Travis Makes Money

In this episode, Travis shares a personal story about his experience with a challenging out-of-state real estate flip that resulted in a significant loss initially, but also valuable lessons for long-term investing and property management. He discusses the complexities of managing properties from afar, unexpected costs like property taxes, and the emotional factors that influence buying and selling decisions. The episode also covers practical advice for navigating real estate investments, including the importance of local market knowledge and having trustworthy property managers.

On this episode we talk about:

The risks of out-of-state real estate investing and the need for trusted local support.​

Unexpected expenses like property tax increases after ownership transfer.​

How market timing can be unpredictable and the value of long-term holding.​

Strategies for managing rental properties, including using mother-in-law suites and Airbnb for supplemental income.​

Emotional aspects of real estate decisions versus logical financial planning.​

Practical tips for those new to real estate investing, especially regarding boots-on-the-ground knowledge.​

Top 3 Takeaways

1.  Out-of-state real estate investing demands extensive local market knowledge and trustworthy management to mitigate risks.​
2.  Unexpected costs, such as increased property taxes, can drastically affect profitability.​
3.  Long-term holding of properties often outperforms attempts to time the market, especially with a reliable tenant paying the mortgage.​

Notable Quotes

  "Better research could have avoided a lot of this loss—I didn’t know what I didn’t know at the time."​

  "You can’t time the market; buy real estate and wait—it will be worth more in the future."​

  "If you can afford it, holding properties even without a tenant can be like putting money into a savings account that grows."​

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Stefan Feuerstein is a leadership expert recognized by Oprah Winfrey as part of her inaugural Super Soul 100 list of awakened leaders elevating humanity. With over two decades of high-stakes leadership experience in humanitarian and private sectors, Stefan has led thousands globally. He is the author of the book "ABC Delegation," which teaches managers and leaders how to leverage delegation to drive engagement, accountability, and outsized returns in business and life.

On this episode we talk about:

Stefan’s early experiences and the life-altering impact of humanitarian work in Honduras that shaped his leadership philosophy​

The power of mentorship and how leaders can grow through mutual development relationships​

Stefan’s ABC Delegation system: clarifying responsibilities and commitments to foster team performance and autonomy​

How managers can avoid micromanaging and empower teams with trust and accountability​

The high cost of disengagement in teams and how effective delegation can reverse that trend​

Practical advice for leaders on communication, responsibility, and fostering growth in employees​

Why decision-making and unique human perspectives remain crucial in the age of AI and automation​

Top 3 Takeaways

1.  Delegation is a key leverage point for business growth, built on clear responsibilities and mutual accountability.​
2.  Active mentorship and genuine listening transform team engagement and individual performance.​
3.  Managers who avoid investing time in delegation risk costly disengagement and turnover within their teams.​

Notable Quotes

  "Your responsibility is to comply with this. In exchange, I will help you grow and give you more responsibility."​

  "If you're not doing this, your team is disengaging, and that’s very expensive for you."​

  "Delegation is not just about tasks; it’s about how we interact daily to drive results and growth."​

Connect with Stefan Feuerstein:

  Website and Book: https://abcdelegation.com​

  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-feuerstein-0b35a7117​

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This episode features a lighthearted and insightful conversation between Travis and his producer Eric, blending humor with practical advice about managing business finances. They discuss the importance of tracking net profit and operating expenses as critical financial metrics, the challenges of cash flow management, and the nuances of personal versus business finance. Through witty banter and relatable stories, they explore how founders can improve their financial literacy and make smarter decisions for their businesses.

On this episode we talk about:

Why net profit has become the most important metric for business sustainability​

Balancing cutting costs with increasing income to optimize profitability​

The significance of managing cash flow carefully and strategically over time​

How personal financial management differs from business finance in priorities and metrics​

The value of engaging a fractional CFO or accountant early to build financial competency​

Fun anecdotes and humor about business, subscription spaces, and conference jokes​

Top 3 Takeaways

1.  Net profit and operating expenses are key indicators of business health and require close monitoring.​
2.  Proper cash flow management means timing payments to maintain a clear financial picture and operational flexibility.​
3.  Engaging financial experts as coaches can accelerate financial understanding and avert costly mistakes.​

Notable Quotes

  "The only place where they celebrate high churn would be at like a butter convention."​

  "Managing cash flow is one of the most underrated parts of running your business."​

  "Charge enough to overdeliver for your customers because it always costs more to deliver than you expect."​

Connect with Travis Makes Money:

  Website: travischappell.com​

  Instagram: @travischappell​

  YouTube: Travis Makes Money​

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Matt Putra is a fractional CFO and founder of Eightx, specializing in helping e-commerce and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies scale profitably and sustainably. With over a decade of experience, Matt has supported businesses generating $5 million to $100 million in revenue, expertly managing cash flow, raising capital, and building financial systems that empower founders to make data-driven decisions confidently.

On this episode we talk about:

Matt’s unconventional path to becoming a CFO, including working in manufacturing and private equity before founding Eightx​

The challenges and strategies for scaling a business that heavily depends on personal expertise and trust​

Why Matt chose e-commerce and CPG niches and how he built his client base primarily through LinkedIn and referrals​

The importance of setting and tracking key financial metrics tailored to each business team for proactive management​

Managing cash flow with weekly 13-week forecasts to foresee and handle financial challenges​

Taking calculated financial risks as a founder and balancing ambition with cash flow realities​

Advice for founders on understanding finance versus outsourcing critical financial functions​

How Matt continues to build and scale Eightx with a growing team of CFOs, analysts, and accountants​

Top 3 Takeaways

1.  Key financial metrics and consistent cash flow forecasting are crucial tools for business longevity and scaling.​
2.  Scaling a fractional CFO business requires careful hiring and trust-building with skilled financial professionals.​
3.  Founders should focus on core finance understanding but outsource complex financial functions to experts like fractional CFOs.​

Notable Quotes

  "If you can figure out your top 20 financial metrics, you’re very likely to succeed."​

  "The most boring activity that exists in finance today is updating your 13-week cash flow forecast every week, but it makes you a better cash flow manager."​

  "Charge enough to overdeliver for your customers because it will cost more to deliver on your promises than you expect."​

Connect with Matt Putra:

  LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/mattputra​

  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattwjputra/​

  Website (Eightx): https://eightx.co​

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This episode features a candid conversation between Travis and his producer Eric, diving into the realities of investing in organic content creation for business growth. They unpack the costs, strategies, and mindset shifts required to build a successful content engine, using real-world examples from comedians and entrepreneurs to illustrate the importance of budgeting for organic growth.

On this episode we talk about:

The hidden costs behind successful comedians and podcasters who appear to “do it all themselves”​

The importance of investing in content creation, editing, and social media management for long-term business growth​

How paid advertising and organic content work together to build a brand and drive results​

The value of outsourcing tasks to free up time for high-impact activities​

Real numbers from top creators, including how much they spend monthly on organic content​

The trade-offs between doing everything yourself and hiring experts to scale your business​

Top 3 Takeaways

1.  Organic content creation is not free—successful creators invest heavily in teams and tools to produce and distribute content.​
2.  Outsourcing non-core tasks allows entrepreneurs to focus on what they do best, maximizing both time and revenue.​
3.  Building a brand through organic content pays exponential returns over time, far outpacing paid advertising alone.​

Notable Quotes

  "It's not just because he says good stuff. It's because he spends multi six figures a month on content creation."​

  "You have to do it. It's not a negotiable for anybody now."​

  "The more content you put out online, the more ability AI has to be able to suggest your stuff."​

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Julee Gracey is a certified business coach, speaker, and author specializing in building confidence, overcoming self-doubt, and empowering entrepreneurs to unlock personal and financial freedom. Her background spans international modeling, TV hosting, and multimillion-dollar real estate deals, bringing an edge and authenticity to her work with high-achieving business owners and those seeking practical transformation. Her book, "Highly Confident," encapsulates her coaching philosophy and actionable frameworks for living and working boldly.​

On this episode we talk about:

How Julee started her first business as a crafty kid selling wire rings in elementary school​

The lessons of growing up with hardworking, entrepreneurial parents and early confidence-building experiences​

Breaking away from the traditional life path, taking risks, and building a modeling career that led to TV and business coaching​

The real story behind being a briefcase model on Deal or No Deal and why money decisions matter​

Why confidence and courage are developed through action, not just positive thinking or "mirror affirmations"​

The connection between physical discipline, health, and showing up confidently in every part of life​

The role of boundaries, saying “no,” and not overextending yourself as a leader and entrepreneur​

How Julee’s coaching and her book teach decision frameworks that help clients clarify goals, overcome imposter syndrome, and build lasting confidence​

Top 3 Takeaways

1.  Confidence is built by taking courageous action and learning through small wins, not just by waiting for permission.​
2.  Physical health and movement directly influence confidence and business performance—a disciplined body supports a focused mind.​
3.  Setting clear boundaries and learning to say “no” is essential for sustainable success and healthy relationships.​

Notable Quotes

  "If you're going to fail, fail spectacularly—do it really big and glorious."​

  "Confidence does not come from shouting self-affirmations in the mirror. It comes from showing up and doing the work."​

  "People don’t want the overextended, stressed-out version of you."​

Connect with Julee Gracey:

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In this episode, Travis and Eric break down the viral news about Donald Trump’s floated idea of introducing 50-year mortgages. They unpack the financial realities, the math, the pros and cons, and why this proposed change sent shockwaves through social media—especially in the real estate world. From bank incentives to equity timelines to whether long-term loans actually help buyers, this is a practical and surprisingly entertaining deep dive into what the future of homebuying could look like.

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Today’s guest is Ben Zweig — economist, data scientist, founder of Revelio Labs, and NYU Stern professor specializing in the future of work. With a PhD in economics and a career spanning IBM’s Chief Analytics Office, hedge fund strategy, and groundbreaking research on labor markets and occupational mobility, Ben brings a rare blend of academic rigor and real-world insight. His work allows him to see patterns in the job market before they happen — and understand where the biggest opportunities to make money are emerging.

On this episode we talk about:

Ben’s first sales job on the streets of New York and how “rejection therapy” shaped his career

Why thick skin and empathy are two of the most valuable skills in any high-paying field

How economics became the lens Ben uses to understand behavior, markets, and opportunity

Why getting a PhD changes your identity — and how deep expertise creates new income paths

The evolving nature of work and what signals actually matter for future money-making trends

Top 3 Takeaways

Sales skills compound everywhere. Early experiences dealing with rejection and reading people become an unfair advantage in higher-paying industries.

Economics is a framework for decision-making. Understanding incentives, equilibrium, and behavioral patterns helps you spot opportunities others miss.

Deep expertise transforms your earning potential. Immersing yourself in a field — academically or professionally — shifts how you think and positions you for unique career paths.

Connect with Ben Zweig:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-zweig

Website: https://www.reveliolabs.com/

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On this episode, Travis sits down with Sebastien Page, author of The Psychology of Leadership and Chief Investment Officer at T. Rowe Price. With over 20 years of experience managing $500 billion in assets, Sebastien brings deep insight into finance, leadership, and performance psychology. He combines academic research, practical investing experience, and a passion for teaching financial literacy to provide unique perspectives on money, stress, and personal growth.

On this episode we talk about:

Sebastien’s early experiences making money and the influence of his parents on his financial mindset.

How to teach kids about money, compound interest, and investing in a way that sticks.

The psychology of stress and how to use it to improve performance rather than avoid it.

Lessons from sports psychology applied to leadership and high-stakes decision-making.

Surprising insights from research on intelligence, grit, and lifelong financial success.

Top 3 Takeaways

Understanding and optimizing stress is crucial for peak performance—stress isn’t the enemy, it can be fuel.

Teaching children financial literacy early creates lasting habits and empowers them to make smarter decisions.

Success in life and money is influenced more by personality, resilience, and grit than raw intelligence.

Connect with Sebastien Page:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastien-page

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

Other: Book: The Psychology of Leadership

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In this episode, Travis Chappell is joined by his producer Eric. Together, they break down some of the wildest viral success clips on the internet—from astrology-based basketball theories to Grant Cardone proclaiming you “can’t live” on $400K a year—and explore the real lessons hiding underneath the noise.

On this episode we talk about:

Why absurd “success hacks” go viral, including the astrology clip about Michael Jordan

The difference between motivation, marketing, and manipulation in the online guru world

Whether Grant Cardone is right—or way off—when he says $400K isn’t enough

How polarizing personalities weaponize attention for growth

What “thinking bigger” actually means (and what it doesn’t)

Top 3 Takeaways

Viral guru content often succeeds because it's theatrical, not because it’s true.

Income numbers are meaningless without personal context—freedom math > flex math.

You can embrace big thinking without adopting the extremes or gimmicks of online gurus.

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