In this unique episode, Travis flips the script and “interviews” an AI financial expert—ChatGPT—about making money in 2026, diversification, live social shopping, and building a personal brand. Alongside in-studio producer Eric, Travis uses the conversation to highlight what AI gets right, where it still falls short, and how listeners can practically use these tools without losing their own voice or strategy. The result is a fun, meta, and surprisingly insightful look at the future of money-making in an AI-powered world.

On this episode we talk about:

Why the “best” financial advice in 2026 is turning what you already know into multiple income streams

The right order of operations: master one core offer before you diversify

Emerging money-making trends: niche communities, AI-powered tools, and micro-education

How to “sell shovels in the gold rush” of AI instead of chasing every new shiny use case

What live social shopping is and why big voices (like Gary Vee) are obsessed with it

How to make money with live shopping even if you don’t have your own products

Platforms enabling live shopping (including Amazon Live) and how they work at a basic level

Simple, kid-level breakdown of using Amazon’s fulfillment plus live streams to sell products

How to build trust from scratch so people will actually buy from your lives and content

Recommended voices to follow for making money and building a personal brand

How Travis can double down on his unique stance against toxic hustle culture

The limits of AI as a podcast guest—what it’s great at and where it still feels vague and “too nice”

Top 3 Takeaways

Multiple income streams only work if they’re built on a strong, proven core offer—focus, then diversify.

AI is a massive opportunity not just to “use,” but to build tools, training, and services that help others use it better.

The next wave of making money combines authenticity, community, and live interactive selling on platforms people already use.

Notable Quotes

“Before you diversify, you really do need a strong core…get that one income stream really solid and then you can add on and diversify from there.”

“If AI is the gold rush, the real opportunity is being the one selling the shovels—tools, platforms, and education that help others use AI effectively.”

“Go bold without being divisive—challenge hustle culture, put lifestyle design and relationships first, and show people there’s another way to win.”

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