Travis Makes Money

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...

In this hilarious and thought-provoking episode, Travis and producer Eric break down a recent Jeff Bezos interview and unpack some surprisingly nuanced conversations around entrepreneurship, taxes, capitalism, AI, housing prices, and the value businesses create in society. Along the way, they debate billionaire philanthropy, Amazon’s impact on the world, the future of AI tools, and why entrepreneu...

Heather Parady is a mental health therapist turned creative strategist, storyteller, and online entrepreneur who has conducted over a thousand interviews and built a powerful platform helping unconventional leaders amplify their voices. In this deeply personal conversation, Heather and Travis unpack the connection between money, religion, mindset, identity, and self-belief — and how overcoming int...

In this solo episode, Travis breaks down some of the biggest lessons he learned from his conversation with behavioral scientist, author, and connection expert Jon Levy. Once a self-described chronic introvert, Jon transformed himself into one of the world’s leading experts on human connection and relationship-building. Travis shares key insights from their conversations about networking, influence...

In this episode, Travis is joined by producer Eric for a breakdown of viral door-to-door sales advice from solar sales rep Melissa Romiza. Drawing from his own experience in door-to-door solar sales, Travis reacts to real sales clips and explains what actually works when it comes to knocking doors, building trust, creating urgency ethically, and closing more deals. From sales psychology to communi...

Richard Harpin is the founder and former CEO of HomeServe, the home emergency repair company that grew from a struggling startup into a business that sold for more than $4.1 billion. He’s also the founder of Business Leader and author of How to Make a Billion in 9 Steps. In this episode, Richard shares the hard-earned lessons behind building a billion-dollar company, why copying successful models...

In this solo episode, Travis breaks down some of the biggest lessons he’s learned from longtime friend, mentor, and podcasting legend Jordan Harbinger. From work-life priorities and health wake-up calls to content strategy and personal fulfillment, Travis shares key insights from his latest conversation with one of the most respected interviewers in podcasting. Drawing on Jordan’s experiences, thi...

In this laid-back but insightful episode, Travis and producer Eric pull back the curtain on the realities of podcasting, professionalism, and why small amounts of effort can separate you from the crowd. What starts as a conversation about frustrating podcast experiences quickly turns into a deeper discussion about consistency, standards, personal growth, and why being “just good enough” is often e...

In this episode, Travis sits down with Raja Rajamannar, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Mastercard and one of the most influential marketing leaders in the world. Raja shares his incredible journey from studying chemical engineering in India to leading branding and marketing initiatives for some of the world’s biggest companies, including Citibank and Mastercard. Along the way, he di...

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 share...

In this episode, Travis and producer Eric go completely off the rails—in the best way possible—while unpacking the business genius of Dolly Parton. What starts as a conversation about the Country Music Hall of Fame turns into a fascinating breakdown of ownership, publishing rights, long-term thinking, and why saying “no” to Elvis Presley may have been one of the smartest financial decisions in ent...

Dr. Jana Werner and Phil LeBrun are senior leaders at Amazon Web Services who help Fortune 500 companies navigate AI innovation, organizational change, and leadership transformation. Jana is an Executive in Residence at AWS, a Harvard Business Review Press author, and a global transformation leader with experience spanning financial services, startups, and DHL. Phil is the former international CIO...

In this solo episode, Travis breaks down some of the biggest lessons he learned from his conversation with Randy Couture. Randy is a five-time UFC heavyweight champion, actor, entrepreneur, and former Olympic wrestling alternate who built an incredible career during the early “Wild West” days of mixed martial arts. From fighting professionally at age 33 to starring alongside Sylvester Stallone in ...

In this episode, Travis and producer Eric dive into one of the most controversial topics in creative and entrepreneurial spaces: working for free. Drawing from experiences in photography, freelancing, sales, and business, they break down when free work is actually a smart investment versus when it becomes exploitation. The conversation covers entitlement, skill-building, getting your foot in the d...

In this episode, Travis sits down with entrepreneur Josh Whalen, co-founder and CEO of Joi + Blokes, a rapidly growing diagnostics and telehealth platform focused on hormone optimization, longevity, and preventative wellness for both men and women. After struggling with his own health issues and becoming frustrated with traditional healthcare, Josh built a company that has now served tens of thous...

In this episode, Travis breaks down his conversation with wellness creator and fitness educator Michael Smoak, better known online as HigherUpWellness. With millions of followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, Michael has built a massive audience by cutting through the noise of the fitness industry and sharing practical, evidence-based advice that actually works. Travis reflects on the les...

In this episode, Travis and producer Eric break down different ways to make your first $100,000 and rank them based on speed, scalability, and difficulty. From freelancing and niche agencies to content creation, sales jobs, and flipping products, Travis shares candid insights from his own entrepreneurial journey—including what worked, what didn’t, and which opportunities offer the fastest path to...

In this episode, Travis sits down with serial entrepreneur Adrian Salamunovic to talk about building, scaling, and exiting companies. Adrian shares lessons from launching multiple successful startups — including CanvasPop, which sold for over $30 million — and explains why the future belongs to founders who deeply understand product, customer experience, and community. The conversation also dives...

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 sh...

In this episode, Travis Chappell and his producer, Eric, break down the real-world pros and cons of different creator monetization methods. From sponsorships and coaching to affiliate marketing and live events, Travis shares candid insights from years of building content businesses, working with clients, and growing revenue streams online. The conversation blends humor with practical advice for cr...

Tal Navarro is a Forbes 40 Under 40 honoree, AI strategist, and CEO of Social Lady who has spent more than 20 years helping businesses scale using digital media, automation, and online communities. From building a kite surfing business online before social media really existed to launching Israel’s first social media college and empowering women through tech, Tal has been at the forefront of nearl...

Scott Harrison is the founder of Charity: Water, one of the most impactful nonprofit organizations in the world focused on solving the global clean water crisis. Over the last 20 years, charity: water has raised more than a billion dollars and helped bring clean drinking water to more than 20 million people around the globe. But before becoming one of the most respected voices in philanthropy, Sco...

In this episode, Travis and producer Eric pull back the curtain on the realities of podcasting after thousands of interviews and hundreds of episodes. From nightmare guest appearances and awkward interviews to lessons on professionalism, preparation, and setting boundaries, this conversation is packed with honest insights about what separates great podcasters from everyone else. Travis also shares...

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...

In this solo episode, Travis breaks down some of the biggest lessons from his conversation with Josh Peck — actor, creator, author, and former Nickelodeon star best known for Drake & Josh. Travis dives into Josh’s journey from child stardom to reinventing himself as a modern creator, including the struggles, rejection, ego death, and vulnerability that helped him stay relevant in Hollywood and onl...