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EPISODE · May 9, 2026 · 30 MIN

INTERVIEW | Make Money by Solving Real Problems with Brian Keller

from Travis Makes Money · host Travis Chappell

Brian Keller is the CEO and co-founder of Rora, a company focused on creating innovative, easy-to-use water filtration systems designed to improve health without requiring complicated plumbing. After discovering that a filtered shower head dramatically improved his daughter’s eczema, Brian became obsessed with understanding water quality and building products that families could trust. Prior to launching Rora, Brian co-founded the mission-driven apparel brand Love Your Melon, scaling it over a decade before a successful exit. In this episode, Brian shares how identifying a personal pain point led to building an eight-figure business in less than a year. On this episode we talk about: How Brian turned his daughter’s health issue into a fast-growing business opportunity The importance of product development and spending years perfecting a product before launch Building an audience and generating demand before a product even exists Raising capital for a physical product company and pitching investors pre-revenue Why branding, design, and customer trust matter in highly competitive industries Top 3 Takeaways The best business ideas often come from solving a real personal problem that deeply matters to you. Building trust through transparency, education, and credible partnerships can accelerate growth in crowded markets. Pre-launch marketing and audience building can create massive momentum from day one of a product launch. Notable Quotes “Everything’s a problem and a solution. It’s just about how quickly you can find the solution.” “If we can make it beautiful and easy to use, people are going to drink more water and ultimately be healthier.” “When you’re investing early stage, pre-product, pre-revenue, it ultimately comes down to whether people believe the founders can execute.” Connect with Brian Keller: Instagram: @rorrawater LinkedIN: linkedin.com/in/briandavid7 Other: Rorra Official Website A Word from our Sponsor:Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Keller is the CEO and co-founder of Rora, a company focused on creating innovative, easy-to-use water filtration systems designed to improve health without requiring complicated plumbing. After discovering that a filtered shower head dramatically improved his daughter’s eczema, Brian became obsessed with understanding water quality and building products that families could trust. Prior to launching Rora, Brian co-founded the mission-driven apparel brand Love Your Melon, scaling it over a decade before a successful exit. In this episode, Brian shares how identifying a personal pain point led to building an eight-figure business in less than a year. On this episode we talk about: How Brian turned his daughter’s health issue into a fast-growing business opportunity The importance of product development and spending years perfecting a product before launch Building an audience and generating demand before a product even exists Raising capital for a physical product company and pitching investors pre-revenue Why branding, design, and customer trust matter in highly competitive industries Top 3 Takeaways The best business ideas often come from solving a real personal problem that deeply matters to you. Building trust through transparency, education, and credible partnerships can accelerate growth in crowded markets. Pre-launch marketing and audience building can create massive momentum from day one of a product launch. Notable Quotes “Everything’s a problem and a solution. It’s just about how quickly you can find the solution.” “If we can make it beautiful and easy to use, people are going to drink more water and ultimately be healthier.” “When you’re investing early stage, pre-product, pre-revenue, it ultimately comes down to whether people believe the founders can execute.” Connect with Brian Keller: Instagram: @rorrawater LinkedIN: linkedin.com/in/briandavid7 Other: Rorra Official Website A Word from our Sponsor:Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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