Episodes

Mark Matson is the bestselling author of Experiencing the American Dream: How to Invest Your Time, Energy, and Money to Create an Extraordinary Life, and founder of Matson Money, a firm managing over $12 billion in assets. Known for making Nobel Prize–winning investment science accessible to everyday families, Mark has spent decades teaching people how to invest prudently, avoid speculation, and build wealth that serves a greater purpose. On this episode we talk about: Why most financial advic...

Amanda Goetz is a two-time founder, four-time CMO, and single mom of three who’s helping ambitious people redefine what “having it all” actually looks like. She inspires over 150,000 readers each week through her Life’s a Game newsletter and her new book, Toxic Grit: How to Have It All and Actually Love What You Have. In this conversation, Amanda shares a grounded, intentional approach to ambition—one that makes space for work, relationships, and personal growth without burning out. On this epi...

In this clip, Travis makes friends with Patrick Bet-David, the founder of Valuetainment, as they discuss the DNA of an entrepreneur. Patrick talks about how he can't imagine not building a business, and how it's ingrained in his DNA to see a business grow and individuals succeed as a team. They also explore why this is the case and Patrick shares his story of how he was never someone who would have been predicted to succeed, yet he found his way to success. Join Travis and Patrick in this insig...

In this episode of the Travis Makes Money podcast, Travis Chappell sits down with Elina Panteleyva, the founder of DudeWolf, a thriving seven-figure brand for doodle dog breeds. Elina shares her inspiring journey from being laid off to building a successful business in just 15 months, all without a team or prior e-commerce experience. Tune in to discover how Elina's entrepreneurial spirit and innovative approach have helped her create products that doodle owners love. ✖️ ✖️ ✖️ ✖️ 🚀 This pod...

Garrett White is a multi–eight-figure entrepreneur best known for founding the Wake Up Warrior movement. Before that, he rode the highs of the mortgage boom, only to lose everything when the 2008 financial crisis hit. His businesses collapsed, his finances imploded, and his personal life spiraled into addiction and rock-bottom moments. But out of that devastation, Garrett rebuilt his life and business with a new philosophy—one focused on certainty, truth, and becoming a true entrepreneur instead...

Dave Munson is the founder of Saddleback Leather Company, a brand known for building rugged, overbuilt leather bags designed to last 100 years. What started in a small Mexican leather shop grew into a globally recognized business with collaborations alongside Toyota and Martin Guitar. Beyond business, Dave and his wife Suzette also lead Love 41, a nonprofit supporting communities in Rwanda, Mexico, and Texas. His adventurous life has included escaping an assassin, surviving danger in Mexico, and...

Dean Graziosi is one of the world’s leading entrepreneurs, multiple New York Times bestselling author, and business partner to Tony Robbins at mastermind.com. In this special replay, Dean shares the powerful story of how discovering Tony Robbins’ teachings during his early twenties didn’t just make him a millionaire—but gave him the mindset to build, risk, and thrive. From blue-collar hustle to building 13 successful companies, Dean reveals the mindset hacks, risk-taking habits, and wealth found...

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/QIgtWupkhh8 Join us on the Travis Makes Friends podcast as we dive into an incredible conversation with Michelle 'Mace' Curran, a decorated U.S. Air Force veteran and former Thunderbird lead solo pilot. From her small-town roots in Wisconsin to flying F-16s in combat and inspiring audiences as a motivational speaker, Michelle shares her journey, the challenges of being a female fighter pilot, and insights from her new book, The Flip Side: How to Invert Y...

Travis and producer Eric break down one of the most polarizing topics in entrepreneurship: is it better to bootstrap a business, or raise outside capital? Drawing on personal experience and lessons from startup culture, Travis reveals the biggest mistakes founders make when chasing VC funding, why Silicon Valley’s obsession with investment misleads so many, and the first principles everyone should use to decide how to launch any new company. On this episode we talk about: The dangers and downs...

MichaelAaron Flicker is founder and CEO of XenoPsi Ventures, a brand incubator that generates millions in annual revenue and celebrates four-time Inc. 5000 honors. Launching his business at 14, MichaelAaron has expanded XenoPsi into nine thriving companies—including DTC success story Wellow ($20 million in revenue, self-funded)—while also consulting for Fortune 500 clients and co-authoring Hacking the Human Mind. Flicker's work centers on applying behavioral science to marketing, growth, and bra...

In this skills-focused episode, Travis and co-host Eric Kruczynski debate which core competency—sales, marketing, or operations—would make the biggest difference for young professionals and future entrepreneurs. With humorous banter and personal anecdotes, they lay out the case for each skill, reflect on their own career pivots, and highlight why both product-first thinking and communication are more critical than ever for making money in today’s economy. On this episode we talk about: The pro...

Shannah Game is not your typical money person—she's a certified financial planner, financial trauma specialist, podcast host, and author of Unraveling Your Relationship With Money. With a unique blend of creative and financial expertise, Shannah has built a career helping women (and men!) reframe their beliefs about money, midlife, and reinvention. Eschewing the stiff suits and tired advice, Shannah is known for her real talk: tackling financial trauma, midlife pivots, and the emotions underlyin...

In this episode, Travis and producer Eric dive into the uncomfortable but crucial world of pricing your services and mastering sales. They discuss real strategies, share personal struggles, and break down Alex Hormozi’s now-famous “closed rate pricing gauge cheat sheet.” Whether you’re a freelancer, agency owner, or business leader, you’ll learn how to stop undercharging for your work, confidently sell your value, and turn price conversations from awkward to awesome. On this episode we talk abo...

David Guttman is a serial entrepreneur, three-time Inc. 500 executive, and business strategist with more than 30 years’ experience building, scaling, and exiting multiple eight- and nine-figure companies. He’s bought and sold 15 businesses, raised over $25 million, and holds degrees from Brown and Wharton—but as he reveals in this episode, Guttman's most powerful business lessons have all come from hands-on experience, not classrooms. Joined by Anna, a first-time founder going through his new "A...

On this Q&A episode, Travis and producer Eric break down the true value—and actual dollar ROI—of spending big on conferences, masterminds, and in-person networking events. Travis pulls back the curtain on years of personal investment, revealing why choosing the right room can shortcut years of growth for entrepreneurs and creators. The episode answers tough listener questions about wasted money, picking events, and how to “level up” your network strategically instead of just collecting business ...

Srividya Jandhyala is a renowned professor of management at ESSEC Business School specializing in global strategy, international business, and geopolitics. The author of "The Great Disruption: How Geopolitics is Changing Companies, Managers, and Work" (Cambridge University Press, 2025), Srividya’s research has garnered multiple awards and appears in top-tier journals. She is recognized for her ability to distill complex geopolitical shifts into clear, actionable insights for executives and entre...

This episode features Travis and producer Eric tackling one of the biggest, most uncomfortable truths about financial success: most people will never build real wealth—and the core reason isn’t luck or the White House, but mindset. Drawing on decades of interviews with self-made success stories, Travis explains why belief in possibility—coupled with intentional action and environment—unlocks opportunities that most people never realize exist. The episode offers a wake-up call for anyone stuck in...

Josh Pais, actor and founder of Committed Impulse, has starred in 150+ movies and shows (Ray Donovan, Joker, TMNT) but is just as known for his game-changing work teaching creativity, presence, and resilience. Drawing from the worlds of acting, science, and entrepreneurship, Josh helps professionals harness anxiety and fear—not fight it—unlocking deeper authenticity, energy, and real business results. His new book, Lose Your Mind, reveals the step-by-step process for transforming internal resist...

In this episode, Travis and producer Eric dissect the troubling rise of “buy now, pay later” schemes—from renting Jordans for 53 payments to financing Chipotle burritos with Klarna. Together, they break down the dangers of weekly payment plans, the psychological tricks behind small recurring payments, and the growing $82B debt problem fueled by these fintech innovations. The rise of “buy now, pay later” apps like Klarna and Affirm, now offering financing for everything from shoes to lunch—why t...

David Kotter is CEO and President of both the Hybrid Debt Fund and Integrity Capital, LLC, managing over $2 billion in funding in the commercial finance space. With a background spanning the secondary debt markets and commercial origination, Kotter is known for his innovative “hybrid debt” structure—blending lender security with investor upside—while helping clients bridge funding gaps in today’s challenging CRE market. David’s path from entrepreneurial hustles (medical kits, landscaping) to la...

On this episode, Travis Chappell and producer Eric break down a viral “travel hack” spotted on Threads, where someone claims you can rack up $26K in credit card charges and just pay the minimum monthly payment. The crew uses this as a springboard to talk about financial literacy, the psychology of spending, and what happens when you only pay the minimum—plus real strategies to manage credit and avoid debt traps. The viral Threads post (“hack”) and why it’s a dangerous misconception: paying only...

Brixton Albert, a former Division I golfer and serial entrepreneur, turned his love of golf and digital business skills into Performance Golf, an education and product platform on track to surpass $125 million in revenue in 2025—all without outside funding. His journey combines relentless action, digital marketing expertise, and a deep commitment to both teaching and innovation, making Performance Golf one of the fastest-rising brands in the golf industry today. How Brixton went from lemonade s...

Neel Dhingra shares how he leveraged social media to connect with industry leaders like Gary Vee—and the game-changing advice that helped him build his brand. He breaks down the key to creating engaging financial content, proving competence, and attracting the right audience while repelling the wrong one. ✖️ ✖️ ✖️ ✖️ 🚀 This podcast is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. 🚀 Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals...

Chris Do is an Emmy-winning designer, author, and education mogul best known as founder of The Futur, a global business education platform for creatives, and founder of the renowned agency Blind. He built an eight-figure agency in the brutally competitive design world, not just by his creative work, but through strategic pricing and a relentless focus on business skills. His journey and teaching now empower millions of creatives to break free of underpricing and build thriving, sustainable caree...