CO-HOST | Make Money in a Gen Z Job Market (Without Getting Stuck)

In this episode, host Travis Chappell and producer Eric dive into a viral headline about Gen Z getting fired at record rates and unpack what’s really going on beneath the clickbait. Between jokes about McDonald’s new Big Arch burger and “feeders,” they get practical about how younger workers, leaders, and companies can actually win together in a changing job market. On this episode we talk about: Why “60% of companies fired Gen Z employees” might be more about headlines than hopelessness How COVID, remote work, and a broken job market shaped Gen Z’s communication and workplace expectations Why work ethic usually isn’t the problem—and why buy-in, incentives, and leadership matter more The rise of “fractionalized entrepreneurship” and why many young people prefer building their own path Practical ways leaders can adapt and how Gen Z can protect themselves, negotiate raises, and stay mobile Top 3 Takeaways Gen Z isn’t “broken”; the job market and work structures have changed, and leaders who cling to old playbooks will keep losing young talent instead of learning how to motivate them. Loyalty to a single company is rarely rewarded the way it was for past generations, so you have to advocate for yourself—ask for raises, watch how minimum wage changes affect your real pay, and stay open to moving roles or companies. Many Gen Z workers will gravitate toward side hustles and entrepreneurship because they want impact, autonomy, and flexibility—not because they lack work ethic, but because they’re not willing to grind forever for a company that doesn’t share those values. Notable Quotes “It’s probably not that an entire generation is broken; it’s that they’re going to figure out a new path forward.” “Work ethic is almost never the problem—it’s a buy-in problem.” “You can’t save your way to your dream life anymore, but you also can’t outsource your career to a company that doesn’t reward you for going above and beyond.” Connect with Travis Chappell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/traviscchappell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell Website: 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