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 vet...
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Make Money by Believing It's Possible (ft. John Gafford)
<p>In this solo episode of the Travis Makes Money Podcast, Travis and his producer Eric react to a hot take by John Gafford.</p> <p><br></p> <p>John Gafford is a highly successful entrepreneur in the Las Vegas metropolitan area and a recognized authority in the real estate industry. Before venturing into real estate, he carved out a remarkable path as an entrepreneur, leaving a lasting impact across various industries including hospitality, insurance, and technology. His extensive experience and visionary leadership in real estate have made him a popular podcast host and he is frequently called upon as...
Make Money with a Multimillion Dollar Real Estate Portfolio | Natalie Cloutier
<p>French-Canadian real estate investor, designer, and developer Natalie Cloutier shares how she and her husband Rob went from broke 20-year-olds in a basement condo to building 50+ rental units and a multimillion-dollar portfolio using a no-money-down build-to-rent strategy. With a background in architectural technology and a focus on new construction, Natalie has turned sweat equity and creative financing into a full-time business, and recently distilled her approach into her book, “The Build-to-Rent Strategy: A Guide to a Successful Rental Property Construction.”</p> <p>On this episode we talk about:</p> <p>How Natalie and Rob built their first home and baseme...
Make Money and Avoid Getting Scammed, Swindled, and Screwed
<p>In this episode, Travis and producer Eric react to a viral video from Vivian Tu (“Your Rich BFF”) breaking down three popular “get rich quick” strategies that actually cost most people money: whole life insurance as an investment, day trading, and “passive” side hustles like wholesale real estate, Amazon dropshipping, and affiliate marketing. They use the clip as a springboard to talk about discipline, risk, and why most people should stick to simple, boring money moves instead of gambling their future on complex schemes they barely understand.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Top 3 Takeaways</p> <p>For most people, the simplest p...
Make Money by Hiring Right | Rachel Zaslansky Sheer and Lori Zuker Briller
<p>Rachel Zaslansky Sheer and Lori Zuker Briller are the co-founders of The Grapevine, a premier corporate and domestic staffing firm known for placing top-tier talent with high-profile executives, households, and leading companies. With 20+ years of recruiting experience across entertainment, tech, finance, real estate, fashion, and more, they’ve built a referral-driven “job matchmaking” agency and recently coauthored “Straight From the Grapevine: How to Crush Your Job Search,” a practical guide to modern career strategy and job hunting. Their backgrounds as former entertainment assistants and development executives give them a rare, inside-out view of both sides of the hiring table—what makes c...
SOLO | Make Money with Sports Betting Partnerships
<p>In this episode, Travis and producer Eric dive into breaking sports media news: ESPN and Penn Entertainment unwinding their $2 billion, 10-year ESPN Bet partnership just two years after launch and pivoting into a new multi-year deal with DraftKings. They unpack what this says about ESPN’s fading dominance, DraftKings’ position as the default sportsbook brand, and how Barstool founder Dave Portnoy continues to land on his feet after Penn sold Barstool back to him and rebranded to ESPN Bet. Along the way, they draw parallels to Disney’s evolving “family-friendly” branding strategy, the broader shift from legacy TV to social-fir...
Make Money with Real Estate Investing | Rod Khleif
<p>Rod Khleif is a Dutch immigrant, multifamily investor, and high-performance mentor who has owned over 2,000 single-family homes and thousands of apartment units across the U.S. He hosts “Lifetime Cash Flow Through Real Estate Investing,” one of the largest commercial real estate podcasts, where he teaches investors how to use multifamily, senior housing, and other commercial assets to create long-term wealth. After watching his net worth jump $17 million in 2006 and then losing roughly $50 million in the 2008–09 crash, Rod rebuilt by focusing on mindset, goal setting, and identity work—turning that “seminar” into a blueprint he now shares with students worldwide.<...
Make Money by Focusing on Your Customer
<p>In this episode, Travis Chappell dives into the mindset shifts that separate effective salespeople from those who plead for clients’ attention. With a focus on the photography industry as a case study, he breaks down common mistakes creatives make when marketing their services and shares actionable strategies to connect authentically with clients.</p> <p><br></p> <p>On this episode we talk about:</p> <p>The difference between pitching yourself and pleading for validation in business</p> <p>How creative entrepreneurs often overemphasize their personal passion in marketing</p> <p>Techniques to discover what clients truly want through effective qu...
Make Money with Automated Real Estate Campaigns | Jeremy Herider
<p>With over two decades of real estate, sales, and professional coaching experience, Jeremy Herider's mission is to assist agents in building careers worth having, businesses worth owning and lives worth living.</p> <p><br></p> <p>https://harvist.com/</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</p>
Make Money by Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Starting a Podcast
<p>In this candid and relatable episode, Travis and his producer Eric share personal experiences about starting in podcasting and content creation while grappling with imposter syndrome. They discuss how it's okay not to be an expert at first and how interviewing others can be a powerful way to create valuable content. Travis reflects on his own journey starting solo and the benefits of learning from others. They explore how comparison can either motivate or hold you back and emphasize the importance of embracing the learning curve, persisting through early struggles, and getting addicted to progress rather than perfection.</p> <...
Make Money with No Bad Days | JT Mestdagh
<p>JT Mestdagh shares his extraordinary journey of resilience overcoming multiple complex medical challenges from birth and severe dyslexia to becoming an adventurer and inspirational author. His book No Bad Days: Turning Your Biggest Challenges into Your Greatest Opportunities encourages young adults and everyone to view obstacles as opportunities for growth and to live a positive, purpose-driven life. JT also founded a charity supporting children with medical needs and literacy programs, intertwining his passion for adventure with giving back.</p> <p>On this episode we talk about:</p> <p>JT’s lifetime medical battles with VACTERL syndrome and how he man...
