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Travis Makes Money

You can’t save your way to your dream life anymore. The truth is, you’re gonna need to learn to make more money. The Travis Makes Money Podcast is not your typical personal finance show. Rather than shaming you for buying a Starbucks coffee or pressuring you to become a billionaire, we focus on empowering you to make more money so you can enjoy life today while preparing for your future. You don’t have to cut back so much that you miss out on the present, and you don’t need to become the next Jeff Bezos either. Hosted by veteran podcaster Travis Chappell, each daily episode features interviews with regular people just like you – yes, you – who have learned how to make more money in unique and unconventional ways. From turning side hustles into an extra six figures to building massive business empires, these conversations dive into the mindset shifts, hard-earned lessons, and simple strategies that helped these individuals succeed. With over 1,000 podcast episodes under his belt, Travis has developed a unique ability to pull out inspiring stories and practical advice you can apply to your own financial journey that you just won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you’re looking for strategies on side hustles, skill building, investing, building generational wealth, or just motivation to take your next steps, this podcast is your resource. Tune in daily for insights, actionable tips, and inspiration from some of the most successful and interesting money-makers on the planet.

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430: Jessica Zimmerman | How to Conquer Struggle Jun 29, 2020

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When Jessica Zimmerman survived a childhood car crash that took the life of her only sister, she knew even then, she couldn't waste her life. After meeting her husband at the University of Arkansas, she returned to her hometown and built a successful wedding floral design business, Zimmerman Events, that grew alongside her three young children. When her husband fell tragically ill, Jessica realized that she had to begin earning more than just the "fun money," transforming her zero-profit events company into a seven-figure business, all while caring for her ailing husband. Today, Jessica teaches her students and followers how to set healthy business boundaries, invest in themselves, and create businesses and lives they love. Her work has been featured in People, Business Insider, Entrepreneur and Forbes. Jessica currently resides in Conway, Arkansas, with her husband Brian, their three children, and their dog Sophie. On This Episode: Learn the power of emotional influence. Jessica explains the catalyst that turned around her business. Hear the story of the illness that Jessica's husband developed in the middle of her building her company. Travis talks about the stigma around spending money to be successful. Key Takeaways: Take extreme responsibility for your life. Make money decisions with a long-term mindset. When people feel a connection with you they’re willing to buy from you. Tweetable Quotes: Once you have a good foundation, you can grow this thing as big as you want it. Jessica Zimmerman: JessicaZimmerman.com Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group)
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429: Adrienne Bankert | From a Small Town to Good Morning America Jun 26, 2020

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Adrienne Bankert is an Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Award-winning correspondent for ABC News, Good Morning America, World News Tonight, and Nightline. She reported live from Chaing Rai, Thailand, during the rescue of thirteen boys and their soccer coach as the world watched the historic rescue. She traveled to London to cover the Royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and was the first network journalist to report live from the scene when several police officers were massacred in Dallas, Texas in 2016. Her compelling interviews from guests that range from wounded warriors to celebrities including Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and more have gained widespread attention. She has worked in local news in Sacramento, Dallas-Fort Worth, and in Los Angeles as a host, anchor, health and wellness, and general assignment reporter. She remains committed to the goal she declared early on in her journey to “change the face of television,” and is a regular speaker at events providing practical and inspirational wisdom that launches people into the highest and best versions of their lives. Key Takeaways: We have to be careful not to dismiss the messenger because their picture looks different than what we expect. Relationship is the key for every endeavor. Life is a lot better when you know the language. My main job as an interviewer is to make my guest feel safe. Be kind to all people, universally without prejudice. It’s who you know but you also have to know who you are. Resources Mentioned: yourhiddensuperpower.com Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group)
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428: Greg Milano | How to Decide What You Want To Do Jun 24, 2020

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Greg Milano is is the founder and chief executive officer of Fortuna Advisors LLC. A leading expert in capital allocation, behavioral finance, and incentive compensation design, he has nearly 30 years experience in management consulting. He is the author of the new book, Curing Corporate Short-Termism: Future Growth vs. Current Earnings. Episode Highlights: Greg shares about how his brothers helped influence him to be interested in business. Travis and Greg discuss whether you should improve your weaknesses or capitalize on your strengths. Learn how to stand out in a crowded marktetplace. 3 Key Points: Identify your value. Build on those strengths. Find what differentiates you. Tweetable Quotes: “A network without a product isn’t much use.” Resources Mentioned: https://fortuna-advisors.com/ (https://fortuna-advisors.com/) Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group)
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427: Jimmy Rex | How to Stand Out as a Real Estate Professional Jun 22, 2020

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Jimmy is most known for his career in real estate during the past 15 years. In that time frame, he's sold over 2000 properties and has solidified himself as one of the top real estate agents in the country. This past year Jimmy sold the most expensive home in Wasatch Front MLS History at $35 million for a ranch near Oakley, Utah. Because of his success in real estate, Jimmy went on to build his real estate coaching company which currently coaches hundreds of real estate agents from all across the country. His courses "The Social Realtor" and "100K Agent Blueprint" have helped thousands of agents grow their business. He is also a popular speaker and regularly does trainings from Calgary to Texas and all over the country. Outside of Real Estate, Jimmy created one of the top business podcasts "The Jimmy Rex Show" that to date has been running weekly for just under two years and has been listened to over 10 million times throughout 165 episodes. In 2019 Jimmy released his first book, "The Next Wave of Influence in Real Estate," and it immediately hit the bestseller list on Amazon in multiple categories. Outside of being an author, Jimmy loves to travel and has visited over 60 countries as of 2019. His favorite types of trips are when he gets to go undercover as part of a select group working with The Child Liberation Foundation, helping to find and rescue children all over the world that are being sex trafficked. Jimmy has been on 11 operations and played a role in the rescue of over 100 children. Jimmy is also an active investor, with a portfolio that includes 15 personal investment properties and investments in over a dozen private companies, including Nikola Motors, Stance Socks, and Parachut.co. To best describe Jimmy as a person, turn to his Mission Statement; "The purpose of my life is to share my tremendous love with all of God's children. Bringing happiness to others through my playful soul and by being an example of living an extraordinary life." Episode Highlights: Learn how Jimmy became a scrappy entrepreneur at a very young age. Travis and Jimmy discuss their respective strict religious upbringings. Hear how Jimmy went from struggling for six months to becoming a massively successful real estate agent. 3 Key Points: Put effort into serving and creating memories for others. Give so much value that people will feel guilty not to say "yes" to your asks." Podcasting will give you access to people you've never had access to before. Resources Mentioned: https://www.mrjimmyrex.com/ (https://www.mrjimmyrex.com/) https://open.acast.com/shows/5d8001706cae0cd6477aa726/episodes/jimmyrexmastermind.com (jimmyrexmastermind.com) https://www.instagram.com/mrjimmyrex/ (https://www.instagram.com/mrjimmyrex/) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN4DhXR7MGoOOM70znidNiA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN4DhXR7MGoOOM70znidNiA) Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group)
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426: PJ Kev & Aaron Wilson | Private Jets and Celebrity Brands Jun 19, 2020

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Starting with a little more than a love for travel, Kelvin “PJ Kev” Mensah has secured his standing as one of the youngest and most well-known private jet brokers in the world. Servicing high-net-worth individuals from all walks of life (spanning across media & entertainment, the sports industry, and corporate America), the illustrious serial entrepreneur has been acknowledged as one of the travel industry’s rising stars. With an unparalleled presence in North America, the United Kingdom, and West Africa, Kelvin chartered 100+ private jets in 2019 and shows no sign of taking his foot off the gas on his road to success. His passion for the industry took a new form right before college as he aimed to carve out a career path and enter a market none of his colleagues had had success in. “I didn’t even know what I was doing in the beginning,” Kelvin humbly admits, but he knew he didn’t want to settle for mediocrity – “I wanted to be involved at the highest level!” The luxury brand innovator reached out to a good portion of his like-minded contacts and kept knocking on doors until he secured his first job with a brokerage company within his first year of moving to LA. Five years later, Kelvin is now an esteemed private jet broker and technology executive. That rocky beginning every entrepreneur experiences has now evolved into a global movement for Kelvin, who is now redirecting his initiatives regarding expansion towards his parents’ hometown of Accra, Ghana. Upon starting his career in private aviation, he has embarked on a philanthropic journey to start a mentorship foundation which will provide children with the tools and resources they need to excel academically. By giving others an opportunity to follow in his footsteps, he is creating an unparalleled fellowship that could go on for generations. Kelvin is adamant about showcasing the wonders of the world most millennials do not have an opportunity to experience, while highlighting the beauty of Africa.Throughout his career, he has developed relationships with multiple influencers who are willing to travel with him while raising awareness around Africa’s multitude of resources and tourist attractions. In fact, he has already discussed ventures in Africa with the likes of Meek Mill, Akon, and Sean Combs. Stay tuned for some of the exciting initiatives Kelvin is set to roll out this year and beyond as he plans to bring awareness to West Africa’s luxury market on an unprecedented scale. Aaron Wilson is a highly-decorated serial entrepreneur who has sought to leverage a culmination of his experience into service offerings being rendered through his full-service business consulting firm, Wilson Talent Solutions. Wilson Talent Solutions is a business consulting & business coaching firm, started with the goal of giving all entrepreneurs, small business owners, and professionals access to resources and information that successful venture capitalists & entrepreneurs have used to scale & grow their businesses quickly. Wilson Talent Solutions is primarily focused on providing business coaching to entrepreneurs & executives, executive coaching to c-suite professionals, business strategy, finance strategy, marketing, career coaching, and personal branding expertise to professionals from an array of disciplines & industries who range in experience from entry-level to the c-suite. Aaron is set to release a new eBook entitled, "Level Up Pocket Consultant" in late March 2020. He has described the book as a "transformational experience for all entrepreneurs & professionals" who want to take their business and careers to the next level. The book takes a deep dive into sales strategy, marketing, business strategy, business model creation, and what Aaron finds most important, leadership & team-building. Additionally, Aaron was brought on board at the #1 podcast network for professionals, Bleav Network, and now has a podcast...
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425: Zach Benson | 5 Star Travel for Free Jun 17, 2020

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Zach Benson is the CEO and founder of https://assistagram.us/ (Assistagram) ﹣an innovative Instagram management agency specialising in growth of accounts and creating Instagram campaigns that reach millions. As a full-time entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, social-media trainer for international brands such as The Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton and ViceRoy, he encourages others to reach their full potential through the arts and social media. Zach is also an award-winning dancer and was a finalist on FOX TV's popular show 'So You Think You Can Dance'. Episode Highlights: Zach shares how he got into the world of breakdancing, and eventually making a six figure career out of it. Hear how a devastating injury ended Zach’s dancing career. Learn how Zach began helping celebrities grow their Instagram accounts in the early days of the platform. Discover how to stand apart from other companies. Get tips to help you travel for free! 3 Key Points: People will pay premium prices for premium results. Build an incredible team around you. Put some skin in the game and add value to others. Resources Mentioned: instagram.com/zachvacay Assistagram.us Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group)
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424: Erik Van Horn | Franchise Secrets Jun 15, 2020

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Erik Van Horn is a franchising specialist and expert in multi-unit, semi-absentee business ownership. From franchisee to regional developer, and investor to consultant, Erik has worn many hats over the last two decades. His diverse experience has provided him unique insight into the challenging aspects of the industry. Unlike many other franchising pundits, Erik practices what he preaches, and is still an active franchise entrepreneur. He has owned 6 brands in 8 states, and isn’t done yet with 30 more locations in the works. But more than expanding his businesses, Erik has a passion for helping people. That’s why he has helped 1,000 people (and counting) find great opportunities that meet their lifestyle goals, so they can find the same freedom through franchising that he enjoys. Episode Highlights: Erik talks about how he went from working as a landscaper to transitioning into real estate. Hear about the first big business mistake that Erik made. Travis and Erik discuss the pros and cons of being a franchisee. Learn how to find the right business partner. 3 Key Points: When you find an opportunity, look for a way to make it work. Don’t grow too fast. Find partners to help you get started. Resources Mentioned: Franchisesecrets.com Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group)
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423: Roland Frasier | How to Implement Advice from Everyone Jun 12, 2020

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Roland is co-founder and/or principal of three current Inc. Magazine fastest growing companies, and he has founded, scaled or sold 24 different 7 to 9 figure businesses ranging from consumer products to industrial machine manufacturing companies with adjusted sales ranging from $3 million to $337 million. Currently growing DigitalMarketer.com, RivalBrands.com and Plattr.com while advising over 150 other companies on digitally centric customer acquisition, activation, referral, retention and revenue strategies and plan implementation. Episode Highlights: Roland explains how he has always looked at things through an entrepreneurial lens. Travis and Roland discuss traditional education vs life lessons. Discover the importance of continued self education. Roland talks about how reality is different for everyone. 3 Key Points: School is not essential to success if you’re willing to self-educate. Forced networking is a benefit of traditional education, You can learn from anyone, everyone, any time. Tweetable Quotes: “I’ve always been to stupid to think of the reasons I can’t do something.” - Roland Frasier “Your network is an extension of your knowledge.” - Roland Frasier Resources Mentioned: Instagram.com/rolandfrasier Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group)
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422: Benjamin Teal | How to Get Your Tech to Talk Jun 10, 2020

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Ben Teal Bio: Hi, I'm Ben Teal, founder of the TEAL agency. My agency has helped online marketers sell hundreds of millions of dollars worth of products and touch hundreds of thousands of lives. Word has spread about the results we get and now requests funnel in daily to help others build, optimize and scale online marketing funnels. Look. When you hire my agency you're not hiring a freelancer fresh out of college (or even high school!) who is cutting his teeth and learning what works while spending your money. You're hiring an agency with over a three decades of combined experience helping some of the top online marketers in the world build, grow and scale their businesses. Literally, hiring us pays for itself. Episode Highlights: Hear how Benjamin got started as an entrepreneur in fourth grade selling garbage pail kids. Learn why it’s important to control your own destiny instead of taking a traditional career path. Benjamin explains the merits of traditional college education. Travis and Benjamin discuss why it’s important to make solid connections. Learn what to look for in a mastermind. 3 Key Points: Look fear in the face and do it anyway. Find someone who knows what you want to know and find a way to shadow them. You’re not as specialized as you think you are. Tweetable Quotes: “Not all colleges are created equal.” Resources Mentioned: https://my.captivate.fm/TealAgency.com/schedule (TealAgency.com/schedule) Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group)
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421: Danielle Gronich & Kayleigh Clark | How to Partner Successfully Jun 08, 2020

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Danielle Gronich & Kayleigh Clark operate the San Diego Acne Clinic, offering 100% acne-focused skin care! They bridge the gap between Dermatologist and Spa to deliver clinical results in a hip, relaxed setting. In the first visit, they go over all of your products, identify any problematic ingredients, conduct a thorough skin analysis and create a tailored skincare routine to match each unique individual. They also discuss hormones & nutrition in detail, then conduct a customized acne-reversing facial treatment with extractions so your skin can start to heal that same day! Episode Highlights: Danielle talks about opening an acne clinic in San Diego. How they have crafted a loyal fan base by standing out from other acne treatment companies. How Kayleigh’s health issues led to severe acne, leading to her meeting Danielle. Learn how to form a successful partnership. Kayleigh & Danielle talk about self-financing their ventures. Find out how the team pivoted when a large order was fulfilled incorrectly. 3 Key Points: When you have integrity, it shows. Find partners who complement your strengths, not someone who shares your strengths. Resumes don’t matter, your personality is everything. Tweetable Quotes: “Assholes attract assholes. Great people attract great people.” Resources Mentioned: https://www.instagram.com/kayleigh.christina/ (https://www.instagram.com/kayleigh.christina/) https://www.instagram.com/clearstemskincare/ (https://www.instagram.com/clearstemskincare/) https://www.instagram.com/sandiegoacneclinic/ (https://www.instagram.com/sandiegoacneclinic/) https://www.instagram.com/theacneguru/ (https://www.instagram.com/theacneguru/) Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group)
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