Travis Makes Money

David Homan is the founder and CEO of Orchestrated Connecting, a global community of connectors, as well as Orchestrated Opportunities and SOAR Connect, a startup focused on building authentic relationships at scale. A former nonprofit CEO who was responsible for 85% of his organization’s fundraising, David has built a global network around one core philosophy: create value for others without expe...

Eric joins Travis in the studio for a candid conversation at the intersection of church culture, tithing, and money. Eric hosts a podcast focused on mental, physical, and sexual abuse in religious environments, bringing a unique mix of survivor advocacy, theological curiosity, and lived experience inside fundamentalist spaces. His ability to dissect heavy topics with humor, clarity, and compassion...

Chandler Bolt is the founder of selfpublishing.com, a company that has helped thousands of people write and publish books. After dropping out of college to pursue entrepreneurship, Chandler built a successful lawn care and painting business before turning his own experience writing books into a business that has generated more than $80 million in sales. Today, he leads a 55-person company on...

On this episode, Travis is joined in studio by his producer Eric for a candid, funny, and surprisingly deep breakdown of market bubbles, AI hype, and what regular investors can learn from legends like Ray Dalio and Jeremy Grantham. Eric brings his sharp, comedic perspective while Travis translates hedge fund wisdom into practical rules of thumb for anyone trying to build wealth without getting wre...

Bonnie Schutz spent nearly three decades as a corporate executive assistant before deciding to bet on herself at 48 and build a business of her own. She is now the founder and CEO of Tandem Resource Solutions, a remote administrative support and recruiting firm, host of Delegate to Elevate, and founder of Preferred Service Pros, a vetted B2B service provider directory. In this episode, Bonnie...

In this episode of the Travis Makes Money Podcast, Travis and producer Eric dive into one of the most frustrating financial realities for American families: the cost and complexity of healthcare. They discuss the tradeoffs of health insurance, enormous hospital bills, high deductibles, navigating medical providers, and why even people with insurance can struggle to access the care they need. The c...

Dr. Joy Kong is a UCLA-trained, triple board-certified physician, entrepreneur, author, and educator who has built a career around constantly reinventing herself. After immigrating to the United States following a rejected visa application, Joy went from studying journalism to biology, medical school, psychiatry, integrative medicine, and eventually regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy. Tod...

In this episode of the Travis Makes Money Podcast, Travis and producer Eric take a break from business talk to debate their favorite Spider-Man movies, discuss the massive box-office success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and explore what the resurgence of movie theaters could mean for entrepreneurs. From the power of nostalgia and recognizable IP to the renewed demand for in-person experience...

Chris Josephs is the co-founder of Autopilot, a fintech platform that lets everyday investors automatically follow the portfolios and strategies of other investors. Before building Autopilot, Chris learned entrepreneurship by flipping sneakers as a teenager and helping grow his family’s custom sports compression business. In this episode, he explains how a simple idea to track Nancy Pelosi’s stock...

In this follow-up conversation, Travis Chappell and producer Eric continue their discussion on prenuptial agreements by reacting to entrepreneur Patrick Bet-David's perspective on marriage, money, and minimizing conflict. Using examples from business partnerships, celebrity divorces, and their own experiences, they explore why clear financial agreements aren't about expecting failure—they're about...

Kate McAfoose is the President of Chang Robotics and CEO of Q Robotics, a nationally recognized leader in automation and healthcare innovation. With more than 15 years of experience, Kate has helped spearhead major robotics initiatives, including large-scale autonomous robotics systems and healthcare solutions designed to reduce nurse burnout. In this episode, she shares an insider’s perspective o...

In this discussion, Travis Chappell and producer Eric tackle one of the most polarizing questions surrounding marriage and money: should every couple sign a prenuptial agreement? Drawing from a viral Facebook discussion, changing opinions from financial expert Dave Ramsey, and insights from entrepreneur Patrick Bet-David, they explore why prenups may be less about planning for divorce and more abo...

Jack Raines is an investor at Slow Ventures, author of Young Money: A Field Guide to Wealth and Purpose in Your Twenties, and creator of the popular Young Money Substack newsletter. After graduating during the pandemic, Jack turned an interest in investing into a thriving online platform that led to a book deal with Penguin and a career in venture capital. In this episode, he shares...

What does a millionaire actually look like? In this episode, Travis and producer Eric react to a viral clip from financial educator Tori Dunlap (Her First $100K) about why most people misunderstand wealth. Their conversation dives into the difference between appearing wealthy and actually building wealth, why so many people fall into lifestyle inflation, and the financial habits Travis has observe...

Prince Singh is a strategic brand builder, automation architect, and serial entrepreneur who helps entrepreneurs turn their passions into profitable businesses through AI-powered systems and intentional branding. As the founder of Tru Creatives and co-founder of Denali Canning, Prince has generated more than $10 million in revenue across his ventures, managed hundreds of thousands of dollars in ad...

Every successful person has a story of overcoming adversity—but what if the very thing that held you back is actually the key to your greatest success? In this solo episode, Travis reflects on lessons from past guests who transformed life's biggest obstacles into the foundation of thriving careers and businesses. Drawing on conversations with impressionist John Di Domenico, NBA Hall of Famer Artis...

How does someone become a millionaire while working as a Costco cashier? In this episode, Travis Chappell and producer Eric break down the inspiring story of Tony Barzar, a longtime Costco employee who quietly built a seven-figure retirement account through decades of consistent investing. Along the way, they discuss the importance of patience, the value of great employers, and why getting rich is...

Edward Brady is a CFA, Realtor®, Certified Regulatory Compliance Professional, and former SEC examiner who spent 25 years protecting the integrity of U.S. financial markets. After conducting hundreds of examinations of broker-dealers and investment advisors, he now helps investors simplify financial decisions through timeless wealth-building principles. In this episode, Edward shares lessons from...

Parenting doesn't come with a manual, and for ambitious entrepreneurs, balancing career success with family life can feel like an impossible challenge. In this solo episode, Travis Chappell reflects on parenting lessons he's gathered from conversations with world-class guests including Joe Gatto, Jordan Harbinger, and Shaquille O'Neal, while sharing his own experiences as a father. He explores why...

In this Q&A episode, Travis and producer Eric dive into a thought-provoking discussion inspired by Ryan Holiday's appearance on the Sean Ryan Show. They explore how short-form content has transformed the way we consume information, why outrage often outperforms truth online, and the dangers of forming opinions from contextless clips. Drawing from their own experience as podcast creators, they shar...

Nick Friedman is the co-founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving, one of the most recognizable home service brands in the country. What started as a college summer side hustle has grown into a $300 million national franchise with more than 100 locations. Nick is also the bestselling author of Effortless Entrepreneur and host of the Hunks Talking Junk podcast. In this epis...

Travis kicks off a new solo format for Travis Makes Money, focusing on personal development and how becoming your best self is the real foundation for making more money and living well. He draws on years of relentless self-education—hundreds of books and countless podcast episodes—to share lessons from his own growth journey as a dad, entrepreneur, and competitor. In this episode, he uses parentin...

In this Q&A episode, Travis and producer Eric break down a powerful lesson from bestselling author Mark Manson on why discipline isn't about having more willpower—it's about eliminating distractions. Using stories from famous authors like Stephen King, Ian Fleming, and Jack Carr, they explore how changing your environment can dramatically improve focus, productivity, and creative output. If you've...

Ron Johnson is one of the most influential retail innovators of the modern era. Best known for creating the Apple Store alongside Steve Jobs, Ron also helped bring designer collaborations to Target, served as CEO of JCPenney, and founded Enjoy, the first mobile retail store. In his new book, Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple's Genius, Ron shares the principles behind buildin...

Travis Chappell delivers a solo masterclass on building a powerful personal brand and network using his proprietary ACT method (Attention, Credibility, Trust), drawn from over 1,600 podcast episodes, hundreds of books, and years of real-world experience in content creation and online marketing. On this episode we talk about: The ACT framework: A = Attention, C = Credibility, T = Trust—and why trus...