Welcome back to another captivating episode of "Travis Makes Friends"! Sponsored by NYblue.com, today's guest, Mitch Brownlie, takes us on an unforgettable journey spanning continents and industries.Join Travis and Mitch as they peel back the layers of Mitch's remarkable life story. From growing up on an Australian farm to venturing into business, politics, and the military, Mitch's experiences are fascinating.Get ready to be amazed as Mitch shares his adventures in cryptocurrency mining, including owning over 8000 Ethereum during its nascent stages. Discover how his latest venture, a cutting-edge commodity arbitrage platform, revolutionizes global supply chains and payment systems.But that's not all—Mitch reveals his newest project: a crypto token backed by rare blue zircon gemstones mined in Cambodia. Explore the intersection of cryptocurrency and gemology and learn how this innovative approach ensures stability and value.This episode is a must-listen with twists and turns that extend far beyond the anticipated runtime. Prepare to be captivated by Mitch Brownlie's extraordinary journey, exclusively on "Travis Makes Friends"! Tune in now and embark on an adventure like no other.Follow Travis on:– IG 👉🏻 instagram.com/travischappell– FB 👉🏻 facebook.com/traviscchappell– Twitter 👉🏻 twitter.com/traviscchappell– Pinterest 👉🏻 pinterest.com/travischappellpod Subscribe to Travis Makes Friends on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and don’t forget to leave a 5-star rating!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today, I'm making friends with Andrew Cordle – a Sales Expert with over $300 million in personal sales. He's shared his wisdom on stages in over 35 different countries, enlightening tens of thousands with the Money Playbook of the 1%. As the founder of the PE firm Collective Influence, currently valued at over 400 million, he's worth listening to!Follow Travis on:– IG 👉🏻 instagram.com/travischappell– FB 👉🏻 facebook.com/traviscchappell– Twitter 👉🏻 twitter.com/traviscchappell– Pinterest 👉🏻 pinterest.com/travischappellpod Subscribe to Travis Makes Friends on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and don’t forget to leave a 5-star rating!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today, I'm making friends with Courtney Dlugos - an actress and content creator whose hilarious videos have gone viral repeatedly on social media.Follow Travis on:– IG 👉🏻 instagram.com/travischappell– FB 👉🏻 facebook.com/traviscchappell– Twitter 👉🏻 twitter.com/traviscchappell– Pinterest 👉🏻 pinterest.com/travischappellpod Subscribe to Travis Makes Friends on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and don’t forget to leave a 5-star rating!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today, I'm making friends with Guy Kawasaki.Guy Kawasaki is the chief evangelist of Canva and the creator of Guy Kawasaki’s Remarkable People podcast. He is an executive fellow of the Haas School of Business (UC Berkeley) and an adjunct professor at the University of New South Wales. He was the chief evangelist of Apple and a trustee of the Wikimedia Foundation. He has written Wise Guy, The Art of the Start 2.0, The Art of Social Media, Enchantment, and eleven other books. Kawasaki has a BA from Stanford University, an MBA from UCLA, and an honorary doctorate from Babson College.Follow Travis on:– IG 👉🏻 instagram.com/travischappell– FB 👉🏻 facebook.com/traviscchappell– Twitter 👉🏻 twitter.com/traviscchappell– Pinterest 👉🏻 pinterest.com/travischappellpod Subscribe to Travis Makes Friends on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and don’t forget to leave a 5-star rating!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today, I'm making friends with Chad Braverman – the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Creative Officer of Doc Johnson, a brand leader in self-pleasure products.Follow Travis on:– IG 👉🏻 instagram.com/travischappell– FB 👉🏻 facebook.com/traviscchappell– Twitter 👉🏻 twitter.com/traviscchappell– Pinterest 👉🏻 pinterest.com/travischappellpod Subscribe to Travis Makes Friends on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and don’t forget to leave a 5-star rating!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today, I'm making friends with Zach Justice – co-creator of the Dropouts Podcast.Follow Travis on:– IG 👉🏻 instagram.com/travischappell– FB 👉🏻 facebook.com/traviscchappell– Twitter 👉🏻 twitter.com/traviscchappell– Pinterest 👉🏻 pinterest.com/travischappellpod Subscribe to Travis Makes Friends on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and don’t forget to leave a 5-star rating!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today, I'm making friends with Jennifer Cohen – an entrepreneur, brand strategist, podcaster, and educator.**On this episode, we talk about– The loneliness epidemic plaguing our nation– My time in a cultish group– What sales can teach us– Interviewing Jordan Belfort– How to get anything you want in life– Raising bold children– Becoming more resilient... and more!** (Psst... Before I tell you more about the guest, do you like this show? Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts — even one sentence helps! 🙂)Jennifer Cohen's world-famous clientele includes Hollywood celebrities, Olympic athletes, blockbuster recording artists, top CEOs, and more. She’s the author of three books in the fitness, wellness, and healthy habits space, has sold companies for millions of dollars, and has appeared on major network shows.On her top-rated Habits & Hustle podcast, Jennifer interviews thought-leaders, business luminaries such as Mark Cuban, Bobbi Brown, and Tony Robbins, and celebrities like Dennis Rodman, Chelsea Handler, and Matthew McConaughey.Jennifer is also an in-demand motivational speaker for brands and business schools. Her TEDx talk, The Secret to Getting Anything You Want in Life, has over 5 million views. Jennifer lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their two little superstars, Dylan and Sydney.Follow Travis on:– IG 👉🏻 instagram.com/travischappell– FB 👉🏻 facebook.com/traviscchappell– Twitter 👉🏻 twitter.com/traviscchappell– Pinterest 👉🏻 pinterest.com/travischappellpod Subscribe to Travis Makes Friends on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and don’t forget to leave a 5-star rating!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today I'm making friends with Dan Hollaway – former VP of Marketing at Black Rifle Coffee, and host of the popular Citizen and Drinkin Bros podcasts.**On this episode, we talk about– Dan's time in the military– Grappling with trauma and depression– Why coddling people doesn't help them– The early days of the Black Rifle Coffee Company... and more!** (Psst... Before I tell you more about the guest, do you like this show? Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts — even one sentence helps! 🙂)Follow Travis on:– IG 👉🏻 instagram.com/travischappell– FB 👉🏻 facebook.com/traviscchappell– Twitter 👉🏻 twitter.com/traviscchappell– Pinterest 👉🏻 pinterest.com/travischappellpod Subscribe to Travis Makes Friends on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and don’t forget to leave a 5-star rating!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today I'm making friends with Dia Simms – CEO of Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal.**On this episode, we talk about– how Dia began negotiating Department of Defense contracts in her early 20's– her journey through the world of sales– how Dia worked her way from being Executive Assistant for Sean "Diddy" Combs to being President of his company– growing a vodka label to be valued at $2 Billion– the difference between tequila and mezcal– and so much more!** (Psst... Before I tell you more about the guest, do you like this show? Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts — even one sentence helps! 🙂)** About Dia SimmsDia Simms serves as the CEO of Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal, a new independent spirits brand that launched in November 2020. Simms leads Lobos 1707 alongside Founder and Chief Creative Officer Diego Osorio with early backing by sports and cultural icon, LeBron James. Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal is named after the Spanish word lobos, meaning "wolves", and dedicated to celebrating the strength of the pack. Simms brings an impressive track record of building successful brands, combined with her entrepreneurial spirit and deep expertise in the spirits industry to Lobos 1707.In May 2021, Simms Co-Founded Pronghorn, a 10-year initiative to drive diversity, equity and inclusion in the spirits industry. Pronghorn, backed by the world’s leading spirits producer, Diageo, seeks to help participants within the Black community achieve the goal of generating $2 billion in economic value in the U.S.Simms spent almost fifteen years working alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs at Combs Enterprises, starting in 2005 as his executive assistant. She grew within the company while building multiple brands and businesses under the Combs Enterprises umbrella. In 2017, Simms was named President of Combs Enterprises, making her the first president in the company’s thirty-year history other than Sean Combs himself. In her role as President, she oversaw multi-billion-dollar brands under the Combs empire, including CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka, Blue Flame Agency, AQUAhydrate, Bad Boy Entertainment, Sean John and Revolt TV. Of note, Simms led the transformation of CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka taking the previously unprofitable brand to a $2 billion retail value.Simms was listed as “One of the Most Powerful Executives in the Industry'' by Billboard in both 2017 and 2018, as well as named to the Ebony 'Power 100' list. In April of 2018 she was an honoree of the Matrix Awards from New York Women In Communications (NYWIC), as well as named to the 2018 Ad Age ‘Women to Watch’ list and Variety’s ‘Power of Women New York Impact List’. Simms serves on the board for the Maryland organization THREAD, which provides underprivileged Baltimore-area high-school students resources to help foster their academic advancement and personal growth. She often speaks on the importance of diverse leadership and accelerated brand building. Simms graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Morgan State University. She obtained a master’s degree in Management from the Florida Institute of Technology. Simms now resides in Maryland where she lives with her husband, daughter and dog.Follow Travis on:– IG 👉🏻 instagram.com/travischappell– FB 👉🏻 facebook.com/traviscchappell– Twitter 👉🏻 twitter.com/traviscchappell– Pinterest 👉🏻 pinterest.com/travischappellpod Subscribe to Travis Makes Friends on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and don’t forget to leave a 5-star rating!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today I'm making friends with Brandon Novak - professional skateboarder and star of the hit show Viva La Bam and the movies Jackass.** (Psst... Before I tell you more about the guest, do you like this show? Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts — even one sentence helps! 🙂)** About Brandon NovakFrom Baltimore, Maryland, Brandon was a professional skateboarder discovered by Tony Hawk and rose to fame on the hit MTV show Viva la Bam, and the movies Jackass. As a teen, he became addicted to heroin which lasted for 20 years. He wrote the addiction memoir, Dreamseller, and it became a best seller on Amazon. He also penned The Brandon Novak Chronicles and recently, The Streets of Baltimore. Brandon gives back by helping people into treatment celebrating 8 years clean in May 2023 and nearly 5 years tobacco free.He relates to millions of people across the country; 1 in 4 to be exact who are directly affected by addiction in their family. He travels the country as one of the most in-demand addiction keynote speakers, bringing awareness and education to high schools across the nation. Brandon truly embodies someone who can turn their life around. Brandon has impacted hundreds of thousands of lives through his story of sobriety.Follow Travis on:– IG 👉🏻 instagram.com/travischappell– FB 👉🏻 facebook.com/traviscchappell– Twitter 👉🏻 twitter.com/traviscchappell– Pinterest 👉🏻 pinterest.com/travischappellpod Subscribe to Travis Makes Friends on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and don’t forget to leave a 5-star rating!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy