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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.

Latest Episodes:

Make Money by Making Introductions Dec 04, 2025

Show notes

Travis and producer Eric break down the real skills behind meaningful networking, from first impressions and handshakes to group text intros and double opt-ins. They explore how to treat “networking” like making real friends, why bad introductions can damage trust, and how to thoughtfully connect people in a way that actually adds value. This episode is a tactical, relatable guide to becoming someone others are genuinely glad to meet and be introduced to.

On this episode we talk about:

Why basic body language, eye contact, and a simple “Hi, I’m Travis” beat over-rehearsed pitches when you meet someone new.
How to navigate handshakes, daps, and hugs without creating awkward moments (or accidental crotch-hand sandwiches).
Why networking events feel sleazy when you treat them like in‑person cold calling and how to shift into genuine curiosity and friendship-building.
The right way to stay in touch—why business cards usually suck, and why Instagram or phone numbers are better for real follow‑up.
How to make introductions the right way using “double opt‑in” intros, proper context, and thoughtful framing so both people feel respected and excited.

Top 3 Takeaways

Great first impressions are mostly about energy, body language, and making people feel good—not delivering the perfect elevator pitch.
Treat networking like making friends: ask genuine questions, listen closely, look for common ground, and resist the urge to immediately pitch or sell.
Introductions are powerful value-adds only when you get consent from both sides and frame the connection with context that makes each person look like the best version of themselves.

Notable Quotes

“People won’t remember what you said, but they will remember how you made them feel after meeting you.”
“Going to events and treating every human like a prospect is the fastest way to make sure nobody actually wants to talk to you.”
“Always get the double opt‑in on intros—otherwise you’re not adding value, you’re just creating awkward obligations for your friends.”

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Make Money By Mastering Boring Consistency | Jimmy Rex Dec 03, 2025

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Jimmy Rex is a top-producing former real estate agent who closed over 400 transactions in his final year in the business and built a portfolio of more than 50 investment properties. He now runs “We Are The They,” a men’s mastermind and leadership group focused on helping high-performing entrepreneurs build better lives, not just bigger businesses, through experiences, coaching, and community. Jimmy is known for his relentless work ethic, his willingness to say what others won’t, and his ability to both make money and put it to work through disciplined investing.

On this episode we talk about:

Growing up broke, getting the entrepreneurial itch early, and how selling lemonade and T‑shirts as a kid shaped Jimmy’s sales mindset.
Using a Mormon mission and door‑to‑door meat sales as “the world’s greatest sales training program” and how that translated into real estate success.
The exact prospecting systems, scripts, and daily routines that took Jimmy from a few closings to 60–98 homes per year and 400+ annual transactions with his team.
Why most agents and entrepreneurs hide in “creative avoidance,” how to fall in love with boring consistency, and why a ruthless 3‑hour daily prospecting block changes everything.
Lessons from losing big in private deals, why Jimmy now favors index funds and real estate over chasing “sexy” investments, and how he’d rebuild from zero in 2–3 years through sales.

Top 3 Takeaways

Boring, consistent effort beats talent; a simple plan executed every day—like 3 hours of focused prospecting—will outperform almost everyone who won’t do the work.
Sales is the most portable money-making skill; if you can sell and you’re willing to outwork others, you can rebuild your life in any market or industry.
For most people, slow and steady investing in real estate and broad index funds will outperform gambling on private deals, meme coins, or “hot” opportunities driven by FOMO.

Notable Quotes

“Successful people have merely learned to do the things that unsuccessful people don’t want to do.”
“Fall in love with the monotonous routine; the grind itself has to be the win, not just the outcome.”
“If you’re not making at least 200 grand a year, your best investment isn’t the stock market—it’s your own skills and your network.”

Connect with Jimmy Rex:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmyrex
Twitter/X: https://x.com/JimmyRex
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjimmyrex

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Make Money by Speaking on Stages Dec 03, 2025

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Travis sits down with his producer Eric for a fun, practical breakdown of whether speaking at events is actually worth it for entrepreneurs and creators. From horror-movie cold opens to hard-nosed math on time, travel, and ROI, this episode digs into when to say yes to a stage, when to walk away, and how to think about “paid to speak” vs “pay to speak” opportunities in a sane, strategic way.

On this episode we talk about:

Whether speaking at events is a vanity play or a real growth lever for your business
How your goals (professional speaker vs business owner vs personal brand builder) change the calculus on saying yes to a stage
The tradeoffs between local, niche rooms and big stages with thousands of people
Hidden costs of speaking—travel, lost work time, opportunity cost—and how to factor them in
When it can actually make sense to pay to be on stage and how to evaluate those offers like ad spend

Top 3 Takeaways

Speaking is almost always valuable if it aligns with a clear goal—professional speaking, lead gen, or brand building—but not every stage is worth your time.
Quality of the room (who’s in the audience, who’s hosting, who’s backstage) beats quantity of people; a small room of serious buyers can outperform a crowd of thousands.
Paying to be on stage isn’t inherently a scam—it’s a marketing decision; you need clear numbers, clear expectations, and a plan to work the room and follow up afterward.

Notable Quotes

"It depends on your goal—if you want to be a professional speaker, you should be on any stage that’ll have you."
"Sometimes 22 multi-millionaires in a small room are a better use of time than 2,000 random people in an arena."
"Once you’re paying to speak, it’s not magic anymore—it’s just ad spend, and you’ve got to treat it like a marketing channel."

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Make Money with Commercial Real Estate | Veena Jetti Dec 02, 2025

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Veena Jetti is the founding partner of Vive Funds, an innovative commercial real estate firm specializing in conservative investment opportunities. With over $1 billion in real estate transactions and a dynamic career that spans education, community building, and thought leadership, Veena brings a unique blend of deep market expertise and a passion for empowering new investors. As a multifamily syndicator, philanthropist, and Forbes Council Member, her story stands out for its hard-earned lessons, focus on abundance, and drive to create financial independence—especially for women.

On this episode we talk about:

How Veena transitioned from single-family to multifamily real estate
Mindset shifts required for successful investing
The importance of joining networks and communities for growth
Building wealth with limited capital and practical entry points
Empowering women to build financial independence and legacy

Top 3 Takeaways

Community and mentorship are the "easy button" for real estate success—being in the right rooms saves money and accelerates growth.
Mindset is the most significant barrier; overcoming analysis paralysis lets you take action and build wealth.
Multifamily real estate is accessible to non-billionaires—start somewhere, build the right network, and leverage free educational resources.

Notable Quotes

“The biggest problem with getting started in multifamily isn’t money or knowledge—it’s mindset. Overcoming overwhelm is key.”
“Multifamily is a team sport. You need a community; doing deals alone is just riskier and slower.”
“My focus for 2026 is teaching women how to achieve financial independence—money as power, not the end goal.”

Connect with Veena Jetti:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veenajetti
Twitter/X: https://x.com/veenajetti
Instagram: https://instagram.com/veenajetti
Website: https://vivefunds.com

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Make Money by Thinking of Your Older Self Dec 02, 2025

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In this solo-style episode, Travis sits down with his producer Eric for an introspective conversation using the “rocking chair test,” a thought experiment where you imagine advice from your much older self at the end of your life. Instead of featuring an external guest, this episode turns the spotlight on Travis’s own mindset around regret, failure, and what he wishes he’d stop (and keep) doing in business and life.

On this episode we talk about:

How the “rocking chair test” helps you see your current life from the perspective of your 88–108-year-old self
Why most people regret what they didn’t do more than what they did “wrong”
Travis’s tendency to downplay wins, fixate on failures, and how that has held him back
How his upbringing and internalized beliefs still shape his self-talk and response to criticism
The story of building a 7-figure business, losing it, and struggling to own his successes afterward
Why podcasting is the thing he’s most proud he stuck with, despite years of low direct financial return
The tension between chasing novelty and doubling down on what you’re genuinely great at
Using your future self as a filter to judge fears about embarrassment, judgment, and starting over
How meditating on death and limited time can create urgency to take bigger swings now

Top 3 Takeaways

Your future self will almost always regret the risks you never took more than the attempts that didn’t work out.
Fixating on failures while dismissing your wins can quietly cap your potential, even when you’ve built real results.
Doubling down on your core strengths for income, while using side projects to satisfy curiosity and novelty, is a powerful way to build both wealth and fulfillment.

Notable Quotes

"I tend to significantly downplay the successes I’ve had and highlight the failures I’ve had, and that’s held me back in a lot of ways."
"People on their deathbed usually regret the things they didn’t do far more than the things they did that didn’t work out."
"Life is short, and in 200 years none of this will matter—so why not just go for it and take another big swing?"

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Make Money with Self Storage | Fernando Angelucci Dec 01, 2025

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Fernando Angelucci is a self-storage investor and syndicator who’s transacted on over $200M worth of self-storage facilities across dozens of states in just six years. After starting in house painting, flipping, and multifamily, he ditched the “three T’s” (tenants, toilets, trash) and went all-in on self storage, where he now specializes in wholesaling, value-add deals, and creative seller-financed structures—while spending most of the year living abroad.

On this episode we talk about:

Fernando’s journey from immigrant parents and a Fortune 50 corporate job to full-time real estate investor
How he used 60 credit cards and $97K in high-interest debt to launch his flipping business (and why he doesn’t recommend it)
Why he pivoted from flipping and rentals into self storage and what makes the asset class so attractive
How to wholesale self-storage deals step-by-step, from building lists to skip tracing to talking with owners
The key underwriting metrics he uses (supply index, price per square foot, occupancy, and competition)
How he structures creative seller-financed deals (multiple offer structures, master lease options, and more)
The importance of reps, rejection, accountability, and public goals in getting your first deal done

Top 3 Takeaways

Self storage is a powerful, scalable niche. With roughly two-thirds of facilities owned by mom-and-pop operators, there’s a massive opportunity to buy under-managed properties, modernize operations (web presence, pricing, tech), and quickly increase NOI.
Wholesaling self storage is a low-capital way to start. By buying data, skip tracing owners, building relationships, and assigning contracts, you can generate large fees without taking title or raising huge amounts of capital—while learning the business from inside the deal flow.
Creative financing unlocks deals banks won’t touch. By really listening to an owner’s “why” (retirement income, grandkids’ tuition, travel), you can craft seller-financed structures, second-position notes, and master leases that solve their problem and allow you to acquire cash-flowing assets with minimal money down.

Notable Quotes

“Once you get comfortable with people saying no and failure, then you just realize it’s reps. That’s all you gotta do—reps.”
“If you’re always 100% full, that’s not a good thing in self storage. It means your rents are too low.”
“Too many people rush to get a contract. Slow down and find the why behind the why—then structure the deal around that.”

Connect with Fernando Angelucci:

Website / Investing: https://ssse.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestoragestud

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Make Money with a Seismic Shift | Dr. Michelle Johnston Dec 01, 2025

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Dr. Michelle K. Johnston is a bestselling author, top executive coach, and leadership professor at Loyola University New Orleans who specializes in connection-driven leadership. She’s the author of The Seismic Shift in Leadership and the new book The Seismic Shift in You, co-written with legendary coach Marshall Goldsmith, where she unpacks seven powerful shifts leaders must make to deepen connection and drive results in an AI-driven world.

On this episode we talk about:

Michelle’s first “real” dollar, early jobs at Fuddruckers and a cookie shop, and what they taught her about people and money
Why high-volume, people-facing jobs (restaurants, sales, customer service) are underrated training grounds for success
The core ideas behind The Seismic Shift in Leadership and The Seismic Shift in You
How AI and digital overload are changing leadership—and why “productivity without connection equals emptiness”
The loneliness epidemic, why entrepreneurs (especially men) are so isolated, and how to intentionally build community
Practical ways leaders can rewire meetings, calendars, and priorities around connection
The concept of “connection dinners” and why entrepreneurs should curate rooms where people actually get real

Top 3 Takeaways

Connection is the new competitive advantage. Old-school command-and-control leadership no longer works; leaders who build cultures of connection outperform by creating trust, psychological safety, and real loyalty.
You must connect with yourself first. If your own cup is empty—no self-care, no boundaries, no time on your calendar for what matters—you won’t have the energy or presence to build meaningful relationships at work or at home.
Entrepreneurship doesn’t have to be lonely. By intentionally building community—through curated spaces, small-group dinners, and regular in-person connection—entrepreneurs can combat isolation and create the kind of support that fuels both impact and income.

Notable Quotes

"Productivity without connection equals emptiness."
"You’re not good at connecting with anybody unless you first prioritize yourself."
"If your most important relationships aren’t on your calendar, they’re not really your priorities."

Connect with Dr. Michelle Johnston:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-johnston-0264b5b
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellekjohnston
Website: https://michellekjohnston.com
Podcast: The Seismic Shift with Michelle K. Johnston – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-seismic-shift-with-michelle-k-johnston/id1625361801

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Make Money and BRING THOSE RECEIPTS Nov 30, 2025

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Travis is joined by his producer Eric for a rapid‑fire, no‑guest episode built around funny, candid questions about purchases, regrets, and money habits. Eric keeps Travis on his toes, pushing him to “bring the receipts” on everything from embarrassing Amazon orders to the masterminds and franchises he has invested in.

On this episode we talk about:

The most embarrassing Amazon purchases Travis would hate to see leaked.
Under‑$50 buys (like “The Almanack of Naval Ravikant”) that genuinely improved his life.
The pricey Vegas group dinner he barely ate at and instantly regretted.
Subscriptions and trials (sports, streaming, live TV) that keep renewing long after they’re useful.
“Boring” purchases like chargers, docks, and phone accessories that quietly deliver value every day.
Early‑20s mistakes like buying a brand‑new car versus a lightly used one.
How much money Travis has ultimately spent with past podcast guests through masterminds, investments, and franchises.

Top 3 Takeaways

Paying for experiences or group status you do not actually enjoy (like a late‑night Vegas dinner you barely touch) is one of the fastest ways to waste money and energy.
The best purchases are often unsexy: books that change how you think, tech that reduces daily friction, and used cars that avoid the steepest depreciation curve.
Recurring subscriptions and “free trials” can quietly drain thousands over time, so using reminders, assistants, or apps to cancel aggressively is a simple but powerful money move.

Notable Quotes

"It felt like I paid $100 a bite for that dinner—and I still left hungry."
"I used to think eating out was a splurge; now the real flex is not wasting cash on stuff that doesn’t move the needle."
"Money only solves your money problems, but it is a lot easier to solve everything else when you actually have some in the bank."

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Make Money by Improving Your Contacts Nov 29, 2025

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On this episode, Travis Chappell sits down with his producer Eric for a fun but revealing “check your contacts” game that exposes how much your network shapes your opportunities, decisions, and problem-solving capacity. Instead of focusing on tactics alone, they use real names from Travis’s phone to unpack what makes a relationship actually valuable beyond social proof or status.

On this episode we talk about:

The one professional contact Travis would keep if he had to delete everyone else from his phone
Who he’d bet $1,000 will pick up the phone every time he calls
Which friend he hasn’t talked to in years but knows would still show up if he needed help
The first “celebrity” and first true household-name contact that made his network feel different
Who he’d choose as his only coach if he had to start a new business tomorrow
The worst “client” call of his career and the red flags it revealed
The best call he’s ever received and how it turned into a defining podcast interview moment
Why your network multiplies your ability to solve problems, Henry Ford–style

Top 3 Takeaways

A contact is only as valuable as their willingness to respond; reliability and generosity matter more than fame or follower count.
Strong relationships built over years—even with long gaps in communication—can still be some of the most dependable when life or business goes sideways.
Your network is a force multiplier: like Henry Ford and modern ultra-learners, you do not need to know everything yourself if you can quickly reach people who are true experts in their domains.

Notable Quotes

"Your contacts are only as good as the people who actually text back and pick up when it counts."
"You can solve bigger and more complex problems when you know who to call, not just what to do."
"Your contact list will largely dictate how successful and how helpful you are in life—so don’t neglect the work of building real relationships."

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Make Money by Building Relationships at Scale | Jesse & Gabi Merl Nov 29, 2025

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Jesse and Gabi Merl are a married power couple who rebuilt from bankruptcy and six-figure student loan debt to consistent multi–six-figure months through content, social selling, and smart investing. Jesse is a multi-exit tech entrepreneur turned YouTube creator behind “Jesse ON FIRE,” while Gabi is a hormone and cortisol-focused coach and social seller who built a thriving business from scratch using short-form content.

On this episode we talk about:

How Jesse went from teen restaurant jobs to real estate, loans, a sports gaming startup, and ultimately a brutal acquisition that wiped out his stock and forced bankruptcy
What it was like for Gabi to be pregnant with their third child, unable to practice acupuncture in a new state, and staring down six-figure student loans while deciding to jump into social selling
How they rebuilt from absolute zero to over $140K/month in combined income by focusing on liquid wealth, real estate, and avoiding flashy lifestyle creep
The content strategies behind “Jesse ON FIRE” and Gabi’s Instagram/TikTok growth: niche selection, volume, repelling to attract, and showing up as an amplified version of yourself on camera
Why most creators fail because they underestimate the time horizon (at least a year) and posting volume required before platforms reward them with real reach

Top 3 Takeaways

Rebuilding from zero is possible if you’re willing to kill your ego, take the “soul-sucking” job when necessary, and then methodically build leverage through content and business again.
Platforms reward consistency and volume; think in terms of posting multiple times per day for months, not a few posts per month, and commit to at least a year before expecting meaningful traction.
The fastest way to stand out is to be specific: know your avatar, be willing to repel the wrong audience to attract the right one, and tell your story like you’re talking to close friends—just slightly amplified for the camera.

Notable Quotes

"You have to repel to attract; if no one is a little mad, no one is truly magnetized to you."
"The platforms are testing if you’re going to be a consistent creator before they give you reach."
"Content is just building relationships at scale—one story, one reaction, one video at a time."

Connect with Jesse & Gabi Merl:

YouTube (Jesse): https://www.youtube.com/@RealJesseONFIRE
Twitter/X (Jesse): https://twitter.com/realjesseonfire
Instagram (Jesse): https://www.instagram.com/realjesseonfire
Instagram (Gabi): https://www.instagram.com/gabriellecarolyn
TikTok (Gabi): https://www.tiktok.com/@gabriellecarolyn

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