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B. Jeffrey Madoff is the founder of Madoff Productions, based in New York City. His company produces branded content for major brands such as Ralph Lauren, Radio City Music Hall, Harvard School for Public Health, and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts to name a few. Madoff began his career as a fashion designer. He was chosen one of the top 10 designers in the U.S. then switched careers to film and video production. He has since expanded his reach to include teaching, book and playwriting, and theatrical producing. He has written and is producing a play based on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend, Lloyd Price. Its world premiere will be at People's Light Theater in May of 2021. Madoff is an adjunct professor at Parsons School for Design. A book about his class, entitled "Creative Careers: Making a Living with Your Ideas", was published by Hachette Book Group. Madoff graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison with a double major in Philosophy and Psychology and was on the wrestling team until he realized he was not going to become a professional. He academic studies prepared him for a career as a sage, but the wisdom factories were not hiring when he left school. On This Episode: Jeff discusses his unique college experience being a wrestler while also studying philosophy and psychology. Hear practical lessons from Jeff’s experience operating a boutique clothing brand. Learn how Jeff ended up beginning a film career and meeting Dennis Hopper. Key Takeaways: Everything we’ve done informs who we are and what we will do. What you believe is defined on a daily basis. Put goodwill out in the universe, even if you don’t know how it’s going to come back to you. Tweetable Quotes: The law of reciprocity always has your back. – Travis Chappell The difference between stupid and ignorant is stupid’s forever. – Jeff Madoff Jeff Madoff: https://amzn.to/2WEoMd4 (https://amzn.to/2WEoMd4) Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While most patent attorneys do not work with individual inventors, Rich Goldstein has built a career on working with both individual inventors and start-up companies. His approach includes listening to and understanding their goals and needs. Providing custom-tailored representation. Offering specific guidance to keep their project moving toward their individual goals. He has given critical advice to more than 10,000 inventors, and has obtained nearly 2,000 patents for his clients. He has educated thousands more about the patent process through his seminars, educational videos, and best selling book: The ABA Consumer Guide to Obtaining a Patent. He also works directly with executives to help them make effective decisions to protect their IP, meet their business goals, and leverage the value of what they have already created. Rich regularly attends a wide variety of entrepreneurship and innovation events and actively explores new ways to help his clients achieve their business and personal goals. On This Episode: Rich shares about growing up as a nerdy kid in school back in the 1980’s. Rich discusses studying engineering in college, but then pivoting into law school. Learn the mistakes to avoid and steps to take when scaling a business. Hear an explanation of the differences between patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Key Takeaways: If you don’t know where the clients are going to come from, you don’t know where the revenue is going to come from. You have to talk to a lot of potential clients to find the ones who will say yes. Relationships are the foundation of accomplishment. Tweetable Quotes: "People like people who are like them and people like people who like them." Rich Goldstein: https://goldsteinpatentlaw.com/category/podcasts (https://goldsteinpatentlaw.com/category/podcasts) Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About Jason Ferrugia: I’m Jay Ferruggia, and I’ve been helping guys become the strongest version of themselves since 1994. You may have seen my work in Men’s Health, Muscle & Fitness, Maximum Fitness, Men’s Fitness, Fast Company, Huffington Post, LiveStrong, Muscle & Fitness Hers, Shape, Entrepreneur, Details or on ESPN or CBS. You know how group training is the big thing these days? I was doing that in the mid ’90s. The hardcore, underground warehouse gyms that are so popular nowadays? I had one of those back in ’96. Training like an athlete? Flipping tires, dragging sleds, pressing logs, using rings? Been doing that for 20+ years with my clients. Long before it was popular or on TV commercials. What you may not know is that I have struggled with all of the issues I discuss on this site. Over the course of my life, I’ve been physically and mentally weak, skinny, fat, sad, depressed, insecure, painfully shy, socially awkward, crippled with anxiety and indecision, struggled with addiction, and have gone broke on more than one occasion. Overcoming those obstacles took many years and a lot of hard work. I read and listened to http://www.audiobooks.com/jay (over 500 books). I attended countless conferences and workshops. I hired coaches and mentors. I cut out the negative deadbeats in my life. I slowly eliminated one bad habit at a time and replaced it with a new one. What I learned after all that is that Thoreau, Da Vinci, and Bruce Lee were right. Simplicity is the key to health, wealth and happiness. Learning to apply the 80/20 rule to everything and forgetting the rest. Because the reality is that most things don’t matter. It’s just noise and meaningless nonsense that distracts us from living the lives we want. On This Episode: Jason talks about the people who got him hooked on the idea of fitness. Learn how Jason created a unique training experience. Hear how Jason lost everything and took time to rebuild. Travis and Justin discuss how to find the balance between work and fun. Find out how to build genuinely valuable relationships. Key Takeaways: You have to improve on the inside before you can see the external results. You have to build a strong community around you. Learn to pause and be present. Tweetable Quotes: The higher up you go, the less you know. You have to accomplish both short-term and long-term results. Jason Ferruggua: jay.fit renegaderadiopodcast.com https://www.instagram.com/jayferruggia/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/jayferruggia/?hl=en) Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Chairman and CEO of the industrial giant Honeywell over 16 years, David Cote grew the company's market capitalization from around $20 billion to nearly $120 billion, delivering returns of 800 percent and beating the S&P by nearly two and a half times. Currently, David is Executive Chairman of Vertiv Holdings Co, a global data center products and services provider. He is a member of the Aspen Economic Strategy Group and on the Boards of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Conference of Montreal. On This Episode: Dave shares about his childhood in a French-Canadian enclave in New Hampshire. Learn how David avoided committing to 6 years on a nuclear submarine in the Navy. Hear about Dave’s career as a “troublemaker.” Travis and Dave discuss the importance of aptitude. Dave talks about the unique role that travel played in his development. Follow Dave’s unorthodox journey from employee to CEO. Key Takeaways: Find a way to educate yourself without taking on debt. Hard work doesn’t always pay off. If you’re working on the wrong thing, it’s never going to pay off. Get to all the facts before you express your opinions. Tweetable Quotes: The higher up you go, the less you know. You have to accomplish both short-term and long-term results. Pick up a copy of Dave Cote's Book: https://amzn.to/2WenbdR (https://amzn.to/2WenbdR) Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With a life spent as an entrepreneur, Los finds himself at the helm of an 8-figure agency and multiple 7-figure sister companies, becoming a world-renowned speaker, thought leader, and the go-to marketer. He’s achieved extreme success in the online space working with influencers, entrepreneurs, and SMB’s - helping them scale pass multiple 7 and 8-figure marks. Los has become the go-to for SMB’s to transform into what he calls “Powerhouse Brands”, through paid media, brand building, and improving every metric in between. He simplifies his very complex but proven system into this 3-part formula: Los has worked with business owners and companies including Heidi Powell, Thomas DeLauer, Josh Elizetxe, Ryan Moran, Kent Clothier, Justin Colby, Know Foods, The Good Kitchen, Jawzrsize, Raphael Vargas, Steve Weatherford, Ed O'Keefe and many others. On This Episode: Los shares about his experience owning a construction company in 2008 – an industry that got hit very hard during the recession. Learn how Los developed his knowledge of online marketing. Find out how Los builds successful relationships with people like Neve Patel Key Takeaways: Don’t expect instant returns on your investments. Don’t expect what works with warm traffic will work with cold traffic. Invest in coaches. Tweetable Quotes: “Don’t go into relationships with expectations.” – Los Silva “The definition of success is happiness.” – Travis Chappell Los Silva: https://www.lossilva.com/ (https://www.lossilva.com/) Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Kawaja holds his BA from Stanford University and MBA with High Distinction from Harvard Business School. Chris spent the early years of his career on Wall Street (Goldman Sachs and Bridgewater Associates, the world's largest hedge fund), where he developed his skeptical eye towards traditional financial advice. He developed his unique investing outlook for his own personal portfolio and he now owns a variety of assets ranging from e-commerce businesses to legal settlements, to real estate. He is the owner of the e-commerce business BigChill.com and the founder and author of Upwarding.com where he discusses topics ranging from mindfulness to crowdfunding. On This Episode: Chris talks about the benefits of his geeky childhood. Travis and Chris discuss the importance of travel. Hear some of Chris’ big takeaways from his time on Wall Street. Learn how to properly network. Key Takeaways: Have a genuine curiosity about people. Be willing to share your knowledge and the who you know will come. If you’re going to reach out to someone, find a way to be helpful to them. Chris Kawaja: BigChill.com Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Drive, Kelley Earnhardt Miller, daughter of Dale Earnhardt Sr. and sister to Dale Jr., opens up about growing up in the world of NASCAR, sharing the lessons she learned about being a successful business leader and what she discovered, often the hard way, about winning in life. Kelley never felt she was winning at anything until she began to deal with the thoughts and feelings that were driving her decisions and taking her in the wrong direction. Her journey of transformation is what empowered her to run the family business in an entirely different way than she had previously and to lead people not only with her head but also with her heart. On This Episode: Kelley shares what it was like growing up with a celebrity athlete for a father. Learn how Kelley decided what career to pursue. Travis & Kelley discuss parenting advice. Get a sneak peak at Kelley’s new book, Drive. Key Takeaways: Take responsibility for your own success. Don’t throw around empty threats. Educate yourself before you try to network with someone. Tweetable Quotes: “Lead from the heart.” “If your decisions are coming from the heart, you’re probably making some really good decisions.” Kelley Earnhardt: twitter.com/earnhardtkelley instagram.com/kelleyearnhardtmiller https://www.facebook.com/KelleyEarnhardt (facebook.com/KelleyEarnhardt) kelleyearnhardtdrive.com Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feras Moussa is an entrepreneur at heart with a tech background. Feras graduated from the University of Texas with a Computer Science degree, and worked at Microsoft straight from college. Feras later quit Microsoft to ‘bring tech to industries that lack it’, where he later found his passion for real estate. Feras quickly built a portfolio of rentals, completing 9 closings in his first 12 months. After having seen the results of rentals, Feras later decided to scale up into apartment complexes, where he met Ben Suttles and started Disrupt Equity, a company focused on multi-family acquisition and investments for investors, and in doing so, help leverage his strengths in tech to better identify quality investments for investors. Feras has helped raise millions of dollars for multifamily syndication. On This Episode: Feras talks about his takeaways from his time at Microsoft. Hear how Feras transitioned from software to real estate. Travis and Feras discuss when you should invest yourself vs hiring someone to invest for you. Learn how networking helped Feras through his investing career. Key Takeaways: Have a plan when switching your careers. You have to own your niché before you can scale. Go to meetups, read, and educate yourself on the realities of investing. Feras Mousa: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/feras-moussa-2072a1196/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/feras-moussa-2072a1196/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/feras.moussa (https://www.facebook.com/feras.moussa) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feras.moussa/ (https://www.instagram.com/feras.moussa/) Disrupt Equity: https://www.disruptequity.com/ (https://www.disruptequity.com/) Email: [email protected] Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amira Alvarez is the founder and CEO of The Unstoppable Woman, a global coaching company helping entrepreneurs, empire builders, athletes, creatives, and rising stars in all fields achieve their dreams and goals in record time. As someone who has made a quantum leap (going from barely making 6-figures to making $700k in one year, then onto 7-figures) and has lived to tell about it, she knows exactly what tactical strategies and mindset shifts are required to get out of your own way, live life on your own terms, and master the art of achieving any goal you set your mind to in record time. On This Episode: Amira talks about being self-conscious as a youth. Learn the importance of having self-confidence. Travis and Amira discuss when you should pivot. Key Takeaways: You can’t look to external things for security. Do things because YOU like it. What you know is useless if you don’t know anyone. Amira Alvarez: TheUnstoppableWoman.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Jessica Zimmerman survived a childhood car crash that took the life of her only sister, she knew even then, she couldn't waste her life. After meeting her husband at the University of Arkansas, she returned to her hometown and built a successful wedding floral design business, Zimmerman Events, that grew alongside her three young children. When her husband fell tragically ill, Jessica realized that she had to begin earning more than just the "fun money," transforming her zero-profit events company into a seven-figure business, all while caring for her ailing husband. Today, Jessica teaches her students and followers how to set healthy business boundaries, invest in themselves, and create businesses and lives they love. Her work has been featured in People, Business Insider, Entrepreneur and Forbes. Jessica currently resides in Conway, Arkansas, with her husband Brian, their three children, and their dog Sophie. On This Episode: Learn the power of emotional influence. Jessica explains the catalyst that turned around her business. Hear the story of the illness that Jessica's husband developed in the middle of her building her company. Travis talks about the stigma around spending money to be successful. Key Takeaways: Take extreme responsibility for your life. Make money decisions with a long-term mindset. When people feel a connection with you they’re willing to buy from you. Tweetable Quotes: Once you have a good foundation, you can grow this thing as big as you want it. Jessica Zimmerman: JessicaZimmerman.com Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adrienne Bankert is an Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Award-winning correspondent for ABC News, Good Morning America, World News Tonight, and Nightline. She reported live from Chaing Rai, Thailand, during the rescue of thirteen boys and their soccer coach as the world watched the historic rescue. She traveled to London to cover the Royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and was the first network journalist to report live from the scene when several police officers were massacred in Dallas, Texas in 2016. Her compelling interviews from guests that range from wounded warriors to celebrities including Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and more have gained widespread attention. She has worked in local news in Sacramento, Dallas-Fort Worth, and in Los Angeles as a host, anchor, health and wellness, and general assignment reporter. She remains committed to the goal she declared early on in her journey to “change the face of television,” and is a regular speaker at events providing practical and inspirational wisdom that launches people into the highest and best versions of their lives. Key Takeaways: We have to be careful not to dismiss the messenger because their picture looks different than what we expect. Relationship is the key for every endeavor. Life is a lot better when you know the language. My main job as an interviewer is to make my guest feel safe. Be kind to all people, universally without prejudice. It’s who you know but you also have to know who you are. Resources Mentioned: yourhiddensuperpower.com Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Milano is is the founder and chief executive officer of Fortuna Advisors LLC. A leading expert in capital allocation, behavioral finance, and incentive compensation design, he has nearly 30 years experience in management consulting. He is the author of the new book, Curing Corporate Short-Termism: Future Growth vs. Current Earnings. Episode Highlights: Greg shares about how his brothers helped influence him to be interested in business. Travis and Greg discuss whether you should improve your weaknesses or capitalize on your strengths. Learn how to stand out in a crowded marktetplace. 3 Key Points: Identify your value. Build on those strengths. Find what differentiates you. Tweetable Quotes: “A network without a product isn’t much use.” Resources Mentioned: https://fortuna-advisors.com/ (https://fortuna-advisors.com/) Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy is most known for his career in real estate during the past 15 years. In that time frame, he's sold over 2000 properties and has solidified himself as one of the top real estate agents in the country. This past year Jimmy sold the most expensive home in Wasatch Front MLS History at $35 million for a ranch near Oakley, Utah. Because of his success in real estate, Jimmy went on to build his real estate coaching company which currently coaches hundreds of real estate agents from all across the country. His courses "The Social Realtor" and "100K Agent Blueprint" have helped thousands of agents grow their business. He is also a popular speaker and regularly does trainings from Calgary to Texas and all over the country. Outside of Real Estate, Jimmy created one of the top business podcasts "The Jimmy Rex Show" that to date has been running weekly for just under two years and has been listened to over 10 million times throughout 165 episodes. In 2019 Jimmy released his first book, "The Next Wave of Influence in Real Estate," and it immediately hit the bestseller list on Amazon in multiple categories. Outside of being an author, Jimmy loves to travel and has visited over 60 countries as of 2019. His favorite types of trips are when he gets to go undercover as part of a select group working with The Child Liberation Foundation, helping to find and rescue children all over the world that are being sex trafficked. Jimmy has been on 11 operations and played a role in the rescue of over 100 children. Jimmy is also an active investor, with a portfolio that includes 15 personal investment properties and investments in over a dozen private companies, including Nikola Motors, Stance Socks, and Parachut.co. To best describe Jimmy as a person, turn to his Mission Statement; "The purpose of my life is to share my tremendous love with all of God's children. Bringing happiness to others through my playful soul and by being an example of living an extraordinary life." Episode Highlights: Learn how Jimmy became a scrappy entrepreneur at a very young age. Travis and Jimmy discuss their respective strict religious upbringings. Hear how Jimmy went from struggling for six months to becoming a massively successful real estate agent. 3 Key Points: Put effort into serving and creating memories for others. Give so much value that people will feel guilty not to say "yes" to your asks." Podcasting will give you access to people you've never had access to before. Resources Mentioned: https://www.mrjimmyrex.com/ (https://www.mrjimmyrex.com/) https://open.acast.com/shows/5d8001706cae0cd6477aa726/episodes/jimmyrexmastermind.com (jimmyrexmastermind.com) https://www.instagram.com/mrjimmyrex/ (https://www.instagram.com/mrjimmyrex/) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN4DhXR7MGoOOM70znidNiA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN4DhXR7MGoOOM70znidNiA) Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starting with a little more than a love for travel, Kelvin “PJ Kev” Mensah has secured his standing as one of the youngest and most well-known private jet brokers in the world. Servicing high-net-worth individuals from all walks of life (spanning across media & entertainment, the sports industry, and corporate America), the illustrious serial entrepreneur has been acknowledged as one of the travel industry’s rising stars. With an unparalleled presence in North America, the United Kingdom, and West Africa, Kelvin chartered 100+ private jets in 2019 and shows no sign of taking his foot off the gas on his road to success. His passion for the industry took a new form right before college as he aimed to carve out a career path and enter a market none of his colleagues had had success in. “I didn’t even know what I was doing in the beginning,” Kelvin humbly admits, but he knew he didn’t want to settle for mediocrity – “I wanted to be involved at the highest level!” The luxury brand innovator reached out to a good portion of his like-minded contacts and kept knocking on doors until he secured his first job with a brokerage company within his first year of moving to LA. Five years later, Kelvin is now an esteemed private jet broker and technology executive. That rocky beginning every entrepreneur experiences has now evolved into a global movement for Kelvin, who is now redirecting his initiatives regarding expansion towards his parents’ hometown of Accra, Ghana. Upon starting his career in private aviation, he has embarked on a philanthropic journey to start a mentorship foundation which will provide children with the tools and resources they need to excel academically. By giving others an opportunity to follow in his footsteps, he is creating an unparalleled fellowship that could go on for generations. Kelvin is adamant about showcasing the wonders of the world most millennials do not have an opportunity to experience, while highlighting the beauty of Africa.Throughout his career, he has developed relationships with multiple influencers who are willing to travel with him while raising awareness around Africa’s multitude of resources and tourist attractions. In fact, he has already discussed ventures in Africa with the likes of Meek Mill, Akon, and Sean Combs. Stay tuned for some of the exciting initiatives Kelvin is set to roll out this year and beyond as he plans to bring awareness to West Africa’s luxury market on an unprecedented scale. Aaron Wilson is a highly-decorated serial entrepreneur who has sought to leverage a culmination of his experience into service offerings being rendered through his full-service business consulting firm, Wilson Talent Solutions. Wilson Talent Solutions is a business consulting & business coaching firm, started with the goal of giving all entrepreneurs, small business owners, and professionals access to resources and information that successful venture capitalists & entrepreneurs have used to scale & grow their businesses quickly. Wilson Talent Solutions is primarily focused on providing business coaching to entrepreneurs & executives, executive coaching to c-suite professionals, business strategy, finance strategy, marketing, career coaching, and personal branding expertise to professionals from an array of disciplines & industries who range in experience from entry-level to the c-suite. Aaron is set to release a new eBook entitled, "Level Up Pocket Consultant" in late March 2020. He has described the book as a "transformational experience for all entrepreneurs & professionals" who want to take their business and careers to the next level. The book takes a deep dive into sales strategy, marketing, business strategy, business model creation, and what Aaron finds most important, leadership & team-building. Additionally, Aaron was brought on board at the #1 podcast network for professionals, Bleav Network, and now has a podcast...Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach Benson is the CEO and founder of https://assistagram.us/ (Assistagram) ﹣an innovative Instagram management agency specialising in growth of accounts and creating Instagram campaigns that reach millions. As a full-time entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, social-media trainer for international brands such as The Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton and ViceRoy, he encourages others to reach their full potential through the arts and social media. Zach is also an award-winning dancer and was a finalist on FOX TV's popular show 'So You Think You Can Dance'. Episode Highlights: Zach shares how he got into the world of breakdancing, and eventually making a six figure career out of it. Hear how a devastating injury ended Zach’s dancing career. Learn how Zach began helping celebrities grow their Instagram accounts in the early days of the platform. Discover how to stand apart from other companies. Get tips to help you travel for free! 3 Key Points: People will pay premium prices for premium results. Build an incredible team around you. Put some skin in the game and add value to others. Resources Mentioned: instagram.com/zachvacay Assistagram.us Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erik Van Horn is a franchising specialist and expert in multi-unit, semi-absentee business ownership. From franchisee to regional developer, and investor to consultant, Erik has worn many hats over the last two decades. His diverse experience has provided him unique insight into the challenging aspects of the industry. Unlike many other franchising pundits, Erik practices what he preaches, and is still an active franchise entrepreneur. He has owned 6 brands in 8 states, and isn’t done yet with 30 more locations in the works. But more than expanding his businesses, Erik has a passion for helping people. That’s why he has helped 1,000 people (and counting) find great opportunities that meet their lifestyle goals, so they can find the same freedom through franchising that he enjoys. Episode Highlights: Erik talks about how he went from working as a landscaper to transitioning into real estate. Hear about the first big business mistake that Erik made. Travis and Erik discuss the pros and cons of being a franchisee. Learn how to find the right business partner. 3 Key Points: When you find an opportunity, look for a way to make it work. Don’t grow too fast. Find partners to help you get started. Resources Mentioned: Franchisesecrets.com Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roland is co-founder and/or principal of three current Inc. Magazine fastest growing companies, and he has founded, scaled or sold 24 different 7 to 9 figure businesses ranging from consumer products to industrial machine manufacturing companies with adjusted sales ranging from $3 million to $337 million. Currently growing DigitalMarketer.com, RivalBrands.com and Plattr.com while advising over 150 other companies on digitally centric customer acquisition, activation, referral, retention and revenue strategies and plan implementation. Episode Highlights: Roland explains how he has always looked at things through an entrepreneurial lens. Travis and Roland discuss traditional education vs life lessons. Discover the importance of continued self education. Roland talks about how reality is different for everyone. 3 Key Points: School is not essential to success if you’re willing to self-educate. Forced networking is a benefit of traditional education, You can learn from anyone, everyone, any time. Tweetable Quotes: “I’ve always been to stupid to think of the reasons I can’t do something.” - Roland Frasier “Your network is an extension of your knowledge.” - Roland Frasier Resources Mentioned: Instagram.com/rolandfrasier Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Teal Bio: Hi, I'm Ben Teal, founder of the TEAL agency. My agency has helped online marketers sell hundreds of millions of dollars worth of products and touch hundreds of thousands of lives. Word has spread about the results we get and now requests funnel in daily to help others build, optimize and scale online marketing funnels. Look. When you hire my agency you're not hiring a freelancer fresh out of college (or even high school!) who is cutting his teeth and learning what works while spending your money. You're hiring an agency with over a three decades of combined experience helping some of the top online marketers in the world build, grow and scale their businesses. Literally, hiring us pays for itself. Episode Highlights: Hear how Benjamin got started as an entrepreneur in fourth grade selling garbage pail kids. Learn why it’s important to control your own destiny instead of taking a traditional career path. Benjamin explains the merits of traditional college education. Travis and Benjamin discuss why it’s important to make solid connections. Learn what to look for in a mastermind. 3 Key Points: Look fear in the face and do it anyway. Find someone who knows what you want to know and find a way to shadow them. You’re not as specialized as you think you are. Tweetable Quotes: “Not all colleges are created equal.” Resources Mentioned: https://my.captivate.fm/TealAgency.com/schedule (TealAgency.com/schedule) Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danielle Gronich & Kayleigh Clark operate the San Diego Acne Clinic, offering 100% acne-focused skin care! They bridge the gap between Dermatologist and Spa to deliver clinical results in a hip, relaxed setting. In the first visit, they go over all of your products, identify any problematic ingredients, conduct a thorough skin analysis and create a tailored skincare routine to match each unique individual. They also discuss hormones & nutrition in detail, then conduct a customized acne-reversing facial treatment with extractions so your skin can start to heal that same day! Episode Highlights: Danielle talks about opening an acne clinic in San Diego. How they have crafted a loyal fan base by standing out from other acne treatment companies. How Kayleigh’s health issues led to severe acne, leading to her meeting Danielle. Learn how to form a successful partnership. Kayleigh & Danielle talk about self-financing their ventures. Find out how the team pivoted when a large order was fulfilled incorrectly. 3 Key Points: When you have integrity, it shows. Find partners who complement your strengths, not someone who shares your strengths. Resumes don’t matter, your personality is everything. Tweetable Quotes: “Assholes attract assholes. Great people attract great people.” Resources Mentioned: https://www.instagram.com/kayleigh.christina/ (https://www.instagram.com/kayleigh.christina/) https://www.instagram.com/clearstemskincare/ (https://www.instagram.com/clearstemskincare/) https://www.instagram.com/sandiegoacneclinic/ (https://www.instagram.com/sandiegoacneclinic/) https://www.instagram.com/theacneguru/ (https://www.instagram.com/theacneguru/) Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rory F. Stern has been a best-kept secret working behind the scenes to help build, grow, and scale many successful online companies for the last 14 years. For the first 8 years, he worked mainly as a sophisticated jack of all trades plugging holes where his clients needed his services. Today, he manages a small boutique media buying team that specializes in multi-channel traffic. He is best known for creating ads that convert and being able to get a lot of policy challenged offers approved and running on Facebook. Episode Highlights: Rory talks about the impact of parents that always pushed for him to shoot for the stars at a young age. Hear the impact that Rich Dad, Poor Dad had on Rory. Travis and Rory discuss the merits and issues of the education system. Learn how Rory “fell” into entrepreneurship. Find out how Rory began actually making money. 3 Key Points: Psychology and sales are interconnected. When something becomes more available it becomes worth less. The amount level of value relationships can bring can far surpass any formal education Tweetable Quotes: “Your level of degree doesn’t represent your level of intelligence.” Resources Mentioned: helpwithads.com Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Susie Carder is a globally recognized profitability coach and inventor of the Predictable Success Method™. Her radical business strategies have helped thousands of entrepreneurs and small business owners achieve exponential growth and triple their profits. As a private consultant, Carder coaches small business owners, managers, and entrepreneurs in professional management and efficiency to streamline channels of profit for companies. She is the former president and COO of Motivating the Masses, Inc., an international transformation and training company for small business owners led by Lisa Nichols. She and her business have been featured in The New York Times, the Associated Press, the United States Chamber of Commerce, and NBC News, and more. Episode Highlights: Susie talks about growing up with 9 siblings, and the economic hardships that pushed her to be an entrepreneur as a young child. Hear how being a “rebel” has helped her in business. Susie shares the fascinating story of going from cosmetology school to making a quarter of a million dollars as a hairdresser. Discover the importance of building something your customers need. Learn why you need to choose your tribe carefully. Get a behind the scenes of the new Power Your Profits book. 3 Key Points: Let clients direct what products you release Don’t be so egotistical to think you know everything. Always try to create win-wins. Tweetable Quotes: “15% of your financial success is the technical ability, the other 85% is the sales, the marketing, the operations, and the finance.” “Sometimes our best learning lessons come wrapped in sand paper.” Resources Mentioned: poweryourprofitsbook.com https://www.susiecarder.com/ (susiecarder.com) https://www.instagram.com/SusieCarder/ (instagram.com/SusieCarder) https://www.facebook.com/SusieCarder/ (facebook.com/SusieCarder) https://twitter.com/susiecarder (twitter.com/susiecarder) linkedin.com/in/susiecarder Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryan Clayton is cofounder and CEO of GreenPal, described as Uber for lawnmowing, GreenPal matches homeowners with local lawn mowing services throughout the United States. Before founding GreenPal. Bryan founded PeachTree Inc. a regional landscaping company in Nashville Tennessee growing that business from 0 to 150 employees and ultimately acquired by Lusa holdings in 2013. In his free time Bryan enjoys hiking , martial arts, long-distance running, and volunteering with Achillies international a group assisting in the training of disabled athletes for competitive events. Episode Highlights: Went from himself to 150 employees and being one of the largest landscaping companies in Tennessee. Travis and Bryan reflect on the importance of working on your business and not just in your business. Hear the struggle of building a software. Bryan shares why he’s been uncomfortable with bringing on venture capital. 3 Key Points: Everyone needs to have responsibility for themselves. When you’re building software, it’s never finished. Don’t overextend yourself. Try to build a company where your default is alive. Resources Mentioned: [email protected] https://www.yourgreenpal.com/ (yourgreenpal.com) Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg is an entrepreneur known for his giving spirit and a knack for translating complicated situations into simple, digestible concepts. As an action taking phenomenon, strategy turns into results fast and furious, and relationships are deep and rich in the space he orbits. A firm believer in the role of win-win partnerships and making a difference in others to succeed. He can be found having a great time brewing up inspiration, occasionally breaking into song and dance, and being of service to those around him. Episode Highlights: Greg talks about his struggles with education and barely finishing high school. Get invaluable sales advice. Travis and Greg talk about the importance of the pregnant pause in sales. Learn how he wrote 100 books. Travis and Greg discuss the importance of taking action. 3 Key Points: Sales is a numbers game. The customer should always be the #1 priority. Everyone needs multiple mentors. Tweetable Quotes: “If you have to wonder if something is right or wrong, chances are it’s wrong.” “The universe rewards massive action.” “It’s who you know but it’s also who knows you back.” Resources Mentioned: instagram.com/gregsreid https://www.gregreid.com/ (https://www.gregreid.com/) Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy a sneak preview of the latest episode of World Class! Listen to the rest of the interview by subscribing to the World Class Podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/019-shaun-t-part-1-finding-yourself-through-fitness/id1501749961?i=1000475765289 (iTunes), Spotify, or the podcast player of your choice! Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Priemer is widely recognized as a thought leader in the area of sales and sales leadership and has been published in the Harvard Business Review as well as Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Inc. magazines. He is also the author of the Bestselling book, https://cerebralselling.com/book/ (Sell The Way You Buy). From his early days tinkering with test tubes and differential equations as an award-winning research scientist to leading top-performing sales teams at high-growth technology startups, David's lifelong passion for learning and execution is the foundation of his Cerebral Selling practice. Often referred to as the "Sales Professor", David helps organizations drive revenue growth, people development, and winning cultures by infusing the core principles of science, empathy, and execution into their sales operations. Previously David held several executive leadership positions at leading technology companies including Salesforce, where he was the Vice President of Commercial Sales and creator of the Sales Leadership Academy program. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the Smith School of Business at Queen's University. David holds a B.Sc. in Chemistry and Atmospheric Science from York University and a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto. When he's not thinking about Sales, David loves to cook, write, and spend quality family time with his wife and three daughters. Episode Highlights: David shares about growing up in Toronto and playing hockey. Learn how he went from being a research scientist to becoming a sales engineer. Travis and David discuss the timing of a good pivot. Discover how to weigh risk versus reward. 3 Key Points: There’s never going to be a right time to pivot. The cost of failure is usually less than you think it is. It doesn’t help you to know people if you aren’t known for anything. Tweetable Quotes: “When you do things that other people won’t do…that’s where the magic lives.” – David Priemer “Careers are hard to architect.” – David Priemer “Great sellers sell the way they buy.” – David Priemer Resources Mentioned: https://cerebralselling.com/book/ (cerebralselling.com/book) Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network... For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vince Del Monte is an Italian-Canadian fitness entrepreneur known as the only Fitness Guru to be coined as The Skinny Guy Savior. He earned this name by dedicating his life to transforming the lives of the skinny, scrawny wimpy guys & skinny girls – helping them become healthier, fitter and more confident in their bodies. He is also the author of “No-Nonsense Muscle Building: Skinny Guy Secrets To Insane Muscle Gain,” which has sold more than 80,000 copies in more than 120 different countries. Episode Highlights: Hear how fitness coaches are being forced to adapt. Learn why Vince believes that people don’t want to make decisions on their own. Vince shares the importance of becoming a regular fixture on someone's calendar. 3 Key Points: See obstacles as opportunities. People aren’t paying for workouts, they’re paying for attention and accountability. Relationships help you cut the credibility curve. Tweetable Quotes: “Money isn’t disappearing – it’s just changing hands.” – Vince Del Monte “When you have the right who you can stroke out all the whats." – Vince Del Monte “Focus always wins.” – Vince Del Monte “With growth comes complexity and complexity kills growth.” – Vince Del Monte Resources Mentioned: https://www.instagram.com/vincedelmonte/ (instagram.com/vincedelmonte) Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network... For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian serves as CEO of Torch.AI and has more than 20 years of experience leading mission driven, high growth, technology-focused companies. Brian has been featured in Forbes magazine for concepts around data encapsulation using blockchain technologies. He received the Defense Innovation Award at DITAC in 2017. In May, Brian will give the commencement speech for the 2019 class at his alma mater, Northwest Missouri State University, where he earned a degree in communications (minoring in Philosophy). He has raced numerous Ironman competitions at an elite amateur level in the US and Europe, ranking as high as No. 1 in the world for the class. Episode Highlights: Brian shares the lessons he learned from running a landscaping business as a kid. Hear about Brian's academic career at a smaller university. Learn how Brian sold too much volume for the first company he worked for to handle. Brian explains what A.I. actually is and how it benefits companies. 3 Key Points: Knowledge only takes you so far, you MUST take action. A robust network is invaluable. You have to bring value to others to get value. Resources Mentioned: https://torch.ai/brian-weaver/ (https://torch.ai/brian-weaver/) Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network... For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grant Aldrich founded http://OnlineDegree.com (OnlineDegree.com) with a purpose-driven mission: make college more accessible and affordable for everyone. After graduating college with an overwhelming amount of debt, he was determined to change how students embark on their college education. Grant has spent his entire career working in startups with nearly 15 years of experience and 2 prior exits to a publicly traded company. He has been a board member and donor to a number of non-profits, an advisor to many publicly traded companies and a guest speaker at seminars and graduate school courses. He graduated with honors from University of California Irvine in Economics. Episode Highlights: Grant explains how he was always intellectually curious Learn the story behind his first startup Travis and Grant have a conversation about networking and making friends being the same thing. 3 Key Points: Every person you know has the potential to be a long term business partner. Make good friends with everyone. Grant has been proven wrong every time I’ve thought it’s what you know Resources Mentioned: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-aldrich (https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-aldrich) Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) http://OnlineDegree.com (OnlineDegree.com) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Lamson, CEO of Lamson Consulting, works with successful leaders to refine their professional skills and create inclusive workplaces. She knows that when leaders present the best version of themselves, individuals, teams, and the organization wins. Melissa has a Masters in Intercultural Relations. She founded companies in Europe and the US, has clients and projects in over 40 countries, and has authored 6 books. Episode Highlights: Melissa shares her non-traditional education experience. Find out why Melissa LOVED getting after-school detention Discover how she ended up working with companies across 40 countries. 3 Key Points: Truth is relative based on context and perspective. Allow your business to operate within its truth. Use your naive eyes to your advantage and pursue the path that makes the most sense. Resources Mentioned: https://www.facebook.com/lamsonconsulting (https://www.facebook.com/lamsonconsulting) https://twitter.com/melissa_lamson1 (https://twitter.com/melissa_lamson1) https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissalamson/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissalamson/) https://www.youtube.com/user/mlamson1 (https://www.youtube.com/user/mlamson1) Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network... For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew was named one of the Arizona Republic's 35 Entrepreneurs under 35. He is a SEED SPOT Mentor and Content Matter Expert of the Year. Andrew has spoken about strategy, design, and entrepreneurship at ASU, GCU, AZ Tech Council, and The CleanTech Open. Andrew has conceptualized new products for some of the largest software companies in the world and bootstrapped SaaS company MVPs . Episode Highlights: Andrew shares how his creative interests translated into his college education. Learn how Andrew got involved with UX design before it was popularized. 3 Key Points: You get out what you put in. Check in on alignment with your business partners daily. Relationships may take a long time to pay off – but it's worth planting the seeds. Resources Mentioned: user10.com Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network... For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Murray Hidary is the creator of MindTravel, an immersive, meditative journey that has spanned cities across the world in the form of SilentWalks and “Silent” Piano Concerts. In bringing MindTravel to a broad audience through his digital offerings, Murray’s goal is to create the space for people to have a powerful journey, which is at once evocative and reflective, healing and transcendent. Murray’s experiences are a fusion of contemporary and classical musical styles, wisdom traditions, theoretical physics and the power of communal elevation. Episode Highlights: Murray shares about the upbringing that gave him the confidence to pursue his goals. Hear how Murray's mother instilled the importance of family in his mind early on. Travis and Murray discuss how travel can make a huge impact on your personal development. Get a glimpse of the way Murray managed to have a successful exit from his tech company. Discover how music can connect audiences with their purpose, nature, and core of their being. 3 Key Points: You can find passion in any pursuit. The world needs you. Music can be one of the dee Resources Mentioned: mindtravel.com Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network... For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the founder and CEO of GYMGUYZ, the world’s first mobile fitness franchise, Josh York understands that determination pays off as a franchisor. With nearly 50 open units in a few short years, York’s vision is to bring the convenient, customized and creative fitness franchise across the world. Episode Highlights: Josh shares about the strong drive for success he had even at an early age. Travis and Josh talk about how companies ans entrepreneurs can pivot during events like COVID-19. Learn the role passion should play in your endeavors. 3 Key Points: Be okay with failing and learn from it. Do what you love. Adapt and keep moving in the face of adversity. Tweetable Quotes: “You gotta always go for the gold. Always.” – Josh York “Never take advice from people you wouldn’t trade places with.” – Travis Chappell “The minute you take your foot off the gas, you’re done.” – Josh York Resources Mentioned: instagram.com/joshyorkgg https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-york-554a3120 Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network... For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After overcoming drug addiction, PTSD from fighting in Iraq with the Marines, depression and alcoholism that drove him to the brink of suicide, Akshay Nanavati has since built a global business, run ultramarathons, spent 7 days in darkness, and explored mountains, caves and polar icecaps. Combining his experiences with years of research, he wrote the book “Fearvana." The Dalai Lama said “Fearvana inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our lives.” Akshay now helps people build a positive relationship to suffering in order to create a life of boundless bliss. Episode Highlights: Ashkay shares about his experiences with drug addiction at an early age. Find out when it’s time to throw in the towel. Hear the story of how Ashkay’s military experience lead to heavy alcoholism. Learn about the “ultra run” and other extreme activities that have helped Ashkay confront PTSD. 3 Key Points: You have to take concentrated action. Be centered regardless of your internal state. Find your spiritual pathway by pushing through suffering. Tweetable Quotes: “We were built biologically to suffer.” – Travis Chappell “The pursuit of happiness is, itself, a flawed concept.” – Akshay Nanavati Resources Mentioned: https://fearvana.com/ (fearvana.com) Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network... For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremy Gutsche is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning innovation expert and CEO of Trend Hunter -- the world's #1 trend website and innovation consultancy, with over 3 billion views and 10,000 innovation projects completed to date. His team is relied on by 700 brands, billionaires and CEOs to predict and create the future, including Google, Sony, Disney, Starbucks, Coca-Cola, IBM and Adidas. He's even helped NASA prototype the Journey to Mars. Episode Highlights: Jeremy talks about the entrepreneurial tendencies he had as a young child. Find out how Jeremy grew a billion dollar business. Hear the touching story behind Jeremy's editor made him cut the first 84 pages of his book. Jeremy and Travis talk about the importance of focus. 3 Key Points: Hard work is not enough, you have to have focus. What you know can be an incredible trap. A fresh perspective is your biggest strength. Tweetable Quotes: “Your success is all about overlooked opportunities” Resources Mentioned: trendhunter.com Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network... For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Coon is a co-founder and the CEO of Avail, an all-in-one software solution designed for do-it-yourself (DIY) landlords that is used by more than 600,000 landlords and tenants across the United States. Prior to Avail, Coon was an investment banking associate at BMO Capital Markets. Ryan has a hardworking spirit and together with his co-founder, Laurence Jankelow, they developed the idea for their company on a napkin that now solves the needs of thousands of landlords. His goal is to help the real estate market to become as transparent and as efficient as the stock market. Episode Highlights: Travis and Ryan discuss the merits of college. Learn the hard truth about SAAS companies – if you build it, they won't come. Find out the key to marketing effectively with quality content that adds free value. Ryan shares the pros and cons of different types of investments into your company. 3 Key Points: Creating a good product is not enough. You have to market the sh*t out of it. Sell like you want to be sold. Hire people who can adapt and be inventive. Tweetable Quotes: “The business of business is business." “We don’t look to hire experts, we hire really smart people who can figure stuff out.” Resources Mentioned: https://www.avail.co/author/ryan (https://www.avail.co/author/ryan) Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network... For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Berland is the Founder and CEO of Decode_M, an insights and analytics firm that decodes data into momentum for its clients. In a world that runs on data, Mike strongly believes that everything is knowable, you just have to know where to look. Throughout his career, he has represented prominent political figures, major companies and social movements. Prior to founding Decode_M, he was the CEO of the insights and analytics arm of Edelman Public Relations, Edelman Berland, and President of the research and political polling firm Penn, Schoen & Berland. Episode Highlights: The episode was recorded one month ago, and Travis and Mike had grabbed a crystal ball to try and predict where things would be now. See how accurate their predictions were! Mike Berland talks about how early he decided to take control of his life. Learn the importance of travel and how it can impact you. FInd out how Mike ended up working on several political campaigns. 3 Key Points: Introspection serves you well. There is no sequence to life. Mentorship is key. Tweetable Quotes: “The only person who sees your age is you." "I didn't want to be a king, I wanted to be a king maker." "Lots of people know lots of shit, but it's who you know that makes a difference." Resources Mentioned: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-berland-a3968012 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-berland-a3968012) TikTok: @momentummike Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network... For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zander Fryer, best-selling author, internationally renowned speaker, and world traveler, is more than just a corporate dropout. After quitting his successful corporate career at age 27, Zander launched his company, High Impact Coaching, to inspire and empower entrepreneurs to build successful businesses while adding value to the world. From ZERO to 6 figures in 3 months and 7 figures in 12, his trainings now impact over 50,000 people in 22 different countries and at more than 300 organizations. Episode Highlights: Zander talks about originally training to become an engineer and the leadership lessons he learned in ROTC. Hear the importance of not making fear-based decisions. Travis and Zander discuss the limiting mindsets that many entrepreneurs have surrounding money and personal development. 3 Key Points: Don't make decisions rooted in fear. Time is the ultimate asset. Money is not. Mentorships are everything. Tweetable Quotes: “Entrepreneurship is literally the business of solving problems." "We get really comfortable in the hell that we know." Resources Mentioned: zanderfryer.com instagram.com/@zanderfryer [email protected] Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network... For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Pacinelli is BombBomb's Chief Marketing Officer. Steve has served as a Sales Manager, a Vice President of Events, and the National Speaker for Realtor.com, delivering presentations to more than 1,000 audiences. He's been a featured speaker at conferences by RE/MAX, Keller Williams, Inman News, and others. He's traveled more than one million miles and delivered as many as 120 speaking engagements a year. He has been recognized for 2010's Most Innovative Blog from Inman News, and was named a Top 20 Social Influencer in Real Estate in 2016, 2017, and 2018 in the Swanpoel Report. Episode Highlights: Steve discusses how he realized as a young kid that he had a natural sales ability. Hear about Steve’s sales career from door-to-door to managing teams selling 7-figures. Learn how Steve became involved with BombBomb. Listen to amazing stories of how BombBomb is keeping people connected in the midst of COVID–19. Get a sneak peak at Steve's brand new book. 3 Key Points: You don’t have to reinvent the wheel when there is already a clear cut path. Sometimes it pays to choose learning over earning Be interested in other people. No matter who you’re talking to, they have something of value to offer. Tweetable Quotes: “Be of value and abundance will follow.” – Steve Pacinelli "Sales come from relationships.” – Travis Chappell Resources Mentioned: https://bombbomb.com/ (https://bombbomb.com/) https://amzn.to/2xC3Ry8 (https://amzn.to/2xC3Ry8) Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network... For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Neagle is the best selling author of The Millions Within and is known as one of the architects of the coaching and personal growth industry itself, having worked alongside other well-known mentors like Bob Proctor, Marianne Morrisey, Tony Robbins and the like for decades. Episode Highlights: David shares how his parents divorce and other trials helped shape him at an early age. Find out the three perspectives David embraced that changed the trajectory of his entire life and career. Hear the shocking story that showed David his mortality. 3 Key Points: We make ourselves by the choices that we make. Mentorship is a key element for success. You have to know HOW to think not just WHAT to think. Tweetable Quote: "You are your greatest resource when things go wrong." – David Neagle Resources Mentioned: https://davidneagle.com/ (https://davidneagle.com/) Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network... For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Blackman is a Hall of Fame speaker, bestselling author, success coach, broadcaster and lawyer. His clients call him, a “business-growth specialist.” His Referrals: Your Road to Results system, helped one client—generate $230 million from referrals, in only 23 months! For over four decades, Jeff has shared his positive, profit-producing messages with audiences worldwide. His bestselling books include the new 5th edition of Peak Your Profits!®, and Stop Whining! Start Selling! As a radio/TV talk-show host, Jeff has interviewed; Oprah, Jerry Seinfeld and Bruce Jenner. He’s also a happy husband, devoted father, veteran softball player, avid biker and a nutty, Chicago Cubs fan! Jeff Blackman helps you Create Profits Through People!® Episode Highlights: Jeff shares about his musical interests as a child and his first time attending a concert with one of the most famous bands of all time. Get immediate strategies for asking better questions. Jeff defines and breaks down the importance of asking "power probes." Learn how to get better results from your conversations. 3 Key Points: You have to ask great questions. All people want you to do is to improve their current condition and help them attain a more favorable future. You must do significant preparation to drive significant results. Tweetable Quotes: "The ability to ask good questions is truly an overlooked business skill." – Jeff Blackman "If you find your passion, the money will find you." – Jeff Blackman "More should not be said than done. You're not compensated for what is said, you're compensated for what you do." – Jeff Blackman Resources Mentioned: https://www.jeffblackman.com/ (https://www.jeffblackman.com/) Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network... For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Krueger started LionsGate Advisors with a vision of creating a truly exceptional experience for his clients. Since 2000, Jonathan has invested in the personal finance industry and has held several executive management positions throughout his career. As a fiduciary, Jonathan maintains his Series 65 Uniform Investment Advisor license and uses his intricate knowledge of insurance and investment solutions to provide LionsGate Advisors' clients with advanced wealth preservation and legacy continuance strategies. Episode Highlights: Jonathan shares why he opted for an internship as opposed to a traditional college experience. Hear how he cut his teeth on entrepreneurship by selling mortgages Learn about a touching experience that helped shape the way Jonathan views money. 3 Key Points: Seek out experts. Collaborate. Add value. Resources Mentioned: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathankrueger1/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathankrueger1/) Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network... For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jono Bacon is a leading community and collaboration speaker, author, and podcaster. He is the founder of Jono Bacon Consulting which provides community strategy/execution, workflow, and other services. He previously served as director of community at GitHub, Canonical, XPRIZE, and OpenAdvantage. His clients include Huawei, GitLab, Microsoft, Intel, Google, Sony Mobile, Deutsche Bank, Santander, HackerOne, Mattermost, SAP, FINOS Foundation, The Executive Center, data.world, Creative Commons, and others. He is the author of ‘People Powered: How communities can supercharge your business, brand, and teams’ and The Art of Community, a columnist for Forbes and opensource.com, founder of the Community Leadership Summit, founder of Conversations With Bacon, and co-founder of Bad Voltage. He is an advisor to AlienVault, Moltin, data.world, Mycroft, Open Networking Foundation, and Open Cloud Consortium. Episode Highlights: Jono shares the story behind his first book and how it led to his first consulting clients. Travis and Jono discuss self-publishing vs traditional publishing. Learn how to naturally grow your client base. Discover the best way to sell your products and services. Hear Jono's predictions for the future of business. 3 Key Points: Doing good work will lead to people discovering you. Focus on getting good endorsements. Be clear in the product that you're selling. Tweetable Quote: "My goal is to become irrelevant to my clients." – Jono Bacon "Find something you do very well for a very specific group of people." – Jono Bacon "People need to know you before they ever pay you." – Jono Bacon "The future of how businesses will operate is communities." – Jono Bacon Resources Mentioned: https://www.jonobacon.com/ (https://www.jonobacon.com/) Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network... For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A native of Lexington, KY, Chris graduated cum laude from the Duke University in 1995 with a degree in Public Policy Studies. A leader on the varsity baseball team at Duke, Chris was one of only a handful of Duke student-athletes to earn All-ACC Academic honors 4 straight years. Upon graduation Chris moved to Florida and took a position with the Montreal Expos as General Manager of Montreal’s Class A minor league team, the West Palm Beach Expos. At age 22, Chris was the youngest active GM in professional baseball. Chris left the Expos for the dotcom world in late 1997 and took a position an e-commerce software startup in Las Vegas. From 1997 to its Nasdaq IPO in 2000, Chris was responsible for sales and development in the Southeastern US for PurchasePro. From 2000 to 2002 Chris moved to Las Vegas and assumed the Director of Strategic Alliances position with responsibilities of developing and managing domestic partnerships & international distribution channels in Singapore, Turkey, Belgium and Italy. Eventually, Chris decided to get out of the software sphere and follow his two passions – Wine & Music. In early 2003, with the help of business partner Sonny Barton, Rock 'n Roll Wine® was born. A pioneer in the de-mystification of wine, Rock 'n Roll Wine has produced over 400 wine and live music events/concerts in 6 states over the past 17 years. In 2007 Chris was named one of the 40 under 40 business entrepreneurs by In Business magazine. And in 2006, the company started their own Sonoma based winery under the RnR Wine brand. The company’s Wine Amplified Festival which ran from 2006 to 2015 was the world's premiere interactive and innovative wine tasting & music festival credited with revolutionizing the way millennials perceive, taste and enjoy wine & music. In early 2018, Chris began buying talent for AEG Presents in addition to RnR Wine. Chris books shows at The Joint at the Hard Rock (soon to be re-branded as Virgin Hotel) and various properties in the Las Vegas Valley with a primary focus on the 1,480 capacity Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas. In 2019, the Encore Theater is pacing to sell over 130k tickets and generate 10's of millions in top line revenue -- arguably making it the the highest grossing <2000 capacity theater in the world -- and in the top 25 of all theaters under 10,000 capacity. Chris lives in Las Vegas, NV with his wife Dr. Kim Hammond, an elementary school principal, and their two children Chloe (15) and Kaden (12). Chris’ father, Tom, is a retired 4-time Emmy Award winning sports broadcaster for NBC Sports. Episode Highlights: Chris shares about his experiences growing up and how he got involved in the world of baseball. Discover how Bill Gates' book caused Chris to pull a 180 in his career. Hear about the genesis of Chris' wine/music business. Learn what you need to build connections. 3 Key Points: If you want a successful business, you have to create a real solution. Focus on the customer and address their concerns. Developing expertise is important to building critical relationships. Tweetable Quote: "If you establish your reputation as the expert the "who" will come." Resources Mentioned: wynnlasvegas.com rnrwine.com Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network... For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hunter's Story: From a young age I knew that opportunity was abundant & I was able to control my income if I had the work ethic. At 6 I was catching lizards & trying to sell them on a dead end road. When I was 8 I started digging through old dumps in the mountains of SC to take antiques to the Flea Market. Through Middle School I hustled candy from my book bag. Then life got a bit more tough, for me. Before diving in I want to be clear that life's all about perspective. My "tough" may be your "easy" or another man's "devastation." By no means am I complaining. I'm thankful for my trials as it's made me the man I am today. I truly believe life happens FOR you & not TO you. At the end of middle school my family life took a turn from unhealthy household but all living together to everyone going separate ways. My parents were both unemployed and turned to a life that didn't involve us. I went to one grandparents' house & my two younger brothers went to another. From here, I was a decent but stubborn teen who was ready to finish school & create a life for myself. TRHS Class of 2009: 189 out of 212 Yep, #189. I finished ahead of only 23 kids in my class. I graduated thanks to the grace of my 12th Grade English teach, Mrs. Looper. All I cared about was graduating & joining the Marine Corp. I did. September 11th, 2009 rolled around & I graduated from Parris Island as a United States Marine 8 years to the day that made me decide to join the Marine Corps, 9/11/01. I then moved further into public service where I spend 5 years as a Full Time Firefighter & EMT. As most of you know life as a public servant doesn't come with much income. At just over 30k in salary I spend my days off working on side businesses where I made more than my full time job. This quickly turned into a passion. I realized that money is not just some material thing I can put in the bank account. It's a tool I can use to serve others. In December 2015 I made my jump from the "safety" of my full time job at the Fire Department & went full time as an entrepreneur. My Chief said, "Are you sure you know what you are doing?" Another friends said, "You'll be back at a regular job within a year." As if I needed any extra motivation. I dove deep into brand, marketing, relationships & leadership from the start. Within a couple years I had multiple businesses creating over 5 Million in revenue annually. Beyond this & what I'm most proud of. I was able to build one of the best teams around & help dozens of other entrepreneurs build their dream life. I've helped people go from zero to their first 10k month & I've been there to help established companies add millions in revenue in less than 12 months. When I left the Fire Department I questioned if I would be as fulfilled as I was when I was helping a patient on a wreck. I can confirm. Helping entrepreneurs reach their goals fills my heart just as much or more. I'm here to help. Always. Just reach out. Episode Highlights: Hunter and Travis discuss Hunter's time as a Marine and Firefighter. Learn the reason that Hunter left the security of his job as a firefighter. Discover the importance of surrounding yourself with good people. 3 Key Points: Stretch your mind, push your body, and grow your legacy. Don’t let fear of failure prevent you from taking action. You’re not going to find great success without sacrifice. Tweetable Quotes: "As you continue to level up in business and life, you’re going to outgrow a lot of your friends." "You could provide your course to somebody, but if they aren’t willing to work then it doesn’t matter." Resources Mentioned:Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Born and raised in Thompson, CT, Eric Kapitulik attended Pomfret Preparatory School, where he excelled as a three-sport varsity athlete. Upon graduation, Eric matriculated at the United States Naval Academy, where he was a four-year varsity letter player on the Division I Lacrosse team. After graduation in 1995, Eric went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps as both an Infantry Officer and Special Operations Officer with 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, 1st Marine Division. As a Platoon Commander within his company, Eric led a team of 20 covert operations specialists on numerous Special Forces-related missions, including long-range reconnaissance patrols, hostage rescues, high-altitude jump exercises, ship takeovers and gas-oil platform takedowns. In 1999, during a routine training mission to prepare for an upcoming deployment to the Persian Gulf, Eric and his platoon were in a helicopter crash that resulted in the death of seven Marines. In response to this tragedy, Eric created the Force Reconnaissance Scholarship Fund to benefit the children of his fallen men. Eric left active duty after eight years of service and received his MBA from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business in 2005. He founded The Program in 2008. Eric holds himself to high standards and always strives to do ONE MORE. He has participated in eight Ironman Triathlons, The Canadian Death Race Ultra Marathon, The Eco Challenge, and The American Birkebeiner Ski Marathon. He is also an avid mountaineer and has summited five of the Seven Summits (the highest peaks on each of the seven continents): Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. McKinley, Mt. Aconcagua, Mt. Elbrus, and, most recently, Mt. Everest. Episode Highlights: Eric shares key life lessons learned from his time at the United States Naval Academy and the United States Marine Corps. Travis and Eric have an important dialogue about failure and the opportunity to reframe failure in a positive light. 3 Key Points: Reframe the way you view failure. Build a habit of courage. Narrow your bandwidth and determine what you want to do. Tweetable Quotes: "You will never have 100% of the information." "Once you make a decision, work your backside off to make it the right decision." Resources Mentioned: http://www.theprogram.org/athletics/ (http://www.theprogram.org/athletics/) Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network... For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Hartman® has been involved in several thousand real estate transactions and has owned income properties in 11 states and 17 cities. His company, Platinum Properties Investor Network, Inc. helps people achieve The American Dream of financial freedom by purchasing income property in prudent markets nationwide. Jason’s Complete Solution for Real Estate Investors™ is a comprehensive system providing real estate investors with education, research, resources and technology to deal with all areas of their income property investment needs. Episode Highlights: Learn why and how you should begin investing in real estate. Discover why you should have multiple forms of income and investment types. 3 Key Points: Don’t have all your eggs in one basket as an entrepreneur. Unless you’re an insider, you’re far less likely to see return on stocks than real estate. Podcasting is phenomenal as both a lead magnet and networking tool. Tweetable Quotes: “I think Wall Street does a fantastic job of separating people from their money.” “Not only is my podcast a great lead magnet, it’s great for networking with guests as well.” “The reason I love income property is that it’s a multi-dimensional asset class.” Resources Mentioned: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creating-wealth-real-estate-investing-with-jason-hartman/id216013968 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creating-wealth-real-estate-investing-with-jason-hartman/id216013968) https://www.jasonhartman.com/ (https://www.jasonhartman.com/) Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network... For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heather is an advocate for women's empowerment and domestic violence prevention. Her career in law enforcement led her down a path of learning how to help women go from surviving in life to thriving after the traumatic experience of domestic violence. This led Heather to begin the non-profit, Surviving to Thriving, Atl, which provides a long-term sustainability program for individuals that want to thrive in life after surviving domestic abuse. Episode Highlights: Heather shares about growing up with artistic interests. Travis and Heather discuss her time as a law enforcement offer and what led her to eventually choose a different path. Hear practical tips to help put an end to domestic violence. 3 Key Points: Don’t fall for the “sunken cost” fallacy. It’s never too late to change your path. Have an escape plan, that plan will keep you safe. Have the knowledge you need to keep credibility with who you know. Resources Mentioned: [email protected] https://www.tothriving.org/ (https://www.tothriving.org/) Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network... For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nathan Hirsch is an entrepreneur and expert in remote hiring and eCommerce. Most recently, Nathan co-founded FreeeUp.com in 2015 with an initial $5,000 investment, scaled it to $12M per year in revenue, and was then acquired in 2019. Today, Nathan is a co-founder of OutsourceSchool, a company working to educate entrepreneurs on how to effectively hire and scale with virtual assistants through in-depth courses. Nathan has appeared on 300+ podcasts, is a social media personality, and loves sharing advice on scaling remote businesses. Episode Highlights: Hear the story of how Nathan scaled FreeeUp.com to $12m per year in revenue. Learn the keys you need to get the podcast guests you want. Discover why you should be willing to share your business secrets. 3 Key Points: Be okay with rejection. See if you have mutual connections with someone you want to network with. Put effort and a personal touch into your email reach out. Tweetable Quotes: Collaboration is better than competition. You have to be okay with rejection. Resources Mentioned: https://www.outsourceschool.com/ (https://www.outsourceschool.com/) instagram.com/realnatehirsch https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanhirsch/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanhirsch/) twitter.com/realNateHirsch Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network... For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Young is the founder of The Makeover Master, host of the top-rated “Made Over Podcast”, author of "Made Over: How To Create A Powerful Brand That Will Transform Your Business & Save Your Life", and a seasoned entrepreneur. Mike is the creator of the “Starter Pack Makeover Business System”, as part of what he considers his life’s work and duty to help others avoid the hellish 8.5 years of debt, pain and growing pains (and $200,000+) he spent buying every book and course he could afford, traveling to every seminar and event imaginable trying to get his business to work. Episode Highlights: Mike and Travis discuss how you can find the courage to change your path. Travis explains why there is no such thing as a "safe route." Mike explains how he rebuilt after making some massive mistakes early on. 3 Key Points: Don't stay on a path that's taking you where you don't want to go. Nothing is ever safe. There is no such thing as too much self-investment. Tweetable Quotes: Only hire people who have done what you’re wanting to do and done it successfully. All business happens through people. The fastest way to have your business succeed is to help people solve a specific problem with your specific solution and charge them money that they’re glad to give you for that solution. Sometimes I’m not the best solution. Resources Mentioned: http://themakeovermaster.com/ (themakeovermaster.com) http://nareshvissa.com/ (instagram: )https://www.instagram.com/mikeyoungmakeovers/ (https://www.instagram.com/mikeyoungmakeovers/) http://nareshvissa.com/ (facebook: )https://www.facebook.com/mikeyoungmakeovers.biz/ (https://www.facebook.com/mikeyoungmakeovers.biz/) http://nareshvissa.com/ (linkedin: )https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeyoungmakeovers/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeyoungmakeovers/) Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network... For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hans Struzyna had a 12 year rowing career that culminated in him being a member in the 2016 USA Olympic rowing team. After the olympics, he found himself a little bit lost. He found real estate, got his real estate license, and has been pursuing all avenues in the real estate business ever since. He is a real estate partner with a Wall Street Journal Top 100 nationally ranked team called the Gunderman Group. They focus on advocacy, risk management, and exceeding client's personal definitions of success. They are the top team in the East Bay Area, selling over 180 million dollars per year with over 1.5 billion sold in total with an average price point of 1.2 million. He has also began investing in out of state multi-family properties and has begun flipping homes. His podcast, Another Way to Play, brings inspiration to listeners at their own personal crossroads by interviewing top entrepreneurs. He and his wife are actively building their own empire together. Episode Highlights: Hans gives a behind-the-scenes look at the process of training for the olympic rowing team. Hear the story of how Hans dealt with loss at the Olympic games. Travis and Hans discuss how he began pursuing real estate. Discover how podcasting has benefitted Hans' business and his personal development. 3 Key Points: Much of your success depends on how well you work with others. You cannot allow yourself to become so focused on one singular goal that you sacrifice other important aspects of life. Your network is the key to growth. Tweetable Quotes: If you reach up to the people who you respect as well as build relationships with people on your level and mentor people below you, that is one of the fastest ways to get where you want to go. If you surround yourself with the right people, that will lift you to the place you want to go as quickly as possible. Resources Mentioned: http://hansstruzyna.com (hansstruzyna.com) instagram.com/chiefsnah Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group (travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network... For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices