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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.

Latest Episodes:

SOLO | Make Money by Becoming the Person Capable of Success Feb 23, 2026

Show notes

In this solo episode, Travis Chappell breaks down a powerful mindset shift that can change the trajectory of your life and business: the person you’re becoming matters more than what you’re building. Drawing from over 1,500 podcast episodes, 1,000+ interviews with top performers, and more than 200 books read in recent years, Travis shares why identity-based goals consistently outperform outcome-based goals—and how focusing on who you become leads to lasting success, fulfillment, and integrity.

On this episode we talk about:

Why identity-based goals are more powerful than outcome-based goals
The danger of chasing success without becoming capable of sustaining it
How short-term goal setting (like New Year’s resolutions) keeps people stuck
Real-life examples of integrity failures from chasing outcomes at any cost
How to build habits that transform you into the person your goals require

Top 3 Takeaways

Identity over outcome. If you become the type of person capable of achieving your goals, the results will follow—and they’ll last.
Success without integrity always sends a bill. Shortcuts may bring temporary wins, but long-term character determines sustainable success.
What you build can be lost. Who you become cannot. Develop the skills, habits, and mindset that make rebuilding possible no matter what happens.

Notable Quotes

"The person that you're becoming matters more than what you're building."
"Success without integrity always sends a bill—and it's probably a bill you don't want to pay."
"Instead of asking what do I want to accomplish, ask who do I need to become?"

Connect with Travis Chappell:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/travischappell
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell
Other: https://travischappell.com

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CO-HOST | Make Money by Fighting Digital Isolation Feb 22, 2026

Show notes

Travis Chappell is the creator and host of the Travis Makes Money podcast and a veteran interviewer who has produced over a thousand episodes across his shows. In this episode, Travis sits down in-studio with his producer Eric, a longtime content creator and podcaster himself, to unpack how technology, social media, and on-demand convenience are quietly reshaping our relationships, loneliness, and real-world social skills—and what to do about it.

On this episode we talk about:

Why Rainn Wilson says he’d be “screwed” if he were in his 20s today with phones, porn, and endless content
How social media and AI chatbots create the illusion of connection while deepening loneliness
The loss of shared, in-person experiences (like Blockbuster nights) in an on-demand, delivery-app world
How convenience culture and online dating let you avoid discomfort—but also real growth and real relationships
Practical ways to rebuild a real social life in 2026: analog habits, micro “resistance” moves, and saying “one more thing” in person

Top 3 Takeaways

Social media is media consumption, not a replacement for your social life; scrolling and DMing don’t count as real-world connection.
Technology makes it easy to optimize for comfort (delivery apps, online dating, AI chats), but the most effective path to deep relationships is still in-person, uncomfortable reps.
Simple habits—working from a coffee shop, talking to baristas, skipping self-checkout, carrying a book, and being okay with “not knowing everything”—can dramatically reduce isolation over time.

Notable Quotes

“Stop treating social media as your social life—it’s media, not connection.”
“People are optimizing for the easiest path, not the most effective one.”
“Be okay being the person who doesn’t know every headline; you don’t need a fully formed opinion on 14 current events to have a real life.”

Connect with Travis Chappell:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/traviscchappell
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell
- Other: https://travischappell.com

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INTERVIEW | Make Money by Betting on Yourself (and a Handful of Seeds) with Doug Evans Feb 22, 2026

Show notes

Doug Evans is the founder and CEO of The Sprouting Company, an early pioneer in the natural foods industry, former paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division, and author of the national bestseller The Sprout Book.

From building a multimillion-dollar graphic design firm in his early 20s to exiting Organic Avenue in an eight-figure deal, to raising $120M for Juicero—and losing it all publicly—Doug’s entrepreneurial journey has been anything but linear. Now, he’s on a mission to revolutionize home food production by teaching people how to grow ultra-nutritious sprouts right on their kitchen counter.

On this episode we talk about:

Why being willing to do what nobody else wants to do creates opportunity
Charging what you’re actually worth—and how one $25K invoice changed everything
The hard lessons of raising venture capital and losing control of your company
Turning public failure (Juicero) into personal reinvention
Why sprouts may be the most underrated business (and health) opportunity of the decade
The discipline required to override laziness, addiction, and self-sabotage

Top 3 Takeaways

Value your time—and price accordingly. Doug went from charging $200/hour to confidently asking for $25,000 for a single engagement. That shift in self-perception changed his earning ceiling overnight.
VC money comes with strings. Raising $120M for Juicero created scale—but also invited control shifts that ultimately pushed Doug out of his own company.
Solve your own problem first. The Sprouting Company was born from Doug asking, “What will I eat in the desert?” The best businesses often start as deeply personal solutions.

Notable Quotes

“If you’re willing to do what nobody else wants to do, you’ll get the opportunity.”
“You can have anything you want—if you’re willing to do the work and be patient.”
“Something as small as a seed can grow into a multibillion-dollar company.”
“Money is there to be made—but you have to create value first.”

Doug’s Entrepreneurial Timeline (The Good, The Bad, The Ugly)

Built a multimillion-dollar graphic design company in his early 20s
Walked away from a bad partnership to protect his freedom
Scaled Organic Avenue to 10 NYC stores and achieved an eight-figure exit
Founded Juicero, raised $120M+ from top-tier investors—and experienced a high-profile shutdown
Reinvented himself in Wonder Valley and launched The Sprouting Company, now generating millions in revenue

Connect with Doug Evans:

Instagram: @dougevans
LinkedIn: Doug Evans
Company: The Sprouting Company
Book: The Sprout Book

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SOLO | Make Money by Taking Imperfect Action Feb 22, 2026

Show notes

Travis Chappell is the creator and host of the Travis Makes Money and Travis Makes Friends podcasts, and a seasoned entrepreneur who has interviewed over a thousand of the world’s most successful people. Drawing from years of conversations, coaching, and his own business wins and losses, Travis breaks down why obsessing over optimization often keeps you stuck—and how to use preparation without letting it become procrastination in disguise.

On this episode we talk about:

Why over-optimization is actually procrastination in disguise
How over-preparing for speeches and presentations can backfire
The danger of waiting for the “perfect” opportunity or moment
Signs your routines, diet, and coaching programs have gone too far
Why imperfect action beats perfect planning in money and life

Top 3 Takeaways

Imperfect action beats perfect planning; sharpening the axe is useless if you never swing it.
Over-optimizing your routines, schedule, or diet can steal time, joy, and real-life experiences from you and your family.
You can’t save your way to your dream life; you need to make more money so you can both enjoy life now and build the future you want.

Notable Quotes

“Over-optimization can become procrastination in disguise.”
“Imperfect action beats perfect planning.”
“Don’t let life pass you by while you’re too busy preparing to live life.”

Connect with Travis Chappell:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell
Twitter/X: https://x.com/traviscchappell
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell
Other: https://travischappell.com

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CO-HOST | Make Money by Thinking for Yourself in a World That’s Trying to Sell You Something Feb 21, 2026

Show notes

In this episode, Travis Chappell is joined in studio by his producer Eric for a live-recorded conversation that dives into a surprisingly nuanced topic: who should you trust when everyone seems to have something to sell? From Big Pharma to wellness influencers, Travis unpacks the tension between traditional medicine and holistic health—and why the real answer probably isn’t on either extreme.

Drawing from personal experience, including his own cancer diagnosis, Travis shares why critical thinking—not blind trust—is one of the most valuable skills you can develop in today’s information economy.

On this episode we talk about:

The business model behind pharmaceutical advertising
Wellness influencers vs. traditional medicine
Why outsourcing your thinking is dangerous
Navigating conflicting expert opinions
Finding a balanced, holistic approach to health decisions

Top 3 Takeaways

Everyone Has an Incentive.
Whether it’s pharmaceutical companies, supplement brands, or media outlets, follow the money. Understanding incentives helps you evaluate advice more clearly.
Outsourcing Your Thinking Comes at a Cost.
Blind trust—on either side of a polarized debate—removes personal responsibility. Critical thinking is harder, but it’s necessary.
The Truth Is Often in the Middle.
Western medicine has saved countless lives. Holistic practices can also play a powerful role. Extreme camps rarely offer the full picture.

Notable Quotes

“The bad news about all of this is that you’re going to have to think more.”
“When you outsource your thinking to thought leaders with agendas, that’s when it gets dangerous.”
“It’s probably somewhere in the middle.”

Connect with Travis Chappell:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/travischappell
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell/
Other: https://travischappell.com

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INTERVIEW | Make Money by Solving Expensive Healthcare Headaches with Marly Brodsky Feb 21, 2026

Show notes

Marly Brodsky is an international healthcare expert, licensed health educator, and CEO of Med Companion—a groundbreaking virtual patient advocacy service designed to bring humanity back into healthcare. After losing her grandmother to cancer due to gaps in the system, Marly left a high-level corporate healthcare role (where she led 15,000+ employees) to build a solution that helps patients navigate appointments, insurance, billing errors, and life-changing diagnoses. Recognized by Forbes and Psychology Today, Marly is on a mission to become the “human prescription” patients desperately need.

On this episode we talk about:

The broken gaps in the healthcare system—and why they cost patients time, money, and even lives
Why Marly quit her corporate job overnight to start her company
How patient advocacy can save thousands in medical billing mistakes
The emotional toll of navigating cancer diagnoses and complex care
Building awareness for a service people don’t know they need—until it’s too late

Top 3 Takeaways

Time is everything in healthcare. Delays, missed appointments, and insurance red tape can drastically impact outcomes—especially with serious diagnoses like cancer.
Medical bills are often negotiable or incorrect. Having an advocate can save you thousands simply by catching coding errors or fighting improper charges.
Entrepreneurship requires courage. Marly “burned the boats,” left a comfortable executive role, and built a mission-driven company despite uncertainty and fear.

Notable Quotes

“When you're sick and not feeling well, that’s the most dangerous place to be navigating the system alone.”
“Time is everything—especially for cancer patients.”
“Healthcare shouldn’t be stressful. Go enjoy your life and let us handle the in-betweens.”

Connect with Marly Brodsky:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlybrodsky/
Instagram (Marlee): https://www.instagram.com/marly_brodsky/
Instagram (Company): https://www.instagram.com/medcompanion.co/
Website: https://medcompanion.com

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SOLO | Make Money by Doing the Thing You’re Avoiding Feb 21, 2026

Show notes

In this solo episode, Travis Chappell breaks down one of the most powerful (and uncomfortable) productivity principles: the work you’re avoiding is usually the work that matters most.

From “eating the frog” to having hard conversations in business and marriage, Travis explains why procrastination is just delayed pain—and how choosing short-term discomfort can dramatically increase your results, momentum, and income.

If you’ve been busy but not productive, this episode is your reset button.

On this episode we talk about:

The “eat the frog” productivity framework
Why avoidance is valuable information
Procrastination as pain postponed
Choosing controlled discomfort over uncontrolled future crisis
Hard conversations in business (firing, performance plans, standards)
Why unresolved small issues turn into long-term resentment
Training yourself to move toward discomfort instead of away from it

Top 3 Takeaways:

Avoidance Is a Signal.
If you’re dodging a task, conversation, or decision, it likely needs your attention. Either do it—or delegate it—but don’t ignore it.
Procrastination Multiplies Pain.
You can experience a short burst of focused discomfort now, or a constant drip of stress and anxiety later. The total pain is higher when you delay.
Growth Lives in Discomfort.
Whether it’s sales calls, health habits, or tough conversations, the breakthrough is almost always on the other side of the thing you’re resisting.

Notable Quotes:

“What you are avoiding is probably what you need to be doing.”
“Procrastination is just pain postponed.”
“You cannot avoid the struggle—only choose which struggle you’re going to face.”
“Your biggest leap forward is usually hiding behind the work that you’re avoiding.”

Tomorrow morning:

Identify the one task you’ve been avoiding.
Do it first—before email, before busywork, before anything else.
Build momentum from there.

This doesn’t just apply to tasks. It applies to sales calls, strategic decisions, team management, health habits, and difficult conversations.

Stop optimizing for comfort. Start optimizing for courage.

Your next breakthrough is probably sitting at the top of your to-do list.

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CO-HOST | Make Money by Choosing Hard Things (Marriage, Kids, and Long-Term Fulfillment) Feb 20, 2026

Show notes

On this live, behind-the-scenes episode of the Travis Makes Money podcast, Travis and producer Eric dive into one of the most nuanced money conversations yet: how life decisions like relationships, family, and values directly impact long-term success and happiness.

The episode kicks off with a reaction to a viral clip from Nick Huber (founder of Sweaty Startup), sparking a candid discussion about:

Why so many people delay marriage and kids
The cultural pressure to prioritize career over family
Whether having children actually makes you a better person
Why “hard things” often lead to the deepest fulfillment
The difference between short-term freedom and long-term joy

Travis shares his own experience getting married young, becoming a dad early, and how those choices shaped both his business mindset and emotional growth. They also explore why making permanent life decisions based on outside pressure — instead of personal clarity — often leads to regret later on.

Along the way, there’s plenty of humor (including a throwback to Get Smart starring Steve Carell), plus thoughtful takes on:

Why married people tend to earn more and report higher life satisfaction
The hidden emotional depth that comes with parenthood
How modern culture influences our biggest life choices
Why optimizing for the “back half” of your life matters

If you’ve ever questioned whether chasing success should come before building a family — or wondered what really leads to lasting happiness — this episode is a must-listen.

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TMF PREVIEW | Make Friends with Behavioral Scientist, Jon Levy Feb 20, 2026

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Ready to transform the way you think about networking, success, and influence? In this revealing preview from Travis Makes Friends, Travis sits down with behavioral scientist and author Jon Levy to unpack why your dormant and weak ties—not your closest friends—are often the real engine behind career breakthroughs and life-changing opportunities. Jon shares the story of hitting rock bottom—overweight, broke, and underemployed—then dedicating a year to reverse-engineering how highly influential people choose who they let into their inner circle, ultimately developing a model that helped him build profound, high-impact relationships. He breaks down the social pressures top performers face, why “Can I pick your brain over coffee?” is the fastest way to get ignored, and how most people never implement the advice they beg for—making it surprisingly easy to stand out if you simply execute. You’ll also hear a candid riff on why successful people are often far more generous than their reputation suggests, how to signal that you respect their time, and why consuming someone’s books, talks, or podcasts before reaching out is the new bare minimum. If you’ve ever wondered how to genuinely connect with industry leaders, become part of a real brain trust, and stop wasting your shots at building relationships that matter, hit play on this preview and get a front-row seat to Jon’s science-backed approach to building a powerful network.
Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RUrACCORfA

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SOLO | Make Money by Realizing You’re Not Behind — You’re Just Early Feb 20, 2026

Show notes

In this powerful solo episode, Travis Chappell delivers a much-needed reminder for anyone chasing big goals: feeling behind doesn’t mean you’re failing — it usually means you’re still in the early stages of something meaningful.

Travis opens up about years of late nights, driving beat-up cars, investing hundreds of thousands into personal growth, and watching friends enjoy short-term wins while he stayed focused on long-term success. He breaks down why progress feels invisible at first, how success actually compounds over time, and why most “overnight wins” are really decade-long journeys in disguise.

If you’ve been grinding without seeing results yet, this episode will help you reframe the struggle and stay in the game.

On this episode we talk about:

Why comparing yourself to others can derail your momentum
The “messy middle” and why most people quit there
How investing in yourself pays off later (even when it feels painful now)
Why success works like compound interest
The truth behind so-called “overnight success stories”

You’re not behind — you’re early. Big goals require long stretches of unseen effort before results appear.
Progress compounds. Most growth happens at the end, not the beginning — just like investing.
Stay in the game. You can’t win if you quit during the invisible middle.

“Success is slow until it’s sudden.”
“You’re doing all the work and getting none of the results — and that’s normal.”
“You cannot win the game if you don’t keep playing.”

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