Travis Makes Money

Trust is one of the most valuable assets any creator or entrepreneur can build. In this episode, Travis Chappell and producer Eric reflect on a conversation with wellness creators Michael Smoke (Higher Up Wellness) and Tony (Train Bloom) about audience trust, brand partnerships, and the long-term value of protecting your reputation. They discuss why saying "no" to the wrong opportunities often creates bigger opportunities down the road and how creators should think about monetization without sac

Kit Chellel is an investigative journalist, Bloomberg Businessweek writer, and author of Lucky Devils. After uncovering a hidden world of elite professional gamblers who consistently beat casinos, sportsbooks, and betting markets, Kit spent years researching how these "advantage players" think—and discovered their mindset has applications far beyond gambling. In this episode, he shares the surprising parallels between betting, investing, entrepreneurship, and decision-making under uncertainty.

Money is one of the most misunderstood topics in personal finance, and in this solo episode, Travis Chappell distills insights from nearly 2,000 interviews with world-class entrepreneurs, investors, entertainers, and financial experts. Drawing on lessons from guests like Josh Peck, George Kamel, Brandon Carter, and others, Travis explores the mindset shifts that separate people who use money wisely from those who become controlled by it. This episode is a practical guide to building a healthier

Sports betting has never been more accessible—or more heavily advertised. In this episode, Travis Chappell is joined by producer Eric to examine the rapid rise of online sports betting, particularly among younger audiences. They discuss the psychology behind gambling addiction, why sportsbooks are built to profit from the average bettor, and how to approach gambling responsibly if you choose to participate. On this episode we talk about: The explosive growth of online sports betting and its im

Jeremy Pollack is a PhD social and organizational psychologist, conflict resolution expert, and founder of Pollack Peacebuilding Systems. Through his consulting firm, he helps Fortune 100 companies, nonprofits, and organizations build healthier workplaces by improving communication, resolving conflict, and developing peaceful leadership. In this episode, Jeremy shares his unconventional career journey—from musician and filmmaker to martial arts instructor and peace psychologist—and explains how

On this solo episode, Travis turns the mic on himself and pulls lessons from some of his most impactful past guests to talk about the “dark chapter” — the messy, painful, often hidden seasons that actually create credibility and trust with your audience. Instead of highlighting a single guest, he weaves stories from Scott Harrison, Garrett J. White, Dane Cook, Frederick Douglass, and his own experiences to show how honesty about failures, trauma, and setbacks becomes the foundation for real infl