Travis Makes Money

Travis Chappell
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You can't save your way to your dream life anymore. The truth is, you’re gonna need to learn to make more money. The Travis Makes Money Podcast is not your typical personal finance show. Rather than shaming you for buying a Starbucks coffee or pressuring you to become a billionaire, we focus on empowering you to make more money so you can enjoy life today while preparing for your future. You don’t have to cut back so much that you miss out on the present, and you don’t need to become the next Jeff Bezos either. Hosted by veteran podcaster Travis Chappell, each daily episode features interviews with regular people just like you – yes, you – who have learned how to make more money in unique and unconventional ways. From turning side hustles into an extra six figures to building massive business empires, these conversations dive into the mindset shifts, hard-earned lessons, and simple strategies that helped these individuals succeed. With over 1,000 podcast episodes under his belt, Travis has developed a unique ability to pull out inspiring stories and practical advice you can apply to your own financial journey that you just won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you’re looking for strategies on side hustles, skill building, investing, building generational wealth, or just motivation to take your next steps, this podcast is your resource. Tune in daily for insights, actionable tips, and inspiration from some of the most successful and interesting money-makers on the planet.

  1. 11H AGO

    Make Money with the "Business Sergeant" | Chris Hallberg

    In this episode, Travis sits down with leadership expert and “Business Sergeant” Chris Hallberg to unpack how great sales and great leadership go hand in hand. From shoveling driveways in Minnesota to scaling and selling an energy‑efficient remodeling company during the Great Recession, Chris shows how disciplined systems, integrity in sales, and long‑term thinking can build serious revenue.​ On this episode we talk about: How Chris went from shoveling snow and working at McDonald’s to military police, then into construction sales and six‑figure commission income The story of launching an energy‑efficient remodeling business in 2008–2010 using tax credits, ROI calculators, and “green” door‑to‑door canvassing to thrive while legacy contractors went under Why door‑to‑door is still “king” in certain home-services niches, and how to sell respectfully at the front door without being a stereotypical high‑pressure closer The mindset shift from zero‑sum “I win, you lose” sales to win‑win selling that focuses on impact, education, and walking away when you’re not the best fit How Chris now helps leadership teams implement EOS and uses his GoExpand AI platform to build disciplined, accountable, highly profitable organizations​ Top 3 Takeaways The best salespeople think of themselves as problem solvers and educators, not manipulators; they’re willing to walk away when their solution is not truly in the customer’s best interest. In tough economies, differentiation plus math wins: pairing tax incentives, real energy‑savings ROI, and targeted canvassing allowed Chris’s company to grow while others shrank. Long‑term success comes from systems and culture, not just charisma—frameworks like EOS and tools like GoExpand help leadership teams create repeatable, scalable performance. Notable Quotes “I look at people as helping people, not selling people. No one wants to be sold, but everybody needs help.” “If you serve other humans, you’ll get your just rewards. If you’re only trying to take, you’ll only get what they’ll let you have.” “Both models can work for six months, but only one works for ten years.” Connect with Chris Hallberg: Website (Veteran community): https://bizsgt.com​ Coaching & software: https://goexpand.com​ EOS Implementer profile: https://implementer.eosworldwide.com/chris-hallberg​​ ✖️✖️✖️✖️ 🚀 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

    30 min

  2. 23H AGO

    Make Money by Buying the Right Gadgets

    In this episode, Travis and his producer share a loose, late‑night “roses and thorns” conversation about the early highs and lows of Travis’s business journey—fueled by a festive candy-cane full of Fireball. The story moves from his very first $197 online sale for an unbuilt course to the realization that big-ticket investments and branding splurges do not guarantee results.​ On this episode we talk about: How a single listener voluntarily sending $197 for a future networking course unlocked Travis’s belief that a small but engaged audience can fund real offers The path from that first pre-sale to masterminds, coaching, and a live event that generated a six-figure weekend and completely changed his sense of what was possible Painful lessons from dropping tens of thousands on masterminds and a fancy website before understanding cash flow, prioritization, and revenue-generating activities Why investing in your business is necessary but never guaranteed—and how to avoid confusing “looking legit online” with actually making money Eric’s tongue‑in‑cheek “Alpha Influence / The Bull” bit and why blind trust in hype-y investment schemes is a terrible replacement for due diligence​ Top 3 Takeaways Small, early wins—like one person happily paying for your idea—can be more important to your trajectory than the dollar amount itself because they prove people will pay you for your expertise. Not all business investments are created equal; prioritize things that directly create offers, sales conversations, and cash flow before you pour money into websites, logos, and vanity upgrades. Risk is mandatory, but recklessness is optional—structure payments, manage runway, and always separate real opportunities from hype-driven schemes that promise “foolproof” returns. Notable Quotes “If you can build a brand and add value, people will want to give you money.” “It’s a requirement to make these investments—but it is not a requirement that every investment pans out.” “You should absolutely invest in your business, but be wise enough to prioritize the things that actually generate revenue.” ✖️✖️✖️✖️ 🚀 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

    22 min

  3. 1D AGO

    Make Money by Surviving the Roses and Thorns

    In this episode, Travis and his producer Eric pour a couple of fireball shots and get unusually candid about the early “roses and thorns” of Travis’s entrepreneurial journey. From his very first $197 course sale to painful five‑figure misfires on masterminds, branding, and websites, they unpack the emotional rollercoaster behind building a real business instead of just chasing highlights.​ On this episode we talk about: How Travis made his very first money online selling a networking course that did not exist yet—and why that pre-sale unlocked a new way of thinking about audience, value, and offers The evolution from that first $197 to early masterminds, higher-ticket coaching, and finally a live event that brought in over six figures in a few days (and what it felt like to see the bank balance jump overnight) Early “thorn” moments where he dropped tens of thousands on masterminds, branding, and a fancy website—only to realize none of it directly generated revenue or cash flow Why investing in a business or education is required but never guaranteed to work, and how misallocating funds can wipe out months of runway The difference between spending for optics (logos, swag, sites) versus spending on true income-producing activities—and how Travis would structure payments and cash flow differently now Top 3 Takeaways Early wins do not have to be big to be life-changing; a single small sale that validates your offer and your value can permanently shift how you view making money online. Investments in your business are necessary, but not all investments are equal—prioritize cash-generating assets and skills before you pour money into aesthetics and brand polish. Risk, disappointment, and “bad bets” are part of the process; the goal is not to avoid all losses, but to learn faster, manage cash flow smarter, and stay in the game long enough for your bets to pay off. Notable Quotes “That first $197 wasn’t a big deposit in my bank account, but it was a huge deposit in my confidence bank.” “It’s a requirement to make these investments—but it is not a requirement that every investment pans out.” “You should absolutely invest in your business, but be wise enough to prioritize the things that actually generate revenue.” ✖️✖️✖️✖️ 🚀 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

    19 min

  4. 1D AGO

    Make Money by Buying Single Family Real Estate

    In this episode, Travis and his producer dig into a deceptively simple question: is owning rental properties actually worth the headache? They cover single family vs. multifamily, house hacking, and Travis’s own real estate regrets to help listeners decide whether rentals fit their wealth-building plan.​ On this episode we talk about: Why Travis still believes single-family rentals are worth it—especially for beginners—despite the horror stories and extra management work The difference between buying a simple single-family home and taking on a multifamily deal that behaves more like running a small hotel than owning a house How incentives shape advice: why many multifamily syndicators are financially motivated to downplay single-family investing House hacking strategies for young investors (owner-occupied FHA loans, duplexes/4-plexes, living in one unit, and letting tenants cover your mortgage) Hard-earned lessons from Travis’s past sales—how selling too soon and thinking short term cost him six figures in long-term equity and cash flow Top 3 Takeaways Single-family rentals and small multifamily properties are still powerful wealth-building tools, but you need to treat them like a real business with real risk—not like an HGTV side project. “Don’t wait to buy real estate; buy real estate and wait” holds up over time—if someone else is covering your mortgage, holding long term usually beats trying to time the market. The best move for young, unencumbered investors is often house hacking: live cheaply (or free), let tenants pay down your loan, and stack properties instead of selling them at the first sign of short-term profit. Notable Quotes “Buying a multifamily deal is more similar to buying a hotel than buying a house that just cash flows passively on the side.” “You can’t plan your life around being the exception; plan around the rule that real estate rewards patience.” “Don’t wait to buy real estate—buy real estate and wait.” ✖️✖️✖️✖️ 🚀 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

    21 min

  5. 2D AGO

    Make Money by Getting Rich Slow

    In this episode, Travis and his producer tackle a common question: what should a young person do with their first $10,000—put it into stocks, real estate, or a business? They use that prompt to unpack why there is no real “easy button,” why business and skill-building usually beat passive investing early on, and how to think about risk, regret, and investing in yourself over the long term.​ On this episode we talk about: Why, if “invest in yourself” is temporarily off the table, Travis would still choose investing in a business over stocks or real estate for a young person with $10k The realities of real estate beyond HGTV—hidden costs, thin margins, contractor issues, and why most successful investors built deep, specialized knowledge first How to think about risk on a 10–30 year life horizon instead of obsessing over what happens to your money in the next 90 days The mindset shift from hoarding cash to using money as energy that has to flow out (into skills, deals, and experiments) in order to flow back in Practical first steps for “investing in yourself” the right way: books, free content, then targeted coaching once you have clarity on your path Top 3 Takeaways For most ambitious young people, betting on a business or income-producing skill will build wealth much faster than passively drip-feeding small amounts into the market and hoping compound interest saves them. There is no legitimate get-rich-quick path; every real success story involves tests, failed bets, and money lost along the way, so plan for the rule (steady action and learning) rather than the rare exceptions. Start small and cheap with self-investment (books, podcasts, YouTube), use that to gain clarity, and then don’t be afraid to spend meaningfully on coaching or education that directly improves your ability to earn. Notable Quotes “The inability to make a decision will always cost you more money than making the bad decision.” “Money is energy—it has to flow out in order to flow in.” “You can’t plan your life around being the exception; plan for the rule, and if you end up the exception, great.” ✖️✖️✖️✖️ 🚀 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

    23 min

  6. 2D AGO

    Make Money by Doing In Person Podcast Interviews

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    20 min

  7. 3D AGO

    Make Money by Hiring a Mentor or a Coach

    In this episode, Travis and his producer unpack how to use mentorship and coaching without becoming dependent on “the next guru” or wasting years trying to figure everything out alone. They distinguish between free, relationship‑based mentorship and paid coaching, and show how the right guidance—combined with ownership of your own effort—can dramatically shorten the path to making more money.​ On this episode we talk about: The tension between “figure it out yourself” hustle and “find a mentor” advice, and why the truth sits in the middle The difference between generic life/business mentors and targeted coaches hired to solve specific problems (sales, operations, lead gen, etc.) Why time is your only nonrenewable resource, and how mentorship can compress the years it takes to learn what actually works How to evaluate potential mentors holistically—looking at business results, family life, and values—not just revenue screenshots​ Why investing in coaching beats spending your last $5k on branding, swag, and fancy gear when you don’t yet have a proven offer or cash flow Top 3 Takeaways Mentors and coaches will not “save” you; they give you better information and guardrails, but you are still fully responsible for doing the work and creating results. Take advice from people whose whole life you respect—business, relationships, and character—not just from whoever is loudest or most famous in your niche. If you have limited capital, prioritize buying knowledge, access, and implementation support over equipment and aesthetics; revenue and skills come first, upgrades come later. Notable Quotes “The mentor is there to make sure you don’t make catastrophic mistakes—not to build your business for you.” “Busy with six different things is not the same as being productive or actually moving your life forward.” “You are still responsible for your own success—not your coach, not the mastermind, not the course you bought.” ✖️✖️✖️✖️ 🚀 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

    21 min

  8. 3D AGO

    Make Money by Saying Yes to More

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    17 min
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You can't save your way to your dream life anymore. The truth is, you’re gonna need to learn to make more money. The Travis Makes Money Podcast is not your typical personal finance show. Rather than shaming you for buying a Starbucks coffee or pressuring you to become a billionaire, we focus on empowering you to make more money so you can enjoy life today while preparing for your future. You don’t have to cut back so much that you miss out on the present, and you don’t need to become the next Jeff Bezos either. Hosted by veteran podcaster Travis Chappell, each daily episode features interviews with regular people just like you – yes, you – who have learned how to make more money in unique and unconventional ways. From turning side hustles into an extra six figures to building massive business empires, these conversations dive into the mindset shifts, hard-earned lessons, and simple strategies that helped these individuals succeed. With over 1,000 podcast episodes under his belt, Travis has developed a unique ability to pull out inspiring stories and practical advice you can apply to your own financial journey that you just won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you’re looking for strategies on side hustles, skill building, investing, building generational wealth, or just motivation to take your next steps, this podcast is your resource. Tune in daily for insights, actionable tips, and inspiration from some of the most successful and interesting money-makers on the planet.

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  • Creator
    Travis Chappell
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.4K
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 Travis Chappell
  • Show Website
    Travis Makes Money

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