevated, not hollow. Food and beverage pricing is driven heavily by rising labor and ingredient costs, which forces operators to get extremely intentional about space, square footage, and what actually brings customers in. Online outrage doesn't always match real-world behavior; customers may complain about prices and corporate quotes yet still show up and drive revenue and foot traffic higher. Notable Quotes "The worst thing is when you're getting like a steak burrito and they're skimping the steak… an appropriate amount of steak will suffice." "Starbucks used to be goated to work in… now it feels like they design the space to make you get out of there." "If people will pay it, then charge it — but if you're going to claim it's about the experience, then you actually have to build that experience into the store." Connect with Travis: Instagram: https://instagram.com/travischappell Other: https://travischappell.com A Word from our Sponsor:Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices