{"podcast":{"title":"Travis Makes Money","slug":"travis-makes-money-6588893","podcast_index_feed_id":6588893,"rss_url":"https://rss.introcast.io/1268488944/feeds.redcircle.com/f144ccb1-3cc8-4eeb-bc09-0ad7b688b800","website_url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/travismakesmoney","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/732930f6-0f09-11f0-bbe7-bbcf8c69a04e/image/fec660ea20bc3292f4fcdd0e088d989e.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Travis Chappell","episode_count":1807,"summary":"You can't save your way to your dream life anymore. The truth is, you’re gonna need to learn to make more money. The Travis Makes Money Podcast is not your typical personal finance show. Rather than shaming you for buying a Starbucks coffee or pressuring you to become a billionaire, we focus on empowering you to make more money so you can enjoy life today while preparing for your future. You don’t have to cut back so much that you miss out on the present, and you don’t need to become the next Jeff Bezos either. Hosted by veteran podcaster Travis Chappell, each daily episode features interviews with regular people just like you – yes, you – who have learned how to make more money in unique and unconventional ways. From turning side hustles into an extra six figures to building massive business empires, these conversations dive into the mindset shifts, hard-earned lessons, and simple strategies that helped these individuals succeed. With over 1,000 podcast episodes under his belt, Travis has developed a unique ability to pull out inspiring stories and practical advice you can apply to your own financial journey that you just won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you’re looking for strat…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-08T16:21:06.783806+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/travis-makes-money-6588893"},"episode":{"title":"INTERVIEW | Make Money by Leading Through Crisis with Buddy Clay","slug":"interview-make-money-by-leading-through-crisis-with-buddy-clay","published_at":"2026-05-22T08:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/travis-makes-money-6588893/interview-make-money-by-leading-through-crisis-with-buddy-clay","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/travis-makes-money-6588893","url":"https://prefix.up.audio/s/pdrl.fm/d318d2/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/TNM3706983221.mp3?updated=1779204758","audio_url":"https://prefix.up.audio/s/pdrl.fm/d318d2/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/TNM3706983221.mp3?updated=1779204758","summary":"Buddy Clay is the founder and CEO of New Hope Healthcare Institute, a behavioral health and addiction recovery facility based in Knoxville, Tennessee. After being diagnosed with stage three melanoma at 32 and then facing a stage four recurrence just a few years later, Buddy chose a holistic healing journey while continuing to lead and grow his company. He shares the lessons he learned about leadership, purpose, community, and resilience in his book Built in the Fire: Two Battles at Once. In this episode, Buddy opens up about building a business during uncertainty, battling cancer, and creating meaningful impact through addiction recovery and mental health services. On this episode we talk about: Buddy’s journey from aspiring professional basketball player to entrepreneur How a cancer diagnosis changed his perspective on business and life Building New Hope Healthcare Institute from the ground up Why community is essential for addiction recovery and mental health The leadership lessons Buddy learned from being forced to step away from his business during treatment Top 3 Takeaways A major health crisis can force clarity around what truly matters in life, business, and relationships. Strong leadership means building systems and teams that can thrive even when you need to step away. Community and connection are critical for recovery, mental health, and long-term fulfillment. Notable Quotes “There’s nothing like a cancer diagnosis to completely shift your priorities.” “The opposite of addiction is community.” “I was forced to trust my team — and they exceeded everything I hoped they could become.” Connect with Buddy Clay: Website: BuddyClay.com Company: New Hope Healthcare Institute Book: Built in the Fire: Two Battles at Once A Word from Our Sponsors: Are you ready to start…","meta_description":"Buddy Clay is the founder and CEO of New Hope Healthcare Institute, a behavioral health and addiction recovery facility based in Knoxville, Tennessee. 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