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  • Make Money with E-Commerce | Michael Dodsworth

    Make Money with E-Commerce | Michael Dodsworth
    2025/07/14
    Michael Dodsworth is the founder and CEO of Fanfare, a platform built to help e-commerce brands handle massive product drops without breaking under pressure. With a background as a founding engineer and multiple startup exits—including to Salesforce and Ticketmaster—Michael has spent his career building systems that can handle huge spikes in demand. After years of solving ticketing chaos for live events, he created Fanfare to bring that same reliability to e-commerce, powering launches like SKIMS’ $1 million-in-a-minute drop and making high-pressure product launches seamless for brands of all sizes. On this episode we talk about: – Michael’s first job delivering newspapers in the UK and how early discipline shaped his work ethic – Discovering coding as a teen and the path from hobbyist to startup engineer – Lessons learned from early-stage startups, rapid-growth environments like Salesforce, and the difference between startup and corporate life – Building and scaling systems for massive ticketing events, including Taylor Swift and Disney, and the pain points of high-demand launches – The origin story of Fanfare: why e-commerce brands struggle with product drops and how Fanfare solves for scale, bots, and customer experience – The value of capturing data from failed buyers and turning negative sentiment into future sales – How relationships and reputation lead to new opportunities in the startup world – The impact of AI on software development, product launches, and democratizing the ability to build apps—even for non-coders – Practical advice for anyone looking to break into tech or launch their own product in the age of AI Top 3 Takeaways 1. Discipline and Action Matter: Early lessons in discipline and showing up every day translate directly to entrepreneurial success—momentum comes from taking the first step, even when the path is unclear. 2. Solve Real Problems at Scale: Fanfare was born from firsthand frustration with broken product launches and ticketing drops. The best businesses address urgent, widespread pain points for both brands and consumers. 3. AI Is Leveling the Playing Field: The latest AI tools make it easier than ever for anyone to experiment, build, and launch products—regardless of coding background. Knowing how to prompt, direct, and design will be as important as traditional engineering skills. Notable Quotes “The more you do it, the more you get used to it, and the more it becomes habit, the easier it becomes.” “At a startup, you just have to fix and chart those paths. There’s nothing there—you have to define the process.” “You have to make sure you’re ready to capitalize on whatever luck comes your way.” “Being able to direct AI agents to do a particular thing is a real skill. Knowing how products should be laid out will matter even more in the future.” Connect with Michael Dodsworth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-dodsworth Website: fanfare.io 🚀 Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. 🚀 Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. 🎁 Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 分
  • Make Money by Developing Financial Literacy | Vince Shorb

    Make Money by Developing Financial Literacy | Vince Shorb
    2025/07/13
    Vince Shorb is the founder of the National Financial Educators Council (NFEC), a social enterprise built from the ground up without external funding or institutional backing. Driven by a passion for financial literacy, Vince turned his vision into a nationally recognized organization, reaching a 2025 run rate of over $1 million and reinvesting more than $10 million into financial education initiatives. His journey is a testament to entrepreneurial hustle, mission-driven leadership, and the power of equipping others with life-changing knowledge. On this episode we talk about: Vince’s entrepreneurial roots—hustling cans, running a black-market amphibian business, and learning from family role models The influence of his entrepreneurial grandfather and risk-managing relatives on his approach to business and life Early real estate investments: buying his first rental at 19 and a Huntington Beach condo at 20, and the creative strategies he used to get started The realities of financial services: 15 years in mortgages, funding, and trading, and the turning point that led him to financial education The founding of NFEC and the mission to proactively empower people with financial knowledge—before they hit crisis points The gaps in traditional education: why schools still don’t teach the basics of money, entrepreneurship, or career readiness The critical need for financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and real-world skills for today’s youth The importance of normalizing conversations about money, value creation, and the realities of work and business ownership How NFEC helps parents, teachers, and communities build local financial wellness initiatives Top 3 Takeaways Financial Literacy is Essential: Everyone needs to understand how to earn, manage, and grow money—because schools aren’t teaching it, and life is unforgiving without it. Entrepreneurial Mindset Matters: Even if you don’t start a business, thinking like an entrepreneur—solving problems, creating value, and taking initiative—will set you apart in any career. Empowerment Over Entitlement: Success comes from adding value, not expecting it; learning financial and business fundamentals helps you take control of your future, regardless of the economic climate. Notable Quotes “You need to know how to earn money and manage money. Those are the two things you need for survival—and they’re completely ignored by our education system.” “I felt like I was putting a Band-Aid on people’s problems. I wanted to solve the root issue—empowering people with knowledge before they hit crisis.” “Every working person is a product of entrepreneurship. You either start a business or you work for one—there’s no other way to make money.” Connect with Vince Shorb & NFEC: Website: financialeducatorscouncil.org 🚀 Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. 🚀 Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. 🎁 Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 分
  • Make Money for Your Family's Future | Justin Goodbread

    Make Money for Your Family's Future | Justin Goodbread
    2025/07/12
    Justin Goodbread is a multiple-time bestselling author who has sold millions of books, built and exited seven companies ranging from seven to nine figures, and helped countless business owners scale and sell their businesses. Raised by parents who made a conscious decision to change their family’s legacy, Justin learned early that entrepreneurship and responsibility go hand in hand. Today, he’s on a mission to teach others the frameworks and principles that can transform not just their income—but their entire family’s future. On this episode we talk about: – How Justin made his first dollar by mowing lawns after his dad gave him a week to find a job (with strict rules) – The radical decision his parents made to break cycles of dysfunction and raise their kids to be business owners – The power of “deciding” versus just choosing, and how that mindset shift changed the Goodbread family for generations – Lessons from homeschooling before it was mainstream, and being immersed in adult thinking, business, and personal development from a young age – The financial principles Justin’s parents taught—giving, saving, investing, and reinvesting in yourself and your business – Justin’s journey from landscaping to consulting, insurance, media, and financial advisory, and how he built and sold multiple companies – Why business frameworks work across every industry, and how Justin’s Deca Millionaire Way has helped him and others succeed in even saturated spaces – The impact of attitude, integrity, and showing up—how opportunity follows those who do the work with a smile – Where the biggest opportunities are right now (hint: AI and helping businesses adapt to new technology) – Why you don’t have to reinvent the wheel to succeed—copy, adapt, and excel in proven business models Top 3 Takeaways 1. Decide, Don’t Just Choose: True transformation comes from a decision to cut away all other options and commit fully to changing your family’s legacy. 2. Frameworks Over Fads: Business principles and frameworks work across industries—focus on mastering the basics and applying them consistently. 3. Opportunity is Everywhere: In today’s world, it’s never been easier to make money—but only if you can focus, avoid distractions, and solve real problems for others. Notable Quotes – “You can always make more money for yourself by working for yourself and taking responsibility than you can working for the man.” – “Business is business across every service, retail, and manufacturing industry. There’s a framework anyone can use to create generational wealth.” – “If a country boy born and raised on a dirt road can figure this out, anybody can.” Connect with Justin Goodbread: – Website: justingoodbread.com 🚀 Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. 🚀 Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. 🎁 Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 分
  • Make Money with Sweat Equity | Rob Finlay

    Make Money with Sweat Equity | Rob Finlay
    2025/07/11
    Rob Finlay is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and commercial real estate investor who has built and sold four companies and started over 15 ventures. As a father of four, sought-after speaker, and mentor, Rob is known for his forward-thinking solutions, strategic insights, and dedication to education. His latest book, Hey Dad: Everything You Should Have Learned But Didn’t, hit the WSJ bestseller list in its first week. Rob’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and building businesses that solve real problems. On this episode we talk about: – Rob’s first entrepreneurial leap—mortgaging everything at 29 to start his first company while supporting a young family – The emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, from failures to the surprising challenges of a successful exit – Why “passive income” is often a myth and the real work required to build and sustain a business – The difference between true entrepreneurs and “wantrepreneurs”—and why sweat equity beats throwing money at problems – How Rob built multiple businesses by focusing on a single niche (commercial real estate) and evolving solutions for the same customer base – The power of prioritization, constraint, and solving your own problems as a founder – Trends and opportunities in commercial real estate, especially in the current high-interest rate environment – The two levers for making money in real estate: optimizing the asset and mastering the debt – Why Rob wrote Hey Dad, the lessons he wants to pass on to his kids, and the surprising overlap between business and parenting – The realities of traditional publishing, book marketing, and why writing a book is more about impact than income Top 3 Takeaways 1. Solve Real Problems in a Niche: Sustainable success comes from deeply understanding your customer and evolving your solutions as their needs change—not chasing every new trend. 2. Sweat Equity Beats Easy Money: Throwing money at problems rarely works; the real magic happens when you’re forced to get creative and build systems from the ground up. 3. Legacy is More Than Money: The lessons you pass on—about resilience, networking, and being a good human—matter as much as financial success. Notable Quotes – “Your business is what defines you. When you sell it, you have to redefine yourself—and that’s a whole new challenge.” – “Passive income is a pipe dream for most people. The real work is in building the business, not just throwing money at it.” – “If you’re not going to do a good job—if you don’t really care—find something else. Don’t just write a book to write a book.” Connect with Rob Finlay: – Website: robfinlay.com – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robjfinlay/ 🚀 Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. 🚀 Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. 🎁 Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 分
  • Make Money by Being Kind | Dr. Elia Gourgouris

    Make Money by Being Kind | Dr. Elia Gourgouris
    2025/07/10
    Dr. Elia Gourgouris—known as America’s Happiness Doctor—is a positive psychology expert, executive coach, and bestselling author of Seven Paths to Lasting Happiness. Through his books, keynotes, and coaching, Dr. Elia has helped hundreds of thousands of people achieve happiness and success in their personal and professional lives. He’s also the founder of The Kindness Factor International, a movement and soon-to-be film inspiring global acts of kindness. On this episode we talk about: Dr. Elia’s journey from driving a taxi to pay for college to becoming a leading happiness expert The difference between being “nice” and being truly kind—and why kindness is a superpower for happiness How money relates to happiness: the threshold effect, survival mode, and why abundance is about mindset, not just bank balance Unlearning limiting beliefs about money and success, especially for those with religious or cultural programming The power of gratitude in adversity and why self-forgiveness is a cornerstone of lasting happiness Practical exercises for self-forgiveness and breaking free from the weight of past mistakes How internal self-talk shapes identity and why treating yourself with compassion changes everything The dangers of scarcity thinking—even for those who “have enough”—and how to cultivate abundance and peace Dr. Elia’s upcoming film project on kindness and his mission to inspire a global movement Top 3 Takeaways Money Buys Freedom, Not Happiness: Once your basic needs are met, more money doesn’t make you happier—happiness is an inside job, built on gratitude, kindness, and self-acceptance. Self-Forgiveness Sets You Free: Carrying guilt and self-criticism is like wearing a backpack full of rocks. Forgiveness—especially for yourself—is the key to emotional freedom and lasting happiness. Don’t Procrastinate Your Happiness: Stop waiting for the next milestone to be happy. Life is precious—choose happiness and kindness now, not “when” you achieve something. Notable Quotes “Money is not the enemy. Money equals freedom—not the love of money, but money itself is necessary in this world.” “Happiness is a choice, but it’s also a skill set.” “Forgiveness is freedom. The ultimate act of self-compassion is to forgive ourselves.” Connect with Dr. Elia Gourgouris: Website: https://www.dreliagourgouris.com/ 🚀 Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. 🚀 Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. 🎁 Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 分
  • Make Money with Creator Ops | Amanda Northcutt

    Make Money with Creator Ops | Amanda Northcutt
    2025/07/09
    Amanda Northcutt is a six-time executive with 22 years of experience in consulting, startups, and marketing strategy. After leaving a high-paying Silicon Valley role, Amanda saw a gap: creators and subject matter experts with massive potential, but lacking the CEO-level operational expertise needed to scale. As co-founder and CEO of Level Up Creators and Level Up Creator School, Amanda now helps coaches and consultants build boutique, high-impact businesses that generate recurring revenue and generational wealth. On this episode we talk about: Amanda’s journey from Silicon Valley to creator consulting—and why she left the tech world on her own terms The mission of Level Up Creators: helping experts and executives turn decades of business experience into thriving consulting and coaching firms Why most creators and consultants struggle with operations, productization, and scaling—and how Amanda’s team bridges that gap The ideal client profile: business experts (typically 40–60 years old) seeking legacy, impact, and a business they love for the next decade How to productize services, escape the “time-for-money” trap, and build a business that fits your life goals The importance of targeting painful, pervasive, urgent, and expensive problems for a specific audience How to stand out in a saturated market by developing a proprietary methodology and building deep trust with your audience Why high-ticket, high-touch, low-volume offers are the fastest path to impact and income for most experts The power of partner marketing, niche podcast guesting, and relationship-based lead generation How to structure partnerships and collaborations for maximum leverage and mutual benefit The mindset shift required to start over in a new field and build credibility from scratch Top 3 Takeaways Productize and Specialize: Focus on solving urgent, expensive problems for a specific audience with a clear, proprietary methodology—don’t try to be everything to everyone. Go High-Ticket First: Start with high-touch, high-value offers before expanding into lower-ticket products or communities; this maximizes your impact and income with fewer clients. Leverage Partnerships and Niche Media: Build relationships with peers, pursue partner marketing, and guest on niche podcasts to reach your ideal clients—don’t chase only the biggest platforms. Notable Quotes “If you’re selling vitamins instead of Vicodin, you are not going to make sales—especially in a tough economy.” “You should be spending 80% of your time on only the highest-leverage activities in your business.” “The most successful people are willing to humble themselves and start over in a new field—they don’t care about losing status, they just want to do the work.” Connect with Amanda Northcutt: Website: welevelupcreators.com 🚀 Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. 🚀 Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. 🎁 Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 分
  • Make Friends with Sean Millea | TMF Preview

    Make Friends with Sean Millea | TMF Preview
    2025/07/08
    In this Travis Makes Friends episode, host Travis Chappell sits down in NYC with rising comic Sean Millea, known for his viral Instagram sketches. They dive into how Family Guy and Louis C.K. shaped Sean’s comedy, the truth about scripted vs. off-the-cuff humor, and how going viral isn’t as glamorous as it seems. If you’re grinding in the content world or just love comedy — this one’s got raw insights, fast laughs, and uncomfortable truths. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Follow Travis on: Instagram: @travischappell TikTok: @traviscchappell Facebook: /traviscchappell Twitter: @traviscchappell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 分
  • Make Money by Building a Portfolio Career | Ilana Golan

    Make Money by Building a Portfolio Career | Ilana Golan
    2025/07/07
    Ilana Golan is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Leap Academy—one of the fastest-growing professional education companies in America. With a track record that includes helping lead a $300 million exit, scaling a startup to $15 million in annual revenue, and raising nearly $1 million from top Silicon Valley investors, Ilana brings deep experience in both corporate and startup worlds. Her journey is defined by bold leaps, learning from failure, and empowering others to build careers with multiple streams of income and real fulfillment. On this episode we talk about: – Ilana’s first entrepreneurial hustle at age four—and her early lessons in value (and parental panic) – The story behind raising $800,000 in weeks, only to be ousted by her co-founder and left with nothing – How hitting rock bottom led to a period of personal and professional crisis—and the steps she took to rebuild her momentum – The power of action over analysis: why doing—even when you don’t know what to do—creates clarity and new opportunities – Redefining career success: the shift from a single-track “scripted” career to a dynamic, experimental “portfolio career” – How Ilana built Leap Academy from a small experiment into a multi-million dollar business and top-charting podcast – The importance of failure, resilience, and hunger in founders—and why she bets on entrepreneurs who’ve been through adversity – Frameworks for evaluating new ventures, both as a founder and investor – How Leap Academy helps mid-to-late career professionals reinvent themselves, build multiple income streams, and thrive in an ever-changing world – The future of professional education, corporate partnerships, and the rise of coaching and community-driven learning Top 3 Takeaways 1. Action Creates Clarity: When you don’t know what to do, start doing something—momentum and results follow action, not the other way around. 2. Portfolio Careers Are the Future: Building multiple streams of income and diverse professional experiences is the new path to wealth, fulfillment, and resilience. 3. Failure Fuels Growth: The best founders and leaders are those who’ve faced—and learned from—major setbacks, not just those with a string of successes. Notable Quotes – “The clarity came from the momentum, not just thinking about it or dreaming about it—the doing created the result.” – “Look at your career as a series of experiments, not a single direction for the next 20 or 30 years. That takes all the fear away.” – “The biggest cost is always the money we’re not making—the cost of inaction is higher than the cost of failure.” Connect with Ilana Golan: – Website: leapacademy.com – Portfolio Careers: portfoliocareer.com Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 分