Travis Makes Friends

Get ready for Freestyle Friday, where we do whatever the heck we want! But you know what you SHOULDN'T DO? Spending eternity in the gym locker room in your birthday suit. Seriously, some guys treat it like a contest to see who can air out their little buddy the longest. Put some pants on. I'll be talking about locker room etiquette in the HOT TAKE segment of today's episode. Don't worry, though, after my rant, we're getting down to business with the BREAKDOWN segment. We'll uncover the secrets behind how Rob Dyrdek's show, "Ridiculousness," took over a whopping 60% of MTV's programming. And guess what? We've got some juicy excerpts from my interview with Rob himself! But wait, there's more! I'll also be diving into your listener questions with my partner-in-crime, Eric. We'll be talking about running wild live events, my all-time favorite podcast soundbite, and how I'm kind of Buddhist now. So buckle up and join us on today's Freestyle Friday for all this and a whole lot more! Chapters: 00:00 Quote of the Week 00:34 HOT TAKE: Gym Locker Rooms 06:10 How Rob Dyrdek Dominated MTV 14:45 Review of the Week 16:36 Listener Q&A 17:10 Top 3 Dream Guests 19:30 Favorite Podcast Soundbite 20:36 Running In-Person Events 30:33 Leaving Christian Fundamentalism 32:32 What Does Spirituality Look Like For You Now? 35:37 Eric Likes Going Outside 36:47 How Travis Did It... From the Beginning QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts: therefore, guard accordingly, and take care that you entertain no notions unsuitable to virtue and reasonable nature." – Marcus Aurelius

Neel Dhingra (@neelhome) is a mortgage industry expert with over 15 years of experience in the field. He has served in various leadership roles in some of the most reputed companies in the mortgage industry. Dhingra is not just known for his professional acumen in mortgage banking, but also for his passion for personal development, content creation, and education. Neel also runs a successful YouTube channel where he regularly posts educational content and advice on the mortgage industry, financial fitness, and personal development. If you want to transform your business and life with expert strategies and next-level thinking, sign up for his live event: Forward Event 2023 What Travis and Neel discussed: – Why despite coming from a conservative immigrant family that advocated traditional career paths, Neil was drawn into the mortgage finance industry. He navigated significant challenges such as the 2008 financial crash, but through resilience and strategic pivots, he and his brother built a successful business. – How Neel began utilizing social media in 2018 as a means of marketing, learning from figures like Gary Vaynerchuk about the importance of content creation, focusing on the idea of building a personal brand and online presence. – The significance of reaching the right audience, rather than simply going for large numbers. This approach has guided Neel’s content strategy and helped him connect with the individuals who are most likely to resonate with his message and engage with his brand. – Why being relatable and authentic is an essential asset in entrepreneurship and why consistently showing your audience your progress, growth, and proven results can build trust and engagement. – Why Neel believes that networking and making new contacts is the most beneficial aspect of attending such events. Neel also shares his strategies to create collaboration opportunities Don't miss out on our latest podcast episode! Today, we're featuring the journey of Neel Dhingra, the entrepreneur turned content creator. Neel shares his experiences, the tricks of his trade, and the secrets behind his successful shift from traditional business to digital platforms. He also spills the beans on creating high-impact short-form video content that skyrockets your presence on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. This episode is a goldmine for anyone looking to enhance their personal brand, optimize their social media game, or simply learn from the best.

Today I’m making friends with Tori Gordon. Tori Gordon is a trauma-informed breathwork facilitator, peak-performance coach, and award-winning content creator. As the founder of Coachable LLC, she has helped nearly one million people worldwide achieve success and fulfillment through engaging content, seminars, coaching programs, and retreats. Tori has been featured on major media outlets, including NBC, CBS, and Fox News, and her popular podcast, The Coachable Podcast, has been named one of the top five podcasts to get you through COVID-19. As an award-winning mental health influencer, Tori is a brand ambassador for international brands such as NatureMade, Better Health, Organify, Natural Cycles, and more. She was named by Yahoo News as a Top 10 Mindset Coach in the US and is now a highly sought-after speaker hired by organizations such as the United Nations.

Sean Cannell (@seancannell) is back again for part 2, to show the winning strategies to dominating YouTube, TikTok, and more! Sean is the CEO of Think Media, co-founder of Video Influencers, and the world's most-watched YouTube strategist. He has achieved success in building a six-figure income as a “Tech YouTuber” and now he operates a seven-figure online video education company. Sean and his family live in Las Vegas, Nevada, and consist of his wife Sonja, his son Sean Bradley, his new son John Stephen, and his chihuahua Sophie. He is a passionate advocate for helping people build their influence and income with online video and his mission is to help entrepreneurs leverage the power of video to reach their goals. What Travis and Sean discussed: – How vertical video is taking over the online space and it’s crucial for any social media/video strategy – Why entrepreneurs should invest in content creation to increase their social media impact and authority – Sean’s strategy to repurpose a video intro to multiple videos on different platforms, from long content to short content. – The power of interviews as the foundation for a content creation strategy. – Is TikTok influencing our way of thinking and political views? – How to start from scratch and on the right path on Youtube – Is volume more important than quality? – Vertical video on Pinterest, video podcasting, media consumption habits, and much more! Don't miss out on this episode! Join Sean Cannell for part 2 of his winning strategies to dominate YouTube and more! Learn how to repurpose long-form videos, leverage the power of interviews, understand TikTok's influence, and how to get started on the right path on YouTube. Tune in now to unlock the secrets of digital video success! Head over to www.travis.team and subscribe to Travis’s free newsletter. Follow Travis on Instagram: @travischappell Subscribe to Travis Makes Friends on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and don’t forget to leave a 5-star rating! ✖️✖️✖️ Subscribe for more secrets to building your business, exploding your network, and connecting with the top 1%. 💪🏻 IG 👉🏻 instagram.com/travischappell FB 👉🏻 facebook.com/traviscchappell Twitter 👉🏻 twitter.com/traviscchappell Pinterest 👉🏻 pinterest.com/travischappellpod

Nikole Mitchell is a kickass life coach who helps people create the life of their dreams and thrive in all areas of life. She helps dreamers, leaders, and celebrities by expanding their beliefs, clearing any blocks, and getting them into the flow where they can find everything they are looking for. Mitchell has a big calling on her life and wants to help others access their own dream lives. Previously, Mitchell was the poster child for people-pleasing, perfection, and a scarcity mindset, but she shed those layers that no longer served her. She came out publicly as queer, left the Christian faith, and owned the fullness of who she was, even if it meant disappointing important people in her life. This newfound freedom allowed her to go from relying on food stamps to making multiple six figures doing what she loves, which is life coaching and modeling. Through her work as a speaker, writer, and life coach, Mitchell aims to change individual lives and bring people together from all walks of life, equipping them with the tools to go back to their communities and make the world a more beautiful place. She believes that struggling and suffering are not required and that ease and flow are a birthright, and she is passionate about helping others access this abundance and opportunities. Want to connect with Nikole? Visit https://nikolemitchell.com/ What Travis, Jackie, Eric, and Nikole discussed: – Nikole's strict religious upbringing and wrestling with desires contrary to the teaching of the church. – The difficult yet rewarding journey of deconstruction. – How creating explicit content on OnlyFans radically changed Nikole's life. – Raising kids without indoctrinating them. – The common mistakes couples make during divorce. Head over to www.travis.team and subscribe to Travis’s free newsletter. Subscribe to Travis Makes Friends on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and don’t forget to leave a 5-star rating! Follow on Social: IG 👉🏻 instagram.com/travischappell FB 👉🏻 facebook.com/traviscchappell Twitter 👉🏻 twitter.com/traviscchappell Pinterest 👉🏻 pinterest.com/travischappellpod

Sierra May (@itssierramay), is the founder of Sierra May Management and Sierra Snacks, she has always been drawn to the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry. At a young age, Sierra pursued acting with enthusiasm, but she quickly learned that the industry was riddled with scams and unethical practices. This realization led her to choose a more stable and sustainable path, earning a degree in advertising and marketing. Though it faced initial failures and setbacks, the experience taught her the importance of persistence and resilience. Her journey not only showcased her entrepreneurial spirit but also instilled in her an appreciation for the significance of taking risks. Embracing her adventurous side, Sierra took a leap of faith and moved from Canada to Los Angeles with limited resources. This bold move allowed her to immerse herself in diverse cultures and reap the benefits of exploring new surroundings. Through her travels, Sierra discovered the power of networking and building relationships, which ultimately led to unexpected opportunities in the entertainment industry. What Travis and Sierra discussed: • How Sierra developed an interest in the entertainment industry at a young age and initially pursued acting. However, she learned early on to be cautious of scams and unethical practices within the industry. • Sierra’s first healthy treat business, which allowed her to explore her interest in fitness and healthy eating and what she learned from this experience, including the importance of persisting through initial failures and setbacks. • The importance of taking risks and traveling and the benefits of exploring different cultures. Sierra shares her experiences of moving to LA with limited resources. • How building relationships and being persistent can lead to unexpected opportunities in the entertainment industry. • Why Sierra thinks a good manager focuses on the long-term success of their clients, prioritizing their clients' brands and value while seeking diverse opportunities and being selective about deals that can impact the client's reputation or growth in the industry. Today, Sierra May's journey has come full circle, as she utilizes her expertise in advertising, marketing, and entrepreneurship to successfully manage the careers of entertainers. Her dedication to ethical practices, client success, and growth has made her a respected and sought-after manager in the entertainment industry. In this episode, she shares her inspiring story and latest ventures, this is an episode you can’t miss!

🤜🏻🤛🏻 Subscribe to my newsletter and I’ll send you a FREE copy of the pitch template I’ve used to connect with Grant Cardone, John Maxwell, Molly Bloom, Trent Shelton, and more!: https://bit.ly/43Oap7e In this episode of The Travis Makes Friends Podcast, Travis sits down with Matt Beaudreau, an internationally recognized keynote speaker, consultant, and coach, who shares his insights on personal responsibility, work ethic, and the importance of living by a code of principles. Matt is the founder of Acton Academy Placer Schools, Apogee Strong, and The Essential 11 podcast. During their conversation, Travis and Matt explore Matt's diverse upbringing in Northern California, his career aspirations with the Secret Service, and the challenges of parenting and raising young men in a culture that undermines masculinity. They also discuss the 11 essential rules for living a principled life, which includes honesty, hard work, discipline, and responsibility. If you're looking for inspiration on how to cultivate confident, independent young people with a strong sense of character and personal responsibility, then this is an episode you won't want to miss. 🎞️ RECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR YOU 🎞️ If you liked this video, you'll love these ones: – "MAN UP!" 🔥 – https://youtu.be/LZ25o4FHqzg – The $1,000,000 Parenting Contest (Ft. Brant Pinvidic) – https://youtu.be/ILbx8ZTevto – This is Destroying Society — https://youtu.be/Jf4XmKfai1U – Why 99% of People Stay Poor | Patrick Bet-David – https://youtu.be/WsedVGiqmqk 📲 SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL 📲 Forget the woo-woo self-help and motivational bull 💩 - we’re getting down and dirty with practical info delivered in interesting ways. Oh yeah, and we’re dropping it DAILY. 💣 Click to sub: https://bit.ly/3AdvwlS LET’S CONNECT 🤜🏻🤛🏻 Leave a comment on this video and it'll get a response. Or you can connect with me on different social platforms too: ✖️✖️✖️ Subscribe for more secrets to building your business, exploding your network, and connecting with the top 1%. 💪🏻 IG 👉🏻 instagram.com/travischappell FB 👉🏻 facebook.com/traviscchappell Twitter 👉🏻 twitter.com/traviscchappell Pinterest 👉🏻 pinterest.com/travischappellpod ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for watching! – Travis

Bryan Callen is an American actor, comedian, and podcaster. He is most well-known for the beloved role of “Coach Mellor” on ABC's Schooled and The Goldbergs. ​Bryan's talent as an actor has catapulted him to fame in both television and film. He has appeared on such shows as Oz, NewsRadio, Kingdom, 2 Broke Girls, Sex and the City, MADtv, Frasier, Reba, NYPD Blue, The West Wing, Las Vegas, Fat Actress, The King Of Queens, How I Met Your Mother, CSI: Miami, Death Valley, In Plain Sight, CSI, Sullivan & Son, Entourage, Californication—and many more! Bryan has also appeared in such films as Joker, The Hangover, The Hangover Part II, Think Like A Dog, Ride Along, Flock Of Dudes, Dirty Lies, Old School, Bad Santa, Scary Movie 4, The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard, Warrior, About Last Night, Walk Of Shame, My Man Is A Loser, Planes: Fire & Rescue—and many more. As a veteran headliner, Callen is known for his work in theaters and comedy clubs around the world—but most people know him as one of Los Angeles's favorite comics. His third one-hour comedy special, “Complicated Apes”, topped the iTunes charts upon its release in March 2019. In addition to co-hosting The Fighter & The Kid, a top iTunes podcast, Callen is known for being a regular guest on other popular podcasts like the Joe Rogan Experience and Fight Companion. Fans of comedian Bryan Callen have rapidly taken an interest in his latest project: a solo podcast titled The Bryan Callen Show. And of course, the die-hard fans of Ten Minute Podcast (TMP) still listen to Bryan, Chris D'Elia, and Will Sasso trade stories, jokes, and jabs every chance they get. Bryan's YouTube channel is the best place to watch his work. It’s also where you can find 'Best Of With Bryan Callen.' The show explores the sights and sounds—and tastes!—of places he travels while exploring all the world has to offer. ✖️✖️✖️ Subscribe for more secrets to building your business, exploding your network, and connecting with the top 1%. 💪🏻 IG 👉🏻 instagram.com/travischappell FB 👉🏻 facebook.com/traviscchappell Twitter 👉🏻 twitter.com/traviscchappell Pinterest 👉🏻 pinterest.com/travischappellpod

Welcome to another episode of the Travis Makes Friends podcast! Today, we have a special guest with us, a comedian, actor, and host who has been making waves in Hollywood for years. He's a two-time Emmy nominee and has been heard on the Joe Rogan Experience and the Adam Carolla Show. He recently starred in his critically acclaimed comedy special "I Never Thought," and now he's here to share his stories with us. Not only is he a successful entertainer, but he's also a proud father and loving husband. He has a bottomless pool of material about his family that he incorporates into his stand-up routines, and he's worked alongside some of the biggest names in the industry, including Chelsea Handler and Jo Koy. As an actor, he's starred in the Apple TV+ series "Amber Brown," recurred on "Kevin Can Wait," and shot the Damon Wayans Jr. pilot "Happy Together" for CBS. He's even been a principal in Facebook Watch's first sitcom series, "Starter Pack." But that's not all, folks. He's also hosted his own podcast, the "Yo Show," where he's interviewed some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Kevin Hart, The Rock, and Jennifer Aniston. And let's not forget that he coached Kourtney and Khloé Kardashian as radio DJs for their show "Kourtney & Khloé Take Miami" on E!

🤜🏻🤛🏻 Subscribe to my newsletter and I’ll send you a FREE copy of the pitch template I’ve used to connect with Grant Cardone, John Maxwell, Molly Bloom, Trent Shelton, and more!: https://bit.ly/43Oap7e 🎞️ RECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR YOU 🎞️ If you liked this video, you'll love these ones: – "MAN UP!" 🔥 – https://youtu.be/LZ25o4FHqzg – The $1,000,000 Parenting Contest (Ft. Brant Pinvidic) – https://youtu.be/ILbx8ZTevto – This is Destroying Society — https://youtu.be/Jf4XmKfai1U – Why 99% of People Stay Poor | Patrick Bet-David – https://youtu.be/WsedVGiqmqk 📲 SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL 📲 Forget the woo-woo self-help and motivational bull 💩 - we’re getting down and dirty with practical info delivered in interesting ways. Oh yeah, and we’re dropping it DAILY. 💣 Click to sub: https://bit.ly/3AdvwlS LET’S CONNECT 🤜🏻🤛🏻 Leave a comment on this video and it'll get a response. Or you can connect with me on different social platforms too: ✖️✖️✖️ Subscribe for more secrets to building your business, exploding your network, and connecting with the top 1%. 💪🏻 IG 👉🏻 instagram.com/travischappell FB 👉🏻 facebook.com/traviscchappell Twitter 👉🏻 twitter.com/traviscchappell Pinterest 👉🏻 pinterest.com/travischappellpod ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for watching! – Travis

In this conversation between Shaq and Travis Chappell, they discuss important topics such as respect and parenting. Shaq shares his thoughts on what message he would convey if he had a video that could go viral and be seen by everyone in the world. He emphasizes the importance of respecting each other's opinions and understanding that everyone is different. Shaq suggests that people should focus on respecting each other's thoughts and mindsets to reduce the division and polarity that exist in the world. Moreover, Shaq shares some valuable advice for parents. He suggests that parents should be hard on boys and soft on girls. Shaq believes that boys can handle tough love, while girls require a different approach. Some of the key takeaways from this conversation include: – Respect is crucial in reducing division and polarity in the world. – We should strive to understand and respect each other's opinions and mindsets. – Parents should adopt different approaches when raising boys and girls. – Boys can handle tough love, while girls may require a more gentle approach. – It is important to learn from others' experiences and insights to improve our own lives. ✖️✖️✖️ Subscribe for more secrets to building your business, exploding your network, and connecting with the top 1%. 💪🏻 IG 👉🏻 instagram.com/travischappell FB 👉🏻 facebook.com/traviscchappell Twitter 👉🏻 twitter.com/traviscchappell Pinterest 👉🏻 pinterest.com/travischappellpod