Episodes

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...

On this episode, Travis is joined in studio by producer Eric for a conversation that starts with a comedian's joke about an Uber driver financing a luxury Range Rover and turns into a bigger discussion about lifestyle inflation, consumer debt, and making smarter financial decisions. Through plenty of laughs, stories, and friendly banter, Travis shares his thoughts on why buying status symbols before you can truly afford them can hold back your financial future. On this episode we talk about: W...

Jackie Coffey, better known as Jackie the Happy Investor, went from a broke single mom with no money, no credit, and no real estate experience to completing more than 1,000 property flips and building a seven-figure real estate business. After making 202 cold calls before landing her first lender, Jackie learned firsthand that persistence, integrity, and taking action can overcome almost any obstacle. Today, she's an investor, educator, author, and creator of the Jackie the Happy Investor app, h...

Former Mexican president, businessman, and global leader Vicente Fox built a remarkable career that spanned corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, agriculture, philanthropy, and public service. In this episode, Travis reflects on his conversation with Fox and shares five powerful lessons on leadership, purpose, decision-making, and fulfillment. From leading Coca-Cola Latin America to serving as President of Mexico, Fox's insights reveal what it takes to create impact, trust your instincts, and ...

In this conversation featuring Travis and producer Eric, the discussion centers on personal branding, audience building, content creation, and the power of documenting your journey. Drawing from their own experiences growing podcasts, social media accounts, and upcoming projects, they explore why creators, entrepreneurs, and business owners should start building attention long before they have something to sell. From launching new accounts from scratch to documenting the process behind a book or...

Shirzad Chamine is a New York Times bestselling author, executive coach, and founder of Positive Intelligence. Having trained more than 100,000 coaches and advised CEOs at some of the world's largest companies, Shirzad has dedicated his career to understanding the mental patterns that drive performance, leadership, and fulfillment. In this episode, he shares the painful entrepreneurial failure that sparked his life's work, explains the concept of self-sabotage, and reveals practical tools for st...

Bryan Callen is a comedian, actor, podcaster, and longtime entertainer whose career has spanned stand-up comedy, television, film, and podcasting. Best known for roles in movies like The Hangover and for his decades in comedy, Bryan has spent much of his life pursuing success in multiple creative fields. In this episode, Travis breaks down some of the most powerful lessons from his conversation with Bryan, covering everything from personal responsibility and career alignment to consistency, frie...

In this candid and entertaining episode, Travis is joined by his producer Eric for a conversation that starts with weight loss, awkward photos, and self-awareness before evolving into a deeper discussion about networking, relationships, and human connection. Drawing on experiences with celebrities, podcast guests, and high-profile entrepreneurs, Travis shares practical insights on how authentic relationships are built—not through status-seeking or transactional behavior, but through genuine curi...

Cruz Gamboa is the founder of Ascend Growth Ventures and ScalingCFO.io, where he helps founder-led businesses scale profitably through proven financial operating systems. A former GE and GE Capital executive with more than 20 years of experience and over $2 billion in structured deals, Cruz has worked across the U.S. and Latin America helping businesses create sustainable growth. In this episode, he shares his journey from selling oranges door-to-door in Venezuela to becoming a sought-after CFO,...

In this solo episode of Travis Makes Money, Travis reflects on some of the biggest lessons he's learned from an incredible lineup of past guests, including Josh Peck, Scott Harrison, Jack Carr, Jordan Harbinger, Randy Couture, Joe Gatto, Donald Miller, George Kamel, and more. Drawing on conversations with entrepreneurs, entertainers, athletes, authors, and thought leaders, Travis uncovers the recurring themes that separate successful people from everyone else. From the power of generosity and ne...

In this casual but insightful episode, Travis and producer Eric dive into a conversation about personal branding, professional appearance, confidence, and whether looking successful actually helps you become successful. From fitted suits and luxury watches to fitness, sales, and billionaire habits, they unpack the relationship between perception and performance—and why substance ultimately matters more than style. On this episode we talk about: Whether dressing well actually impacts business s...

Erik Huberman is a serial entrepreneur, marketing expert, and the founder and CEO of Hawk Media, one of the fastest-growing marketing consultancies in the United States. Since launching Hawk Media in 2014, Erik has helped scale more than 5,000 brands, including household names like Red Bull, Verizon, Casamigos, Funko, and Crocs. In this episode, Erik shares lessons from building and selling companies, scaling a service business without outside funding, acquiring agencies, and adapting to the rap...

Gary Kusin is a legendary entrepreneur best known as the co-founder and former CEO of GameStop and the executive who led Kinko’s through a remarkable turnaround before its $2.4 billion acquisition by FedEx. Over a decades-long career, Gary has built, scaled, and sold multiple businesses while developing a reputation as one of the sharpest strategic thinkers in entrepreneurship. In this episode, Travis shares some of his biggest lessons from Gary’s appearance on the show, covering everything from...

In this episode, Travis and producer Eric react to a clip from entrepreneur and media personality Patrick Bet-David discussing what to do if you hate your job. What starts as a conversation about workplace dissatisfaction evolves into a deeper discussion about personal responsibility, gratitude, career growth, and the dangers of complaining without taking action. Travis and Eric explore the difference between disliking a specific job versus disliking work itself, and why meaningful change requir...

Reed Nyffeler is a serial entrepreneur, franchise founder, and business strategist who has spent more than two decades building scalable service businesses. As the founder and CEO of Signal, a global security services franchise operating across dozens of states and multiple countries, Reed has developed a unique approach to entrepreneurship centered on solving real customer problems, maximizing the value of your time, and creating recurring revenue streams. In this episode, he shares the lessons...

In this solo episode, Travis breaks down some of the biggest lessons he learned from his conversation with comedian Drew Dunn. While Drew is quickly becoming one of the most promising stand-up comics on the circuit, his success hasn't come from chasing shortcuts or viral moments. Instead, it's been built through patience, relentless focus, and a commitment to mastering a single craft. Travis shares how Drew's approach to comedy offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs, creators, and anyone pur...

In this episode, Travis and Eric explore one of the most important questions for creators, entrepreneurs, and business owners: What can you create that nobody else can? Drawing from a recent conversation with filmmaker and internet personality Andrew Bowser, the discussion dives into authenticity, originality, audience building, criticism, and why copying successful creators rarely leads to long-term success. If you're trying to grow a brand, launch content, or stand out in a crowded market, thi...

Rufus Griscom is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and media pioneer who has built and sold multiple companies over the last three decades. From launching Nerve.com during the early days of the internet to building Babble and selling it to Disney, Rufus has experienced the highs and lows of entrepreneurship firsthand. Today, he's the founder of The Next Big Idea Club and host of The Next Big Idea podcast, where he interviews some of the world's most influential thinkers. In this conversation, Ruf...

In this solo episode, Travis Chappell breaks down the biggest lessons he learned from his conversation with personal finance expert and Ramsey personality George Kamel. Travis explores George’s strong stance against debt, the psychology behind the debt snowball method, and the financial habits that help people build lasting wealth. While Travis agrees with much of George’s advice, he also shares his own perspective on strategic debt, entrepreneurship, and why increasing income can sometimes be m...

In this episode, Travis Chappell and producer Eric dive into one of the most debated topics in entrepreneurship: work-life balance. Inspired by comments from Poppy co-founder Allison Ellsworth about the sacrifices required to build a billion-dollar company, Travis breaks down why success looks different for everyone and why blindly following someone else's blueprint can lead to regret. This episode explores how entrepreneurs can align their priorities with their personal goals while still buildi...

Damon Darnall, known as "The Drone Boss," is the founder of Sky Eye Network, a two-time world record holder, and one of the leading authorities on drone technology and AI-powered aviation. As a member of NASA's UTM board and a pioneer in the drone industry since the early 1990s, Damon has helped more than 37,000 people earn their FAA Part 107 licenses and guided over 14,000 entrepreneurs in launching profitable drone businesses. In this episode, Damon shares how drones are creating massive busin...

Donald Miller is one of the most influential voices in branding, marketing, and business storytelling. As the bestselling author of Building a StoryBrand, he has helped entrepreneurs, corporations, and even government organizations clarify their messaging and connect more effectively with customers. In this episode, Travis breaks down the biggest lessons he learned from his conversation with Donald, covering everything from simplifying your message and leveraging AI to the power of storytelling,...