George Antone is the founder and CEO of Fynanc, a guided wealth technology company focused on helping individuals grow their money faster and more efficiently. With a background in math, technology, and years of experience at Intuit, George has developed innovative frameworks around leverage, velocity of money, and strategic investing that have helped over 10,000 people take control of their financial futures.

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On this solo episode, Travis dives into the current state of side hustles and how to choose ones that can actually change your financial life, not just cover a few extra bills. He breaks down the difference between quick-cash gigs and side hustles that can realistically replace your full-time income over time.

On this episode we talk about:

The current “state of side hustles” and why they’re more popular than ever.

The difference between trading time for money vs. building something scalable.

Examples of fast-start side hustles like social media agencies and AI consulting.

Why some common side hustles (like pet sitting and dog walking) are hard to scale.

How to know when it’s time to go full-time on your side hustle.

Top 3 Takeaways

Ask one key question before starting: “Is this potentially scalable?”—can this side hustle grow beyond just your time-for-money and eventually replace a meaningful portion of your salary?

Prioritize side hustles that can be spun up quickly (like social media management or AI consulting) but also have room to grow into an agency or larger business.

A smart path is to build your side hustle up to a sizable percentage of your annual salary, then evaluate whether you enjoy it enough—and have enough savings—to quit and go all in for 6–12 months.

Notable Quotes

“My biggest encouragement to anybody who's starting a side hustle is to ask yourself the question, ‘Is this potentially scalable?’”

“Dog sitting is not super scalable unless you build a network of dog sitters—and that’s harder when apps like Rover already exist.”

“What would happen if I took the next six months, quit my job, and just did this thing full-time?”

Connect with Travis Chapel:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell

Other (Website): https://travischappell.com

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We're throwing it back to an old style episode we used to do where we took a theme and combined parts of different interviews that spoke to that theme. On this mashup, we talked all things showbiz. From movies to comedy to production, Travis covers it all with this special edition of Travis Makes Money episode.

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Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Habit, Smarter Faster Better, and Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection. A graduate of Yale and Harvard Business School, he writes for The New Yorker and has spent his career decoding how habits, productivity, and communication shape success in business and life. In this conversation, Charles breaks down the science behind “super communication,” how to handle emotionally charged conversations, and why mastering these skills is one of the highest‑ROI ways to make more money.

On this episode we talk about:

How Charles went from third‑grade sticker arbitrage to Harvard Business School, private equity, and ultimately a career writing blockbuster business books.

Why business stories—and the drama, risk, and reward inside companies—make for the most compelling lessons about money and careers.

The three types of conversations (practical, emotional, and social/identity) and why mismatching them destroys connection.

Motivational interviewing: how to ask questions that move people toward better decisions without arguing, lecturing, or triggering defensiveness.

How to protect friendships and relationships in a polarized world by getting curious instead of furious, asking deep questions, and managing your own reactions first.

Top 3 Takeaways

Great communicators don’t just talk well; they recognize which kind of conversation they’re in (practical, emotional, or social/identity) and match the other person so both sides feel heard.

Motivational interviewing and deep questions let you influence others far more effectively than debates or data dumps, because you help them talk themselves toward insight instead of trying to “win” an argument.

Self‑observation—catching your own motives, reactions, and habits in real time—is a trainable skill that turns better communication into a habit and becomes a major edge in leadership, sales, and making money.

Notable Quotes

“If you’re feeling furious, get curious.”

“Successful communication requires having the same kind of conversation at the same moment.”

“The best communicator in any room usually isn’t the one talking the most—they’re the one everyone feels understood by.”

Connect with Charles Duhigg:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesduhigg

Twitter/X: https://x.com/cduhigg

Website: https://charlesduhigg.com

Newsletter (The Science of Better): https://thescienceofbetter.net or via his site

Book: Supercommunicators

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In this throwback solo episode, Travis shares powerful insights inspired by conversations with high performers like Ed Mylett, along with personal stories and real-world lessons from his own entrepreneurial journey. From pushing physical and mental limits to rethinking societal “rules” around success, Travis breaks down how discipline, intentional living, and attention-driven strategy can unlock massive financial growth.

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This special mashup episode of Travis Makes Money is jam-packed with insights from branding experts on how to build a memorable and influential brand. Tune in to get advice from an unconventional baseball team owner, a highly successful online marketer, and an entrepreneur who recently rebranded his company. You’ll come away with specific tips you can implement right away to make your brand stand out. Don’t miss these great insights from Jesse Cole, Billy Gene, and Patrick Bet-David. 

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Dr. John La Puma is a board-certified physician, two-time New York Times bestselling author, and pioneer of culinary medicine—a field that integrates food, lifestyle, and environmental health into medical practice. He also runs a regenerative certified organic farm in Santa Barbara that serves as his living laboratory for “nature as medicine,” where he tests how deliberate time outdoors can restore sleep, focus, resilience, and long‑term health. His latest book, Indoor Epidemic, distills insights from more than 2,200 studies to show how spending 93% of our time indoors steals our energy and performance, and how small, intentional doses of nature—the “Outdoor Rx”—can get them back.

On this episode we talk about:

How a 12‑year‑old’s 4 a.m. paper route shaped Dr. La Puma’s work ethic and lifelong love of making money.

Why his curiosity about food, ethics, and lifestyle pulled him from traditional medicine into entrepreneurship and book writing.

How modern indoor living “environmentally hijacks” us through air quality, light, and movement—and why that quietly taxes your cognition and health.

The surprising science behind walking, outdoor movement, and “minimum effective doses” of nature for performance, creativity, and weight loss.

Practical ways founders and professionals can redesign their day—walking meetings, morning light, and distance breaks—to make more money by thinking and performing better.

Top 3 Takeaways

Your environment is either handicapping or amplifying you: sealed, indoor spaces with stale air, dim light, and little movement quietly create a cognitive tax, inflammation, and burnout that no amount of hustle can fix.

Small, specific doses of outdoor light, air, and movement—like a 17‑minute morning walk outside and walking meetings—are free levers that dramatically improve sleep, focus, creativity, and long‑term health.

You can treat nature like a prescription: structure your day with “daylight before screen time,” frequent distance breaks from your devices, and simple outdoor routines that compound into better decisions, productivity, and ultimately income.

Notable Quotes

“Most people aren’t burned out—they’re just indoors too much.”

“You’re leaving gains on the table if you don’t use the natural inputs your brain evolved to expect.”

“Daytime before screen time—getting your light first and then your coffee—might be the most powerful way to improve performance that I know.”

Connect with Dr. John La Puma:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnlapuma

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlapuma/

Other (Book & Free Outdoor Reset): https://IndoorEpidemic.com

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In this solo episode,Travis dives into the fundamentals of sales, negotiation, and personal branding, pulling insights from top experts like Chris Voss. Drawing from real-world experience and proven frameworks, Travis breaks down how to handle price objections, improve your sales skills, and build a brand that drives long-term success. This episode is packed with actionable strategies for both beginners exploring sales and seasoned professionals looking to level up.

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In this episode, Travis and his producer break down a viral financial conversation sparked by a high-earning creator who didn’t know her own net worth. Using real-world examples—from viral internet personalities to celebrities like Dane Cook—they unpack the dangers of financial illiteracy, blind trust, and poor money management. This episode is a candid, practical discussion on why understanding your finances is just as important as making money in the first place.

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Gil Petersil is a global speaker, serial entrepreneur, and expert in strategic partnerships with over 25 years of experience building high-trust business ecosystems. Having co-founded more than 20 ventures and delivered over 1,000 talks worldwide, Gil specializes in helping founders unlock growth through relationship capital. In this episode, he shares how intentional networking, mentorship, and value-driven connections can lead to massive business and personal breakthroughs.

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