Travis Makes Money

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 t...

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 ta...

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...

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—es...

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 thi...

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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...

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In this episode, Travis and his producer Eric use a Rick Ross green-room story and a tongue‑in‑cheek “every day I’m hustlin’” intro to jump into a real conversation about what healthy hustle actually looks like. They unpack how perspectives on work, grind, and balance shift once you are a parent, a provider, and no longer a 20‑year‑old with endless time and energy.​ On this episode we talk about:...

In this episode, Travis sits down with his produce for a fun but pointed breakdown of the “dumbest” money advice that keeps going viral—especially the idea that you can simply save and budget your way to real wealth. The conversation blends sarcasm, listener-style questions, and real numbers to show why the old-school “just cut lattes and max your 401(k)” script no longer works on its own.​ On thi...

In this episode, Travis brings on his producer to react to a viral Bobby Lee money clip and unpack what it really means to outsource all of your financial thinking to a “money guy.” Together they contrast celebrity-money problems with normal-life money pressures and break down a healthier, more intentional way to manage your finances.​ On this episode we talk about: Whether Bobby Lee’s “I don’t kn...

In this episode, host Travis Chappell and producer Eric react to a wild sermon clip from fundamentalist pastor Phil Kidd going off on church members about tithing, pastor lifestyles, and “God‑robbing thieves.” The conversation uses the clip as a springboard to unpack how money, ministry, and guilt-based giving often get tangled together in modern church culture.​ On this episode we talk about: Why...

In this episode, host Travis Chappell and producer Eric react to a fiery Dave Ramsey call-in segment about infinite banking and whole life insurance, breaking down what is actually happening inside these policies versus what TikTok and sales reps promise. The conversation unpacks cash value, dividends, “paid-up additions,” and why “buy term and invest the rest” still makes more sense for most peop...

In this episode, host Travis Chappell answers a big-picture question from producer Eric: What is your current investment philosophy—and how has it changed since your first deal? He walks through hard-won lessons from real estate flips, angel bets, crypto, and his own failed startup to explain why most people should stop trying to “beat the market” and focus on boring, compounding plays instead.​ O...

In this episode, host Travis Chappell and producer Eric wrestle with one deceptively simple question: What does “enough” money actually look like? The conversation ranges from private jets and yachts to first-class flights, five-star dinners, and court-side sports experiences—and why most people wildly overestimate what it takes to live an extraordinary, but not billionaire-level, life.​ On this e...

In this episode, host Travis Chappell and producer Eric dig into one of the most dangerous trends in personal finance right now: exploding consumer debt from credit cards and “buy now, pay later” services—and what it reveals about how people actually spend. Using fresh data on U.S. credit card balances and global BNPL usage, they unpack why financing sneakers and burritos is wrecking budgets and w...

In this episode, host Travis Chappell and producer Eric react to a spicy clip from personal finance expert Ramit Sethi about why most people have no business obsessing over “generational wealth” when they are still buried in debt and struggling with basic money habits. The conversation turns into a practical breakdown of whose advice to follow, when ultra‑rich guidance stops applying to you, and h...

In this episode, host Travis Chappell and producer Eric swap stories about the strangest, most unconventional ways people are making real money—from TikTok shops to doodle detanglers—and how “weird” ideas can turn into serious income. Travis also opens up about his own nontraditional paths to getting paid, from door-to-door sales to a short-lived modeling side quest. On this episode we talk about:...

In this episode, host Travis Chappell and producer Eric run through ten rapid‑fire “two‑minute” money scenarios—from surprise IRS letters to flooded houses and hidden luxury spending—to reveal how Travis actually thinks under pressure. The conversation blends practical frameworks, blackjack metaphors, and relationship dynamics to show how to make saner decisions when cash gets tight or emotions ru...

In this episode, host Travis Chappell and producer Eric run through a series of real‑world “curveball” scenarios—from surprise medical bills to flooded houses and lowball dream-job offers—to talk through how to respond without blowing up your finances. With a mix of humor, baseball metaphors, and practical frameworks, they show how to build decision rules that keep you calm and rational when life...

This episode features host Travis Chappell and producer Eric having a rapid-fire, hilarious, and surprisingly deep “Would You Rather” session built entirely around money, investing, and lifestyle tradeoffs. Using a list of AI-generated prompts, they unpack how real people should think about risk, retirement, lifestyle creep, and building wealth with their actual constraints in mind.​ On this episo...

In this episode, host Travis Chappell and producer Eric break down missed opportunities, painful losses, and fraud-adjacent stories to show how real-world investors actually think through risk. Using everything from crypto FOMO to Shark Tank misses and Ponzi-style funds, they explore how to build a rational investing framework that can survive both wins and wipeouts.​ On this episode we talk about...

This solo-style episode features host Travis Chappell in a vulnerable, highly practical conversation with his producer Eric about how so‑called “flaws” shape your career, income, and long-term direction. Together, they explore internal validation, boredom, sales, and why entrepreneurship can be a better fit for people who crave variety and new challenges.​ On this episode we talk about: Why Travis...

In this episode, Travis and his producer Eric dive into what to do when the people around you—friends, collaborators, or industry peers—start making public choices that feel off-brand, unethical, or just flat-out embarrassing. They talk through when to quietly distance yourself, when to speak up, and how to manage association risk in a space where stages, podcasts, and social feeds are all interco...

In this episode, Travis and his producer Eric have fun with icebreaker prompts (“What would you do if you had to double $10,000 in 30 days?”) before diving into how better questions shape better decisions, careers, and relationships. They break down the most powerful questions to ask yourself, to ask mentors, and to ask before you jump into any new opportunity.​ On this episode we talk about: Why...