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EPISODE · Feb 13, 2026 · 18 MIN

SOLO | Make Money by Buying Back Your Time

from Travis Makes Money · host Travis Chappell

Travis Chappell breaks down why time is the most valuable asset you have and how treating it that way can radically change your income and lifestyle. In this solo episode, he shares the mindset shifts and investments that helped him go from door-to-door sales to full-time online entrepreneur and podcaster.​ On this episode we talk about: Why time is more important than money (and how your actions reveal what you really value)​ How investing in coaching and education can massively shortcut your learning curve​ Specific examples of using relationships and platform features to grow a podcast faster (Stitcher, Castbox, and more)​ Why money is a renewable resource but time is not—and what that means for your decisions​ How to use a 5–10 year sprint of working smarter and harder to buy back your time and design a life you actually want​ Top 3 Takeaways The best early investment you can make is in yourself—skills, knowledge, access, and relationships compound far more than most other expenses.​ Money is renewable; time is not, so use money to either make more money or buy back more of your time.​ A focused 5–10 year period of working both smarter and harder can create the optionality to spend most of your time on meaningful work and relationships.​ Notable Quotes "If you don't have a lot of money to invest, then probably the best thing that you can invest in is yourself."​ "Money is only as valuable as what you can exchange it for—and the ultimate use of money is to buy back your time."​ "Show me somebody who spent their time doing something they love with people they love, and I'll show you somebody who lived a mostly regret-free life."​ Connect with Travis Chappell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell​ Twitter/X: https://x.com/traviscchappell​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell​ Other: https://travischappell.com​ Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travis Chappell breaks down why time is the most valuable asset you have and how treating it that way can radically change your income and lifestyle. In this solo episode, he shares the mindset shifts and investments that helped him go from door-to-door sales to full-time online entrepreneur and podcaster.​ On this episode we talk about: Why time is more important than money (and how your actions reveal what you really value)​ How investing in coaching and education can massively shortcut your learning curve​ Specific examples of using relationships and platform features to grow a podcast faster (Stitcher, Castbox, and more)​ Why money is a renewable resource but time is not—and what that means for your decisions​ How to use a 5–10 year sprint of working smarter and harder to buy back your time and design a life you actually want​ Top 3 Takeaways The best early investment you can make is in yourself—skills, knowledge, access, and relationships compound far more than most other expenses.​ Money is renewable; time is not, so use money to either make more money or buy back more of your time.​ A focused 5–10 year period of working both smarter and harder can create the optionality to spend most of your time on meaningful work and relationships.​ Notable Quotes "If you don't have a lot of money to invest, then probably the best thing that you can invest in is yourself."​ "Money is only as valuable as what you can exchange it for—and the ultimate use of money is to buy back your time."​ "Show me somebody who spent their time doing something they love with people they love, and I'll show you somebody who lived a mostly regret-free life."​ Connect with Travis Chappell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell​ Twitter/X: https://x.com/traviscchappell​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell​ Other: https://travischappell.com​ Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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