Episodes

In this lighthearted episode, Travis Chappell and producer Eric dive into a viral TikTok controversy surrounding Applebee’s popular all-you-can-eat promotion. What starts as a discussion about endless wings and dollar margaritas quickly turns into a broader conversation about customer expectations, value perception, gratitude, consumer behavior, and even childhood memories around eating out. Along the way, Travis and Eric share personal stories, business insights, and plenty of laughs about buff...

Jim Lebenthal, Chief Market Strategist at Cerity Partners, joins Travis to share lessons from more than 25 years of managing investment portfolios and advising clients through every type of market environment. A former U.S. Navy submarine officer and regular CNBC contributor, Jim brings a unique perspective on investing, discipline, risk management, and human behavior. Drawing from his new book, How to Ride the Subway, he explains why successful investing often comes down to patience, trust, and...

Tim Brown is a Heisman Trophy winner, Pro Football Hall of Famer, and one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history. Despite achieving the highest levels of success in football, Tim's journey wasn't fueled by natural talent alone. In this episode, Travis reflects on his conversation with Tim and shares powerful lessons on belief, discipline, resilience, and personal growth. From the impact of mentors to the importance of environment and consistent effort, Tim's story offers valuable insights...

In this candid and often hilarious conversation, Travis Chappell and producer Eric dive into one of the most controversial topics in technology today: AI-generated content and the growing trend of recreating deceased celebrities through artificial intelligence. Sparked by news that Stan Lee's voice and likeness have been licensed for AI-generated projects, the discussion explores the ethical implications of digital resurrection, creative authenticity, intellectual property, and what makes great ...

David Leiter, author of Stop Making Stupid Investments and founder of The Ultimate Investor, joins Travis to share lessons from more than 30 years of investing in stocks and multifamily real estate. After experiencing both financial success and painful investment mistakes, David developed a disciplined approach inspired by Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger. In this conversation, he breaks down the difference between productive and speculative assets, explains why so many investors lose money cha...

Brendan Schaub is a former UFC heavyweight fighter turned entrepreneur, podcaster, content creator, and media personality. Best known as co-host of The Fighter and The Kid, Brendan has continually reinvented himself throughout his career, transitioning from professional sports to comedy, podcasting, and multiple business ventures. In this episode, Brendan shares hard-earned lessons on pursuing work you genuinely enjoy, embracing difficult challenges, and building a loyal audience by staying cons...

In this episode featuring producer Eric, Travis Chappell breaks down the psychology behind effective sales and marketing language, explores common persuasion tactics, and shares lessons learned from years in direct sales. From pricing strategies and scarcity marketing to the importance of honesty in sales conversations, Travis explains why trust—not manipulation—is the foundation of sustainable business growth. If you're an entrepreneur, salesperson, or business owner looking to improve your sal...

Phillip Stutts returns to the Travis Makes Money Podcast to share what happened after he stepped away from the personal branding treadmill and focused entirely on growing his businesses. As the co-founder and executive chairman of CD6, Phillip has helped drive over 1,700 election victories, worked with Fortune 200 companies, and advised leaders ranging from presidential campaigns to Tony Robbins. In this conversation, he reveals why he disappeared from podcasting and media appearances for three ...

Sean Cannell is one of the leading voices in YouTube education and online video strategy. As the founder of Think Media and a creator with millions of subscribers across his channels, Sean has spent years helping entrepreneurs, business owners, and creators leverage video to grow their brands and businesses. In this episode, Sean shares practical strategies for creating more content with less effort, building a sustainable content system, and using YouTube as a long-term asset that continues del...

In this episode, Travis and producer Eric break down a powerful insight from personal branding strategist Caleb Ralston about the hidden costs of expanding your content beyond your area of expertise. Drawing on examples from business, politics, religion, and social media, they explore why creators should be intentional about the topics they discuss, the scrutiny that comes with influence, and how chasing views can sometimes damage credibility. This conversation is a thoughtful look at personal b...

Michelle Masters is a transformational coach, personal development trainer, and author who has spent nearly three decades helping people identify and overcome the subconscious patterns that keep them stuck. Combining neuroscience-based change techniques, family constellation work, and energy healing modalities, Michelle has helped thousands of people transform their relationship with money, success, and self-worth. In this episode, she shares how our earliest beliefs shape our financial reality ...

Artis Gilmore is a Basketball Hall of Famer, ABA and NBA legend, and one of the most dominant centers in professional basketball history. Growing up in rural Florida during the 1950s, Artis overcame significant adversity before building a remarkable career that spanned decades. In this episode, Travis reflects on his conversation with Artis and shares powerful lessons about resilience, leadership, service, and the mindset required to achieve lasting success. On this episode we talk about: How e...

In this episode, Travis and producer Eric dive into one of the biggest conversations happening in media today: the rise of AI-generated content and what it means for creators, podcasters, and audiences. From Spotify's new personalized AI podcast initiative to the future of human creativity, the conversation explores both the opportunities and challenges that come with rapidly advancing technology. Along the way, they discuss authenticity, audience connection, and why human personality may be the...

Amanda Lewis is a dental entrepreneur, innovator, and founder of Lewie, an oral wellness company redefining how consumers think about smile care. With more than 15 years of experience growing, acquiring, merging, and selling dental practices, Amanda has built multiple successful businesses while navigating entrepreneurship, leadership, product development, and personal reinvention. In this episode, she shares her journey from aspiring dentist to multi-practice owner and startup founder, along wi...

Garrett White is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and founder of the Warrior movement, a personal development platform that has helped thousands of men improve their businesses, relationships, health, and mindset. After building and losing multiple businesses, Garrett transformed his personal failures into powerful lessons on leadership, certainty, and personal responsibility. In this solo recap episode, Travis breaks down some of the most impactful insights from his conversations with Garrett ...

In this special in-studio episode, Travis is joined by producer Eric for a lighthearted but surprisingly insightful conversation about cigar lounges, networking, friendship, and the value of intentional conversations. What starts as a debate about the best cigar lounges in Las Vegas turns into a broader discussion about building meaningful relationships, creating space for great conversations, and why some of life's best business and personal connections happen outside of formal settings. On th...

Roger Beaudoin is a restaurant entrepreneur, speaker, author, and founder of Restaurant Rockstars. After building, scaling, and selling multiple successful restaurants, Roger now helps hospitality operators increase profits, improve operations, and build stronger teams. In this episode, Roger shares the lessons he learned from launching a restaurant with no prior experience, overcoming major setbacks, and applying business systems to an industry where many owners struggle to work on the business...

Chris Hansen is an Emmy Award-winning investigative journalist best known for creating and hosting To Catch a Predator. For decades, he has exposed criminal behavior, educated the public about online safety, and helped bring predators to justice through meticulous investigative work. In this episode, Travis reflects on his conversation with Chris and shares some of the most impactful lessons from Hansen's career—from the importance of real-world experience and direct communication to ethical jou...

Tillman Fertitta is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in hospitality, gaming, and entertainment. As the owner of the Houston Rockets, the Golden Nugget casinos, and the Landry’s restaurant empire, Fertitta has built billions in value through disciplined operations, strategic acquisitions, and a relentless focus on customer experience. In this episode, Travis and Eric break down Fertitta’s reported acquisition of Caesars Entertainment and explore the business principles that have fueled hi...

Saul Cohen is an accountant, acquisitions advisor, and entrepreneur who helps business owners scale, optimize, and successfully exit their companies. With experience at PwC and years of advising founders on tax planning, acquisitions, and valuations, Saul has developed a practical framework for helping entrepreneurs build long-term wealth. In this episode, he shares lessons from his own entrepreneurial journey, why execution matters more than ideas, and how acquisitions can become a powerful wea...

Paul Pierce is an NBA Hall of Famer, NBA Champion, Finals MVP, and one of the 75 greatest players in basketball history. In this episode, Travis breaks down the biggest lessons he learned from his conversation with Paul, exploring how elite performers use goal setting, environment design, relentless work ethic, and an underdog mentality to achieve extraordinary success. Whether you're building a business, advancing your career, or pursuing a personal goal, Paul's journey offers valuable insights...

The entertainment industry is undergoing a major shift, and creators are leading the charge. In this episode, Travis and producer Eric discuss the breakout success of Obsession, a low-budget horror film created by YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Curry Barker. They explore how independent creators are bypassing traditional gatekeepers, building audiences online, and proving that great storytelling can outperform massive budgets. Along the way, they dive into the parallels between comedy and horror, the...

Marc Horowitz has built a career across multiple industries—from energy derivatives trading and hedge funds to satellite imagery technology and custom jewelry. After retiring from trading in his early forties, Marc found himself searching for a new challenge that would allow him to build something meaningful. Today, he is the founder of Ilmeo, a jewelry company that transforms photos and impressions of loved ones into personalized keepsakes. In this episode, Marc shares lessons from finance, ent...

Keith Yackey is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, author, comedian, and founder of The Married Game, a coaching company dedicated to helping men become better husbands and reignite connection in their marriages. After nearly losing his own marriage, Keith transformed his life by taking ownership of his shortcomings and rebuilding himself from the inside out. In this episode, Travis shares his biggest takeaways from his conversation with Keith, covering responsibility, relationships, personal...