In this episode, Travis Chappell sits down with his producer Eric for a candid conversation on money mindset, investing, and why “playing it safe” can sometimes be the riskiest move of all. Together, they unpack what it really means to make your money work for you—and why saving alone won’t build long-term wealth.
On this episode we talk about:
<ul>
 <li>
The truth behind Grant Cardone’s “cash is trash” mentality
</li>
 <li>
When saving money becomes a liability instead of a strength
</li>
 <li>
How to balance liquidity with long-term investing
</li>
 <li>
Using debt as a tool for leverage rather than a burden
</li>
 <li>
Why calculated risk is essential to escaping financial stagnation
</li>
</ul>
Top 3 Takeaways
<ol>
 <li>
Cash has a purpose—but it’s not growth. Savings should be a safety net, not a strategy.
</li>
 <li>
Good debt accelerates progress. When used intentionally, debt can be the difference between staying stuck and scaling up.
</li>
 <li>
Smart risk-taking builds wealth. The biggest financial wins come from understanding and embracing measured risk, not avoiding it.
</li>
</ol> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

In this episode, Travis Chappell sits down with his producer Eric for a candid conversation on money mindset, investing, and why “playing it safe” can sometimes be the riskiest move of all. Together, they unpack what it really means to make your money work for you—and why saving alone won’t build long-term wealth. On this episode we talk about: The truth behind Grant Cardone’s “cash is trash” mentality When saving money becomes a liability instead of a strength How to balance liquidity with long-term investing Using debt as a tool for leverage rather than a burden Why calculated risk is essential to escaping financial stagnation Top 3 Takeaways Cash has a purpose—but it’s not growth. Savings should be a safety net, not a strategy. Good debt accelerates progress. When used intentionally, debt can be the difference between staying stuck and scaling up. Smart risk-taking builds wealth. The biggest financial wins come from understanding and embracing measured risk, not avoiding it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Travis Chappell sits down with his producer Eric for a candid conversation on money mindset, investing, and why “playing it safe” can sometimes be the riskiest move of all. Together, they unpack what it really means to make your money work for you—and why saving alone won’t build long-term wealth.
On this episode we talk about:
<ul>
 <li>
The truth behind Grant Cardone’s “cash is trash” mentality
</li>
 <li>
When saving money becomes a liability instead of a strength
</li>
 <li>
How to balance liquidity with long-term investing
</li>
 <li>
Using debt as a tool for leverage rather than a burden
</li>
 <li>
Why calculated risk is essential to escaping financial stagnation
</li>
</ul>
Top 3 Takeaways
<ol>
 <li>
Cash has a purpose—but it’s not growth. Savings should be a safety net, not a strategy.
</li>
 <li>
Good debt accelerates progress. When used intentionally, debt can be the difference between staying stuck and scaling up.
</li>
 <li>
Smart risk-taking builds wealth. The biggest financial wins come from understanding and embracing measured risk, not avoiding it.
</li>
</ol> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Make Money by Treating Cash...Like Trash?

You can't save your way to your dream life anymore. The truth is, you’re gonna need to learn to make more money. The Travis Makes Money Podcast is not your typical personal finance show. Rather than shaming you for buying a Starbucks coffee or pressuring you to become a billionaire, we focus on empowering you to make more money so you can enjoy life today while preparing for your future. You don’t have to cut back so much that you miss out on the present, and you don’t need to become the next Jeff Bezos either. Hosted by veteran podcaster Travis Chappell, each daily episode features interviews with regular people just like you – yes, you – who have learned how to make more money in unique and unconventional ways. From turning side hustles into an extra six figures to building massive business empires, these conversations dive into the mindset shifts, hard-earned lessons, and simple strategies that helped these individuals succeed. With over 1,000 podcast episodes under his belt, Travis has developed a unique ability to pull out inspiring stories and practical advice you can apply to your own financial journey that you just won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you’re looking for strategies on side hustles, skill building, investing, building generational wealth, or just motivation to take your next steps, this podcast is your resource. Tune in daily for insights, actionable tips, and inspiration from some of the most successful and interesting money-makers on the planet.

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