Travis Makes Money

Make Money by Being Polarizing

Travis and producer Eric dig into an old clip from 2019 where a 27‑year‑old Travis explains why polarizing beliefs and “true fans” are critical for creators and entrepreneurs. Using that as a jumping‑off point, they talk candidly about content, integrity, legacy, and what it means to build an audience your future kids can look up—and cringe—at. On this episode we talk about: * Whether Travis still agrees with his past take that 100 “true fans” can fuel a multi‑seven‑figure business * The difference between healthy polarization (clear beliefs and opinions) and cheap outrage or political hot‑takes * How becoming a parent changed the way Travis thinks about what he says online and the digital footprint his kids will one day see * The pressure and temptation to use extreme hooks (“you’ll never be a millionaire if…”) versus playing the long game with trust and authenticity * Why Travis believes entrepreneurs who refuse to create content will be “left in the dust” over the next decade Top 3 Takeaways 1. You don’t need millions of casual followers; a relatively small group of true fans who deeply trust you can support a highly profitable business. 2. Being “polarizing” doesn’t require rage‑bait or politics—it means taking clear, defensible stances on ideas you actually believe, even if others disagree. 3. As an entrepreneur, publishing content is no longer optional; showing up consistently online is becoming a baseline requirement for long‑term relevance and opportunity. Notable Quotes * “If you talk to everybody, you’re talking to nobody—lines in the sand are what turn listeners into true fans.” * “If I wouldn’t feel in integrity saying it to my kids one day, I’m not going to say it just for clicks.” * “If you’re refusing to create content as an entrepreneur, you’re going to be left in the dust in the next ten years." ✖️ ✖️ ✖️ ✖️ 🚀 Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. 🚀 Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. 🎁 Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Make Money with the Smartest Investment Strategies | Daniel Solin

Daniel Solin joins Travis to explain why most investors are overcomplicating things and quietly lighting their wealth on fire. A former Wall Street attorney who spent decades representing clients burned by bad brokers, Daniel became a New York Times bestselling author of the “Smartest” series of investing books and now focuses on helping ordinary people outperform most professionals with a no‑nonsense, low‑cost strategy. On this episode we talk about: * How 30 years as a securities lawyer opened Daniel’s eyes to how often brokers harm clients while putting their own commissions first * Why most “experts” don’t actually know how to beat the market—and why the real experts are the researchers publishing peer‑reviewed data, not pundits on TV * The core strategy: broad‑market index and ETF investing, keeping fees ultra‑low, not timing the market, and doing as little trading as possible * Red flags when hiring an advisor, including complex portfolios, stock‑picking, market‑timing promises, and products stuffed with hidden costs and conflicts * How to think about crypto, real estate, and other speculative plays versus your core, set‑it‑and‑forget‑it retirement portfolio Top 3 Takeaways 1. Most people don’t need an advisor or a complex strategy; owning low‑cost, globally diversified index or ETF funds and leaving them alone will beat the vast majority of active managers over time. 2. Fees, turnover, and advisor conflicts quietly erode returns; simple, transparent portfolios almost always outperform complicated, high‑fee “genius” strategies. 3. Treat speculative assets like crypto or concentrated real estate deals as gambling with a small slice of your net worth—never as the foundation of your long‑term financial security. Notable Quotes * “Investing is really simple: do as little as possible, ignore almost everything you see in the financial media, and capture the total return of the market at the lowest possible cost.” * “Wall Street has a vested interest in making investing look complicated so you feel forced to use them—even though complexity usually just means higher fees and lower returns.” * “If you buy one broad stock‑market fund and a short‑term Treasury fund in your 30s, then barely touch it for decades, you’ll likely beat 95% of professionally managed money.” Connect with Daniel Solin: * https://danielsolin.com [https://danielsolin.com/] ✖️ ✖️ ✖️ ✖️ 🚀 Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. 🚀 Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. 🎁 Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Make Money Without Insane Car Payments and Destroying Relationships

Travis brings producer Eric into the virtual studio for a late‑night, high‑energy reaction episode on how money, status, and expectations collide in modern relationships. Using viral clips about insane car payments, a rejected Walmart engagement ring, and a boyfriend insisting on separate finances and a prenup, they break down what these decisions reveal about values, red flags, and long‑term wealth building. On this episode we talk about: * Why multi‑thousand‑dollar car payments are almost always a wealth killer, not a “flex” * The viral story of a woman rejecting an $898 Walmart engagement ring and what it says about priorities * How the wedding industry exploits “once in a lifetime” emotions and traps couples in years of debt * When prenups make sense, what they actually do (vs. the myths), and why they’re different from keeping money separate * Why shared financial values and a common mission matter more than ring size, wedding cost, or follower count Top 3 Takeaways 1. Massive payments on depreciating assets like cars are usually a sign of poor financial priorities; if you want to build wealth, avoid over‑leveraging on status items. 2. Engagement rings and weddings are symbols, not investments—if they’re forcing you into debt or exposing deep value misalignment, that’s a relationship red flag, not “romance.” 3. A prenup can be smart planning, but separate finances inside a marriage often signal that you’re not truly on the same team; long‑term success requires a shared mission and transparent money conversations. Notable Quotes * “If you want to build wealth, don’t get a $3,700 car payment—that’s not a flex, that’s financial self‑sabotage.” * “You’re not owed a $10,000 ring or a six‑figure wedding—love doesn’t magically make more money appear.” * “Marriage is a partnership and a shared mission; if you’re sharing a bed and kids but not money, something’s off.” ✖️ ✖️ ✖️ ✖️ 🚀 Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. 🚀 Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. 🎁 Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Make Money by Deleting Clubhouse

Travis and producer Eric perform a tongue‑in‑cheek “autopsy” on the rise and fall of Clubhouse, revisiting a 2021 conversation with Jordan Harbinger where they questioned whether the app could ever compete with podcasting. They unpack why a product that looked brilliant on paper—and raised money at a $4B valuation—collapsed so quickly, and what creators, founders, and marketers should learn before betting their careers on the next hype platform. On this episode we talk about: * What Clubhouse actually was (live, invite‑only audio rooms) and why early hype convinced many people it might “kill podcasting” * Why Travis and Jordan were skeptical from the start: no on‑demand listening, chaotic audio quality, unqualified speakers, and a format that demanded hours of real‑time attention * How follower counts and moderator status created a hollow, status‑driven game that rarely translated into real audience or revenue * The psychological moment Travis realized the opportunity cost—half‑listening to a room while missing time with his infant son—and decided to walk away even if Clubhouse “won” * How a few marketers did monetize the app (treating rooms like live webinars), and why podcasts and audiobooks still win for durable, compounding content and leverage Top 3 Takeaways 1. Any platform that requires constant real‑time presence, but doesn’t create durable assets (episodes, clips, searchable archives), is risky as a primary growth strategy. 2. Vanity metrics and FOMO can lure smart people into massive time sinks; always weigh status and follower counts against actual business outcomes and life trade‑offs. 3. Long‑form, on‑demand media like podcasts remain powerful because they respect the listener’s time, allow deep preparation, and compound over years instead of disappearing after one live session. Notable Quotes * “Clubhouse was like a podcast that doesn’t get recorded, done by everybody on AirPods, with eight unprepared guests, none of whom are qualified to talk.” * “I realized I was half‑present with my son just to ‘be a mod’ and chase followers on an app that might not exist in a year—that was a terrible trade.” * “Even if this is the next Instagram, I’m okay not ‘winning’ here if the time cost means sacrificing what actually matters.” ✖️ ✖️ ✖️ ✖️ 🚀 Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. 🚀 Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. 🎁 Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Make Money Knocking Doors in Solar | Steven Cohen

Travis reconnects with long‑time friend and solar sales leader Steven Cohen to break down how door‑to‑door solar has created life‑changing income for thousands of reps—and why the recent merger of Sunder Energy with publicly traded SunPower has only strengthened that opportunity. From early days earning a few hundred dollars per kilowatt to today’s multi‑thousand‑dollar commissions, Steven explains how the industry has evolved, what the new legislation means, and why performance‑based sales is still one of the fastest paths out of a capped paycheck. On this episode we talk about: * How Sunder Energy grew into one of the largest solar sales dealerships in the U.S. and why SunPower acquired it to power their third‑party ownership (TPO/lease/PPA) strategy going into 2026 * What the recent “big, beautiful bill” did to tax credits, why homeowners will lose the 30% credit on ownership, and how finance companies now use that credit on TPO to lower customer costs * Current solar commissions (often $700–$800+ per kW and even higher in some markets), realistic income potential for committed reps, and why many people are now earning the same money on less volume * The realities of 100% commission work—no base, no benefits, but unlimited upside—and why solar, pest control, alarms, and similar models are better viewed as businesses than jobs * How industry corrections, higher interest rates, and weak operators have shaken out tourists from solar—and why those who stay, build teams, and play the long game are best positioned for the next upswing Top 3 Takeaways 1. Performance‑based sales can compress your earning timeline dramatically, but only if you treat it like a business, manage volatility, and stay in the game when conditions get hard instead of chasing the next “easy” industry. 2. Door‑to‑door isn’t just about commission checks; it forges rare skills in communication, resilience, team building, and leadership that transfer to any future venture or career. 3. Solar is still a long‑term growth industry despite short‑term corrections; as energy demand soars with AI, data centers, and crypto, those who remain and level up through this cycle are likely to benefit most from the next boom. Notable Quotes * “Profits are better than wages—any time you can be paid on the value you create instead of the hours you clock, you give yourself a real shot at financial freedom.” * “It’s never just about your comp plan; it’s about what you believe you’re worth and whether you’re willing to bet on your performance instead of your time.” * “Most people play the finite game and quit when a cycle turns; if you can stay planted for a decade in the right vehicle, you usually win by simply outlasting everyone else.” Connect with Steven Cohen: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevencohen/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/stevencohen] ✖️ ✖️ ✖️ ✖️ 🚀 Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. 🚀 Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. 🎁 Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]