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 nex ...
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Welcome to the BCV podcast brought to you by Beyond Capital Ventures in our Purpose driven World leadership and the way we invest are more crucial than ever. Stakeholders are demanding the integration of values into every aspect of business, and leaders are driving the way forward. We are here to bring you the stories of a venture capital firm focused on more than money and to inspire you to think differently about what investments can achieve.
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Tune into the Beyond Capital Podcast to discover how the C-Suite thinks about social impact as a business grows. Learn about how social values and causes integrate into a company's operations, product, culture - and ultimately - its success. Eva and Ed have built, scaled and sold companies worth millions. We are active early-stage investors with more than 20 current investments. We sit on private and public-company boards, and we believe strongly in business as a force for good. From the CEO ...
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INspiredINsider.com Show with Dr. Jeremy Weisz features interviews with successful and inspirational entrepreneurs, authors, and visionary leaders. The interviews reveal deeply personal stories and explore the tough journey of Big Challenges or Big Mistakes that the inspirational leaders overcame to achieve success. Here are some inspiring stories you will find: - Jonny Imerman with Imerman Angels--Listen to how one guest fought and beat cancer. He then started an organization to match other ...
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Welcome to The Female VC Lab Podcast, a captivating series delving into the vibrant world of female venture capital. Join us for an exclusive peek into the journeys of female VCs, Investors, GPs, and LPs as we uncover their strategies, impact, and visions for the future. This podcast celebrates the pivotal roles women hold in venture capital, offering valuable insights to family offices, institutional investors, and those curious about female-led financial stewardship. Tune in for candid dis ...
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Make Money with Conscious Capitalism | Eva Yazhari
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37:39Eva Yazhari — Managing Partner of Beyond Capital Ventures, early-stage investor, author of The Good Your Money Can Do, and advocate for conscious capitalism. Her funds have backed 50+ equity and 9 debt investments, reaching over 100 million customers across Africa and India. First and most recent dollar: First job: Working at a Staten Island bread …
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Make Money from Horse Racing | Jeff Seder
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26:47Jeff Seder is a Harvard-trained innovator who revolutionized the horse racing world with analytics, biomechanics, and data-driven insights. Founder of EQB (Equine Biomechanics & Exercise Physiology), Jeff spent over $7 million of his own money and four decades developing scientific methods—helping buyers select young, unraced thoroughbreds that bec…
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Make Money with Side Hustles... BESIDES Uber!
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33:01This Q&A episode features Travis and his producer Eric, digging into modern realities around wages and the importance (and possibilities) of side hustles in 2025. Drawing on real-world examples and listener questions, Travis breaks down practical steps for anyone—whether stuck at minimum wage, looking to upskill, or considering taking a side gig fu…
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Make Friends with Nikki Howard | TMF Preview
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22:00Hey everyone, welcome to another preview episode of Travis Makes Friends! This time, I’m diving deeper into my friendship with the hilarious Nikki Howard. We’re talking comedy, storytelling, and the wild world of content creation—from her love for sketch comedy to her big-picture goals of crafting long-form narratives on screen. Nikki shares update…
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[SaaS Series] Creating Happier Workplaces Through AI With Taylor Halliday
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50:24Taylor Halliday is the Co-founder and CEO of Ravenna, an AI-powered helpdesk software company that simplifies IT support and internal operations for organizations. Under his leadership, Ravenna raised $15 million in funding from Madrona Venture Group and Khosla Ventures, gaining recognition for its innovative Slack-native platform that streamlines …
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Make Money by Avoiding Crushing Student Loans
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23:18Student Loan Horror Story: A viral video highlights a 26-year-old with $90,000 in student debt paying a staggering 17% interest rate—and after years of $1,500/month payments, she owes more than the original amount. Student loan debt in the U.S. has exploded, rising from $187 billion to $1.4 trillion since 1990, while college costs are up 420%, but …
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Make Money by Buying a Franchise | Alex Smereczniak
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33:59Guest: Alex Smereczniak— Serial entrepreneur, former CEO of 2ULaundry & Laundry Lab (over $100M valuation, 118 franchises sold), founder of Franzy (30,000+ monthly users, $3M+ raised to help people buy “cash-flowing” businesses). Early Hustles & First Big Win: Started with classic entrepreneurial pursuits: trading cards, washing cars as a kid, and …
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Make Money with Innovative Mortgage Solutions | Joseph Shalaby
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31:18Joseph Shalaby, founder and CEO of e-mortgage capital, joins Travis Chappell to share his journey in the mortgage industry. With over 20 years of experience, Joseph is known for his innovative lending solutions and personal branding strategies. His unique approach to the mortgage business and his commitment to transparency make him a standout figur…
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Make Money Doing Good for Others | Neil Ghosh
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30:16Join Travis as he sits down with Neil Ghosh, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in launching and scaling both nonprofit and for-profit ventures. Neil shares his journey from his early days in India to becoming a successful leader in the U.S., emphasizing the importance of passion, mentorship, and reinvention. Neil Ghosh's Webs…
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Make Money Using Secret Agent Strategies | Robin Dreeke
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28:50In this episode, Travis Chappell sits down with Robin Dreeke, a former FBI special agent, to explore the art of communication. Robin shares his journey from spy recruitment to sales, emphasizing the importance of trust, empathy, and empowering others with choice. Discover actionable strategies to enhance your communication skills and build lasting …
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[SaaS Series] Bootstrapping SaaS Success: The ClicData Journey With Telmo Silva
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48:33Telmo Silva is the Founder and CEO of ClicData, a cloud-based SaaS business intelligence platform that helps companies connect, visualize, and share their data. Bringing over 25 years of technology and business process improvement experience, he has held leadership roles such as General Manager and Executive VP at Skura Europe, as well as CRM Archi…
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Make Money with Oil and Gas | Jace Graham
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29:00Episode Description: Join Travis Chappell on the Travis Makes Money podcast as he sits down with Jace Graham, CEO of Rising Phoenix Capital. In this insightful episode, Jace shares his expertise on alternative investments, focusing on the lucrative opportunities in oil, gas, and real estate. Discover how to leverage mineral rights, non-operated wor…
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Make Money by Becoming a Man of War | Rafa Conde
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30:47Guest: Rafa Conde — Founder & CEO of Man of War, former DEA/Narcotics/SWAT officer, best-selling author, host of the Men of War podcast (35M+ downloads), elite leadership coach, and multimillion-dollar entrepreneur. Early Hustle & Lessons: Rafa’s first money came washing cars at age 11, developing a bias for action, self-reliance, and learning to e…
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Make Friends with Johnathan Walton | TMF Preview
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12:48Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/XSt1XdCWoFY Welcome to The Travis Makes Friends Podcast, where we dive into building better relationships and uncovering the truth about human connections. In this episode, we’re joined by Emmy-winning TV producer and podcast host Johnathan Walton, who shares his chilling personal story of being scammed…
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[Top SaaS Series] From Rock Bottom to $3 Billion With Patrick Stiles
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1:21:11Patrick Stiles is the CEO of Vidalytics, a video hosting and analytics platform that helps marketers convert cold clicks into paying customers through conversion-optimized tools and world-class analytics. Under his leadership, Vidalytics has powered videos responsible for over $3 billion in sales and is trusted by top direct response marketers and …
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Make Money with the Blockchain | Matthew Le Merle
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33:59Guest: Matthew Le Merle — CEO & Co-Founder of Blockchain Coinvestors, global blockchain VC, early investor in 1200+ startups (Coinbase, Kraken, OpenSea), author, and Silicon Valley board veteran. Background & Early Lessons: Matthew began his working life delivering newspapers as a child in rainy London, developing a lasting sense of responsibility …
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Make Money with Holistic Healing | Lulu Ge
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32:10Guest: Lulu Ge — Founder & CEO of Elix Healing (elixhealing.com), holistic health entrepreneur, Inc. Female Founder 200, and advocate for women’s hormone health. From Early Hustles to Harvard Boardrooms: Lulu’s first entrepreneurial spark: selling bulk Snickers bars door to door as a kid in California, learning about “arbitrage” before knowing the …
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Make Money by Flipping Thrift Store Finds | Rob & Melissa Stephenson
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30:00Guests: Rob & Melissa Stephenson — Founders of Flea Market Flipper, full-time eBay resellers and educators Getting Started in Flipping: Rob began flipping nearly 30 years ago, inspired by his parents selling yard sale finds in the newspaper classifieds—long before eBay existed. Melissa joined the business 17 years ago after marrying Rob, initially …
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Make Money as a Fractional CMO | Scott Leese
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34:11Guest: Scott Leese — Fractional CRO, 12 unicorns, 13 exits, six-time sales leader, five-time founder, three-time author, major LinkedIn community builder, newsletter publisher, and creator of multiple businesses. Early Days & First Hustles Grew up in a non-entrepreneurial household; sold baseball cards as a kid, had entrepreneurial “side hustles” i…
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[Top SaaS Series] Building Customizable HR Solutions That Scale With Krishna Surendra
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44:15Krishna Surendra is the CEO of HR Cloud, a human resources software company that offers tools for recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, performance management, HRIS, and internal communications — all designed to automate HR processes and enhance workplace culture. He joined HR Cloud in 2016 as Director of Engineering, advanced to Chief Techn…
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Make Money with Biohacking | Dr. Jeff Gross
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31:30Dr. Jeff Gross — Board-certified neurological surgeon, biochemist, biohacker, founder of Celebrate Regenerative Medicine, and longevity/biohacking consultant based in Las Vegas & Southern California. Medical & Health Longevity Background: Dr. Gross trained at UC Berkeley (Biochemistry & Molecular Biology), George Washington University School of Med…
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Make Money Like a Fortune 500 CEO | Dr. Klaus Kleinfeld
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29:39Dr. Klaus Kleinfeld – the only person to serve as CEO of two Fortune 500 companies on different continents (Alcoa in the US, Siemens in Germany), global advisor, founder of K2 Elevation, angel investor, and author of Leading to Thrive. First Dollars & Early Hustle: At 12, worked illegally at a supermarket in Germany, later launched a Santa Claus bu…
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Make Friends with Max Lugavere | TMF Preview
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21:30Are you ready to take control of your health and uncover the truth about what’s holding you back? In this powerful episode of the Travis Makes Friends podcast, host Travis Chappell sits down with health and science journalist Max Lugavere, New York Times bestselling author of Genius Foods, Genius Life, and Genius Kitchen. Together, they dive deep i…
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[Top Agency Series] Unlocking Agency Profitability Metrics With Brandon Kordower and Daniel Simon
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1:01:12Brandon Kordower is the Founder and CEO of Aura CFO, a firm that helps marketing agencies scale profitably through fractional CFO services and strategic financial guidance. With over 15 years of experience, Brandon empowers agency owners to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Under his leadership, Aura CFO has supported businesses from $500K start…
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Make Money with Financial Planning | George Stefanou
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28:50George Stefanou – First-generation Greek-American, Forbes “Best in State” Next Gen Wealth Advisor (2023, 2024), author of Two Comma Wealth, and founder of the financial planning firm Two Comma Wealth. Early Hustle: Grew up working flea markets, managing a coffee stand by 14, learning firsthand about hard work and margins (selling hundreds of cups f…
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Make Money as a Business Broker | Trent Lee
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32:00Trent Lee — #1 ranked business broker in the U.S. seven years in a row, with 600+ closed sales totaling over $200M in deals and more than $15M in personal commission. Early hustle: Painted address numbers on neighborhood curbs and mowed lawns — learned value creation early. Current role: Licensed business broker & appraiser. Specializes in small to…
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Make Money by Offering Marketing Incentives | John Dwyer
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30:37John Dwyer — founder of The Institute of Wow, direct response marketing expert, and creator of standout campaigns (including a rare Jerry Seinfeld deal) that help businesses win without competing on price. Key Points: Theming sells: Inspired by Disney, JD uses evergreen, public domain themes (wildlife, outer space, dinosaurs) to make offers irresis…
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[SaaS Series] Revolutionizing Conversion Optimization With Josh Payne
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52:49Josh Payne is the Founder and CEO of Coframe, an AI‑powered platform that optimizes website copy, UI, and conversion performance through machine learning. A serial entrepreneur, he previously co‑founded Autograph, a fan‑experience unicorn backed by a16z and Kleiner Perkins, and AccessBell, a video‑conferencing startup acquired by Tata Group. A Stan…
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Make Money by Increasing Efficiency | Garrett Gunderson
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27:39Garrett Gunderson is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Killing Sacred Cows and What Would the Rockefellers Do?. He’s built and sold an Inc. 500 financial firm, published ten books, created a comedy special on Amazon Prime, and now helps entrepreneurs grow their income, keep more of what they make, and design a life they…
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Make Money by Buying Cash-Flowing Businesses in 30 Days | Ann Pells
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24:36Ann Pells shows aspiring entrepreneurs how to acquire already profitable, professionally managed small businesses that can net $10K/month—while requiring only about an hour a week to oversee. Drawing on her own journey from financial crisis to portfolio business owner, Ann explains how to find, fund, and operate recession-resistant companies withou…
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Make Friends with Zach Justice | TMF Preview
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20:27In this unfiltered episode of the Travis Makes Friends podcast, host Travis Chappell reunites with comedian and podcaster Zach Justice for a hilarious and heartfelt chat. They dive into Zach's decision to end his hit show Dropouts after five years, wild blind dating mishaps (including a fentanyl-fueled park interruption), navigating fame, entrepren…
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[Venture Capital Series] Triaging Growth Challenges in Startups With Brett Browman
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50:27Brett Browman is the Growth Operating Partner at Khosla Ventures, where he helps scale transformative tech companies through hands-on growth strategy and marketing. As the first growth hire at both Square and Opendoor and a former operating partner at Andreessen Horowitz, Brett brings deep experience driving customer acquisition and business growth…
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Make Money with Coffee Brands | Josh Molina
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31:25Josh Molina is the co‑founder and CEO of Makers & Finders, founder of Take It Easy Roasters, and a first‑generation Colombian‑American entrepreneur who’s generated over $30M in lifetime sales. With 100+ employees and multiple Las Vegas locations, Josh has built beloved food & coffee brands from scratch while also mentoring students and supporting c…
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Nick Fowler is a Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer turned viral marketing coach and TikTok Shop expert who’s helped generate over $9.5M in sales through affiliate content. What started as a few free products and a $180 commission in his first week turned into a one‑month blowout—$350K in sales and $59K in commissions. Now Nick teaches aspiring creators …
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Make Money with E-Commerce | Marissa Rodriguez
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31:00Marissa Rodriguez is an e‑commerce growth expert who’s helped clients generate over $100 million in online revenue. After leaving a decade‑long corporate career in fashion, she built a location‑independent business, eventually relocating to Greece in 2021. Through her company, Through Experience, she mentors entrepreneurs on building high‑revenue e…
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Make Money with Male Pleasure Devices | Brian Sloan
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23:43Brian Sloan is a true outsider entrepreneur—a former lawyer turned unconventional inventor and e-commerce mogul. Best known for launching the AutoBlow (the world’s best-selling robotic male pleasure device), Brian has built a multi-million dollar business at the strange intersection of crowdfunding, product invention, adult e-commerce, and viral ma…
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Make Money by Ditching Your Baggage | Dr. Bob Rosen
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26:16Dr. Bob Rosen is a globally recognized psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, researcher, and sought-after advisor to CEOs and organizations. With decades spent interviewing hundreds of top leaders around the world, Bob’s latest work focuses on a crucial, often overlooked success lever: learning to detach from the mental and emotional bag…
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Building Billion-Dollar Real Estate Deals With Scott McKibben of Matterhorn Venture Partners
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37:51Scott McKibben is the CEO and Co-founder of Matterhorn Venture Partners, a Chicago-based firm that specializes in acquiring, developing, and managing value-added industrial real estate across the US. With a career spanning over 30 years, Scott has overseen more than $10.6 billion in transactions and has developed and acquired more than 80 million s…
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Make Money by Job Stacking | Delaney William
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25:42Delaney William is the founder of Elevated Tech, a coaching and done-for-you service that’s helped 120+ professionals (from Meta, Google, Netflix, Airbnb, and more) land high-paying remote jobs—often more than one at the same time. After scaling his own income from $80K to nearly $400K/year by "job stacking," Delaney built a 7-figure business now g…
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[SaaS Series] Revolutionizing Soil Health Using AI With Adrian Ferrero
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45:45Adrian Ferrero is the CEO and Co-founder of Biome Makers, a leading agtech firm that merges soil microbiome science with AI to redefine soil health management in agriculture worldwide. Under Adrian's leadership, Biome Makers grew from a bold vision into a global powerhouse, building the world’s largest soil microbiome database. His work has forged …
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Make Friends with Dr. Jeff Gross | TMF Preview
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34:06In this preview of the Travis Makes Friends podcast, host Travis dives deep into health, longevity, and biohacking with Dr. Jeffrey Gross, a renowned neurological surgeon and regenerative medicine expert. From the truth about GLP-1 peptides and testosterone therapy to debunking cholesterol myths and exploring stem cell treatments, this conversation…
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