Episodes

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...

Dominic Rubino is a serial entrepreneur, business coach, podcast host, and self-proclaimed terrible fly fisherman. From starting a Christmas light installation company in high school to building and selling CanadaPharmacy for $120M, Dominic has seen—and done—it all. Through his popular podcasts, Cabinet Maker Profit System and Profit Tool Belt, he shares practical tips for trades and business owners, focusing on real systems, mindset, and relationships over theory. On this episode we talk about...

On this solo episode, Travis breaks down the right (and wrong) way to handle the dreaded “your price is too expensive” objection—featuring FBI negotiator Chris Voss’s real-world advice alongside Travis’s own experience selling high-ticket podcasting services. If skipping straight to discounts has ever cost you a deal or margin, this episode gives you battle-tested scripts and the mindset needed to sell with confidence and preserve premium pricing. On this episode we talk about: Chris Voss’s fo...

Barry James Dyke is a bestselling author, advisor, and iconoclast who’s spent decades exposing the financial myths that keep everyday people uninformed while Wall Street and big banks profit. As founder of Castle Asset Management, he’s helped clients demystify how banks, asset managers, and retirement systems truly work—using innovative, risk-managed planning geared to protect wealth from unnecessary risk or transfer. On this episode we talk about: The truth about 401Ks, mutual funds, and why ...

Perry Belcher is a digital marketing icon, co-founder of DigitalMarketer and the Traffic & Conversion Summit, and behind over $1 billion in sales across companies and clients. With four successful exits, multiple industry-changing brands, and world-renowned copywriting and growth systems, Perry has built, lost, and rebuilt empires—always focused on actionable results, rapid pivots, and high-leverage business creation. On this episode we talk about: Perry’s journey from hustling as a kid in Ken...

Travis and his producer, Eric, get honest about what “hustle” actually means and how its value changes depending on season, personality, and your real goals. Drawing on their own business journeys—as well as lessons from voices like Gary Vee, Dave Ramsey, and Alex Hormozi—they dig into the difference between productive sprints, burnout, and building self-awareness around effort, outcomes, and work-life fit. On this episode we talk about: The myth and reality of hustle culture for entrepreneurs...

Dawn Maloney is a trailblazing professional makeup artist, educator, and business owner transforming the beauty industry since 1997. Founder of MakeupClasses.com and Dawn Till Dusk Cosmetics, Dawn is celebrated for her patent-pending Anatomical Makeup Method™, her new book for artists, and 25+ years working on national TV, fashion, and celebrity sets. Her story is one of grit, innovation, and empowering others—having beat homelessness, single parenthood, and adversity to build a brand that inspi...

Pokimane, one of the world’s biggest streamers, recently revealed the real earning power of each social platform—debunking myths about TikTok millions and spotlighting YouTube as the long-term winner. Travis and Eric break down her income tiers and explain why the biggest creator wins happen only when you treat content as the marketing engine for an actual business—not just a “viral” hustle. On this episode we talk about: Pokimane’s ranking of TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and YouTube for creator...

Jack Jia is a four-time Silicon Valley entrepreneur, investor, and the founder/CEO of Musely, the fastest-growing teledermatology platform in the US. From exporting oranges to building nine-figure software companies and funding a dozen tech unicorns, Jack’s journey is a masterclass in pivoting, problem-solving, and innovating at scale. His story with Musely—spawned to solve his wife’s melasma—has redefined how Americans access prescription skincare by blending tech, telemedicine, and affordabili...

Grant Cardone is known for bold, controversial money takes—and this episode, Travis reacts to Grant’s viral claim that 401Ks are a “trap” and don’t set you free. Grant argues that parking money in retirement accounts limits your options and leaves you exposed to higher taxes, pushing followers to instead pursue investing for cash flow and flexibility. Travis breaks it down with a balanced perspective, looking at who Cardone is speaking to and whether this advice fits most people’s lives. Learn ...

Laura Ries is a globally recognized branding strategist, bestselling author, and chair of RIES—a firm renowned for pioneering the concept of brand positioning. Daughter of marketing legend Al Ries, Laura has spent decades helping companies build iconic brands and is celebrated for translating complex marketing concepts into clear, actionable strategies. Her soon-to-be-released book, The Strategic Enemy, explores why great brands succeed by defining what they stand against, not just what they off...

Brad Lea says: Don’t waste cash on flashy cars—invest it, let your money earn for you, and only splurge off your returns. Travis agrees: Wealth comes from investing first, not flexing early. Ignore critics who mock 10%—the S&P 500 long-term average supports the math. Bottom line: Build assets, delay gratification, and buy luxury only when you’re truly set. 🚀 Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. 🎁 Get an ...