Episodes

On this solo episode, Travis Chappell breaks down his personal investment philosophy after a decade of wins and painful losses in the market. He shares why most people are effectively gambling when they chase hot tips and viral clips, and explains the simple rules he now follows to build long-term wealth. Travis uses real stories—from friends blowing up their accounts to his own experience with crypto, real estate, and the S&P 500—to show listeners how to avoid common mistakes and invest with co...

In this episode, Travis is joined in-studio by his producer for a candid and entertaining conversation about celebrity-backed brands and what actually makes them successful. From billion-dollar exits to surprising under-the-radar wins, they break down the real mechanics behind these businesses—and why you don’t need A-list fame to replicate the model on a smaller, profitable scale. On this episode we talk about: The rise of celebrity-backed brands and why beverages dominate the space Real exam...

Keren Eldad is a renowned executive coach, thought leader, and founder of The Club-a community for leaders, entrepreneurs, and coaches striving to reach their fullest potential. With a client roster that includes Olympic athletes, politicians, Hollywood stars, and global organizations like Estée Lauder, JPMorgan, and Nike, Keren specializes in guiding high achievers out of the endless grind and into true success and fulfillment. Her unique approach blends mindset mastery, wealth consciousness, a...

On this solo episode, Travis shares hard-earned insights from nearly a decade of content creation and over a thousand interviews, breaking down how to strategically use a podcast to generate real revenue long before you have a big audience. Drawing from client stories and his own experience, he explains how to engineer conversations that open doors to investors, partners, and high-value clients, and why this “guest-facing” monetization model is often more predictable and dependable than chasing ...

Eric, Travis’s producer, joins this episode to break down the real cost of a “simple” family day at Universal Studios and what it reveals about how we spend money. Eric is a lifelong Universal fan, a dad, and a storyteller who’s willing to put actual numbers behind the “theme park bleed” most families feel but never calculate. His mix of dad-anxiety over lanyards and big-picture perspective on experiences vs. stuff makes this a fun and surprisingly insightful money conversation. On this episode...

Nick Jonsson is the co-founder and Managing Director of Executives Global Network Singapore, Malaysia & Indonesia, Southeast Asia's largest confidential peer group network for senior executives. A #1 international bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and top 2% Ironman triathlete, Nick has transformed his darkest struggles with isolation, bankruptcy, and addiction into a powerful mission: helping leaders overcome executive loneliness and build holistic, authentic lives. On this ep...

In this solo episode, Travis continues breaking down the concept of leverage inspired by Naval Ravikant’s teachings from "The Almanac of Naval Ravikant," with a focus on media, content, and distribution as powerful modern tools of leverage. He explains why creating content is no longer optional if you want to build wealth and opportunity, and how a single podcast, video, or post can scale your impact far beyond the limits of your own time. On this episode we talk about: Why media and content a...

In this co-host episode, Travis and his producer, Eric, break down the latest data on financial stress in America and shares his unfiltered perspective on what it really takes to improve your financial situation. With a mix of humor, real-world examples, and hard truths, they challenge listeners to stop waiting for external solutions and start building skills that create income and independence. On this episode we talk about: The latest SurveyMonkey data on rising financial stress and affordabi...

Joseph Moore is an author, investor, and historian who spent over a decade studying how Americans actually built wealth across 300 years of history. Rather than just researching, Joseph personally tested many of these strategies—from house hacking to unconventional investing—to see what still works today. His insights challenge modern financial “rules” and reveal that many widely accepted ideas about money are surprisingly new, incomplete, or even misleading. On this episode we talk about: Why...

In this solo episode, Travis breaks down the concept of leverage inspired by Naval Ravikant's teachings from "The Almanac of Naval Ravikant." He explores why some people can build massive wealth with the same 24 hours while others struggle, examining the fundamental difference between leveraged and unleveraged work. On this episode we talk about: The fundamental definition of leverage and how it multiplies output without multiplying input The distinction between permissioned leverage (requirin...

In this episode, Travis is joined by Eric for a deep-dive conversation into one of the most controversial topics in tech today: AI and intellectual property. Rather than featuring a traditional guest, this episode unpacks a major lawsuit involving a massive YouTube creator and explores what it means for creators, capitalism, and the future of content. With a mix of humor, skepticism, and real concern, Travis and Eric break down complex legal and ethical issues in a way that’s both engaging and t...

What if your real calling has been with you since you were a kid—and you’ve just forgotten how to hear it? In this preview episode, former Navy SEAL turned bestselling thriller author Jack Carr sits down with Travis to unpack where certainty of purpose actually comes from, and why your most honest clues are often buried in what you were obsessed with between ages eight and eighteen. From growing up surrounded by his late grandfather’s World War II maps, medals, and Marine Corps aviation memorab...

On this solo episode, Travis Chappell breaks down some of the most popular self‑help tropes and explains why they often keep you stuck instead of helping you win in business and life. He pulls from research, expert debates, and his own experience in podcasting and entrepreneurship to show what actually moves the needle: deliberate practice, critical thinking, and a ruthless bias toward action. On this episode we talk about: Why the “10,000 hour rule” is oversimplified marketing, not a universa...

In this episode, Travis is joined by his producer Eric for a candid and entertaining conversation about taxes, refunds, and the realities of earning more money. From the benefits of hiring a CPA to debates around flat taxes and government policy, they break down complex financial topics in a relatable way—while sharing personal experiences and insights that highlight how everyday earners can better navigate the system. On this episode we talk about: Why hiring a CPA becomes essential as your in...

In this episode, Travis sits down with Mesh Gelman, founder and CEO of Cumulus Coffee Company. With a career spanning entrepreneurship, retail innovation, and leadership at Starbucks—including running retail partnerships and its innovation incubator—Mesh brings decades of experience to the world of coffee. After years of R&D, he launched Cumulus to solve one of the biggest challenges in coffee: delivering high-quality cold brew at home in seconds. His journey blends curiosity, resilience, and a ...

On this solo episode of Travis Makes Money, host Travis Chappell breaks down some of the most overused and under-examined self-help tropes that can quietly sabotage your finances, fulfillment, and decision-making. Drawing on research, real-world examples, and his own experience taking big swings in business, Travis separates what’s psychologically useful from what’s pure pseudoscience so you can build wealth and a meaningful life on solid ground—not wishful thinking. On this episode we talk abo...

On this episode, Travis is joined in studio by his producer for a hilarious and surprisingly insightful breakdown of how a simple, oddball idea turned into serious extra tip money for delivery drivers. They dig into a viral Threads post about “Uber Feets,” the psychology of tipping, and what it reveals about how people actually behave (versus how tech optimists want to believe they behave). On this episode we talk about: How a viral “Uber Feets” Threads post led to dramatically higher tips for...

Niyc Pidgeon is an award-winning positive psychologist, TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and eight-figure business mentor. With a mission to help a billion people become more mentally healthy, Niyc has built a career empowering individuals to create joy and success in their lives. She’s the founder of the Positive Psychology Coach Academy Certification Program and the author of Now Is Your Chance and One More Day. In this episode, Niyc shares her journey from humble beginnings to building multi...

On this solo episode, host Travis Chappell breaks down how he’s used his podcast—and now broader interview content—as an “access machine” to land invitations into high-level rooms he once felt wildly underqualified to be in. He shares real stories, including a private dinner in Las Vegas with a near–billionaire founder and a team interviewing Tom Brady, to illustrate how consistent interviewing builds relationships, opens doors, and compounds over years. If you’re an entrepreneur, side hustler, ...

During this special collaboration series, Travis and his producer, Eric, who hosts his own podcast, Preacher Boys, discuss the alleged mismanagement of funds in a case in North Carolina. The overlap of ministry and business is broken down in this heavy but much needed conversation. Check out Eric's show shining light on more issues like this: https://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBoys Connect with Travis: - IG: https://instagram.com/travischappell - Website: https://travischappell.com Learn mor...

Zander Fryer is the CEO and founder of High Impact Coaching, one of Inc. 500’s fastest-growing companies. After leaving a successful engineering career at Cisco, Zander built a multi-million dollar coaching business, generating over $20 million in revenue and helping his clients earn more than $350 million worldwide. Known for his no-BS approach to business and coaching, Zander specializes in helping entrepreneurs create impactful, profitable coaching offers that actually sell. On this episode ...

On this solo episode, host Travis Chappell breaks down how he’s used his podcast—and now broader interview content—as an “access machine” to land invitations into high-level rooms he once felt wildly underqualified to be in. He shares real stories, including a private dinner in Las Vegas with a near–billionaire founder and a team interviewing Tom Brady, to illustrate how consistent interviewing builds relationships, opens doors, and compounds over years. If you’re an entrepreneur, side hustler, ...

During this special collaboration series, Travis and his producer, Eric, who hosts his own podcast, Preacher Boys, discuss the alleged mismanagement of funds in a case in North Carolina. The overlap of ministry and business is broken down in this heavy but much needed conversation. Check out Eric's show shining light on more issues like this: https://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBoys Connect with Travis: - IG: https://instagram.com/travischappell - Website: https://travischappell.com Learn mor...

Liz Tran is an executive coach, entrepreneur, and author dedicated to helping people unlock their highest potential. After building a successful career in venture capital—where her clients collectively raised over $1B and created $10B+ in enterprise value—Liz made the bold decision to leave it all behind in pursuit of more aligned work. Now the founder of Inner Genius and author of AQ: A New Kind of Intelligence for a World That’s Always Changing, she teaches leaders how to thrive in uncertainty...