Episodes

Today, I'm making friends with Jennifer Cohen – an entrepreneur, brand strategist, podcaster, and educator. **On this episode, we talk about – The loneliness epidemic plaguing our nation – My time in a cultish group – What sales can teach us – Interviewing Jordan Belfort – How to get anything you want in life – Raising bold children – Becoming more resilient ... and more! ** (Psst... Before I tell you more about the guest, do you like this show? Please leave us a review on Apple Podcast...

Today I'm making friends with Dan Hollaway – former VP of Marketing at Black Rifle Coffee, and host of the popular Citizen and Drinkin Bros podcasts. **On this episode, we talk about – Dan's time in the military – Grappling with trauma and depression – Why coddling people doesn't help them – The early days of the Black Rifle Coffee Company ... and more! ** (Psst... Before I tell you more about the guest, do you like this show? Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts — even one sentence ...

Today I'm making friends with Dia Simms – CEO of Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal. **On this episode, we talk about – how Dia began negotiating Department of Defense contracts in her early 20's – her journey through the world of sales – how Dia worked her way from being Executive Assistant for Sean "Diddy" Combs to being President of his company – growing a vodka label to be valued at $2 Billion – the difference between tequila and mezcal – and so much more! ** (Psst... Before I tell you more ...

Today I'm making friends with Brandon Novak - professional skateboarder and star of the hit show Viva La Bam and the movies Jackass. ** (Psst... Before I tell you more about the guest, do you like this show? Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts — even one sentence helps! 🙂) ** About Brandon Novak From Baltimore, Maryland, Brandon was a professional skateboarder discovered by Tony Hawk and rose to fame on the hit MTV show Viva la Bam, and the movies Jackass. As a teen, he became addicted ...

Today I'm making friends with two people - Mike and Angie Lee, the brother/sister duo behind Soul CBD. ** What I Discuss with Mike and Angie – Mike's boxing career and the serious injuries that left him with chronic pain. – How Angie tries to live a life free of regret – The loophole that allows Mike and Angie to ship THC – The issues with big pharma and the benefits of CBD they don't want you to know. ** (Psst... Before I tell you more about the guest, do you like this show? Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts — even one sentence helps! 🙂) ** About Angie Lee Angie is a vivacious marketing maven who’s found her soul’s calling in helping women kick ass. Angie is a highly sought after marketing mentor, keynote speaker, professional podcaster & serial entrepreneur. She is the Co-Founder of Soul, Author of Ready Is A Lie & Creator of a top female personal development & business event, Pays To Be Brave. Her Forbes Top 100 Podcast, The Angie Lee Show, teaches thousands of ambitious w…

Today I'm making friends with Justin Cottlee – a Marketing Director, Dissector and Instructor for the Institute of Human Anatomy. The Institute of Human Anatomy a private human cadaver lab dedicated to providing anatomical, physiological, health, wellness, and fitness education to health professionals, pre-license students, and via social media, to the general public. ** What I Discuss with Justin – His journey from the Marine Corp to Massage Therapy – How and where to buy a body(!) – What J...

Today I'm making friends with Greg Mohr – who has helped hundreds of people invest in a few hundred franchise units. ** What I Discuss with Greg: – Getting his start in the fast food industry – Most underrated franchises to invest in – Common misconceptions about owning a franchise – What industries are truly recession proof – and more ** (Psst... Before I tell you more about the guest, do you like this show? Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts — even one sentence helps! 🙂) ** Abou...

Today I'm making friends with David Hauser who has a track record of founding multiple successful companies, building exceptional teams, and investing in innovative ideas. ** What I Discuss with David: – Constantly running into each other at LifeTime Gym in Vegas – Why David always knew he was going to be an entrepreneur – How David’s parents instilled work ethic in him – Coding websites in the early '00s – How David raised $20m as a 17 year old – Why college can’t create entrepreneurs – ...

Today, I’m making friends with Chris Do, an Emmy award-winning designer, director, CEO and Chief Strategist of Blind and the founder of The Futur—an online education platform with the mission of teaching 1 billion people how to make a living doing what they love. ** What I Discuss with Chris: – NorCal VS SoCal – Growing up as a first generation immigrant – The problem with the education system – The struggles of being a true designer within the ad agency system ** (Psst... Before I tell yo...

Today, I’m making friends with Jon Gordon, whose best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. What I Discuss with Jon: Why he moved to Jacksonville in 2001 (and thinks I should too.) Playing pickle ball with Tim Tebow and Ed Mylett. The reason his wife almost made the decision to divorce him. Being thankful for pain (after you go through it). The fact that most people have a “hole in their soul.” How narcissists can change. The secret to building his...

Noah Kagan (@noahkagan) is the founder and Chief Sumo at AppSumo.com, a company that provides tools and content to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Under Noah's leadership, AppSumo has grown to over $10 million in annual revenue. Before starting AppSumo, Noah held key roles at two of tech's fastest-growing companies. He was employee #30 at Facebook, where he worked directly with Mark Zuckerberg to build their advertising platform. He then became the 4th employee at Mint.com, the popula...

Dana Cornell (cornellcapitalholdings.com) is a financial expert with over 20 years of experience advising clients. Formerly an Executive Director at Morgan Stanley, he is now a Forbes-recognized financial consultant running his practice. He focuses on helping individuals, small business owners, and working professionals develop customized passive income and wealth accumulation strategies leveraging commercial real estate opportunities. In addition to being a Certified Financial PlannerTM profess...

Alex Neist (@alexneist), an ex-Arena Football League quarterback and coach, transitioned from sports to entrepreneurship as the founder and CEO of Hostage Tape, a company focused on improving sleep quality. His journey in business was inspired by his parents' encouragement, the principles of Stoicism, and key insights from authors like Chris Voss and Robert Cialdini. Neist values emotional intelligence, effective communication, and the art of negotiation in both his personal and professional lif...

Wylie McGraw (@wyliemcgraw) is a former star athlete and 3-tour combat veteran who has become a high-performance coach to CEOs, entrepreneurs, and public figures. Named a "secret weapon" by influential leaders, his work provides an elite edge by ending stress and sustaining peak performance. With a reputation as a direct and honest mentor, Wylie has developed principles to unleash untapped potential and achieve self-mastery. His combat experience gives him unique insights into overcoming obstacl...

Thais Gibson (@thepersonaldevelopmentschool) is an acclaimed personal development leader and counselor known for her pioneering work on the subconscious mind and attachment theory. With over 38 million views across her platforms, Thais has helped thousands transform limiting beliefs and behaviors through her integrated attachment theory model. This expansion on traditional attachment theory empowers the healing of different life attachments to enable personal growth. Thais founded The Personal D...

Dr. Aditi Nerurkar (@draditinerurkar) is a physician and public health expert who specializes in stress management, resilience, burnout, and mental health. She currently serves as Co-Director of the Harvard Medical School Clerkship in Community Engagement and formerly was medical director of a Harvard integrative medicine program. Her research has been published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, and she is a frequent medical commentator for MSNBC and NBC News. Dr. Nerurkar has...

Eric Skwarczynski (@eskwarczynski) is a versatile media professional with a passion for storytelling. Over the past 7 years, he has worked in various roles, including videographer, photographer, writer, and graphic designer, taking him to over 20 states and 13 countries. His mission is to shed light on the important issue of mental, physical, and sexual abuse within Independent Baptist Churches. He hosts the Preacher Boys podcast, which launched in January 2020 and has since amassed millions of ...

Stevie Hendrix (@stevie_hendrix) is a globally recognized digital creator who has spent almost a decade connecting with millions worldwide alongside his wife Sazan. Together, Stevie and Sazan invite their 'online fam' into their lives through social media, cultivating an engaged community centered around kindness. As a true influencer, Stevie's impact stretches far beyond the digital space. He has partnered with globally-recognized brands like Target, Disney, AMEX, and Macy's as a brand ambassa...

Ajit Nawalkha (@realcoachajit) is an accomplished author, podcaster, and entrepreneur focused on coaching and personal growth. As the co-founder of Evercoach by Mindvalley and the Global Grit Institute, Ajit has established himself as a leader in the coaching world. He is the talented author behind such books as "Live Big" and "The Book of Coaching," sharing his insights to inspire others to live purposeful and fulfilled lives. Ajit also hosts the popular podcast "Master Coaching with Ajit," whe...

Jen Gottlieb (@jen_gottlieb) joins Travis Chappell in this inspiring episode of Travis Makes Friends to discuss her journey as an entrepreneur, speaker, and author. From auditioning for Broadway roles to creating a personal training business to manifesting her dream partner, Jen shares the ups and downs that eventually led her to where she is today. Before co-founding Super Connector Media, Jen Gottlieb was pursuing her dreams of becoming an actress in New York City. Her dedication led to landi...

At just 26 years old, Aleric Heck (@alericheck) has already accomplished what most entrepreneurs only dream of. He started on YouTube over 14 years ago by creating AppFind, which grew into the largest app review channel at the time with over 500k subscribers. Now Aleric runs the highly successful 8-figure company AdOutreach, where he empowers entrepreneurs to harness the power of value-driven video and scale their businesses on YouTube. His clients have collectively generated multiple 9 figures...

Natalie Friedman (@nataliefriedman) is a triple, or better yet quadruple-threat Actor, Comedian, and Voice Actor well known for her celebrity impressions and characters. Kim Kardashian, Cardi B, Chris Brown, Jamie Foxx, Entertainment Tonight, Complex magazine, and more have recognized and reshared her work. With a background in improv and Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theater (UCB), coupled with graduating from acting school William Esper Studio, Natalie has a plethora of acting experience and has r...

Adhrucia Apana (@adhrucia) is a Filmmaker and a Founder of the production company Curiosity Entertainment/GP of Curiosity Media Finance. Curiosity is home to the next production from famed television creator Mark Williams (Ozark) and "Funny Girl" written by Anthony McCarten (Theory of Everything, Bohemian Rhapsody) to be directed by Nisha Ganatra (High Note, Late Night). Her creative slate for Curiosity includes projects in conjunction with the Neese Brothers (The Umbrella Academy), Kevin Fox (L...

This special mashup episode of Travis Makes Friends is jam-packed with insights from branding experts on how to build a memorable and influential brand. Tune in to get advice from an unconventional baseball team owner, a highly successful online marketer, and an entrepreneur who recently rebranded his company. You’ll come away with specific tips you can implement right away to make your brand stand out. Don’t miss these great insights from Jesse Cole, Billy Gene, and Patrick Bet-David. Main tak...