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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CO-HOST | Make Money Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Morals)
<p>In this co-hosted episode, Travis Chappell and his producer Eric dive into two heated debates in the personal finance world—starting with viral criticism of Dave Ramsey and expanding into the broader conversation around financial influencers, online courses, and what qualifies as “predatory” in today’s creator economy.</p> <p>With humor, hot takes, and a healthy dose of nuance, Travis breaks down why attacking someone’s past doesn’t automatically invalidate their advice—and why personal responsibility still matters, even in a world full of loud opinions.</p> <p>On this episode we talk about:</p> <p>The viral thread criti...
TMF PREVIEW | Make Friends with Jon Levy
<p>Ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about networking? In this revealing preview from Travis Makes Friends, Travis Chappell sits down with behavioral scientist and author Jon Levy to unpack why traditional networking feels gross—and what actually works instead.</p> <p>Jon breaks down the four psychological triggers that open doors with high-level performers: novelty, access to other influential people, generosity without hidden agendas, and the rare emotional state of awe. He explains why powerful leaders don’t need another coffee meeting, how the brain’s novelty center drives curiosity and memory, and why most influential people spend far m...
SOLO | Make Money by Becoming the Person Who Can
<p>In this solo episode, Travis Chappell steps away from interviews and gets back to fundamentals. After more than 1,500 episodes and years immersed in books, conversations, and personal growth, Travis breaks down what he believes is the real path to lasting change.</p> <p>This isn’t about hacks, motivation spikes, or waiting for a lightning bolt of clarity. It’s about awareness, identity, environment, and painful consistency. If you’ve ever felt stuck between who you are and who you want to be, this episode lays out a practical, honest roadmap for closing that gap.</p> <p>On this episode...
CO-HOST | Make Money by Understanding What’s Really Driving the Housing Market
<p>On this episode, Travis Chappell is joined by his producer Eric for a live reaction and breakdown of a recent housing policy proposal from Donald Trump aimed at banning institutional investors from buying single-family homes. They react to a viral breakdown from Graham Stephan and unpack what’s actually happening beneath the headlines—from inventory shortages and interest rate lock-in to zoning laws and Wall Street narratives.</p> <p>The conversation blends humor, impressions, and real analysis as they explore whether banning big investors would actually make homes more affordable—or accidentally make things worse.</p> <p>On this episode we t...
INTERVIEW | Make Money by Mastering Persuasive Marketing in the AI Era with Ashley Grace
<p>Ashley Grace is the Founding CMO of Igniton, a groundbreaking quantum wellness company merging subatomic particle science with integrative health. With a background spanning finance, marketing ROI modeling, ad tech, and big pharma—and as the former founding CMO of Charlotte’s Web—Ashley brings decades of experience at the intersection of innovation and persuasion. On this episode, he breaks down how to market complex, cutting-edge products, why message beats media every time, and what skills will actually make you money in the future of advertising.</p> <p>On this episode we talk about:</p> <p>How Igniton is pionee...
SOLO | Make Money by Letting Go of Embarrassment
<p>In this solo episode, Travis Chappell gets personal. Instead of interviewing a guest, Travis shares one of the most embarrassing moments of his teenage years—completely missing a handspring in front of his entire summer camp—and uses it to unpack a powerful lesson about fear, failure, and the stories we tell ourselves. With honesty, humor, and perspective, he challenges listeners to stop sacrificing their dream lives to avoid short-term embarrassment.</p> <p>On this episode we talk about:</p> <p>A hilariously painful teenage camp story that felt world-ending at the time</p> <p>Why embarrassment feels permanent—but rare...
CO-HOST | Make Money by Thinking Long-Term (Even When Markets Get Weird)
<p>In this episode of Travis Makes Money, Travis Chappell and producer Eric go from questionable breakfast choices to a surprisingly deep breakdown of housing prices, crypto volatility, inflation, and what actually drives wealth over time.</p> <p>What starts as a lighthearted conversation about gas station hot dogs and Tostino’s pizza turns into a real discussion about reacting to headlines, investing during downturns, and recent housing comments from Donald Trump.</p> <p>The throughline? If you want to make money, you have to think in decades—not days.</p> <p>On This Episode We Talk About:</p> <p>Why emot...
INTERVIEW | Make Money by Solving a Problem Parents Hate with Nelson Nigel
<p>Nelson Nigel is the founder and CEO of Kidmoto, a tech-enabled transportation company that provides safe airport transfers with properly installed child car seats. What started in 2016 as a frustrating observation while driving for Uber turned into a seven-figure business operating in 80+ cities globally.</p> <p>After losing everything in real estate during the 2008 crash, driving a New York City yellow cab, and grinding through years of failed ventures, Nelson bootstrapped Kidmoto with just a few hundred dollars and two car seats. Today, the company has completed over 40,000 rides and reached a $25M valuation—without raising outside capital.</p> <p>O...
SOLO | Make Money by Mastering the Skill of Calm
<p>In this solo episode, Travis Chappell breaks down one of the most underrated money-making skills in business and life: reaction management. Drawing inspiration from Stoic philosophy and real-world negotiation experience, Travis explains why staying calm under pressure can dramatically increase your income, improve your leadership, and protect your investments.</p> <p>From closing a $150,000 wire with a steady poker face to navigating market crashes without panic-selling, this episode explores how emotional control creates leverage—and how overreaction quietly costs you money.</p> <p>On this episode we talk about:</p> <p>Why calm is a trainable skill—not just a pers...
CO-HOST | Make Money Without Losing Yourself
<p>On this episode of Travis Makes Money, Travis Chappell sits down with his producer Eric for a candid, philosophical conversation about success, ambition, and the hidden drivers behind hustle culture. Sparked by a clip from Arthur Brooks on the Modern Wisdom, the conversation explores whether workaholism is a virtue—or a pathology rooted in childhood validation.</p> <p>They unpack the difference between building success from purpose versus insecurity, debate the long-term costs of extreme ambition, and ask a powerful question: Are you climbing the right mountain?</p> <p>On this episode we talk about:</p> <p>The difference between...
