Travis Chappell knows how to connect with the best. He went from knocking on doors to securing interviews with top names in business, entertainment, and sports - all through the power of his podcast. In this episode, Travis shares how podcasting became his secret weapon to network with the world's best, and how you can do it too.

We dive into how starting small and building credibility led to massive relationships, why podcasts are the perfect vehicle for connecting with high-profile guests, and why rejection is just part of the game.

If you're looking for real strategies on how to grow your network, build trust, and create valuable relationships, this episode is a masterclass in how to build your platform from scratch.

Timestamps:
00:00 — Cold Open & Intro
03:49 — Starting from Scratch: Travis's Journey to Building a Network
11:53 — The Power of Asking (and How to Get Your Foot in the Door)
22:50 — Using Podcasts to Build Real Relationships
26:06 — The Magic of Cold DMs: Reaching Out to High-Profile Guests
28:08 — The Importance of Credibility in Networking
30:05 — The Law of Averages: How Consistency Gets Results
32:02 — How Rejection Is a Step Toward Success
35:14 — The One Thing That Will Always Work: Just Keep Asking
37:31 — Building a Platform Through Consistency and Authenticity
40:03 — Leveraging Your Show to Get High-Profile Guests

Links:

Guest: Travis Chappell
Founder of Guestio
Website: travischappell.com
Guestio: guestio.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/travischappell
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@travismakesfriends