Travis Makes Money

In this episode, Travis sits down with his CFO, Pam Jordan, to break down the financial performance of the podcast business in Q1 of 2026. Pam brings deep financial expertise working with hundreds of businesses, offering a behind-the-scenes look at revenue, profit margins, and cash flow strategy. Together, they explore what it really takes to build a profitable content-driven business—and the calc...

During this special collaboration series, Travis and his producer, Eric, who hosts his own podcast, Preacher Boys, discuss the alleged mismanagement of funds in a case in North Carolina. The overlap of ministry and business is broken down in this heavy but much needed conversation. Check out Eric's show shining light on more issues like this: https://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBoys Connect with Trav...

Sara D. Morell is a visionary founder, global speaker, and entrepreneur dedicated to redefining wealth, legacy, and community. From overcoming extreme hardship as a single mom on food stamps to speaking in front of massive global audiences, Sara has built multiple ventures including Sanctuary—an eco-luxury, self-sustaining community—and Deal Make Hers, a platform empowering women in business and i...

In this follow-up solo episode, Travis continues his breakdown of the top regrets of the dying—focusing on relationships, happiness, and the hidden cost of inaction. Building on the first three regrets, he dives into why friendships fade, how loneliness impacts both health and fulfillment, and why choosing happiness is more within your control than you think. This episode connects the dots between...

On this episode, host Travis Chappell is joined in-studio by his producer Eric for a candid breakdown of how influencer marketing has evolved from wild-west swipe-up deals to long-term brand partnerships and creator-led product companies. They unpack why “buying trust” is the real asset behind celebrity endorsements, how brands and creators both burned themselves in the first big influencer bubble...

Mike Swigunski is an entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author focused on helping people earn from anywhere in the world. As an early team member at Empire Flippers, he helped facilitate over $120M in online business acquisitions. Now, as the founder of Global Career and Dividends Capital, Mike is building platforms that allow everyday investors to access passive income through established on...

In this solo episode, Travis reflects on powerful lessons from end-of-life regrets and how they connect directly to money, career decisions, and personal fulfillment. Drawing from research by a palliative care nurse and his own life experiences, he challenges listeners to rethink playing it safe, working too much, and letting fear dictate their path—while offering a more intentional approach to bu...

In this episode, Travis sits down to debrief a powerful conversation with bestselling author and former Navy SEAL Jack Carr. Known for his high-intensity thrillers and the hit series adaptation of The Terminal List, Jack’s journey from elite military service to fiction powerhouse is anything but typical. What makes him stand out isn’t just his background—it’s his unwavering certainty, disciplined...

Bill Perkins is a hedge fund manager, film producer, high-stakes poker player, and bestselling author of Die With Zero. Known for his unconventional philosophy on money and life, Bill challenges the traditional approach to saving and wealth-building by emphasizing fulfillment, intentional living, and maximizing life experiences. His perspective blends financial acumen with a deep focus on living a...

Producer Eric joins Travis in the newly rearranged studio to vent about a brutal budget-airline trip that destroyed camera gear, froze passengers on the tarmac, and turned a simple flight into a four‑and‑a‑half‑hour odyssey via Denver. Along the way, the two dig into how airlines design systems that feel impossible to navigate, and what tradeoffs are actually worth paying for when you travel a lot...

Piera Gelardi is a creative entrepreneur, speaker, and artist best known as the co-founder of Refinery29 and the visionary behind 29Rooms. Now the founder of NoomaLooma and author of The Playful Way, Piera helps individuals and organizations tap into creativity, connection, and joy through the power of play. Blending art, business, and personal development, she brings a fresh perspective on how pl...

On this solo episode, Travis breaks down the real first steps of starting a business without getting lost in legal paperwork, logos, and websites that do not actually bring in revenue. Drawing from his own journey and his clients’ experiences, Travis shows you how to validate an offer fast, get your first paying customers, and only then worry about formal structures like LLCs and bank accounts. On...

On this episode, Travis and his producer Eric dive into the Live Nation/Ticketmaster antitrust verdict and what it really means for fans, artists, and everyday consumers trying to enjoy live events without getting gouged. They also draw parallels to platforms like Yelp and the Better Business Bureau, unpacking how pay‑to‑play review systems quietly hurt small businesses and distort trust online. T...

George Antone is the founder and CEO of Fynanc, a guided wealth technology company focused on helping individuals grow their money faster and more efficiently. With a background in math, technology, and years of experience at Intuit, George has developed innovative frameworks around leverage, velocity of money, and strategic investing that have helped over 10,000 people take control of their finan...

On this solo episode, Travis dives into the current state of side hustles and how to choose ones that can actually change your financial life, not just cover a few extra bills. He breaks down the difference between quick-cash gigs and side hustles that can realistically replace your full-time income over time. On this episode we talk about: The current “state of side hustles” and why they’re more...

We're throwing it back to an old style episode we used to do where we took a theme and combined parts of different interviews that spoke to that theme. On this mashup, we talked all things showbiz. From movies to comedy to production, Travis covers it all with this special edition of Travis Makes Money episode. Let us know what you think- should we bring this style back? Connect with Travis: Linke...

Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Habit, Smarter Faster Better, and Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection. A graduate of Yale and Harvard Business School, he writes for The New Yorker and has spent his career decoding how habits, productivity, and communication shape success in business and life...

In this throwback solo episode, Travis shares powerful insights inspired by conversations with high performers like Ed Mylett, along with personal stories and real-world lessons from his own entrepreneurial journey. From pushing physical and mental limits to rethinking societal “rules” around success, Travis breaks down how discipline, intentional living, and attention-driven strategy can unlock m...

This special mashup episode of Travis Makes Money is jam-packed with insights from branding experts on how to build a memorable and influential brand. Tune in to get advice from an unconventional baseball team owner, a highly successful online marketer, and an entrepreneur who recently rebranded his company. You’ll come away with specific tips you can implement right away to make your brand stand...

Dr. John La Puma is a board-certified physician, two-time New York Times bestselling author, and pioneer of culinary medicine—a field that integrates food, lifestyle, and environmental health into medical practice. He also runs a regenerative certified organic farm in Santa Barbara that serves as his living laboratory for “nature as medicine,” where he tests how deliberate time outdoors can restor...

In this solo episode,Travis dives into the fundamentals of sales, negotiation, and personal branding, pulling insights from top experts like Chris Voss. Drawing from real-world experience and proven frameworks, Travis breaks down how to handle price objections, improve your sales skills, and build a brand that drives long-term success. This episode is packed with actionable strategies for both beg...

In this episode, Travis and his producer break down a viral financial conversation sparked by a high-earning creator who didn’t know her own net worth. Using real-world examples—from viral internet personalities to celebrities like Dane Cook—they unpack the dangers of financial illiteracy, blind trust, and poor money management. This episode is a candid, practical discussion on why understanding y...

Gil Petersil is a global speaker, serial entrepreneur, and expert in strategic partnerships with over 25 years of experience building high-trust business ecosystems. Having co-founded more than 20 ventures and delivered over 1,000 talks worldwide, Gil specializes in helping founders unlock growth through relationship capital. In this episode, he shares how intentional networking, mentorship, and v...

In this solo episode, Travis Chappell breaks down the most powerful lessons he’s learned from interviewing over 1,000 high performers—from billionaires and entrepreneurs to athletes, creators, and bestselling authors. Instead of focusing on surface-level success factors like intelligence or background, Travis reveals the deeper, more accessible traits that truly separate successful people from the...

In this episode, host Travis Chappell and producer Eric dive into the surprising world of the highest-paid dead celebrities, using a recent Forbes report as a springboard to unpack how estates, brands, and IP keep generating cash long after someone is gone. They break down what Michael Jackson, Dr. Seuss, Pink Floyd, Biggie, Jimmy Buffett, Kobe Bryant, Arnold Palmer, Shaq, and others did with thei...