{"podcast":{"title":"Travis Makes Money","slug":"travis-makes-money-756579","podcast_index_feed_id":756579,"rss_url":"https://rss.introcast.io/1268488944/feeds.megaphone.fm/TNM3316229403","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":1753,"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":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/travis-makes-money-756579"},"episode":{"title":"CO-HOST | Make Money with a Tier List: Ranking Financial Influencers","slug":"co-host-make-money-with-a-tier-list-ranking-financial-influencers","published_at":"2026-05-18T09:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/travis-makes-money-756579/co-host-make-money-with-a-tier-list-ranking-financial-influencers","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/travis-makes-money-756579","url":"https://prefix.up.audio/s/pdrl.fm/d318d2/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/TNM1503028530.mp3?updated=1779070920","audio_url":"https://prefix.up.audio/s/pdrl.fm/d318d2/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/TNM1503028530.mp3?updated=1779070920","summary":"In this special episode, host Travis sits down with producer Eric to rank some of the biggest names in financial advice. From real estate moguls to personal finance gurus, they debate who deserves S-tier status and who falls short. The conversation reveals what makes financial advice trustworthy, the importance of balanced perspectives, and why conflicts of interest matter when following money influencers. On this episode we talk about: The tier system for ranking financial influencers (S-tier to D-tier) Graham Stephan's balanced approach to real estate and stock market investing The Ramsey personalities and their debt-free philosophy Robert Kiyosaki and Grant Cardone's polarizing investment strategies How to evaluate financial advice when influencers have products to sell Top 3 Takeaways Follow financial advisors who have tested multiple wealth-building vehicles (real estate, stocks, business) rather than those who only promote one investment type, as they provide more balanced and objective advice. Be skeptical when financial influencers sell products or services directly related to their advice—their recommendations may serve their financial interests more than yours, so interrogate the advice more carefully. Personal finance advice isn't one-size-fits-all; strategies like avoiding all debt and credit cards may work for some people but aren't necessarily optimal for everyone with financial discipline. Notable Quotes \"Just because somebody is gaining something financially from their advice does not mean that their advice is incorrect. It does mean that you should interrogate the advice a little bit more and ask a couple more questions.\" \"Do not treat men like gods. Do not look at anybody as they are the ultimate source of truth or you'll find yourself hurting for tha…","meta_description":"In this special episode, host Travis sits down with producer Eric to rank some of the biggest names in financial advice. 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