July 4, 2026

INTERVIEW | Make Money by Thinking Like an Entrepreneur

INTERVIEW | Make Money by Thinking Like an Entrepreneur
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In this compilation episode, Travis revisits three standout conversations with entrepreneurs who have built extraordinary businesses by spotting opportunities before everyone else. From Chris Hunter, the co-founder of Four Loko and CEO of Koya, to drone industry pioneer Damon Darnell and cybersecurity entrepreneur Rick Jordan, each guest shares practical lessons on innovation, identifying market gaps, and building scalable businesses. Whether you're launching your first venture or looking for your next opportunity, this episode is packed with entrepreneurial wisdom.

On this episode we talk about:

  • How Chris Hunter builds and scales category-defining consumer brands by identifying emerging trends.

  • Why the drone industry remains a massive opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs despite years of growth.

  • Low-cost business ideas that can generate six figures using drone technology.

  • How Rick Jordan built a recurring revenue business and reinvented himself after a life-changing health scare.

  • The importance of curiosity, personal branding, and staying adaptable as an entrepreneur.

Top 3 Takeaways

  1. Great entrepreneurs stay relentlessly curious, paying attention to changing consumer behavior and emerging trends before the rest of the market catches on.

  2. Some of the best business opportunities exist in industries that are still largely underserved, where simple, practical solutions can create significant value.

  3. Building a business is only part of the journey—creating recurring revenue, developing a personal brand, and continuously reinventing yourself are what lead to long-term success.

Notable Quotes

  • "What we're inherently good at isn't always obvious to us."

  • "Finding that curiosity middle road has been valuable to me."

  • "The visibility that I was building for myself preceded what I needed the visibility for."

Connect with the Guests:

Chris Hunter

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__christopherhunter__

  • Other: https://drinkkoia.com/

Damon Darnell

  • Website: https://www.thedroneboss.com/

Rick Jordan

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