Travis Makes Money

Make Money with Tiny Little Things


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In this episode, Travis and his producer Eric unpack how seemingly tiny decisions—good and bad—quietly compound into massive outcomes over time. Using the classic “tortoise and the hare” story as a metaphor, they talk through why consistent, boring actions often beat flashy sprints, especially in business and wealth-building.​

On this episode we talk about:

  • The “tortoise vs. hare” mindset and why consistency beats short bursts of unsustainable effort in entrepreneurship.​

  • Why starting to create content early in his journey is one of the smallest but highest-leverage decisions Travis ever made.​

  • How old podcast episodes and clips continue to generate leads, sales, and brand equity years after they were created.​

  • The hidden cost of splitting focus too early—spinning up new offers, platforms, and projects instead of scaling what’s already working.​

  • Why “small leaks” in systems (like weak onboarding or poor follow-up) become major problems once you start to scale.​

    Top 3 Takeaways

    1. Creating content consistently is a tiny, repeatable decision that can produce outsized returns for years, especially as platforms and AI keep indexing and resurfacing your work.​

    2. The fastest path to growth is usually doubling and tripling down on what’s already working, not constantly chasing new offers, channels, or “shiny objects.”​

    3. Small operational problems—like sloppy onboarding or neglected client communication—may look minor at low volume but can become business-threatening cracks in the dam once you scale.​

      Notable Quotes

      • “Content works for you while you sleep; it’s still one of the most underrated, highest-leverage activities a business owner can do.”​

      • “Most of the time you are not tapped out on what’s working—you just got bored and started looking for new stuff.”​

      • “Every action compounds over time; small good decisions compound positively, and small bad ones compound negatively.”​

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