Travis Makes Money

INTERVIEW | Make Money by Mastering Adaptability (AQ) with Liz Tran

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Liz Tran is an executive coach, entrepreneur, and author dedicated to helping people unlock their highest potential. After building a successful career in venture capital—where her clients collectively raised over $1B and created $10B+ in enterprise value—Liz made the bold decision to leave it all behind in pursuit of more aligned work. Now the founder of Inner Genius and author of AQ: A New Kind of Intelligence for a World That’s Always Changing, she teaches leaders how to thrive in uncertainty by mastering adaptability.

On this episode we talk about:

  • Liz’s early lessons about money, leverage, and growing up with scarcity
  • The transition from high-paying VC career to entrepreneurship—and the $300K mistake
  • Why mindset, gratitude, and “energy flow” are critical to making money sustainably
  • How Liz rebuilt her income doing work aligned with her strengths
  • The concept of AQ (Adaptability Quotient) and why it matters more than IQ or EQ today

    • Top 3 Takeaways

    1. Hard work alone isn’t enough—alignment, leverage, and adaptability are what truly drive wealth.
    2. Your mindset around money (scarcity vs. abundance) directly impacts the opportunities you attract.
    3. In today’s rapidly changing world, your ability to adapt (AQ) is more valuable than intelligence or experience alone.

      4. Notable Quotes

      • "A dollar is not just a dollar—if you leverage it, you can make more."
      • "I thought success meant killing myself working, but it was actually about flow."
      • "When you believe you have nothing, you reinforce that reality—but when you believe you have everything, opportunities appear."

        • Connect with Liz Tran:

        • Website: https://liz-tran.com/
        • Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/heyliztran/
        • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liztranwrites/
        • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liztran1/
        • Other: AQ Quiz – https://aqquiz.com


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