Travis Makes Money

Michael Yo (@michaelyo) is a successful comedian, actor, and host who has made a name for himself in Hollywood. He's a two-time Emmy nominee and has been heard on the Joe Rogan Experience. His critically acclaimed comedy special, I Never Thought, showcases his ability to deliver hilarious material drawn from his personal experiences as a father and loving husband. Michael has worked alongside some...

Sierra May (@itssierramay), is the founder of Sierra May Management and Sierra Snacks, she has always been drawn to the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry. At a young age, Sierra pursued acting with enthusiasm, but she quickly learned that the industry was riddled with scams and unethical practices. This realization led her to choose a more stable and sustainable path, earning a degre...

Keala Kanae (@kealakanae) started his career at a coffee shop with a 500 credit score and living in his mother's spare bedroom. After quitting his job, he became a successful entrepreneur and started Inspirean, a company that focuses on skillset and mindset as a dual approach to business growth. Despite facing challenges like a partnership breakup and the pandemic, Keala believes that successful e...

Nick Santonastasso (@nicksantonastasso) is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and professional model/bodybuilder who has defied the odds despite being born with no legs and one arm due to Hanhart Syndrome. Wrestling in high school helped him find his "why," and he has since become a social media sensation, appeared on TV shows, and won third place in his first bodybuilding competition. Nick sh...

Matt Beaudreau (@mattbeaudreu) is an internationally recognized keynote speaker, consultant, and coach. Matt is a two-time featured TEDx speaker and the founder of Acton Academy Placer Schools, which emphasizes self-direction and the cultivation of confident, independent young people with a strong sense of character and personal responsibility. Matt has co-founded Apogee Strong, a mentorship progr...

Rob Dyrdek (@robdyrdek) became a professional athlete at the age of 16 and started his first business at 18. Growing up around entrepreneurs, he quickly learned the power of building brands, which he used to turn a rising footwear and apparel brand into a $500 million international company. He went on to launch the world's first true professional skateboarding league, Street League Skateboarding,...

Ed Mylett (@edmylett) is a highly successful entrepreneur and business leader who grew up in Diamond Bar, CA. As the only boy in his family with three younger sisters, Ed's father served as his first example of what it takes to succeed in life. From a young age, Ed knew that he didn't want to spend his life working for someone else and instead set his sights on becoming his own boss. His drive and...

Tanner Chidester (@tanner.chidester) is the founder of Tanner Chidester Fitness and is also a personal fitness trainer and entrepreneur based in Los Angeles. He owns several 7-figure businesses and also provides training to help business owners make money online. One of those businesses is Elite CEOs, a 60+ million dollar company in the online business world.   What Travis and Tanner discussed: ● ...

Whitney Miller (@whitnlove) hails from Corpus Christi, Texas, where her passion for sports led her to excel in soccer, track, and surfing. She made headlines in 2012 by winning the Miss United States title, breaking the stereotype that beauty pageant winners had to conform to a certain standard. After an intriguing career shift, Whitney delved into the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA, showcas...

Steve Sims (@stevedsims) is the founder and CEO of the luxury concierge service Bluefish. He is an entrepreneur known for being “The Real Life Wizard of Oz” according to Entrepreneur Magazine for his reputation for making the impossible possible.         Check out and grab your own copy of Go For Stupid here: https://amzn.to/40PJWUc   What Travis and Steve discussed: ●     How alone time helped St...

John Di Domenico (@thejohnnydshow) is a well-known corporate entertainer and character actor who provides customized content-driven comedy to his clients based on their mission, objectives, and goals. He exceeds expectations in his roles as a game show host, presenter, comedian, or character by bringing his unique blend of experience, talent, creativity, and reliability to every event. John's pass...

Dr. Nicole Lepera is the @the.holistic.psychologist whose work addresses the connection between the mind, body, and soul incorporating overall lifestyle and psychological wellness practices. She is the creator of the #SelfHealers movement where people from around the world are joining together in a community to take healing into their own hands.   Grab a copy of How to Meet Your Self: The Workbook...

Trey Gowdy (@tgowdysc) is a former congressman from South Carolina, Gowdy is a lawyer, author, and host of a podcast and television news commentary show, platforms he uses to discuss legal issues he believes are important to the nation.   Learn more from Trey by checking out The Trey Gowdy Podcast and grabbing a copy of his book Start, Stay, or Leave!   What Travis and Trey discussed: ●     Trey’s...

 Chris Van Vliet (@chrisvanvliet) is a 4-time Emmy Winning TV Host, YouTuber and Inc. 500 entrepreneur obsessed with reverse engineering the mindsets and habits of world class performers. He has traveled the world reporting from events like the Oscars, Grammys and the Cannes Film Festival.    Check out his podcast Insight with Chris Van Vliet where he shares conversations with actors, athletes, pr...

Vince Young (@vinceyoung10) played in the National Football League for six seasons. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans as the third overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, and he was also selected to be the Madden '08 cover athlete. Young played college football at the University of Texas, where he is often mentioned amongst the greatest quarterbacks in NCAA history.   Know more about him and what...

Michael Hyatt (@michaelhyatt) is a New York Times bestselling author and the founder and chairman of Full Focus, a goal-achievement company that helps high-achieving leaders and their teams get the vision, alignment, and execution they need to drive extraordinary results without compromising their most important values.   Megan Hyatt Miller (@meganhyattmiller) is an author, speaker, and president...

Bernard Hopkins (@bhopdaalien) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1988 to 2016. He's one of the most successful boxers of the past three decades, having held multiple world championships in two weight classes, including the undisputed middleweight title from 2001 to 2005, and the lineal light heavyweight title from 2011 to 2012, and probably most notably, he was known as th...

Shaquille O'Neal (@shaq) is a retired American basketball player who was born in Newark, New Jersey, on March 6, 1972. He is known for his powerful athleticism and larger-than-life personality, standing at 7 ft 1 in tall and weighing 325 pounds. O'Neal played for six teams in the NBA and is considered one of the most dominant players in the league's history. He won four NBA championships and numer...

As a Vegas local, this one goes out to everyone in Raider nation! Willie Gault (@williegault) spent 11 seasons playing in the National Football League with the Los Angeles Raiders and Chicago Bears. Gault, who is regarded as one of the NFL's all-time fastest players, was a member of the Bears squad that won the Super Bowl XX and the US Olympic team. From 1979 to 1982, Gault participated in college...

David Nurse (@davidnursenba) has been transforming the way hundreds of NBA stars play on the court for most of his career. In fact, his method was dubbed as training “athletes of the future” because of his ability to teach them how to tap into different mindsets and become unstoppable.  He has written two bestselling books (Pivot & Go and Breakthrough), runs a successful motivational coaching busi...

Tim Brown (@81timbrown) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the NFL. He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, where he won the Heisman Trophy, becoming the first wide receiver to do so. He spent sixteen years with the Los Angeles Raiders, during which he established himself as one of the NFL's greatest wide receivers of all time. Brown...

Joining Travis Chappell on this episode of Travis Makes Friends is comedian Brendan Schaub. Brendan is a former professional MMA fighter and co-host of the popular podcast "The Fighter and the Kid". What They Discussed: Brendan's background and how he got into comedy The story behind "The Fighter and the Kid" podcast and how Brendan met co-host Bryan Callen The Joe Rogan Spotify deal and its impac...

Sean Cannell (@seancannell) is back again for part 2, to show the winning strategies to dominating YouTube, TikTok, and more! Sean is the CEO of Think Media, co-founder of Video Influencers, and the world's most-watched YouTube strategist. He has achieved success in building a six-figure income as a “Tech YouTuber” and now he operates a seven-figure online video education company. Sean and his fam...

Nikole Mitchell is a kickass life coach who helps people create the life of their dreams and thrive in all areas of life. She helps dreamers, leaders, and celebrities by expanding their beliefs, clearing any blocks, and getting them into the flow where they can find everything they are looking for. Mitchell has a big calling on her life and wants to help others access their own dream lives. Previo...

Alisa Jacobs (@gingerjacobs) is a serial entrepreneur, brand marketer, and social impact leader specializing in product innovation and community building. She is also the founder of LOOP Studios, Lucid Vision, and the Founding CEO of Queens Gaming Collective.  Throughout her career, she's landed partnerships with people like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Ellen Degeneres, The Karda...