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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All Clear is a podcast that looks at the perils of modern firefighters, especially the physical and mental strains we face. Our goal is to help firefighters ignite The Fire Within and to build the best version of themselves as firefighters. Our conversations are real, sometimes raw but always honest. All Clear is presented by the NC Firefighter Cancer Alliance & First Responders Peer-Support Network.
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The first to expose the true potential of Messenger and Bots for business and social. This podcast is intended on helping you grow, create, or scale an online business using practical advice from experts Cover art photo provided by Samuel Zeller on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@samuelzeller
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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 in Real Estate (Without Falling into a Money Pit)
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23:40This episode features Travis and producer Eric in a wide-ranging, practical talk about what it really takes to build wealth in real estate, busting through common myths and offering clear, non-hype advice for buyers in 2025. Whether you’re scared of becoming a “Money Pit” homeowner, unsure about Grant Cardone’s “asset for asses” line, or just wonde…
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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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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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Beyond the Flames: A Cancer Call to Action With Chief Scott Walker
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13:32Battling Firefighter Cancer: Insights with Chief Scott Walker Join us at the Raleigh Safer Conference in North Carolina, where Chief Scott Walker, a retired Phoenix Fire Department executive assistant fire chief with 31 years of service, shares his relentless passion for combating firefighter cancer. In this eye-opening episode, Chief Walker discus…
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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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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 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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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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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 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 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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Peer-Support On Deployment: Kerrville, TX - With Eric Stephenson
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11:53First Responder Mental Health: Eric Stevenson's Texas Deployment Experience In this episode of Clear Firefighter Health and Wellness, we're live from Safer in Raleigh, North Carolina, with guest Eric Stevenson. Eric shares his recent deployment experience to Kerrville, Texas, through the North Carolina Law Enforcement Assistance Program, where he a…
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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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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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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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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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JJ Kinahan is the CEO of IG North America, overseeing Tastytrade, Tastycrypto, and Tasty Live, and is a veteran of over 30 years in the financial markets. From his early days shoveling snow for neighbors in Chicago to trading options on the bustling floor of the CBOE, JJ brings real-world experience and a deep understanding of market cycles, entrep…
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Make Money and Have an Impact | Neil Ghosh
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30:16Neil Ghosh is a proven leader who has spent 30+ years launching and scaling both nonprofit and for-profit ventures—all in service of meaningful impact. With work spanning over 50 countries, Neil brings unique experience bridging humanitarian mission and entrepreneurial rigor. His journey is a testament to how passion, adaptability, and value creati…
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Make Money with Sales and Leadership Coaching | Marc Nudelberg
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24:57Marc Nudelberg’s journey bridges high-level athletics and entrepreneurship. Having started in the pressure-cooker of college football coaching, Marc now leads On The Ball as president, transforming it into a renowned sales and leadership coaching company. His passion: helping individuals and organizations cultivate high-performance cultures, modern…
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Make Money with the Home Run Financial System | Mike Milan
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24:21Mike Milan—better known as Cash Flow Mike—is a former state trooper turned serial entrepreneur who’s built 14 businesses and helped generate more than $50 million in improved cash flow for clients. His “Home Run Financial System” has been taught to over 25,000 bankers, accountants, and business owners, specializing in unlocking hidden cash, control…
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Ignite Your Health: Firefighter Wellness Revolution
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17:36Holistic Firefighter Wellness: Heart Health, Cancer Prevention, and Beyond Join us on All Clear Firefighter Health and Wellness as we welcome Von McAfee, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for Select Laboratory Partners and Select Well. Von discusses various health initiatives aimed at improving firefighter wellness across the cou…
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Make Money with Classic Car Events | Darin Roberge
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28:17Darin Roberge is a veteran executive, analyst, and thought leader in the collector and classic car scene. As president of Motor Works Marketing, publisher of the Z 260 newsletter series, and current caretaker of Arizona Car Week, Darin has helped shape the future of America’s most iconic car events while championing nonprofit causes and classic car…
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Eli Rubel is a serial entrepreneur, best known as the "Agency Profitability Guy." Since 2020, his portfolio of agencies has produced over $9.8M in profits—all while maintaining part-time hours and full-time freedom. In this episode, Eli breaks down exactly how anyone can build (or scale) a service business—plus what it takes to turn it into a lifes…
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Make Money by Building Teams for Advisory Firms | Steven Perry
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26:59Steven Perry’s story is one of grit, reinvention, and making the leap—from commercial fishing in Alaska at 14, to making nearly $1M/year running Fortune 100 teams, then burning the boats to launch his own recruiting firm. As founder of The Well Recruiting Solutions, he now builds revenue-generating teams for advisory firms, aiming to empower 1,000+…
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Make Money with All-Natural Supplements | Larry Puckett
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23:58Larry Puckett is a world-renowned venture capitalist and entrepreneur who’s grown businesses from humble beginnings to multi-million dollar companies in finance, technology, distribution, and now all-natural supplements. Despite starting with very little, Larry’s career arc is one of persistence, reinvention, and finding repeatable success—especial…
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Make Money Through Franchise Brands | Roger Martin
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29:34Roger Martin is a seasoned executive, entrepreneur, and co-founder of two national franchise brands—RockBox Fitness and Beam Light Sauna. Over 30 years, he’s built a reputation as a sales and marketing leader, C-level operator, and franchise innovator. Now CEO of RockBox, Roger’s latest venture is Thrive More Autopilot, which helps brick-and-mortar…
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Make Money by Building Investor Confidence | Andrew Reichert
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27:59Andrew Reichert is the CEO and founder of Birgo Capital, a Pittsburgh-based private equity real estate firm with $330M+ in assets under management and 3,600+ multifamily units. Having raised over $125M from investors, he oversees a team of 100+, is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and podcast host. Andrew embodies the first-generation entrepr…
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Make Money by Standing Out in Real Estate | John Joseph
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29:35John Joseph is one of Las Vegas’s top real estate sales executives and instructors, renowned for his leadership, productivity, and high standards. As a former branch manager, he led his office to the nation’s #1 spot and, as a vice president, inspired over 2,000 agents to reach their potential. Now an author, John’s new book, 365 Days of Real Estat…
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Make Money by Beating the Stock Market | Sean Tepper
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27:48Sean Tepper is the founder and CEO of Tikr, a software platform empowering everyday people to confidently invest in individual stocks. Before launching Tikr,, Sean mastered a system for generating consistent 15–50% annual returns in the stock market—with some years surpassing 100%. Today, Tikr, serves over 12,000 customers in more than 50 countries…
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Make Money with Masculine Self-Leadership | Yousef Benhamida
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27:03Yousef Benhamida is an American inventor, entrepreneur, and investor who built a multi-million dollar business, Humboldt’s Secret Supplies, from his apartment without a degree or external investors. After losing everything, Yousef rebuilt himself through a disciplined mindset and masculine self-leadership. He now dedicates himself to helping men ov…
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Make Money to Retire Early | Walli Miller
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29:53Walli Miller is a first-generation millionaire, financial coach, and early retiree who left her 9-to-5 before age 40. After a career in public service, Walli reached financial independence and now helps high-achieving, primarily first-generation women build wealth, create financial freedom, and design a life they love. Through her private coaching …
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