{"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":"INTERVIEW | Make Money with Beverage Innovation with Chris Hunter","slug":"interview-make-money-with-beverage-innovation-with-chris-hunter","published_at":"2026-05-08T08:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/travis-makes-money-756579/interview-make-money-with-beverage-innovation-with-chris-hunter","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/TNM9629964957.mp3?updated=1778181522","audio_url":"https://prefix.up.audio/s/pdrl.fm/d318d2/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/TNM9629964957.mp3?updated=1778181522","summary":"Chris Hunter is the co-founder of Four Loko and the founder behind Koia, one of the fastest-growing plant-based protein beverage brands in the country. From disrupting the alcohol industry in the early 2000s to building a multi-nine-figure health beverage company carried in over 35,000 retailers, Chris has mastered the art of spotting trends, scaling brands, and staying ahead of consumer demand. In this episode, he shares lessons from decades in the beverage industry, the realities of entrepreneurship, and why curiosity is one of the most valuable traits a founder can have. On this episode we talk about: The evolution of Koia from refrigerated protein drinks to shelf-stable products Why protein and creatine are becoming mainstream for women’s health How Chris identifies consumer trends before they explode The brutal realities of building a beverage company Why most successful operators don’t spend all their time building personal brands Top 3 Takeaways The best entrepreneurs stay deeply curious and constantly pay attention to changing consumer behavior. Building a successful company rarely follows a straight path—every business requires pivots, patience, and resilience. Simplicity wins: the strongest brands are often built around one clear and easy-to-understand idea. Notable Quotes “What we’re inherently good at is not always obvious to us because we only know it as something that we inherently do.” “Finding that curiosity in the middle road has been valuable to me.” “The reason a lot of successful operators don’t have huge personal brands is because they’re busy actually building companies.” Connect with Chris Hunter: LinkedIn: Chris Hunter on LinkedIn Instagram: Chris Hunter on Instagram Other: Blackout Punch: An Entrepreneur’s Journey from Chaos to Clarity Are you…","meta_description":"Chris Hunter is the co-founder of Four Loko and the founder behind Koia, one of the fastest-growing plant-based protein beverage brands in the country. 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