AppSumo has become a go-to destination for business owners and entrepreneurs looking for great deals on tools for their business, growing to over 1.5 million subscribers and over $80 million in revenue in 2023. Founder Noah Kagan shares his strategies for fast business growth in this interview. AppSumo wasn’t Noah’s first startup. He’s launched more than 25 ventures, growing 8 of them to multi-million dollar revenue. Many of these ventures were started in a single weekend. Noah shares his advice to start a business quickly in his new book, Million Dollar Weekend, and he’ll talk through some of those strategies in this episode. Attracting the right kind of clients is crucial for a service and consulting business. We’ll learn how Noah built the AppSumo brand through channels including YouTube and email marketing. He’ll also share the lessons he learned from his businesses that failed, and his advice for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow a business in 2024. Take our podcast survey > https://forms.gle/SUB69y9EQ47Z22J18ResourcesNoahKagan.com - Learn more about Noah at his websiteMillion Dollar Weekend - Read Noah’s book to learn more of his business strategiesProfitable Startup in 11 Weeks ($3.5M ARR) -  Listen to episode 92 of the UpFlip podcast to learn how Pony Express Studio was built and grew to a 7-figure businessUpFlip courses - Learn more about how to start a business in any niche from UpFlipConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

What’s the secret to fast business growth? Moe Falah knows the answer. He started Simple Solar in 2020, scaled it to an 8-figure business in its first year, and more than doubled that revenue in 2021. In this episode, he shares his strategies to quickly grow a home services business to massive sales. While Moe’s success might seem to have come overnight, it wasn’t without its challenges. There are setbacks on anyone’s path to entrepreneurship, and Moe is no exception. He’ll share what problems he encountered and how he overcame them. Mentorship was a big key to his success. He’s worked with thought leaders such as Jordan Belfort and Grant Cardone, and in this episode he’ll pass along some of the pearls of wisdom he’s learned from these masters of business. Today, Moe helps create more opportunities in the solar space through his Scale Solar program. We’ll hear how he sets his students up to earn 6-figure incomes every month, along with how that advice translates to businesses in other niches. Take our podcast survey > https://forms.gle/SUB69y9EQ47Z22J18Resources@FalahtheLeader - Connect with Moe on InstagramBuilt $2M/Year Pressure Washing Business (While Working 9-5) - Watch episode 176 of the UpFlip YouTube channel to learn how Joshua Brown grew his pressure washing business quicklyUpFlip Courses - Learn how to start a business step-by-step from real-world entrepreneursConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Stone Ross has been helping dropshippers grow their businesses for more than 6 years, generating more than $3 million in sales for himself and his students. Lately he’s focusing his attention on TikTok dropshipping, and you’ll learn why in this episode. Stone Ross got his start making money online with cryptocurrency. He was among the first to promote bitcoin on social media in 2013 and taught a range of celebrity clients how to trade. He was also an early leader in Facebook Marketplace dropshipping, managing more than 160 stores for clients since he got his start in 2020. Now, Stone sees TikTok dropshipping as the best way to make money online, and is teaching others how to take advantage of this opportunity through his TikTok Dropshipping course. In this interview, we’ll hear about that and his other tech ventures, along with his tips for other online entrepreneurs who want to take advantage of this profitable opportunity. Take our podcast survey > https://forms.gle/SUB69y9EQ47Z22J18ResourcesTikTokDropshipping.com - Learn more about Stone’s strategies and business on his websiteHow to Start a $750K/Month eCommerce Business - UpFlip blog postHow a 19-Year-Old Generated $1M in Just 11 Months - UpFlip podcast episode 101Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Spencer Haws started Niche Pursuits in 2011 as a blog to share his strategies for building niche websites. He’s built it into a thriving online business with multiple revenue streams that bring in over 6 figures every month. You’ll get his advice on how to start an online business with big growth potential in this interview. A big key to Spencer’s success has been his ability to create software, plugins, and other tech ventures that solve his audience’s problems. He’ll explain his strategies for identifying and satisfying his customers’ needs, and how other entrepreneurs can turn that knowledge into a lucrative business venture. Spencer used a variety of strategies to monetize his blog and turn Niche Pursuits into a profitable business. From affiliate marketing to creating and selling products, there are a variety of ways to make money with an online venture. In this episode, you’ll hear the ones that worked for him, the challenges he had to overcome to build Niche Pursuits, and his advice for aspiring online entrepreneurs who want to follow in his footsteps. ResourcesNichePursuits.com - Learn more about the business at their websiteNiche Pursuits podcast - Hear more advice from Spencer in his podcastUpFlip Newsletter - Get business advice and insights delivered straight to your inboxUpFlip HUB - More actionable advice to start a business in any nicheHow I Make $19M/Year with Affiliate Marketing - UpFlip podcast episode 88 with David Tao of BarBendConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Jenny Hoyos dreamed of making viral videos since she first started creating content at 8 years old. Now 18, she’s living that dream as a content creator whose YouTube shorts are some of the hottest trending now. She unveils her strategy for how to create viral YouTube shorts to generate buzz for any business in this interview. Jenny’s channel, JennyHoyosLOL, has more than 1.75 million subscribers and over 1 billion views since she started it in 2021. Her videos share practical advice related to finances and life hacks that help people do more with their money - a hugely popular topic, based on the following she’s built sharing her advice. Along with her YouTube channel, Jenny has a sizable following on Instagram and TikTok. She’s also monetized her social media channels with an online store and sponsorships, turning her content creation into her full-time business. In this episode, she’ll explain what makes videos go viral, how she’s grown such a massive following, and her advice for entrepreneurs who want to make better use of YouTube shorts to grow their business. Resources@JennyHoyosLOL - Check out Jenny’s content on her YouTube channelHow to Start a $45K/Month YouTube channel - More YouTube creator insights on the UpFlip blogHow She Makes $60K/Month on Etsy - UpFlip podcast episode 95 UpFlip Courses - step-by-step advice to start and grow a business from real-world foundersRich Dad, Poor Dad - book by Robert T. Kiyosaki about what the rich teach their kids about moneyThe 48 Laws of Power - book by Robert Greene that examines the history of power  Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Peter Mann started Oransi to help his son breathe better. Now, their air purifiers are sold around the world and bring in a six-figure monthly revenue. He’ll explain how to develop and launch a product the right way in this episode. Oransi isn’t Peter’s first business. He was also the founder of Alen Corp, an air purification company he built to a successful exit. He drew on that experience when he was developing his first product launch for Oransi. Today, Oransi’s air purification technology is renowned for its intuitive performance, used in high-profile locations like the National Institute of Health. In this interview, Peter will share how to launch a product that dominates niche markets. You’ll hear how Peter developed a product that solves customers’ problems, how he used word-of-mouth advertising to grow his brand, and his advice for other entrepreneurs who want to develop and launch a product from scratch.ResourcesOransi.com - Learn more about the company at their websiteFrom Failing Car Wash to a $500K/Month Business - Listen to Podcast #87 with Thomas D’Eri, founder of Rising Tide Car WashUpFlip Courses - Learn to start a business in any industry with UpFlip’s coursesThis Is Marketing: You Can’t Be Seen Until You Learn to See- by Seth GodinConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Josh Pather started a photo booth rental business as a side hustle in 2012. Within 3 years, Photo Booth International was doing over 800 events every year, and today they average $500,000 a month in revenue. Hear Josh’s advice for how to scale a business from side hustle to huge revenue in this episode. When Josh got started in photo booth rentals, he had no plans to turn it into a full-time business. He was just looking for a way to make some extra income on the side of his full-time job. When that job moved overseas, he took it as a sign that it was time to grow his photo booth rental business. Today, they’re not only thriving, but are helping other people achieve financial freedom with their own photo booth rentals. In this interview, we’ll get the inside scoop from Josh on how he got started in the photo booth rental business. He’ll share the early mistakes he made, what he learned in the process, and how his expertise in marketing, combined with good old fashioned hard work, helped him to achieve the impressive revenue Photo Booth International brings in today. ResourcesPhotoBoothInt.com - Find out more about the company on their websitePhoto Booth International CRM - Get the PBI booking system and CRMUpFlip HUB - Get knowledge and resources to help you start or grow a business from UpFlipThe Business Startup & Growth Blueprint Course - A free course to help anyone start their own businessHow to Start and Grow a Side Hustle in 2023 - Episode 68 of the UpFlip podcast with Nick Loper from the Side Hustle ShowFacebook Lead Ads - Tool for generating new leads and clients for your businessThe 10X Rule - Book by Grant Cardone on how to take the right actions to achieve your dreamsConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

In its first 11 months, Soulmate Customs made more than $1 million in revenue and built a following of over 150 million on social media–and teenage founder Keida Dervishi is just getting started. We’ll hear how she started and grew her eCommerce business in this interview.The entrepreneurial spirit runs in Keida’s family–but, ironically, she didn’t set out to start an embroidery business with her idea for Soulmate Customs. She was on a different quest: to make the perfect birthday gift for her mom. She had a photo embroidered on a sweatshirt, and it was such a hit she realized there was a potential market for these custom gifts. Soon after, she launched the store on Shopify and the orders started pouring in.Social media has been huge in driving Soulmate Customs’ growth. In this episode, Keida shares her unique social media strategy and what kind of content gets the most engagement. She’ll also talk through the ups and downs she’s experienced on her entrepreneurial journey so far, and the lessons she learned from her parents that helped her start a thriving business at such a young age.ResourcesSoulmateCustoms.com - Find out more about Soulmate Customs on their websiteForbes 30 Under 30 - See the full list of young entrepreneurs making waves in 2023UpFlip HUB - More actionable advice on how to start and grow a business How This 16 Year Old Started a $30K/Month Coffee and Flower Shop - UpFlip podcast episode 61Secrets of the Millionaire Mind - book by T. Harv Eker on mastering a wealth mindsetSpeak Like a CEO - book by Suzanne Bates with practical advice for better communication Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

E.J. McCoy saw a gap in the home services market for pet owners: poop scooper service. He started Scoop Soldiers in 2010 to meet that need, and has built this concept into multiple home services brands with more than $25 million in combined revenue. We’ll learn how he started and grew his businesses in this episode. Like many kids, E.J. mowed lawns for extra money when he was growing up . He had his own lawn care business by the time he was in high school, founding his first business, Emerald Lawn and Landscaping, in 2006. He’s continued to add brands and expand his business in the years since, expanding to include pest control, fertilization, junk removal, window washing, and other complementary revenue streams. Along the way, he’s also expanded with franchise opportunities to grow beyond his Texas community.With Scoop Soldiers, E.J. offers something unique: a pet waste removal service–in other words, something most people don’t want to do themselves. We’ll learn how he launched this business, along with his other brands. While lawn care and maintenance are easy businesses to start, they’re not without their challenges. E.J. will share the setbacks he faced and how he overcame them to build an 8-figure empire.Resources:Scoop Soldiers - Learn more about the company on their websiteE.J. McCoy - Connect with E.J. on his websiteExecutive Lawn Care - E.J.’s lawn mowing and maintenance company  Chorbie - E.J.’s home maintenance and handyman service brandThe 7-Figure Cleaning Business Blueprint - Step-by-step guidance to start and grow a cleaning business UpFlip HUB - Get actionable advice to start and grow any business on the UpFlip HUBWhite Picket Team Management - Consulting firm for founders of home services and skilled trades franchisesThe Everything Store - book by Brad Stone that explores how Jeff Bezos built AmazonAmazon Unbound - follow-up to The Everything Store that digs deeper into how Jeff Bezos founded a global empireConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Getting into a motorcycle accident in Thailand launched Ryan Duey on a journey of self-discovery that culminated in him starting a float tank business. Find out how he started his business and his advice on how to sell an expensive product in this podcast episode. Ryan was a float tank user before he started a business in the niche. He found the immersion experience so transformative that he was driven to bring it to people in Sacramento. While opening his flotation therapy spa, Capitol Floats, he met Michael Garrett, who owned his own float spa in the Bay Area. The two became fast friends, but it wasn’t until the pandemic shut down their float spas in 2020 that they decided to become business partners with Plunge cold water therapy tanks. Making high-ticket sales can be a challenge, especially when you’re catering to a niche clientele. In this interview, Ryan explains how to sell a premium product to both individual consumers and other businesses. He’ll also share how Plunge’s appearance on Shark Tank helped them grow their business and the biggest challenges he and Michael had to overcome when they took the plunge and started their company. Resources:Plunge.com - Learn more about Plunge at their websiteUpFlip HUB - Tips and advice to start or grow a businessHow SharkTank Helped Bunch Bikes Grow to $2.7M Revenue in 2021 - Episode 19 of the UpFlip podcastHow I Built This - Podcast hosted by Guy Raz who interviews famous entrepreneursMy First Million Podcast - Podcast that takes a deep dive into business opportunitiesAcquired Podcast - Learn the playbooks that built companies in this podcastConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Designjoy started as a side hustle in 2017. Now, it’s a $1.5 million a year agency–and Brett Williams still runs it as a solopreneur. He’ll share how to start a design agency and scale it to 7 figures in this interview.Brett’s life with Designjoy wasn’t smooth sailing from the outset. His workload was a big problem for his first three years, when he was working 12-hour days and earning less than he should. That was when he unlocked how to scale a business the right way, making an innovative shift that sliced his work time in half and skyrocketed his revenue. A design agency can be among the best solopreneur business ideas–if you know how to run and scale it the right way. Brett will share the mistakes he made early on and how he adjusted to choose better clients, letting him cut down on his workload while increasing his revenue. Resources:Designjoy.co - Learn more about the business at their websiteBrettFromDJ - Connect with Brett on XHow to Start a Business: The Ultimate Guide - UpFlip blog post How to Earn $4.8M/Year Doing What You Love - Episode 76 of the UpFlip podcast where Chris Do from The Futur shares how to make money from your passionWebflow - Code generating platform with a visual interfaceFigma - Collaboration platform for designersIndie Hackers - Community for founders and creators Company of One - Book by Paul Jarvis on the power of staying small in businessConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Joe Popelas has made more than a million dollars his first year selling AI-generated books. He’ll share how to start a business with AI in this podcast episode. Reaching 7 figures in a single year is no easy feat in any business, but Joe’s story is especially impressive. He started his book brand while attending college full-time as a computer science student. Even more remarkable: he’d never written a full book before launching his brand. In this episode, he’ll explain how he learned the ropes of publishing and leveraged his knowledge of AI to grow his business in an untapped niche. One of the secrets to Joe’s quick revenue growth: he makes more from ads than from book sales. Building brand awareness in the right niche has allowed him to maximize his profit from all sources. He shares his insights on finding and reaching the right target audience, along with his tips for utilizing AI effectively, in this interview. If you’re wondering how to make money with AI, Joe’s tips are an excellent place to start!Resources:@joepopelas - Connect with Joe on TikTokJoe Popelas on YouTube - See more insights on Joe’s YouTube channelHow I Built a Multi-Million Dollar Affiliate Business - UpFlip Podcast episode 88 with the founder of BarBend, a strength training brand with more than 31 million usersHow to Start a $750K/Month eCommerce Business - UpFlip blog post with insights from EcomCrew founder Michael JacknessPeak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise - Book by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool on how to master any skillMindset: The New Psychology of Success - Book by Carol S.S. Dweck that reveals how to unlock your full potential Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Like many people, Andrew Freed wanted to break free from his 9-to-5–and rental property investing proved the answer. In 2 years, he’s built a portfolio of 95 properties, with a total value of more than $10 million, and he explains how to start a rental property business in this episode. Andrew used a few popular strategies to start his real estate business, including the house hacking approach. He’ll give his advice on how to start investing in properties without a ton of cash on hand and how he built on that foundation to grow his portfolio quickly. Andrew’s mentor also played a huge part in his rental property investment success. We’ll learn how he connected with his mentor and the most valuable things he learned from him. Today, Andrew gives coaching to mentees of his own, and he’ll reveal some of the key advice he gives in these coaching sessions with our listeners in this episode. Resources:Andrew Freed - Connect with Andrew on InstagramUpFlip HUB - Get more advice on how to start and grow a business on UpFlipRich Dad, Poor Dad - book by Robert Kiyosaki about how the wealthy approach money differently and how to apply those lessons to your own financesConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Bailey started selling handmade items on Etsy as a way to replace her 9-to-5 and spend more time with her kids. Pivoting to selling digital goods on Etsy took her business to the next level. She’ll share her steps to creating an Etsy shop that averages $60,000 a month in revenue in this episode. This kind of growth doesn’t happen overnight. When she first started, Bailey was frustrated by the lack of sales and nearly stepped away from the business. Researching the right niche for her Etsy digital products helped her to overcome this problem. We’ll learn how she conducted this research and adjusted her products to meet the market’s demands.Effective marketing is critical, too, when you’re selling through an Etsy shop. We’ll learn about Bailey’s marketing strategy and how she connected with customers to grow sales and memberships in her digital products business. Anyone who wants to start or grow an Etsy store will definitely want to hear Bailey’s insights!Resources:Digitally Purposed - Learn more about Digitally Purposed on their websiteHow to Start an Etsy Shop - Get more advice for starting an Etsy business on the UpFlip blogUpFlip Podcast episode 10 -  Listen to our interview with Vlad Kuksenko, founder of the #1 pet products shop on EtsyI Will Teach You to Be Rich - Book by Ramit Sethi that outlines a 6-week program to earn more, save more, and live a rich life Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Some of the largest Fortune 500 companies trust Baxter Clewis with their cybersecurity needs—but building that kind of reputation isn’t easy. Hear co-founder Boyd Clewis’ insights into how to start a tech company with big growth potential in this episode. Boyd doesn’t just help companies with their security needs. As a leading cybersecurity expert, he also coaches other tech professionals, helping them land high-level tech roles with a 6-figure salary. His industry expertise is at the heart of his tech business success, but that alone wasn’t enough to grow his business. He struggled to sell his services when they first launched. He’ll share why, and how he unlocked Baxter Clewis’ full potential by rethinking his marketing and honing in on what his target market needed. Today, Baxter Clewis makes a 7-figure monthly revenue with profit margins over 50%. In this interview, Boyd explains not just how to start a tech business, but how specializing in a niche helped him scale his cybersecurity firm to these impressive heights. Resources:Baxter Clewis Cybersecurity - Learn more about the company on their websiteBoyd Clewis - Connect with Boyd on his website, or find him on YouTube (@BoydClewis)The Digital Marketing Podcast - tune in for your weekly dose of news, tools, strategies and techniques in digital marketing How to Start a $45K/Month Software Development Business - Hear our interview with App-to-Exit founder Pace Ellsworth in podcast episode 53UpFlip HUB - Learn how to start and build a business from scratch on the UpFlip HUB  Profit First - Book by Mike Michalowicz that outlines cash management solutions to unlock your full profit potentialConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Since it started in 2017, Bigger Better Movers has grown to more than $120,000 in monthly revenue. Founder Daniel White explains how to start a box truck business with huge growth potential in this episode. A moving company wasn’t the first business Daniel founded. He started with an insurance agency, which he sold to start a tech company. Two years later, he had to close the doors of his online business. He’ll share the mistakes that led to his tech business’ failure, how he recovered from it, and what he learned in the process that helped him find success with Bigger Better Movers without having prior experience in the moving business. Finding the right niche is critical to success in any industry. We’ll get Daniel’s advice on choosing the right niche for a box truck company, as well as how he uses Google Ads and other marketing to connect with his target customers. Systems are a big piece of the puzzle for this moving company, too, and you’ll hear how they keep their operations running smoothly so they can provide the exceptional service that keeps their customers coming back. Resources:Bigger Better Movers - Learn more about the company on their websiteDaniel White - Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn (@Dwhite_405 on Instagram)UpFlip Podcast episode 28 - Learn how a 19 year-old started a $75K/month trucking company UpFlip HUB - Get more actionable advice to start and grow a business in any nicheExit Rich - Book by Michelle Seiler Tucker and Sharon Lechter on how to plan for the sale of your business from the startConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Pony Express Studio is a company built by makers, for makers. That concept has driven their success, to the tune of $3.5M in annual recurring revenue. Founder Thibault Louis-Lucas shares insider insights on how to launch a startup with this kind of potential in today’s episode. Thibault didn’t hit on this 7-figure startup idea right away. He launched 9 other products that failed before he found success with Pony Express Studio. He’s also worked as a web developer and the CTO of a marketing automation company. He’ll share how these past experiences (and failures) helped him find success with tools like Tweet Hunter, Taplio, and ProductLift.As an active maker, Thibault is an expert in how to launch a product. We’ll find out how he designs and builds the products for Pony Express, how he markets them once they’re launched, and the metrics he tracks after launch to gauge its success. Anyone who wants to bring a new product to market the right way will want to hear Thibault’s story and advice!Resources:Pony Express Studio - Learn more about Pony Express Studio on their websiteTwitter.com/tibo_maker - Connect with Tibo on XUpFlip HUB - Get knowledge and tools to succeed as a business owner  From Content Agency to $70K+/Month SaaS Company - UpFlip podcast episode 65 with the founder of WorkelloTweet Hunter - Tool to build and monetize a following on XTaplio -  AI-driven platform to grow engagement on LinkedInThe Mom Test - Book by Rob Fitzpatrick on how to tell if your business is a good ideaConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Craig Stowell turned a $400 investment into a $100,000 Ferrari by flipping cars. In this interview, he’ll share how he started his car business, Flying Wheels, and his advice for how to start a car dealership without needing a huge upfront investment. Craig has had an entrepreneurial streak since childhood. As a teenager he’d buy, fix, and sell BMX bikes, and he earned enough doing it to buy his first car. In his 20s, he quit his 9-5 job and used his car flipping skills to start his own dealership, which has become nationally recognized for its high-quality used vehicles. While Craig is a natural salesman, scaling Flying Wheels to millions of dollars in inventory wasn’t easy. He’ll talk about what he struggled with when growing his car flipping business and how building a high-performing team drove his success. He’ll also share the challenges of starting his business during a recession and how he’s navigating the issues business owners face today like inventory shortages, price hikes, and inflation. Resources:Flying Wheels - Find out more about Craig and Flying Wheels at their websiteFlying Wheels on YouTube - Connect with Flying Wheels on their YouTube channel  $500 to Start a Mobile Detailing Business - Listen to more insights in Episode 30 of the UpFlip podcast Perpetual Traffic - Learn cutting edge strategies in digital marketing from Perpetual Traffic 2024 Digital Marketing Predictions With Ryan Deiss on Perpetual TrafficRich Dad, Poor Dad - Book by Robert Kiyosaki on how people with wealth make their money work for themHow to Win Friends and Influence People - Book by Dan Carnegie that outlines strategies to change people’s minds and make them like youConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Flipping furniture is Jennifer Beck’s passion–and she’s turned that passion into a thriving business that operates completely debt free. We’ll learn how this mother/daughter duo built a six-figure furniture flipping business in this episode.Jennifer had a successful career in retail furniture sales before starting Saved By Design. When she reached the number one sales position at her billion-dollar company, she felt like she’d hit the peak and wanted to do something new. That was when she decided to leverage her furniture expertise and sales skills into her own business, bringing new life to forgotten furniture.Now, Jennifer is sharing her knowledge of how to start a furniture flipping business with our listeners. We’ll find out about the main challenges she’s faced while launching Saved By Design, the strategies she uses to connect with customers and grow revenue, and everything else you need to know to get started in this niche. Resources:Saved by Design - Learn more about Saved by Design on their website@SavedbyDesign - Connect with Saved by Design on InstagramFound - Podcast by TechcrunchEquity - Podcast, episode 704: “Yeah, but is that venture backable?”Financial Peace: Restoring Financial Hope to You and Your Family - Book by Dave RamseyReview the UpFlip podcast - Leave a review on Apple Podcasts if you like the episodeUpFlip newsletter - Sign up for the UpFlip newsletter to get more insights delivered to your inboxConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Have you ever wondered how to rank on Google with your business website? SEO is the answer, and Kyle Roof is the expert. In this episode he’ll share how to start an SEO agency that brings in $180,000 a month–even in the era of generative AI.Kyle didn’t set out to start an SEO agency. He got started in 2014 when a friend and business partner took a new job and needed someone to take over his SEO clients. From these accidental beginnings, the two of them came together to found an agency–and High Voltage SEO has been thriving ever since. One way High Voltage SEO stood out from their competition was by running SEO tests. In this interview, Kyle will explain how this gave them an edge in the market, as well as what they’re doing today to stay relevant as technology evolves. He’ll also share some insights into how SEO helps pages rank on Google and how to use these strategies to grow a brand’s digital footprint. Resources:High Voltage SEO - Learn more about High Voltage on their websiteKyle Roof - Connect with Kyle on his site UpFlip HUB - Advice to start or grow a business in any niche from UpFlip The Algebra of Happiness - book by Scott Galloway to help overcome challenges in both your professional and personal lifeConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

You can now own a piece of the company democratizing venture capital investing in their active fundraising round at https://invest.startengine.com/These investment rounds are active for a limited amount of time. Don't miss this opportunity!In this episode:David Thomas Tao co-founded BarBend in 2016 with the goal of becoming the go-to destination for strength training content on the internet. Seven years later, the site had grown to over 31 million users and a GMV of nearly $19 million. He’ll explain how to start a digital media company with this kind of growth potential in this episode. David fell in love with weight lifting after losing 100 pounds in high school. He had to dig deep through internet forums, social media, and print magazines to find resources and information on the sport, and decided to create an online home for other strength training and weight lifting lovers. Within the first year, BarBend was being cited by mainstream sports sites and getting more than 20,000 organic visitors every day. This led to a partnership with USA Weightlifting and a huge increase in revenue from affiliate marketing that spurred them on to more growth and, eventually, the company’s sale to Pillar4 Media. If you’ve wondered how to start an affiliate marketing business that’s actually profitable, or what it takes to launch a new digital media brand, you’ll definitely want to listen to this interview!Resources:BarBend - Learn more about BarBend and see the content they post on their blogDavid Tao - Connect with David on InstagramBreaking Muscle - Site acquired by BarBend and relaunched in 2022Pillar4 Media - Health and fitness brand that recently purchased BarBendUpFlip Blog - Find more advice on how to start and grow a business in any nicheRadical Candor - Book by Kim Scott on how to be a great boss while still being a good personThis Reg A+ offering is made available through StarEngine Crowdfunding Inc. No broker-dealer or intermediary involved in offering. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. For more information, please see the most recent Supplements, Offering Circular, and Risks Related to this Offering.The information provided in this marketing material is for illustrative purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. Past performance, including the success of certain individuals, is not indicative of future results. Investing in any market, including startups, involves risks, and there is no guarantee that similar opportunities will yield comparable returns.Includes funds raised via Reg CF and Reg A+ combines through StartEngine's funding portal and broker-dealer, as well as StartEngine's OWN raise.Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

You can now own a piece of the company democratizing venture capital investing in their active fundraising round at https://invest.startengine.com/These investment rounds are active for a limited amount of time. Don't miss this opportunity!In this episode:John D’Eri and his son Thomas started Rising Tide Car Wash to provide employment opportunities for autistic adults. Ten years later, they’ve grown to 2 locations that bring in more than $500,000 a month in revenue, both a thriving car wash business and proof positive that neurodivergent employees have a lot to offer in the workplace. Providing opportunities for people with autism is an idea near and dear to the D’Eri family. John’s son, Andrew, has autism, and Andrew’s challenges finding a place he could thrive inspired John to start Rising Tide. The truth is, autistic adults have a ton to offer as employees, and Thomas will share how their diverse workforce has helped their business grow in this interview. John and Thomas didn’t start a car wash from scratch. Instead, they bought a failing car wash and turned it into a thriving business. In this episode, you’ll learn the steps of this transformation, what it cost them to purchase and improve it, andother details of how to start a car wash business.Resources:Rising Tide Car Wash - Connect with the company on their websiteRising Tide U - Program to help unlock the power of inclusivity for business ownersThe Power of Potential - Book by Thomas D’Eri on how a non-traditional workforce can help businesses run betterResources on Psychological Safety by Amy EdmondsonSonny’s - Car wash parts and equipment UpFlip Courses - Get step-by-step guidance to start your own business at UpFlipThe E-Myth Revisited - Book by Michael Gerber explaining why most small businesses don’t work and how to start one that doesThis Reg A+ offering is made available through StarEngine Crowdfunding Inc. No broker-dealer or intermediary involved in offering. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. For more information, please see the most recent Supplements, Offering Circular, and Risks Related to this Offering.The information provided in this marketing material is for illustrative purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. Past performance, including the success of certain individuals, is not indicative of future results. Investing in any market, including startups, involves risks, and there is no guarantee that similar opportunities will yield comparable returns.Includes funds raised via Reg CF and Reg A+ combines through StartEngine's funding portal anConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

In his first year as a real estate agent, Josh Janus sold over 100 properties totalling over $17 million and built his own portfolio of 10 properties—and he only invested a small amount of his own money to do it. He shares how to start a real estate business using his strategies in this interview. Josh didn’t start investing in real estate until he was out of high school but he started planning for his financial future as a teenager. He had $10,000 in the bank account by the time he started college, a first step toward his goal to retire by age 30. Now, he’s well on his way to achieving that goal thanks to his impressive success as an investor-friendly real estate agent with ReafCO.Josh grew his portfolio using the BRRRR method and real estate wholesaling. He’ll explain what’s involved in that investment approach, along with his tips on house flipping, property management, and other core concepts for those who want to build a career in real estate. Resources:ReafCO - Learn more about Josh and his business on his websiteJosh Janus - Connect with Josh on InstagramThe 5 P.M. Idea Validation Framework  - Check out Startups for the Rest of Us Podcast Ep 628 to learn how to evaluate your startup ideas   UpFlip YouTube - See more interviews with business owners on the UpFlip YouTube channelBuy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat - Book by David Greene on using the BRRRR investment strategyRich Dad Poor Dad - Book by Robert Kiyosaki on financial educationConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Kyle Landwehr’s junk removal business has brought in more than $2 million in revenue in the past 3 years. Now, he teaches other people how to start a junk removal business at The Junk Academy, with a system that can grow a remote trash hauling business to 6-figures in under a year. Maybe the most impressive thing about Kyle’s story: he’s only in his early twenties, and became a millionaire by age 22. He got the idea to start a junk removal business while he was working a 9-5 construction job. He started hauling trash as a side hustle and ended up making $10,000 his first month. That was when he decided to quit his job and focus on junk removal full time. Starting his junk removal business also gave Kyle the money and time he needed to invest in real estate. He’ll share how a trash hauling business helped him find great real estate deals and his strategy for buying properties he finds through junk removal. You’ll also learn how he gained sales confidence to negotiate deals and how his mentor has helped him achieve such impressive success so quickly. Resources:The Junk Academy - Find out more on Kyle’s website (or connect with him on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok)Kyle Landwehr YouTube channel - Learn more insights from Kyle’s videosSlam Dunkin Junk - Kyle's junk removal companyUpFlip - Find more advice to help you start or grow a business in any nicheUpFlip HUB - Starting a business made easy with knowledge and tools to succeedGary Vaynerchuk - Serial entrepreneur who shares his knowledge through a podcast, blog, and books Be Obsessed or Be Average - by Grant Cardone, book on how to harness your obsession into a profitable businessConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

You can now own a piece of the company democratizing venture capital investing in their active fundraising round at https://invest.startengine.com/These investment rounds are active for a limited amount of time. Don't miss this opportunity!In this episode:Last year, Jesse Vasquez left his 6-figure job to go all in on his rental property management company. We’ll find out if that risk paid off in this interview with Jesse. Before turning his attention to real estate, Jesse spent 18 years building a career in corporate sales training in healthcare. He started a side hustle as a mid-term and short-term rental operator in 2015. He found his niche in unique rentals for traveling healthcare professionals, and that proved a solid foundation to grow his portfolio. Today, he operates more than 20 property listings in 2 states and teaches other property managers how to follow his blueprint. In our interview with Jesse, we’ll find out why he focuses on mid-rentals and what strategies he’s used to grow a recession-proof portfolio. You’ll also hear how he made the transition from a W2 job to focusing full time on his real estate business and what he did before that to set himself up for such impressive growth. Resources:AirVenture Hosting - Find out more about AirVenture on their website Jesse Vasquez on YouTube - Hear more advice from Jesse on his YouTube channelUpFlip HUB - Learn how to start, grow, and build a business from scratchThe Gap and The Gain - Recommended book by Dan Sullivan This Reg A+ offering is made available through StarEngine Crowdfunding Inc. No broker-dealer or intermediary involved in offering. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. For more information, please see the most recent Supplements, Offering Circular, and Risks Related to this Offering.The information provided in this marketing material is for illustrative purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. Past performance, including the success of certain individuals, is not indicative of future results. Investing in any market, including startups, involves risks, and there is no guarantee that similar opportunities will yield comparable returns.Includes funds raised via Reg CF and Reg A+ combines through StartEngine's funding portal and broker-dealer, as well as StartEngine's OWN raise.Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

You can now own a piece of the company democratizing venture capital investing in their active fundraising round at https://invest.startengine.com/These investment rounds are active for a limited amount of time. Don't miss this opportunity!In this episode:Paul Alex started his ATM business as a side hustle in 2017 to earn some passive income. In the years since, he’s helped more than 2,000 entrepreneurs start their own ventures, and he’ll explain how to start an ATM business in this episode. Today, ATM Together is a multi-million dollar business that’s given Paul the financial freedom he was looking for when he started his ATM business. Getting to that point wasn’t easy, though. Paul had to transition his mindset from that of an employee to thinking like an entrepreneur. He’ll explain how he made that switch, along with his advice for others who want to break free of their 9 to 5.Social media has been a big factor in ATM Together’s growth. Their ATM Business Facebook Group is the largest in the world with more than 60,000 members. Paul will share tips on how to grow that kind of online audience, along with digital marketing strategies that can be useful for business owners in any niche. Resources:ATM Together - Find out more about Paul’s business on their websiteUpFlip - Source of actionable business insights and tips from real-world entrepreneursUpFlip HUB - Learn how to start or grow a business in any niche with these knowledge resources Chamber of Commerce Directory - To get more information about business regulations and resources in your areaDigital Millionaire Secrets - book by Dan Henry sharing how to build an 8-figure business by selling knowledge online This Reg A+ offering is made available through StarEngine Crowdfunding Inc. No broker-dealer or intermediary involved in offering. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. For more information, please see the most recent Supplements, Offering Circular, and Risks Related to this Offering.The information provided in this marketing material is for illustrative purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. Past performance, including the success of certain individuals, is not indicative of future results. Investing in any market, including startups, involves risks, and there is no guarantee that similar opportunities will yield comparable returns.Includes funds raised via Reg CF and Reg A+ combines through StartEngine's funding portal and broker-dealer, as well as StartEngine's OWN raise.Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

iHeartDogs started with the mission of saving pets in shelters. Ten years later, it’s grown into a $22 million a year online business with a community of nearly 50 million followers. We recently interviewed Marshall on our YouTube channel to hear how he started and grew his eCommerce business (link to that episode below). In this podcast episode, we’ll go into more depth on how he built a global community of animal lovers around the iHeartDogs brand–and helped to feed 30 million shelter dogs in the process. iHeartDogs’ growth has been phenomenal, but like any business they had their setbacks along the way. You’ll learn how they bounced back to achieve sustainable and scalable growth with their online store in this interview. You’ll also hear how they built a community around passion and purpose, along with the strategies they use to connect with that audience and how they’ve improved that approach over time. Resources:iHeartDogs - Learn more about the company on their websiteHow I Turned $1 into a $22M/Year Online Business - Watch UpFlip’s YouTube interview with Marshall UpFlip HUB - Find more tips to start and grow a business in any niche Wizard: The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla - biography of Tesla by Marc SeiferConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Doobie Duke Sims didn’t know anything about making clothes when he bought his print shop in 2018—but that didn’t stop him from growing a $75,000 a month clothing line. Find out how he started and grew his clothing business in this interview. Doobie always liked thrifting when he was touring with his band, Shinobi Ninja. When his daughter was born, he started looking for a job that would let him get off the road and spend more time with his family. He’d always been an artist and had already been making the band’s merchandise, so buying a print shop with a silk screen setup was a logical next step.The only problem was, Doobie didn’t know how to start a clothing line. In this interview, he’ll share how he overcame that lack of experience as he grew his clothing business. We’ll also learn how he connected with customers when he launched his brand and hear his advice for other entrepreneurs looking to get into the fashion industry. Resources:Snow Milk - Learn more about Snow Milk on their websiteUpFlip Courses - Step-by-step advice on how to start a business UpFlip HUB - Find more actionable tips to start or grow a businessThe Game with Alex Hormozi - Entrepreneur podcast with advice on how to get and keep customersConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Jennifer and Jocelyn Edmonds started Rx Candles as a side-hustle in 2013. A decade later, they’re a $500,000 a year company and an established brand in the fragrance and candle niche. You’ll find out how to start a candle business like RxLA in this episode. Jocelyn started making candles as a hobby. When she saw there was potential to start a business doing something she already loved, she launched a Kickstarter to get funding and brought Jennifer on board. They started off selling candles in markets around LA and grew organically from there, eventually quitting their full-time jobs in the corporate world to focus on the business.You’ll still find Rx Candles at markets around Los Angeles, but their candle business has grown far beyond that local area. In this interview, you’ll find out how they expanded their reach through online sales and how things like custom candles and wholesaling have helped them grow their business. You’ll also learn what mistakes they’ve made along the way and the lessons they learned that helped propel them to a half-million a year revenue selling candles. Resources:Rx Candles - Learn more about the company on their website  How to Start a $200,000/Year Candle Business - See advice from Blk Sunflower’s founder on the UpFlip blogUpFlip HUB - More insights and tips to start and grow a business in any industryPeeba - Site for retailers to find unique products to carryFaire - Wholesale marketplace for independent brandsShopify Masters - Excellent podcast for learning more about ecommerce and marketing on ShopifyBusiness Wars - Top-rated business podcast for learning how companies win against their competitorsConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Kevin Espiritu turned his expertise in web design and passion for gardening into a $7.3 million a year online business. He shares how to start an online business with huge growth potential in this interview. Kevin started Epic Gardening as a side project while working in marketing at his friend’s startup, Scribe Media. After leaving that role, he quickly built that side hustle into his full-time job, growing revenue by 300% per year for three years straight. This set Epic Gardening up to start selling physical products in 2019, just in time for the pandemic—and when interest in gardening skyrocketed world-wide among people stuck at home. Today, Kevin talks through how he built his site from scratch and grew it into a 7-figure business. He’ll explain what he learned from his past work in marketing and web design that helped him hit the ground running with Epic Gardening, along with the strategies and tools he uses to manage his business today. You’ll also hear about what missteps he’s made along the way, what he learned from them, and how other entrepreneurs can avoid making those same mistakes in their new online business. Resources:Kevin Espiritu - Learn about Kevin’s other projects on his websiteEpic Gardening - Find out more about Epic Gardening on their blogEpic Gardening on YouTube - See Epic Gardening’s YouTube contentUpFlip - Get step-by-step business advice at UpFlipUpFlip HUB - Knowledge and tools to start and grow a business Botanical Interests - Seed and garden products from Epic GardeningScribe Media - Content and publishing services for business ownersAuthority Hacker - Tools to create and grow a profitable websiteThe 4-Hour Workweek - Book by Tim Ferriss on how to make more by working lessConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

In three years, Yamundow Camara has built a rental property portfolio that generates $80,000 a month in revenue – and it all started from an investment of just $8,000.Yamu didn’t plan to start a property business when she moved to the United States. Growing up orphaned in a small village in Gambia, Yamu’s dream was to have a house of her own. She came to the US to study data science. It was after graduation that she saw the opportunity to build wealth through real estate, investing all the savings she had to purchase her first property.Today, Yamu has properties in multiple states, with a mix of section 8 rentals and direct bookings. She shares her property management strategy for these long-distance investments and how she finds and chooses the properties she adds to her portfolio. We’ll also hear how she bought that first property with limited financial resources and how she uses her cash flow to keep growing the business.Yamu’s story is proof that you don’t need to be wealthy to invest in real estate. Her insights in this interview can help you follow her model to start growing a property business however much you have (or don’t have) in your savings account.Resources:Building Wealth from Rentals - Connect with Yamundow on InstagramYamu on TikTok - See more from Yamu on TikTokHow to Invest in Real Estate: 7 Steps to $100K/Month - UpFlip blog post with more insights on real estate investingCompound Interest: 10 Financial Truths to Protect Your Wealth - book by Will Duffy outlining strategies to build and safeguard wealthConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

The booking site Captain Experiences launched in March 2020 with the mission of quickly and easily connecting customers with fishing trips and other outdoor adventures. They’ve since booked more than 50,000 hours of fun, thanks in big part to their success finding unique solutions to their customers’ problems.Founder Jonathan Newar didn’t know how to start a business before he launched Captain Experiences. He was inspired to start his business after struggling to book a fishing trip for his team at his previous job. After doing some research, he learned he wasn’t the only one eager for a better way to find guides and book outdoor experiences, and started Captain Experiences to fill that void in the market.Starting any business can be a challenge, and especially so when you’re aiming to provide a new service. In this interview, Jonathan shares his early struggles with the business and how he overcame them. You’ll also hear his advice for how to grow a business as an online platform, including how they connect with guides and customers, how they manage their leads and workflow, and what keeps customers coming back to Captain Experiences trip after trip.Resources:Captain Experiences - Learn more about the company on their websiteUpFlip HUB - Tools and advice to start and grow a businessZero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future - book by Peter Thiel about how to continue to drive innovation in the modern business landscapeStartup Success: Funding the Early Stages of Your Venture - book by Gordon Daugherty on how to secure funding for a startup businessConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Chris Do turned his passion for teaching into a thriving business when he launched The Futur in 2016. Now, he’s on a mission to teach 1 billion people how to make money from their passion, and he’s sharing his advice with our listeners in this interview.Before starting The Futur, Chris ran a production company called Blind for 12 years. He drew on the business skills he learned in that venture when he founded The Futur, drawing on his experience in design, sales, marketing, and video production to make and sell courses that would help people follow in his footsteps.Even with this experience under his belt, starting a new company wasn’t easy. Chris shares the biggest challenges he faced while building The Futur and how he overcame those difficulties to make the business what it is today. We’ll also find out how he grew to more than 2 million subscribers on The Futur’s YouTube channel, as well as his other advice on how to use social media and other digital marketing to drive business growth. If you want to make a living doing what you love, this interview is a great place to start!Resources:The Futur - Learn more about Chris’ business on The Futur’s websiteThe Futur on YouTube - Hear more insights about how to make money doing what you love on the Futur YouTube channelGrow a Small Business by Doing These Things - Hear advice from entrepreneur Barry Moltz on how to grow a small business on the UpFlip podcastUpFlip Hub - Start and grow a business from scratch with the step-by-step advice on the UpFlip HubUpFlip Blog - More strategies and tips to start and grow a business on the UpFlip blogThe Win Without Pitching Manifesto - Book by Blair Enns that outlines 12 steps to differentiate a business from its competitorsConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Since it was founded in 2011, Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency has grown to more than 20 locations across 5 states, adding up to a total revenue of nearly $12 million a year–and they’re not done growing yet. Founder Kristy Bickmeyer shares how to start a daycare business and grow it to 8-figure revenue in this episode.Kristy’s experience as a mother led her to starting a childcare business. She was stunned by the high placement fees nanny agencies charged when she searched for a nanny for her son. As a long-time nanny herself, Kristy knew she could find a better way to connect parents with the childcare professionals they needed, and Twinkle Toes was the result of this innovation.If you’re wondering what it takes to start a profitable nanny or daycare business, this interview with Kristy will answer your questions. She’ll share the main challenges of starting a nanny agency and how she overcame them at Twinkle Toes. You’ll also hear how she manages her workflow, how she connects with parents, and everything else you need to know to start a childcare business of your own.Resources:Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency - Learn more about the company on their websiteHow to Start and Grow a Side Hustle in 2023 - Podcast interview with Nick Loper from Side Hustle NationUpFlip on YouTube - Watch interviews with business owners on our YouTube channelUpFlip HUB - Actionable insights on how to start and grow a business on the UpFlip website The 5AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life - book by Robin Sharma on developing a morning routine to maximize your productivityConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Brandon Stallings was successful as a local vending business owner, but when he pivoted to an e-commerce business his revenue soared to 6 figures a month. He explains how to start an e-commerce business with huge growth potential in this episode.SmartBox delivers customized snack boxes packed with healthy, all-natural snacks all around the world. Their combination of convenience, variety, and quality has propelled the business to incredible levels of success since Brandon shifted to an e-commerce business model in 2019.Expanding his potential customer base to the global scale definitely contributed to SmartBox’s growth. That wasn’t the only reason Brandon’s been so successful, though. He also found e-commerce was a better fit for his skills. He’ll explain what those key skills are in this interview. We’ll also hear how he adjusted his systems and operations from local vending to an e-commerce business model, and how committing to values like sustainability has helped him scale his business. Resources:SmartBox - Use the promo code SNACKTIME to get 10% off your first purchaseHow to Start a $30K/Month Online Business - UpFlip podcast interview with Ron Stefanski on how he started and grew his online businessesUpFlip Hub - Learn how to start and grow a businessDavid and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants -  Book by Malcolm Gladwell about how to reframe setbacks and rethink the world around youConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

What does it take to start a window cleaning business–and grow it to a revenue of $45,000 a month? Jeremiah Hickey of On the Spot Window Cleaning shares his advice in this interview.Jeremiah and his wife started On the Spot in 1998. He wanted to get out of a job with overwhelming hours and no advancement opportunity, and her business education gave her the knowledge they needed to start their own venture. On the Spot quickly grew into the top window cleaning service on the central coast, known for both the speed and quality of their service. They’ve proven their skill in international competition, winning the World Cup of Window Cleaning and multiple awards as the IWCA’s Fastest American Window Cleaner. Of course, this level of excellence doesn’t happen overnight. In this episode, Jeremiah explains how they built On the Spot from scratch and established their reputation when they were first starting out. He’ll also share the mistakes they made along the way (and what they learned from making them) and the systems they have in place to ensure consistently high levels of service. If you want to know how to start a window cleaning business with sustainable growth potential, this interview will answer all of your questions.Resources:On the Spot Window Cleaning - Learn more about the On the Spot at their websiteOn the Spot on YouTube - Helpful how-to videos and other content on On the Spot’s YouTube channel26-Year-Old Starts a $96,000/Year Cleaning Business - Interview with Northwest Pro Wash founder Spencer ClaeysThe 7-Figure Cleaning Business Blueprint - Learn how to start a cleaning business step-by-step with Queen Bee Cleaning founder Chris MondragonThe Guerilla Marketing Handbook - How-to guide on developing effective marketing campaigns Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

What makes a good leader? Bart Egnal is an expert in answering this question, drawing from his more than 20 years of experience in leadership communication training. He shares his insights in this interview. Bart Egnal is the current CEO of The Humphrey Group, which helps entrepreneurs and executives develop better leadership skills so they can manage and communicate with their teams more effectively. His mother, Judith Humphrey, founded The Humphrey Group in 1988. Bart joined the team in 2001 and set to work scaling the business into what it is today. Now we’re picking Bart’s brain for his top insights on how to develop the right skills to be an effective business leader. He’ll talk about the importance of clear communication, how to build an inclusive culture, and other valuable insights that today’s business leaders need to thrive. Resources:The Humphrey Group - Learn more about Bart and his company at their websiteThe Inspire Podcast - Leadership communication and inclusion podcast hosted by Bart EgnalHow to Lead like a Fortune 500 Executive - UpFlip podcast interview with leadership expert Libby GillUpFlip Blog - Learn more about how to start, lead, and grow a businessNiagara Institute - Leadership training for everyday leadersLeading Through Language - Book by Bart Egnal on how using clear language can make you a more effective leaderStart at the End -  Book by Dan Bigham on how to reverse-engineer your way to successConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

National Business Capital has helped business owners secure more than $2 billion in financing since it was started in 2007. In this interview, founder and CEO Joseph Camberato will share his insights about how to get a small business loan to drive your business growth.Before starting National Business Capital, Joe worked in real estate and had many clients who were small business owners. One of their biggest questions was always how to get a business loan, and Joe soon realized the challenges many entrepreneurs face when they’re trying to secure capital. This motivated him to start National Business Capital as an easier and more accessible way for business owners and entrepreneurs to get the funding they need to start or grow their business. Today, Joe is sharing his business loan insights with UpFlip listeners. He’ll explain how to find the right lenders for your needs, what factors banks and lenders consider, and how to improve your approval odds, along with other insider insights and tips about the best way to secure funding as a small business owner. Resources:National Business Capital - Explore financing options with National Business CapitalGrow by Joe - Hear more of Joe’s advice on his YouTube channelHear our interview with the Mindset Answers Man, Cliff Ravenscraft, on how to develop the right entrepreneurial mindset for business successGood to Great - Book by Jim Collins that analyzes what allows great companies to thriveThe E-Myth Revisited - Book by Michael Gerber exploring why businesses fail and how to avoid those mistakes Traction - Book by Gino Wickman that outlines practical strategies to drive business growthConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Chris Mondragon has made more than $5.5 million in sales since he started his cleaning business in 2016. Today, he explains how to get cleaning contracts to achieve that kind of impressive growth with any cleaning business.If you’re a regular on UpFlip’s channels, you probably recognize Chris and his company, Queen Bee Cleaning. He and his wife started their cleaning business from scratch in 2016. He’s shared his advice on starting a cleaning business in UpFlip interviews and through his 7-Figure Cleaning Business Blueprint course (you can find links to these in the resources below if you’re looking for tips on how to get started).In this interview, Chris goes into detail on landing cleaning contracts to grow a cleaning business. He’ll explain how he landed cleaning jobs when he first opened the business, the best places to find both residential and commercial cleaning contracts, and the mistakes he’s made (and sees other cleaning businesses make) and how to avoid them.Resources: Queen Bee Cleaning Services - Find out more about Chris and his company on their website7-Figure Cleaning Business Blueprint - Step-by-step course on how to start a cleaning business with a money-back guarantee if you don’t make $10,000/month within 90 days$1.5M/Year Cleaning Business Owner Shares Their Growth Secrets - Podcast interview with ChrisDo This to Make $140K/Month in the Cleaning Business - YouTube interview with ChrisUpFlip HUB - Learn how to start, grow and build a business from scratchCleancore - CRM and automation tool for cleaning businessesTurno - Marketplace to find Airbnb and vacation rental cleaning jobsTurnify - Vacation rental cleaning job marketplaceBuy Back Your Time - Book by Dan Martell that outlines strategies to scale a business while avoiding burnoutConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Entrepreneurs on Fire is among the most popular and profitable business podcasts, with nearly 4,000 episodes, more than 142 million listens, and an average revenue of more than $150,000 a month. Hear the EOFire team’s tips for starting a podcast in this interview. Host John Lee Dumas started Entrepreneurs on Fire in 2012 to fill a void in the market. Their consistently valuable free content was an instant hit, and Kate Erickson joined the team six months later to create systems to manage their growing audience. A decade later, they’ve interviewed more than 3,000 entrepreneurs and given inspiration and actionable strategies to countless more. Now, Kate’s talking to the UpFlip team about how to start a podcast with this kind of massive growth potential. You’ll hear both what drove EOFire’s success and the mistakes they made along the way, along with some helpful resources and other advice that will be invaluable to anyone starting a podcast in 2023. Resources:EOFire - Listen to the Entrepreneur on Fire podcast and see more insights from the founders at their websitesFree Podcast Course - Take EOFire’s free course to start your own profitable podcastPodcasters Paradise - Training and support for podcastersUpFlip blog - Find more advice on how to start and grow a business Libsyn - Podcast hosting platformCapsho - AI copywriting platform for podcastersRepurpose.io - Content automation platform for podcasters and video creatorsNotion - All-in-one productivity and task management platform Essentialism - Book by Greg McKeown about how to do more in less time Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Nick Loper started Side Hustle Nation and the Side Hustle Show in 2013 to help people grow income streams beyond their day job. Ten years later, this award-winning podcast has helped thousands of entrepreneurs find a better way to make a living, and now he’s sharing his advice on the best side hustles of 2023 with the UpFlip community. Nick’s expertise with SEO and content marketing helped him quit his job and take his side hustle full-time in 2008. But it wasn’t all smooth sailing. He’ll share some of the challenges he had to overcome when starting his side hustle and how others can prepare for or overcome them. Nick’s experience also makes him the ideal person to explain which are the best side hustles to make money and how to get started with them the right way. Using the right tools to manage the business and engage with customers has been part of Nick’s formula to success. He’ll share the best tools for side hustle founders and owners, along with other advice on how to start and grow a successful side hustle in 2023.Resources:Side Hustle Nation - Learn more about how Side Hustle Nation helps people build job-free incomeThe Side Hustle Show - Listen to their award-winning entrepreneur podcastUpFlip blog - Find side hustle ideas and advice to start and run them on the UpFlip blogAsana - Project management platform ActiveCampaign - Cloud-based automation and customer management softwareAhrefs - SEO tool to help grow your businessFour Thousand Weeks - Time management advice for getting the most out of your life Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Justin Sullivan has always had a passion for aviation. It was that passion that prompted him to start his private jet charter business, a company that’s since grown to an average monthly revenue of over $2 million.AJAX Jets is just the latest of several aviation companies that Justin has founded. It serves as parent company for his other businesses, which include Private FLITE, JetEx, PJM, and Ubair. Between them, they provide a range of aviation services, including airplane maintenance and acquisition in addition to private jet charters. He’ll talk about why he’s set these ventures up as separate businesses and how he manages his workflow across all of these ventures in our interview. One of the challenges of the aviation industry is that it’s a high-cost, high-stakes business. Many people don’t know how much it costs to charter a private jet, much less to buy and maintain one. We’ll talk these kinds of numbers with Justin, along with finding out how being a catch-all aviation solution helps them keep these costs lower. If you’ve ever wondered how to start a charter jet business, this interview will answer all of your questions!Resources:AJAX Jets - Find out more about AJAX Jets on their websiteYour Friend With Jets - AJAX Jets YouTube channelSerge Faguet interview - Hear how to run and scale multiple businesses from the owner of five multi-million dollar companies Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life - Applying the wisdom of the Tao to the modern worldConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

James Li knows a thing or two about how to raise money for business startup expenses. He raised more than $12 million in three rounds of business funding to start Mighty Health. Since the app’s launch in 2019, it’s been downloaded by more than 220,000 people, and the funding they raised helped to drive that success. James wasn’t a healthcare expert before launching Mighty Health. He was inspired to start a wellness platform after watching his dad struggle to find fitness and wellness services designed for modern people over 50. The funding he raised helped him build a board of advisors with the expertise they needed, in turn building Mighty Health into the successful platform it is today. Entrepreneurs looking for small business funding usually don’t need the kind of capital required for Mighty Health, but that doesn’t make finding it any less of a challenge. James’ insights can help you overcome these challenges and secure the funding you need to hit the ground running with your new business. ResourcesMighty Health - Learn more about the company at their websiteMighty Health on YouTube - See helpful health videos on Mighty Health’s YouTube channelUpFlip HUB - Expert insights for entrepreneurs UpFlip Courses - Step-by-step advice about how to start a business the right wayThe Great CEO Within - A tactical guide to building a company by Matt MocharyConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

 Since its launch in early 2022, Workello has helped its customers evaluate more than 30,000 candidates, quickly growing their SaaS company to a revenue of $70,000+ a month—and they’re just getting started. Find out how to start a SaaS company with the same growth potential in this interview with founder Nick Jordan.What is a SaaS company? It stands for “software as a service,” and it’s a business model with growing demand in our increasingly virtual world. Nick’s SaaS company, Workello, grew out of the content agency he started to connect business owners with writing talent. He realized the systems he’d built for his agency would be equally helpful to other entrepreneurs, and the quick success Workello’s seen since launching is proof that he was right. In this interview, Nick will share how he developed the systems at the heart of Workello, how he manages his growing team, and his top advice for entrepreneurs looking to start their own SaaS businesses. ResourcesWorkello - Find out more about Nick’s company on their websiteContent Distribution - Workello’s YouTube channel with more insights on hiring writers How to Build a Thriving Software Company (From Scratch) - Interview with Ed Warren, founder of the software company ZippityUpFlip Blog - Learn tips and strategies to start and grow a businessPipedrive - Sales CRM and pipeline management software for business ownersZapier - Sales outreach automation platformCalendly - Scheduling automation toolAtomic Habits - Book by James Clear outlining easy ways to build good habits and break bad ones Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Starting your own business is an exciting achievement, but for most entrepreneurs, that’s just the first step. Knowing how to grow your business to reach your revenue goals is another challenge, and that’s where Evolve to Grow’s expertise can be a game changer.Tristan Wright started Evolve to Grow in 2017 with the goal of giving business owners more time and freedom, along with insights on how to grow a business to its full potential. Tristan didn’t set out to be a business coach. He started on the other side, launching a cycling wear business after quitting his career as an engineer. His early struggles with that business inspired him to start Evolve to Grow to teach other entrepreneurs how to grow a small business the right way. Whether you’re a current business owner or an entrepreneur who wants to start your first venture, Tristan’s insights can help you make the leap to 7 figures with sustainable, long-term growth strategies.ResourcesEvolve to Grow - Learn more about how Evolve to Grow helps businesses growHow to Develop a Business Mindset - Hear our podcast interview with Cliff Ravenscraft for more insightsHow to Start an Online Business (and Grow It to $20M+/Month) - Insights from Matt Hulett, the current CEO of PetMedsActiveCampaign - Email marketing and automation platformClickUp - Workflow management platform ideal for small businessesConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Starting your own business is just the first step. Scaling a business to a 7-figure revenue requires another set of strategies and skills. Craig Swanson is an expert in both these crucial stages of a business. He’s started and grown multiple businesses, and he shares his insights with our listeners in this episode. Craig started his first business, CreativeTechs, after dropping out of college at the age of 18. He ran that business for more than twenty years, picking up a side project along the way that involved incubating an online education business. That venture evolved into CreativeLive in 2010, growing from a small startup to a team of more than 70 over the ensuing decade. Now, he is co-owner in a portfolio of content businesses with big name partners in a variety of industries. Starting a business can seem overwhelming, but with the right knowledge and skills, anyone can do it. The advice Craig shares in this interview will help entrepreneurs at all stages of their business find their first 100 customers and grow to 100,000 and beyond. ResourcesCraig Swanson - Find out more about Craig’s businesses on his websiteUpFlip Blog - Learn more insights on starting and growing a businessHelp Scout - Platform for managing customer conversationsBuilt to Sell - How to create a business that can thrive without youRocket Fuel - The essential combination of Visionary and Integrator that drives business growthConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Katelyn James Photography has grown into the premier online destination for photography education. Its revenue has grown along with its reputation, generating more than $200,000 every month. That’s way beyond the $24,000 a month goal Katelyn had starting a photography business in college. When Katelyn first started out, she was a workaholic who spent most of her time on her photography business. Shifting into photography education allowed her to reclaim her work-life balance. Today, roughly 90% of her revenue is passive income, giving her more time to spend with her family. She’ll share advice on how to start a photography business that adapts to your lifestyle in this interview. The proprietary course program Katelyn uses is at the core of her growth. We’ll find out how she developed it, along with the other tools and systems she uses to run her business efficiently. She’ll also share her tips for scaling photography business revenue, and everything else you need to know to be successful in this field. ResourcesKatelyn James Photography - Find out more on Katelyn’s websiteUpFlip on YouTube - See more interviews with entrepreneurs and business leadersTribes - book by Seth Godin on how the internet has changed human connections and what that means for business ownersConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

At just 16, Dylan Capshaw is already earning about $10,000 in profit from his coffee and flower shop, Stemistry. If you’re wondering how to open a coffee shop, how to open a flower shop, or how a teenager combined the two into a unique small business, this episode is for you. Dylan first made waves in 2020 when he started For the Frontline, a non-profit to help protect frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those efforts earned him nominations from TIME Magazine and Nickelodeon’s Kid of the Year award. He started an online flower shop around the same time as a way to quell his boredom when he was stuck at home. When that ecommerce shop made more than 11,000 sales, Dylan realized he had a scalable business on his hands. In this interview, we’ll hear about Dylan’s journey from ecommerce flower shop to a brick-and-mortar. One big question many people are probably asking is: how much does it cost to open a coffee shop—and where did a high school student get that kind of money? Hear the answer to those questions, along with the unique challenges Dylan faces as a young entrepreneur and other helpful tips for anyone who wants to start their own business. ResourcesStemistry - Find out more about the business at their websiteUpFlip Courses - Learn how to start and run a business from successful entrepreneursUpFlip HUB - More insights on how to start and grow a businessHow to Talk to Anyone - Book with tips to build more successful relationshipsConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Most entrepreneurs would consider running one million-dollar company enough of a challenge, but not Serge Faguet. He runs five, from the video communication platform Telefonica to the AI medicine development company Multiomic Health. He shares his insights and advice on scaling a business empire in this interview. Balancing multiple businesses is a challenge at any size, and especially so when they’re large, multinational companies. You’ll find out what systems and tools Serge uses to keep all of his businesses running smoothly, even when life gets in the way. Building a strong team, and trusting in their capability, is crucial for scaling a business empire, and Serge shares why in this episode. Another key to Serge’s success is choosing businesses that solve the real-world needs of customers. It’s not just about building great businesses but keeping them relevant as they grow. He’ll share how he accomplishes that, along with his other advice for entrepreneurs looking to expand beyond a single business. ResourcesSerge Faguet - Find out more about Serge on his websiteUpFlip HUB - Get more advice on how to start and grow a businessThe Sovereign Individual - How to master the transition to the information ageConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

When Doug Caris bought Arizona Painting Company in 2014, it was a single location with 40 employees. Now, they have almost 300 employees across 5 locations, generating revenue of $2 million a month with margins up to 50%. How did Doug and his partners achieve this phenomenal growth? You’ll get the answer in this episode. Doug dreamed of owning his own business since he was a teenager. He got into the painting industry at age 20 after dropping out of college, and that proved to be the right path to achieve his goals. Within 7 years, he’d bought out the painting company with two friends, starting the growth journey that led to their current success.Of course, that growth didn’t happen overnight. They had to unlearn some bad habits established by the previous owner before they could grow to the next level. In this interview, you’ll hear what those issues were and how Doug and his partners corrected them, along with the other tools and systems they implemented and Doug’s other tips for how to start a painting business the right way.ResourcesArizona Painting Company - Find out more about the company on their websiteUpFlip HUB - Get more actionable advice on how to start and grow a businessServiceTitan - Data-driven solutions for trade businessesGood to Great - A look at what makes businesses successful by Jim Collins The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Change lessons for business leadersConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

What’s the secret to sustainable small business growth? Barry Moltz knows the answer, and has spent more than 20 years helping entrepreneurs achieve the revenue growth they’re striving for by taking simple, strategic steps. In this interview, you’ll hear his insights into how to get unstuck and get your business growing again. Barry has started and grown three businesses–and not all of his ventures have been complete successes. He sold one, but another went out of business before he could. He’ll share the lessons he learned from that failure, and how he used that experience to keep his next venture profitable. He’s also published several books of small business advice, and you’ll hear many of those insights in this interview. Business growth doesn’t need to be difficult or complicated if you have the right mindset as an owner. Barry’s insights will help small business founders get out of a rut so they can grow to new heights. ResourcesBarry Moltz - Get more of Barry’s small business expertise on his websiteHow to Get Unstuck - by Barry Moltz, strategies to drive business growth ChangeMasters - by Barry Moltz, how to make impactful changes in a small businessUpFlip Academy - Get more helpful advice on how to start and grow a businessHow to Start Your Own Business - Comprehensive guide on how to start a businessLove is the Killer App - How to win business and influence friendsInfluence is Your Superpower - How to win hearts and spark changeConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Stretch Zone is the fastest growing franchise in the exercise industry, and one of the fastest-growing across the United States, with plans to surpass 300 studios in 2023. Now, he’s talking to UpFlip about how to start a franchise business with that same kind of incredible growth potential. Tony Zaccario joined the Stretch Zone team in 2016 as a general manager and quickly moved up the ranks, becoming VP of Operations after just one year and the CEO in 2019. He’s helped to build the brand’s franchise-first culture, growing them from a pioneer in science-based assisted stretching into an exercise empire with a yearly revenue of over $47 million. Tony’s advice on how to start a franchise will be invaluable for any business owner who wants to scale their company to the next level. We’ll discuss every step of the franchising process, from how to develop your franchising strategy to the support they offer franchisees and how to design and implement scalable systems. Resources Stretch Zone - Find out more about the company on their websiteUpFlip Blog - Learn more tips and advice on how to start and grow a businessLegacy - Book by James Kerr on the lessons to be learned from the All Blacks franchiseConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

How would you like to make $160,000 a month in passive income? That’s life for Graham Cochrane. Even more impressive, he sees 93% or higher profit margins on his income and he started his first business with just $50. That $50 was just about all Graham had when he started his first business in 2009. He’d just been laid off due to the recession, leaving him broke and struggling to support his family. That layoff turned out to be a blessing, paving the way for him to start his own business and figure out how to make passive income.Just what is passive income? It means your business makes money on its own, without you needing to devote your whole life to running it. Graham uses automation and simple, efficient systems to achieve this in his business, allowing him to work an average of five hours a week. He explains how he developed those systems in this interview, along with his other advice for how to turn your passion into a sustainable, low-maintenance business. ResourcesGrahamCochrane.com - Learn more insights from Graham on his website UpFlip blog - Tips, advice, and how-to guides for business owners and entrepreneurs How to Start Investing in Real Estate - Podcast interview with real estate expert Emma PowellKajabi - Online course, coaching, and podcast platformPodia - Platform for building websites, courses, virtual products, and online communitiesTeach:able - Online course platform to turn your knowledge into passive incomePatreon - Membership platform for creators and entrepreneursKartra - Tools to help online businesses grow Mailchimp - Email marketing and automation toolGoDaddy - Domain names and web hosting services$100M Offers - How to grow your business by making offers too good to turn downThe Go-Giver - How to grow a business by focusing on giving and adding value to others’ lives The 4-Hour Workweek - Best-selling book on how to escape the daily grind with passive incomeConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Vertical printing was a new concept for North America when Paul Baron started The Wall Printer in 2019. He’s turned this innovative concept into a thriving wall printing business with a $300,000 average monthly revenue. In this interview, you’ll learn how to start a printing business with this kind of 7-figure growth potential. The Wall Printer wasn’t Paul’s first business. A serial entrepreneur, he’s created or marketed a number of companies over the years, from retail stores to communications tools, high-tech software, and other consumer goods. With the Wall Printer, he didn’t just create one business. His vertical printing machines have spawned more than 90 wall printing businesses across North America, guiding these owners through how to start a wall printing business along with providing the service, ink, and tech support for their machines. The Wall Printer has faced unique challenges from the very start. The business was just months old when the pandemic shut the world down in early 2020. We’ll find out how Paul recovered from this unexpected hurdle to keep his company growing. He’ll also talk through the challenges a new wall printing business is likely to face today, as well as his insights into the wall printing industry and his advice for starting a profitable printing business. ResourcesThe Wall Printer - Learn more about The Wall Printer Machine at their websitePaul Baron - Connect with Paul on LinkedInUpFlip blog - Find tips and how-to guides for entrepreneurs and business owners on our blogUpFlip HUB -  Step-by-step advice for starting a businessConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Adam Haber started Trellus Same-Day Local Delivery & Marketplace to help small business owners compete with Amazon and other big box stores. In less than two years, his startup business has completed more than 35,000 deliveries from its nearly 300 merchant partners. Today, he’s sharing his advice on how to start a delivery business with this kind of fast growth potential.Adam is passionate about serving his community. Before starting Trellus, he served as a Roslyn School Board Trustee and the head of Economic Development for the town of Hempstead. Trellus was born from this same passion, aiming to bring more business back to downtowns and independent local shops by making it easier for customers to buy their products.  Trellus’ exceptional customer service is a key to its success. All of their deliveries are made on the same day, with 90% completed in less than two hours. We’ll hear how Adam designed the systems that allow this to happen, along with how he marketed his service to both businesses and customers to reach 600-1,200 weekly deliveries so soon after launching. If you’ve ever wondered how to start up a new business, you’ll find answers to lots of your questions in this episode. ResourcesTrellus - Learn more about Trellus on their websiteAdam Haber - Connect with Adam on LinkedInUpFlip blog - Actionable advice on how to start and grow a businessReact - JavaScript library for building user interfacesStripe - Payment portal popular with small businessesOnfleet - Logistics softwareZendesk - Customer service and team collaboration platformGive and Take - Researcher Adam Grant’s look at how interpersonal relationships impact personal successConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Software developer Pace Ellsworth started App-to-Exit as a business automation tool, with the goal of helping other small business owners make better use of their time. In this episode, you’ll learn how he started and grew a $45,000 per month software development business.Pace started his software development company as Bestimate, drawing on his expertise in digital marketing and system automation. As the business grew, however, he realized he hadn’t created a scalable process. Over the past year, he reworked his system to meet the needs of his growing company, rebranding into his current venture, App-to-Exit. Today, Pace shares the key factors in his success. He’ll explain how he got his start in software development, and how he used his podcast and other online content to grow his audience once his business was up and running. We’ll also hear what his biggest struggles were as his company grew and how he redesigned his systems to continue this growth into the future. ResourcesLinkedIn - Professional community and hiring resourceMeta for Business - Tools for using Facebook and Instagram to grow a businessTikTok - Social media platform ideal for small businesses Heleum - Debt-free early retirement resourceThe E-Myth Revisited - Book dispelling common myths about small business ownershipConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Eric Berman founded his digital marketing agency, Brandetize, in 2001 to manage the marketing channels for thought leader Brian Tracy. Twenty years later, they’ve grown to more than $400,000 in monthly revenue with 20% margins and served as a marketing partner to help thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and influencers establish and scale their brand. Eric got into digital marketing in the early days of social networking when he co-founded and built the largest college website on the internet. He went on to consult for venture capitalists and companies at all stages of their growth. That experience became the foundation of Brandetize, giving him the knowledge, skills, and connections he needed to grow a successful agency quickly.In this interview, Eric shares his advice for how to start a digital marketing agency with long-term growth potential, from how he landed his early clients and established smart systems to the ways the digital marketing landscape has changed in his two decades in the industry. ResourcesBrandetize - Learn more about Brandetize on their websiteUpFlip blog - Find more advice on how to start and grow a businessDigital Marketer - Courses and certifications for professional digital marketersClickUp - Productivity and product management platformAsana - Team communication and project management softwareThe Win Without Pitching Manifesto - 12 steps owners of creative businesses can take to stand out from their competitionConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Since it started in 2005, 1-800-Tshirts has seen a steady growth of 20-30% a year, growing the initial $50,000 investment into $500,000 a month revenue with 10% margins. In this interview, we’ll learn how founder Tom Rauen started his tshirt printing business and set it up for sustainable long-term growth.When he started his t shirt printing business, Tom had just graduated with a graphic design degree and was working in the restaurant industry and loved to watch and play sports. He wanted a business that would let him use his degree while working with people in food service and the athletic world. Making custom apparel checked all these boxes, and 1-800-Tshirts was born.Today, Tom explains how to start a tshirt printing business with big profit potential. We’ll find out what systems he uses to keep his business organized, how he built his team and customer base, and how the company has earned accolades like the Inc. 5000 Awards for three straight years and the Guiness World Record for most t-shirts worn at once.Resources1800Tshirts.com - Learn more about 1-800-Tshirts on their websiteUpFlip Blog - Tips and how-to guides for starting and growing a businessShopify - Global eCommerce platformShiply - Delivery service for eCommerce businessesPriceIt - Workflow management and communication software designed for custom apparel businessesConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

How do you start and grow an online business—and what does it take to grow a website to $1 million and beyond? Ron Stefanski started OneHourProfessor.com in 2014, and since then has grown to a portfolio of seven sites with an average revenue of $30,000 a month and phenomenal 85% profit margins. The ironic thing is, while OneHourProfessor was Ron’s first site, it was also his first failure. In this interview, we’ll find out what he learned from that experience and how that led him to greater success with the websites that followed. He’ll also share his strategy for using content marketing and SEO to drive traffic to his sites, along with other tips for finding leads and converting those leads into revenue. One great thing about starting an online business is you don’t need a ton of money. Ron invested just $3,000 to start OneHourProfessor. He explains how he spent that money and what the main costs are for an online business startup. If you’re curious how to start an online business like a professional, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. ResourcesOneHourProfessor.com - See the course and site in action and find out more about Ron’s businessUpFlip HUB - Everything you need to know to start a business from the ground upAhrefs - SEO tools to drive more traffic to your online businessGoogle Ads - Effective strategies to find and attract customers Google Analytics - Helpful tools for growing your audience and tracking your businessWordPress - Website hosting and design templates for small business ownersUpwork - Freelancer marketplace ProBlogger - Community and resources for professional bloggersTrello - Productivity and workflow management platformManageWP - Dashboard for monitoring and maintaining WordPress websitesThe 4-Hour Workweek - Book by Timothy Ferriss with practical tips to boost your income while reducing your workloadConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

eCommerce was still a fairly new industry when Unique Vintage started 22 years ago. The company has grown with the industry, earning accolades like one of Inc 5000’s fastest-growing private companies in 2020 and Newsweek’s Best Online Shop for 2020/2021. Now, Unique Vintage founder Katie Echeverry is explaining how she started and grew this thriving online clothing store. Unique Vintage started off selling authentic vintage clothing–and they started small, with an initial budget of $2,000 and Katie running the business on her own out of her home. From this humble clothing shop online, they branched out into making their own reproduction vintage-inspired clothes. This jumpstarted the company’s growth, and today Unique Vintage has eighty employees, a large warehouse space, and millions of average monthly revenue shooting for 10% margins. In this interview, Katie shares how to start an online clothing store from scratch. She’ll talk about everything from how to find or design the clothes you sell to how to market them to the right consumers and stand out from other retailers in the niche. If you’ve ever wondered how to start an online clothing store, this is one interview you don’t want to miss!ResourcesUnique Vintage - Find out more about Unique Vintage on their websiteUnique Vintage Instagram - See images of the shop’s fashionsUpFlip blog - Find more advice on how to start and grow a businessShopify Plus - Enterprise commerce platform for sellers in a range of industrieseBay - Resale and eCommerce marketplaceAlibaba - Global online commerce companyRetailOps - Tools for managing products, inventory, orders, and other core retail business systemsNetsuite - Accounting and management tools from Oracle Zoom - Collaboration and video conferencing toolGoogle Workspace - Team planning and communication platformGoogle Meet - Free video meeting software Google Analytics - Free tools to analyze data and gain business insightsTriple Whale - Tools for tracking, managing, and analyzing business dataTikTok - Video-based social media platform  Shoe Dog - Memoir of Nike founder Phil KnightConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Mike Wilson wasn’t done being an entrepreneur when he retired after 30 years owning a retail furniture store. Now, he’s doing the same thing but from his home, bringing in a revenue of $30,000-$35,000 a month selling on eBay, and he shares his tips for success in this interview. One of the great things about eBay selling as a business is its low barrier to entry. You can even get started by selling things you already have around your house, and Mike invested just $1,000 to build Golden State Picker. He’ll explain how he spent that investment to grow the business and where he finds the items he sells today, along with helpful tips on how to decide how much to sell them for and how to attract customers to your online store. Just like in any business, keeping costs low can help your revenue soar as an eBay seller. Mike will share how he finds items for dirt cheap, or sometimes even free, to maximize his profits. If you’ve ever wondered how to start selling on eBay, you’ll get a lot of your questions answered in this interview!ResourcesGolden State Picker on YouTube - More advice from Mike on how to excel as an online sellerGolden State Picker on Instagram - Connect with Mike and see pics of fun picksUpFlip listings - Find businesses for sale on the UpFlip listingsUpFlip HUB - See more advice on how to start a successful businessWorthPoint - Resource for pricing objects for saleMercari - Secondhand marketplace Whatnot - Online community marketplace for buying and selling itemsNextdoor Free Finds - Listings of free items searchable by areaeBay - Popular auction and item-selling platformFacebook - Social media platform for advertising a small businessQuickbooks - Financial management software for small business ownersAtomic Habits - Strategies to break bad habits and develop better onesConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

An online course is an appealing way to earn passive income, or add an extra revenue stream to an existing business. You don’t need any special expertise to do it, either, and Jacques Hopkins is proof. He turned his hobby playing piano into a $40,000 a month business when he started Piano in 21 Days, and you’ll hear how in this interview. Jacques had a traditional career as an engineer but wanted a job that would give him more free time. He realized he used practicing piano to procrastinate, and decided to make that passion the heart of his new business. He’ll be the first to tell you he’s not a piano virtuoso, but he does know how to build an evergreen sales funnel, and knowing how to sell online course content proved to be the key to unlocking his business growth. One of the best things about an online course business is its low barrier to entry. Jacques started his with a budget of around $150 a month, and those costs have stayed low as he’s grown, meaning about 50% of his revenue is profit. He’ll explain the main costs an entrepreneur should budget for and how to make the most of that investment, along with how to set up smart systems and build a team to make your income as passive as possible. If you want to know how to create an online course, this is the podcast episode for you!ResourcesPiano in 21 Days - See Jacques’ course and learn more about his business on his websiteThe Online Course Show - Learn more from Jacques’ podcastWordpress - Website design and hosting platform Kajabi - Popular platform for designing and selling online coursesClickFunnels - Powerful tool for building and managing sales funnelsDeadlineFunnel - Marketing and lead conversion toolUpwork - Freelancer marketplace Slack - Virtual communication platformAsana - Project and workflow management platformZoom - Video conferencing toolExpert Secrets - A playbook on how to turn one-time customers into repeat businessLaunch - A winning formula for selling any type of product onlineThe 4-Hour Workweek - Expert advice on how to master your work/life balance as an entrepreneurUpFlip HUB - Learn more about how to start a business from scratchConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Kerry Egeler started Shirt School in 2019 to help other t-shirt printing business owners start their store and grow revenue. In three years, the Shirt School has grown into a $50,000 a month business, and there’s no telling how much revenue it’s helped to generate for those who use the knowledge to start t-shirt printing online. Kerry’s marketing expertise is central to his success both with t-shirt printing and his online course. He’ll share his marketing insights today, along with his advice on how to choose the right niche, connect with your target customers, and everything else you need to know to start a profitable online t-shirt business. Along with his knowledge, Kerry will share some of his favorite tools, software, and platforms for growing an online t-shirt business. This includes resources for where to find designs, the best sites for selling t-shirts, and the best places to advertise to grow a customer base quickly. ResourcesShirt School - Take Kerry’s course and learn how to start your own online t-shirt businessKerry Egeler on YouTube - Hear more insights and advice from KerryPlaceit - Templates, logos, and other designs for apparelCanva - Graphic design and print-on-demand toolShopify - Popular eCommerce platform for online shirt storesEtsy - Marketplace for handcrafted, custom goodsFiverr - Freelancer platformMeta for Business - Manage your Facebook ads and business presenceInstagram Business - Dashboard for managing your ads on InstagramTikTok - Popular social media platform for engaging with customersKlaviyo - eCommerce marketing softwareTaxJar - Sales tax compliance toolDotcom Secrets - A playbook for using sales funnels to grow an online businessExpert Secrets - How to turn online visitors into loyal repeat customersTraffic Secrets - Guide for filling your sales funnels with your target customersUpFlip - Find both eCommerce and brick-and-mortar businesses on the UpFlip listingsConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

A strong team is crucial for business success—but how do you hire the right people to build that team? Workology founder Jessica Miller-Merrell knows the answer, and in this episode she shares her hiring and human resources expertise to explain how to hire the best people for your business. Workology was founded in 2005 as an HR resource destination for small business owners. Since its founding, the site has twice been listed among Forbes Magazine’s top recruitment resources. They’ve helped nationally-known companies like Whole Foods, Home Depot, and AT&T optimize their talent acquisition and management processes. Along with her paid consulting work, Jessica shares her insights for free on the Workology Podcast, one of the best team-building knowledge resources in the business podcast world. In this episode, Jessica talks through the steps of how to attract and retain top talent in a small business. You’ll learn where to find talent, how to identify the best candidates, and how to manage that team once you’ve built it to keep them engaged so your business gets the full benefits of their skills. ResourcesWorkology - Learn about Workology or listen to their podcast on their websiteLinkedIn - Professional networking platform that’s a great place to find talentADP - Payroll and HR servicesGusto - Platform for managing payroll, benefits, and other HR processesJustworks - Another software option for managing small business payroll and employeesTikTok - Popular social media platformZoom - Video conferencing serviceNever Split the Difference - Book by hostage negotiator Chris Voss on how to gain the competitive edge in any discussion or negotiationUpFlip Blog - Find more advice on how to start and grow a businessConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

How much money and experience do you need to start an epoxy floor coating business? Brandon Vaughn invested $45,000 to start Wise Coatings in 2021. Now, he has 8 locations bringing in a total revenue of $450,000 or more every month with 15-25% profit margins, and he’s talking to UpFlip to share how he did it. Brandon started Wise Coatings as an experiment. He wanted to see if someone could start a business without spending a single day working in the field. Instead, he focused on setting up smart systems, hiring a great team, and marketing the business to bring in more customers. So far, his experiment has proven a success, and he’s built a scalable garage floor coating company with huge revenue potential as a result. Of course, no business is perfect all the time. We’ll hear what Brandon has struggled with as he’s grown his business, what mistakes he made early on, and how he corrected those issues to get Wise Coatings back on a profitable track. He’ll share his successes, too, and how he has used his expertise with business systems to set up his garage floor epoxy business for fast growth from day one. ResourcesWise Coatings - Find out more about Brandon’s business at their websiteConquer - Financial workshops hosted by BrandonHouseCall Pro - Workflow app for home improvement businessesQuickBooks - Financial management software QuickBooks Time -  Timesheet and employee time tracking softwareSortly - Inventory management appFleetio - Fleet management and maintenance software toolVonage - Business phone and communication systemIndeed - Great place to find talent for a small businessZipRecruiter - Top hiring and recruiting platform for professionalsThe E-Myth Revisited - Excellent business book by Michael E. GerberUpFlip Blog - Advice on how to start and grow a businessConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Ryan Hogue made his first sale on Amazon in early 2017. Five years later, he has scaled it to an average revenue of $30,000 per month with 25% to 30% profit margins and added a print-on-demand aspect to his Amazon FBA business—impressive numbers for any business, and especially so because it’s passive income. On this episode, Ryan shares his advice on how to start an Amazon FBA business with 7-figure revenue potential. He’ll talk through the steps of setting up this kind of business, what systems you should put in place to make your business scalable, and how he uses automation and other tools to maximize the value he gets from every hour he invests into his Amazon store. Selling products isn’t Ryan’s only revenue stream. He also sells online courses in the Ryan’s Method Passive Income School that teach others how to run an Amazon business. We’ll find out how these multiple income streams helped grow his business, along with other tips for how entrepreneurs can make more money without sacrificing their free time. If you’re thinking about becoming an Amazon seller, this episode will be a game-changer for you!ResourcesRyan’s Method - Hear more of Ryan’s insights in his online business coursesRyan Hogue on YouTube - Free insights into Ryan’s method on his YouTube channelAmazon Seller Central - Become a seller through AmazonJungleScout - Tools and data to help grow an Amazon businessAlibaba - Marketplace of suppliers for online businessesFeedbackWhiz - Software that helps Amazon sellers boost sales and reviewsUpFlip Blog - See more tips on how to start and grow a businessUpFlip HUB - Useful information for first-time business ownersConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Michael Jackness started his eCommerce business journey in 2012 with the purchase of Treadmill.com. In the decade since, he’s bought, grown, and sold several other websites. As part of EcomCrew, Michael shares his insight on how to start an eCommerce business on their monthly blog and podcast, and now he’s in the UpFlip studio to give that advice directly to our listeners. With his IT background, Michael is particularly adept on the software side of running an eCommerce business. He talks about the tools they use at EcomCrew and how to utilize strategies like SEO, email marketing, and other tech tools to boost eCommerce revenue. He’ll also get into the nitty-gritty of how to start an eCommerce business, from choosing the right niche and store platform to which marketing and advertising will give you the best return on your investment. If you’re thinking about starting an eCommerce business, this is a podcast you don’t want to miss! Michael has leveraged his experience and tech knowledge to build a $ 750,000-a-month revenue with 8-12% profit margins, and the tips he’s sharing in this interview can help you to follow in his footsteps. ResourcesEcomCrew - Learn more from EcomCrew on their monthly blog and podcastKlaviyo - Email and SMS marketing automation platformHelium 10 - Useful software for Amazon FBA and Walmart sellers Jungle Scout - Resources and data for Amazon sellersQuickBooks - Financial management software for all types of small businessesShopify - Leading eCommerce platformWordPress - Free website building and hosting platform ideal for eCommerce businessesConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Matt Hulett has been fixing and growing businesses for more than 30 years, including household names like Expedia and Rosetta Stone. In only ten months as CEO and President of PetMeds, he reversed their declining sales and rocketed them to an impressive $20+ million in monthly revenue. Now he’s sharing his insights with UpFlip on how to start an online business that lasts.PetMeds has found its footing largely thanks to its excellent customer experience, with more than 2 million loyal customers. In this interview, Matt will explain how to provide that kind of exceptional experience as an online business. He’ll also share how he quickly gets key insight into companies he leads to identify their main value proposition and leverage that into sales and revenue.  Matt has turned around both large and small companies, so you don’t need to be the head of a global corporation to benefit from his ideas and strategies. If you’ve ever wondered how to start online business growth—and keep that growth going for the long-term—this is the interview for you!ResourcesStartup Whisperer - See more advice from Matt on his websiteNorthbeam - eCommerce analytics program Salesforce - Cloud-based CRM, marketing automation, and customer service platformLooker - Business intelligence and big data analytics platformThe Outsiders - Fantastic book about business leadership and success UpFlip Blog - Find more business advice on the UpFlip blogConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Versa Products revolutionized business office furniture when they released their electric height-adjustable standing desk, the Versa Desk Riser. How did Versa become the leading name in business furniture? That’s what you’ll find out in this episode. Chris Laudadio founded Versa Products Inc. in 2005. A serial entrepreneur since his teen years, he was drawn to the office furniture business because of his passion for fitness. Chris was eager to find a way that office workers could stay healthier throughout their work day. Today, Versa Products provides educational and office furniture for companies around the world, and it brings in an average revenue of $2 million a month. In this interview, Chris shares his insight into how to start an office furniture business with this kind of massive revenue potential. We’ll talk through every step of the process, from designing innovative furnishings to choosing the materials and manufacturers to produce it and how he markets his furniture to customers to make such impressive sales. If you’ve ever wondered how to start a successful furniture company, this interview is a must-watch!ResourcesVersa Tables - Find out more about Versa Products at their websiteHubSpot - Integrated CRM and website building softwareBigCommerce - Leading eCommerce platform SAP - Software and technology solutions for a wide range of businessesConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

As the “Podcast Answer Man,” Cliff Ravenscraft helped more than 40,000 people launch their own podcast. In 2017 he expanded his consulting business and became the “Mindset Answer Man,” providing his clients with transformational life coaching and business mentorship. In this episode, he shares how to develop a business mindset based on both his entrepreneurial experience and the advice he gives clients today.Having the right business mindset has helped Cliff’s business grow phenomenally since he started in 2008. Today, they bring in an average revenue of $30,000 a month, and he only works around 14 hours a week. Knowing that, it’s hard to believe that Cliff struggled when he first started, making little income and under so much stress he landed in the hospital. Those early struggles are part of why Cliff is so passionate about helping people develop a mindset for business now. Join us as Cliff explains what a business mindset means and why it’s crucial for an entrepreneur, along with sharing some strategies for developing a mindset that leads to success. No matter your industry or experience level, Cliff’s invaluable insights can help you grow them—and yourself—to their full potential. ResourcesCliff Ravenscraft - learn more about Cliff’s work on his websiteNotion - Workspace and productivity softwareLoom - Asynchronous video messaging systemBasecamp - Project management and online communication appUpFlip HUB -  Learn more about starting a business at the UpFlip HUBConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Joshua Douglass started A Painter’s Touch with about $6,000. Now, he’s grown his house painting business to a $25,000 per month revenue with 5 steady crews. He shares how he did it in this interview. Before he started his painting business, Josh worked as an offshore marine observer, a post that had him away from friends and family for weeks at a time. Starting his own business allowed him to spend more time with the people he loved–and making more money doing it. Today, Josh will share his advice on how to start a painting business with this kind of revenue potential. His customer service and work quality are the core of his success. Not only does A Painter’s Touch have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, they also have a 5-star rating on platforms like Google and Yelp. In this episode, he’ll share how he established that impressive reputation, how he’s built his painting team, and everything else you need to know about getting started in the painting industry. ResourcesA Painter’s Touch - Learn more about the business on their websiteA Painter’s Touch on Instagram - See finished projects and more on their instagram page Joist - Invoice, payment, and project management app for contractorsConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

A print on demand dropshipping business has a big revenue potential, and is a popular choice for those who want to start a business from their home without a huge startup investment. This popularity also makes it a competitive industry, though. So, how do you stand out so your print on demand business can reach its full potential? That’s what we’ll learn in this episode. Heather Johnson started selling print on demand apparel after her hours were cut during the pandemic. She needed an extra income stream that could fit alongside her day job in healthcare and spent about $30 opening an Etsy shop. Roughly a year later, she’s grown that investment into a $15K+ monthly revenue. Heather shares her strategies with other owners through her Print on Demand academy, and today she’s sharing some of those insights with our listeners. If you want to know how to start and grow a successful print on demand business, you’ll want to hear Heather’s advice!ResourcesHeatherXStudio - Find the Print on Demand Academy and Etsy Blueprint on Heather’s websiteHeather Studio on YouTube - More advice and insights from HeatherUpFlip Newsletter - Get actionable business tips delivered straight to your inboxConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

A vending machine business is a great choice for entrepreneurs who want full control over their work-life balance. In this episode we talk to Adam Hill, owner of Hill Vending, to hear his advice on how to start a vending machine business. Adam started his career in the corporate world but wanted a job that would give him both a solid income and long-term stability. He bought an existing vending machine route from an owner who was moving, and the $60,000 he spent to do so turned out to be a smart investment. Eight years later, he’s grown Hill Vending to a $50Ka month revenue source and expanded from a one-man operation to a family company with the potential to grow even further. In this interview, Adam shares his insights into the vending machine industry and how others can get started the right way. He’ll share how to buy the right machines, how he’s developed systems to manage the route and workflow, and how he finds great vending machine locations to keep his revenue growing, along with his other helpful tips for vending business owners. ResourcesHill Vending - Find out more about Hill Vending on their websiteUpFlip Blog - Learn more about how to start and grow a businessConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Marcus Harvey started Portland Gear in 2014 with just two t-shirt designs and around $1,000 worth of inventory. He’s grown that into an iconic 7-figure clothing line of more than 100 designs. In this episode, he shares how to start a clothing line and grow it to a $120K/Month revenue with 60-65% profit margins. UpFlip first talked to Marcus for our YouTube channel in early 2021. Now, we’re following up to find out how Portland Gear has continued to grow over the past year, along with getting some more in-depth insights about how Marcus built and scaled his clothing line business. We’ll cover every step of the process, from his design process to how he uses social media to engage with customers.Marcus didn’t have a huge budget when he started Portland Gear, but that didn’t stop him from launching a thriving business. He’ll share how he used pop-up shops in tandem with an online presence to find and grow a community around his brand. If you’re in the clothing business (or want to be), you’ll want to hear Marcus’ insights!ResourcesPortland Gear - Learn more about Portland Gear at their websiteHow to Start a $120K/Month Clothing Line - Watch Portland Gear’s interview on the UpFlip YouTube channelConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Affiliate marketing creates win-win relationships. Businesses sell more products while affiliate marketers earn mostly passive revenue–and a lot of it, if they do things right. SEO specialist Matt Diggity started his affiliate marketing business in 2009 and today his firms bring a combined revenue of $400K/Month. He explains how to start affiliate marketing with this kind of growth potential in this interview. What is affiliate marketing? Most people have heard of the concept but don’t understand how marketers and businesses use it to generate revenue. In this interview, Matt will explain affiliate marketing in depth, including how marketers connect with businesses and the type of content that works best for making affiliate sales. He’ll also share some of his favorite tools for generating leads and traffic, along with some best practices for how to use them like a pro. One big draw of affiliate marketing for many is its potential as a passive income source. We’ll hear from Matt how many hours he actually works every week and what he spends that time doing to maximize the value he gets out of it. If you’re thinking about getting into affiliate marketing, this is one podcast you need to listen to first!ResourcesDiggity Marketing - Find out more about Matt on his websiteUpFlip Academy - Knowledge resource for business owners and entrepreneursConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Ryan Hogue was working two jobs when he started his print on demand business. He’s since become a multi-million dollar Amazon seller, bringing in a monthly revenue of $50,000+ and earning a passive income that’s let him step back from the rat race. In this episode, Ryan shares his advice for how to start and grow a print on demand business. He’ll talk about how much it costs to get started in this industry and the top tools and strategies to start and scale a print on demand dropshipping business.One way Ryan has scaled his revenue is by diversifying his revenue streams. He drew on his experience as a professor to design a series of courses that teach other people how to use “Ryan’s Method” to earn passive income. His YouTube channel has similar content and more than 100,000 subscribers. He’ll share how he’s used YouTube and other social media channels to grow his business, along with tips on how to use similar strategies to grow your own passive income. ResourcesRyan Hogue Passive Income - Hear more tips from Ryan on his YouTube channelUpFlip blog - Learn more about starting and growing a businessConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Do you want to grow your income without taking on extra work? Investing in real estate could be your answer. In this episode, Emma Powell, founder of the real estate firm Powell Ventures, shares the strategies she used to build a commercial real estate business from the ground up. Emma first started in real estate as a side hustle to supplement her family’s income. After she shifted gears into real estate investing, she realized she was making more money and putting in fewer hours, leaving her more time to homeschool her kids. Within 18 months of starting Powell Ventures, she had acquired nearly 100 units in partnerships. Today, she has 400 units across 6 commercial properties and is well on her way toward her goal of turning the business into 100% passive income. Financing is the biggest obstacle most people face when they want to start investing in real estate. Emma will give her tips for how to acquire your first properties with limited financial resources and use those to catapult your next buys. She’ll also share advice on how to find partners, gain industry knowledge, and establish smart systems that will help grow your investment. Resources UpFlip - Find businesses to buy UpFlip Academy - More resources and tips on how to start and grow a businessConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Since 1997, Paul Akers has developed more than 800 products, growing FastCap into an 8-figure business. In this interview, we’ll dig into his product development process and find out how to create a product that sells from one of the masters of the industry.Most people know Paul Akers as the mind behind the Lean movement. He introduced this innovative concept to the world with his first book, 2 Second Lean. Lean thinking is a part of everything Paul does, and that includes product development. In this interview, he’ll focus on how he build FastCap into a powerhouse of successful new products. Today, Paul’s talking through every step of his development process, from coming up with product ideas to researching their potential in the market and designing products that people want to buy. He’ll also share tips to help you avoid common mistakes and improve your chances of getting your product to market.ResourcesPaul Akers website - Hear more insights from Paul and check out his books on his websiteFastCap - Explore the products Paul has designed and sells through his companyUpFlip blog - Find more actionable tips for entrepreneurs and business owners on our blogConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Isaiah Barnhoum started Big’s Mobile Detailing with only $500. Now, he’s building toward an annual revenue goal of $750,000, and he’s sharing his strategies for scaling a mobile detailing business on this episode. We interviewed Isaiah before on our YouTube channel to find out how he started Big’s Mobile Detailing with a shoe-string startup budget. In this interview, we’ll follow up with his car detailing business to hear how he plans to reach his next revenue goal. Isaiah tried to scale his business before and nearly went bankrupt in the process. Today, we’ll learn what mistakes he made in that first attempt and what he’s doing differently this time to get a better result. A lot of this gets back to the systems he’s developed over the last few years, and he’ll share what those crucial systems are and how he built them for his car detailing business. ResourcesBig’s Mobile Detailing - Find out more about Big’s Mobile Detailing on their websiteUpFlip Hub - Resources and knowledge for entrepreneurs on how to start and grow a businessConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Do you want to know how to be a real estate agent–and one that doesn’t fail in their first 5 years, like 87% of new agents? Santino Filipelli is principal broker and owner of the $175K/Month firm Modern Realty, and he’s sharing his tips and insight in this episode. Santino’s journey to becoming a real estate agent started the way many do: he bought a property. After working for a well-known brokerage, he saw other firms don’t set agents up for success. He started Modern Realty in 2017 to do things differently, putting people over profits, an approach that’s ironically paid off for him in a big way. Today, Santino will break down how to become a real estate agent and achieve lasting success in the industry. He’ll outline the steps he took to start, the mistakes he sees other agents making, and what current trends are likely to shape the real estate landscape of the next 5-10 years. Resources:Modern Realty - Learn more about Santino’s company at their website UpFlip on YouTube - See more interviews with entrepreneurs and business owners on our YouTube channelConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

How much can you make with a trucking company? Mikael Sant averages $75K a month with his truck business, Sant Lines LLC, even more impressive when you realize he started it as a teenager. He’ll tell us how he did it in this episode. Mikael has had an entrepreneurial mindset since he was a kid. During high school, he started, grew, and sold a landscaping business. In May of 2021, he decided to get into trucking and transportation, and in the first 3 months his new trucking business brought in $159,000 in revenue. Today, Sant Lines has grown from 1 truck to 4 and has a yearly revenue of over a million dollars. If you’ve ever wondered how to start a trucking business, you’ll want to hear Mikael’s insights! He’ll talk through building his company from scratch, including how much it cost him to get started, what systems he uses to manage his team and workflow, and what unexpected challenges he’s overcome along the way. Resources:Sant Lines – Find out more about the company on their websiteIntuit QuickBooks – Financial planning and management software ideal for entrepreneursJobber – Scheduling, quote, and invoicing software for small businessesAdobe Photoshop – Powerful image editing softwareUpFlip – Use our listings to buy or sell a businessConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Most businesses today use some kind of software to run their business, and starting a software company lets entrepreneurs capitalize on this trend. That’s what Ed Warren did when he converted his mobile detailing shop into a software company for independent mobile business owners, and today they’re thriving as one of the top mobile business software providers in the country.Ed started Zippity to provide mobile mechanic, detailing, and tire services to people while they were at work. The pandemic forced them to pivot, leading them to sell their in-house software to others who run a mobile business. This proved to be a smart move, and Zippity is now thriving as a software provider.In this interview, we’ll hear Ed’s advice for how to start a software company. We’ll find out how he developed the software and the processes he uses in his own business, his top strategies for finding leads and converting them to sales, and his advice for growing revenue quickly.Resources:Zippity – Find out more about Zippity on their websiteUpFlip HUB – Learn more about how to start and grow a successful businessConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

After building a career managing 5-star restaurants, Ryan Gromfin wanted a lower-stress way to use this expertise and started a consulting business, The Restaurant Boss. Now he makes $35K/month helping other restaurant owners improve their operations, and he’s sharing his insights in this interview. Ryan knew he wanted to be in the food industry since he was a kid. After graduating from culinary school, he started working in luxury hotel restaurants, and his success operating 4 restaurants started to draw attention from other restaurant owners. As a business consultant, he helped start one of today’s fastest-growing restaurant brands, opening 15 locations in just 4 years, and today has hundreds of restaurant owners on his client list, from independent operators to national brands. If you’ve ever wondered how to start a consulting business, this interview with Ryan will answer all your questions. He’ll share the systems and tools he uses to help restaurants, how he connects with other business owners, and how he developed the expertise that’s made him a trusted authority in the food business. Resources:The Restaurant Boss - Find out more about Ryan’s consulting businessBacon - Inventory and cost management software for restaurant businesses UpFlip Newsletter - Subscribe to our newsletter for more tips, strategies, and advice sent straight to your inboxConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Are you looking for a unique niche to start a business? A fingerprint business opportunity could be your answer, and our guest today, Dan Jurkowisch, is an expert in how to get started in the industry.Dan first gained experience with fingerprinting through law enforcement, with 8 years experience as a police officer and a current career as a detective. He started a side business doing marketing for fingerprinting companies, quickly expanding into selling fingerprint systems. His company, Fingerprinting Classes, now runs courses teaching people how to start their own fingerprinting business. In this interview, Dan shares his expertise on the fingerprinting industry and how others can get started, without the need for law enforcement experience. From how to learn the necessary skills to the most successful marketing strategies and tips on how to grow your revenue, he’s giving us the inside scoop on how to succeed in this highly profitable industry.ResourcesFingerprinting Classes – Learn more about Dan’s training programs and businessFingerprinting Classes on YouTube – Find more videos with advice on how to start and run a fingerprinting businessUpFlip Blog – See more interviews with successful business ownersConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Benjamin Smith and his partner started Friendship Vending Co. as a side hustle, hoping to earn extra money to pay their student loans. Today, they bring in $10K-$14K/month with 50% profit margins, and they’re sharing their advice on how to start a vending machine business.Benjamin started his vending machine business in 2018 as he was finishing up with graduate school. They wanted another revenue stream but didn’t have much cash to get started. After researching low-cost side hustles, he and his partner invested about $2,000 and got their first machines. Five years later, they’re one of the top vending machine businesses in Nashville. Today, we’ll find out how Benjamin built his vending business from the ground up. We’ll learn where he gets his machines and how he connects with companies to identify places to install them. He’ll also share the other equipment and skills you’ll need as a vending business owner, as well as hacks and tips to help new vending business owners be successful. Whether you’re looking for a side hustle or a full-time business, vending can be a fantastic option—and you’ll find out how to do it in this interview.ResourcesFriendship Vending Company – Learn more about Friendship Vending on their websiteUsed Vending – An excellent source for used food trucks, concession trailers, and vending machinesQuickBooks – Top software to manage your financials as a small businessFacebook Marketplace -  Another potential source for used machines and other business suppliesConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Case Kenney started New Mindset with a purpose: selling guided mindfulness journals to help people achieve better mental health. He’s grown this idea into $5.3 million in total sales since he first launched his Shopify store in June of 2020, and he’s sharing how to start a business online with our listeners in this episode.Before starting an online business, Case had a corporate career, but his passion was mindfulness and mental health. He pursued that passion in January of 2020 by crowdfunding his guided journals on Indiegogo. Six months later, he launched his Shopify store with a $20,000 investment in his line of journals. By the end of its first year, it was bringing in a 7-figure revenue with 20% profit margins, letting him quit his day job to focus full time on his business and New Mind, Who Dis podcast.Today, Case is sharing his hacks and strategies for how to start an online business and grow it to 7 figures quickly. Whether you’re planning to start an eCommerce store or want advice on how to grow your sales, you’ll get the answers from this episode!ResourcesNew Mindset, Who Dis – Find out more about their guided journals or check out the New Mindset, Who Dis podcastIndiegogo – A crowdsourcing platform for entrepreneurs and inventors.Upwork – Top freelancing marketplace for designers, copywriters, and other professionals.  Klaviyo – SMS and email marketing platform for business owners.Workday – Finance, HR, and planning management toolConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Mo Zaban started My Fence Company in February of 2020, bringing in more than $1 million in their first full year, during a time when many small businesses struggled and failed. How did this new fencing business thrive through the upheaval of the past two years? We’ll get the answer in this podcast.Mo has a background in construction, and starting a fence company was a natural extension of that experience. He realized there was a need for quality fencing in his area, especially among homeowners who wanted a safe outdoor space for their kids and pets to play. Filling that market gap helped him grow to 7 figures in record time. Today, Mo shares his insights on how to start a fencing company with that kind of fast growth potential. We’ll find out what equipment is a must-have, which marketing strategies worked best as the business grew, and how much it cost to get off the ground (spoiler: it’s less than you think!).This episode is sponsored by Jobber, the #1 service scheduling software in 2022, with tons of features to help small businesses organize and manage their workload. Save 20% OFF your first 6 Months on Jobber. Visit getjobber.com/UpFlip to sign up for a free trial.Resources:My Fence Company -  Find out more about My Fence Company on their websiteGoogle My Business - A powerful tool for attracting and engaging with customersJobber – The ultimate all-in-one project management and CRM platform for contractorsQuickBooks – Accounting and financial planning software for businesses of all sizesConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Every year millions of fans pack into stadiums and party and home watching their favorite football team. Nehemiah Mitchell was one of those players and after leaving Vanderbilt he started WeBall Sports to create sporting goods that improve players' lives.Jeremiah started the sporting goods business with just $1,000 to release the Streamer Football Towel. Today he is more than $1.5 million and partnered with more than 250 collegiate and professional athletes to create affordable, quality sports gear for all levels of athletes.Find out how Jeremiah developed his sporting goods, partnered with so many successful people, and achieved 600% growth in the sporting goods industry. Get ready for another exciting UpFlip Podcast.ResourcesWeBall Sports - If you are looking for sporting goods, check out WeBall SportsUpFlip Blog - More real-world advice straight from business ownersConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Everyone needs a place to live which makes investing in commercial real estate like multi-family housing a recession -proof business. Emma Powell and her husband started HighRise Group Capital in  2018 and today manages over 300 multi-family units.She went from full-time real estate agent to part-time deal maker and increased her income to over $25K/month. She’s going to share with you how to get into commercial real estate, the strategies she uses, and how she chooses multi-family properties.Whether you are looking to start investing in commercial real estate or want to invest with a real estate group, Emma has some tips to help you maximize your wealth.Resourceshow to get into commercial real estate, commercial real estate investing, investing in commercial real estateHighrise Group– Find out more about the companyUpFlip Blog - More real-world advice straight from business ownersConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

What does it take for a business to get on the Shark Tank show—and, more importantly, to get funded by the investors? Bunch Bikes was the first company in Shark Tank history to be approached by a shark post-show, as well as getting funded by judges during the episode. Owner Aaron Powell talks about starting Bunch Bikes and his Shark Tank experience on this podcast.Before starting Bunch Bikes, Aaron Powell was a bike commuter. He wanted to get a cargo bike to let him maintain that lifestyle after having kids, but found no one was selling them—so he started a business that would fill that niche in 2016. Bunch Bikes grew quickly, with a $1.8 million revenue in 2020 when he filmed his Shark Tank episode. That revenue nearly doubled in 2021 despite the supply chain disruptions and rising costs brought on by the pandemic.In this episode, Aaron talks about how he bootstrapped Bunch Bikes in its first few years, and how he managed the cash flow and inventory challenges as the business grew. He’ll also share his Shark Tank experience, including how he prepared for the show and got funding from both Robert Herjavec and Barbara Corcoran, and how going on Shark Tank helped Bunch Bikes grow.ResourcesBunch Bikes – Check out their products and find out more about the company.UpFlip Blog - More real-world advice straight from business owners.Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

As long as people need power, an electrician business will never go out of style. Joel Walsman started Jefferson Electric in 2009 and has since grown it to $500K/Month. Today, he’ll share his advice on how to start an electrical business.Joel started Jefferson Electric out of necessity, in the midst of the 2008 recession. He didn’t just want a job for himself. His vision was to create meaningful employment for other electricians, starting an electrical company based on values like integrity and passion. That model has proven a successful one, and today Jefferson Electric has grown to 50 team members and their revenue is increasing steadily year over year. Joel sees skillful leadership as the key to this growth, and in today’s interview, he shares his strategies for business leaders. We’ll also hear about the practical side of starting an electrician business, like how he connects with customers, how he finds and hires employees, and what systems and software he uses to keep his business running smoothly.You can learn more about Jefferson Electric on their website, or check out the other business interviews on the UpFlip YouTube channel for more insights and advice.Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

The beauty industry is big and growing quickly—a $511 billion industry in 2021, and expected to surpass $700 billion by 2025. Starting a hair and skincare line is a great way to get in on this action. In this episode, we’re talking to Charmaine Nicole, founder and owner of Black Hair and Skincare and Sydney Nicole Hair, to find out how to start a skincare business or hair product line.Charmaine Nicole’s personal experience with hair loss was the impetus for starting her business. After being diagnosed with alopecia as a teen, she was prescribed shampoos and sprays that addressed the symptoms but didn’t fix the problem. This inspired her to create a space for people of color to find advice and solutions for their skin and hair issues, and ultimately starting a skincare business and hair product line in 2016.Today, Charmaine is giving us the inside scoop on how to start a hair product line or skincare business. We’ll talk through every step, from designing the products and choosing a niche to connecting with customers and growing sales. You can learn more about Sydney Nicole Products at BlackHairandSkincare.com, or head over to the UpFlip blog for more advice on starting, running, and growing a business. Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

What is strategic planning, why does a small business need it—and just how do you write a strategic plan in the first place? We’ll get the answers to those questions and more from our expert guest, Erica Olsen, whose role as CEO of OnStrategy has seen her working with organizations around the globe to improve their business strategies.In her more than 15 years as the CEO of OnStrategy, Erica has worked with leadership teams of all styles of organizations, from governments and school districts to businesses and nonprofits, including well-known names like Patagonia, Microsoft, and Make-A-Wish. She’s put that strategic planning knowledge to work in her own company, too, growing their SaaS and consultancy firm to a monthly revenue of $500K.Today, we’ll get Erica’s insights into what strategic planning should look like for small businesses and entrepreneurs. She’ll share her advice on planning to start or scale a business, including what tools a small business owner can use to streamline the process. We’ll also hear how strategic planning can help you fix common problems that plague small businesses and some tips for identifying where you need to make improvements.Visit OnStrategyHQ.com to find out more about the company and their work with clients. And if you’re looking for more business advice, check out the latest episodes on the UpFlip YouTube channel.Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Seth Williams has turned flipping land into something anyone can do. He started with just $300 dollars and turned it into a land-flipping career. Today he’s making more than $70k/month and has diversified revenue streams all focused on helping other people achieve their real estate goals.He offers templates to help people get started, lots of YouTube tutorials, and still flips land when he finds opportunities he likes. He’s going to share with us how he got into buying and selling land, how to identify opportunities and some of the industry’s best-kept secrets.If land flipping is something you’ve wondered how to get started in, this is the UpFlip podcast for you. Learn how to build a real estate flipping business from a pro. You can find out more about Seth Williams on their website. Want more insights from experts that can help you start or grow a business? Check out the UpFlip blog.Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

What differs iconic brands from all the other businesses? Leadership skills. In this episode, we’ll learn how to level up leadership skills, branding, and planning from the person who created the Dr. Phil Brand, Libby Gill. She has an impressive resume working with some of the most iconic businesses in the world.Libby was the Head of Communications for Sony, Universal, and Turner Broadcasting.Her consulting business has helped executives from Disney, Intel, Marriott, and Capital One master the art of leadership and branding. She’s also written 6 books including the award-winning Live Light, Simple Steps. Libby even consulted with the Department of Defense accounting services.You can learn more about Libby on her website, or head to the UpFlip blog for more tips on running a business.Get ready to learn branding and leadership lessons normally reserved for billion-dollar corporations!Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Do you want to grow your business? For pretty much any business owner, the answer’s an obvious “Yes, please”! On today’s episode, we’re talking to Kaihan Krippendorff, a strategy and business growth expert who helps companies reach their full potential.Kaihan is the founder of Outthinker, an innovation consulting firm that’s helped generate more than $2.5 billion in revenue for global companies like Boeing, Verizon, and Microsoft. In this interview, we’ll get his insights into how to scale a business in today’s fast-changing landscape. We’ll hear his advice on every step of the process, from how to come up with disruptive growth strategies to gain an advantage over your competition to smart approaches to implement those changes and track your progress afterwards to keep your business growing in the future. No matter what industry you’re in, this is an interview you don’t want to miss! You can hear more of Kaihan’s insights at Kaihan.net. And make sure you follow UpFlip on Twitter and Instagram to stay up-to-date with our latest episodes. Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Do Google Ads work and what's the best way to use Google Ads for small business owners? In this episode, we'll get the answers to those questions from Kristina Cutura, an expert Google Account manager who helped build the original Google Ads, optimization team. Kristina has developed Google Ads strategies for some of Google's top clients and spent 4 years training Google's customer representatives. Now she's sharing her insights with our listeners. She'll explain how Google Ads work, why small business owners should use them, and what strategies and features you can use to maximize their effectiveness. If you want to boost your sales and brand visibility, you don't want to miss this episode! You can learn more about Kristina on her website, or head to the UpFlip blog for more advice on running a small business.Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Jonathan Portukalian didn’t set out to own a home remodeling business. He and his brother took over their father’s business, Port Building Systems, after he unexpectedly passed away—at first just to provide for their family. Two years later, they’ve added a second division installing inground pools and are making $160K/month in revenue. In this episode, we talk to Jonathan about starting a remodeling business. We’ll find out what changes he and his brother made to Port Building Systems after becoming the owners and what systems, tools, and processes they’ve put in place to keep their growth going. He’ll also share how to start a remodeling business that includes services like building decks and installing pools, and other projects with high revenue potential. Click here to find out more about Port Building Systems, and head to the UpFlip YouTube channel for more advice on how to start a successful business. Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Can you really make a living starting an Etsy shop? The answer is yes—and Vlad Kuksenko is the proof. His shop, TagPup, is the number one pet product store on the site, growing into the top 1% of Etsy stores within its first year. In this episode, we’ll get his advice for how to open an Etsy shop, what types of products are the most popular, and how his conversion-based design has fueled his success. He’ll also share his general tips for the platform, like how to design a product page that draws in customers and how to make sure your products come up for the right searches. If you’re wondering how to start an Etsy shop, this is an episode you need to listen to! You can head to the TagPup Etsy shop to see Vlad’s products and be sure to check out his TalkShop YouTube channel where he shares tricks and tips for growing an Etsy shop. And if you want more advice on how to start an online business, check out the UpFlip blog.Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Paul Akers, the author of 2 Second Lean and business expert on lean manufacturing, discusses how to start a business in today's world. Paul has taken his business from $0 to  $10MM per year. One of the biggest pieces of advice he gives is excellence over growth. This should be the main goal of a CEO to keep his/her business more profitable.Today, we’ll gain insights for navigating the very difficult path to starting a business. You can learn more about Paul and how to start a business on his website. Also, make sure to follow UpFlip on Instagram and Twitter to find out about our latest episodes.Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Paul Akers, author of 2 Second Lean, opens up about how he went from manufacturing his first product in his garage at night, to running a business bringing in $10MM/yr. Paul’s biggest advice to business owners (large and small) is to remember that a business’s most valuable resource is not the money, but the people. Today, we’ll learn how to efficiently run a business, including ways to nurture and grow your employees, which in turn increases profit. You can learn more about Paul and Lean Manufacturing techniques on his website.Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Mike Andes, the Millennial Millionaire shares how to open a franchise and set up systems to create an unstoppable business model. 2 years ago Mike made the decision to franchise his very successful lawn care business, August Lawn Care. Since then, he has over 60 locations in North America, with each location averaging over $33,000 per month in revenue.Today we’ll learn how to franchise a business, including what you need to start and the best way to make money from your franchisees. You can learn more about Mike and Augusta Lawn Care on his website. Also, make sure to follow UpFlip on Instagram and Twitter to find out about our latest episodes. Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

A cleaning business is a great option for a first-time entrepreneur because start-up costs are low and you don’t need special training to get started. Just ask Cristobal Mondragon. He and his wife started Queen Bee Cleaning Service in 2015 with just $5,000. Five years later, they’ve grown to a staff of 25 and earned a revenue of $1.5 million in 2021, with more than $3.2 million in cumulative sales. Today, we’ll learn how Queen Bee set themselves up for success and built a solid team that will keep them growing steadily for years to come. You can learn more about Queen Bee Cleaning and Cristobal’s story at their website, and make sure to follow UpFlip on Instagram and Twitter to find out about our latest episodes as soon as they’re posted. Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Starting a successful lawn care business is not an easy task. Especially if you’re a 19 year old kid in high school. But our guest, Russell from Legends Lawn Care Services, has not only done it, he’s far surpassed the 6-figure mark and is currently making $17k/month, over $200k per year.  At only 20 years old and his second year in business, that is an amazing accomplishment. Today Russell is going to share his trade secrets to growing and scaling a lawn care business. This includes his process for going from 20 to over 300 clients his first year in business, and how to leverage your competitors to your advantage. You can find out more about Russell and his Legends Lawn Care Services at their website. For more information on starting a lawn care business, visit the UpFlip blog, where we post actionable advice for small business owners.Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

There’s lots of advice out there for how to start a business—but once you have one, how do you keep it growing? That’s what we’ll learn today from Mike Andes, the owner of Augusta Lawn Care. Mike built his company to 7-figures by the time he turned 24, and over the past two years has grown further through franchising, opening 60 locations across the U.S. and Canada. And today we’ll talk about how you can grow and scale a business. We’ll find out how he scaled his company so quickly, and how franchising has helped him keep that forward momentum to continue growing his revenue. Mike also runs the Landscape Business Course for those who want to dig deeper into his success. For more free info on starting and scaling a business, check out the UpFlip blog, where we post actionable advice for small business owners. Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Punardeep Sandhu (or PD, to his friends) is a serial entrepreneur who’s found success in a range of industries. In our last interview with PD, UpFlip focused on his bakery, Wild Wheat, which brings in $1M in annual revenue. This is just one business in his empire, which includes a grocery store, a restaurant, a gas station, and two liquor stores. Today, we’ll talk to him about how he bought all these businesses and the advantages of buying functional businesses rather than building them from scratch. We’ll also hear a progress update on his bakery and other operations, and how he stays organized (and sane) as a multi-business owner. If this interview inspires you to buy your own business, check out the listings at UpFlip.com to see what’s for sale in your area. Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, we’re talking to Stephen Rogers, owner of NW Softwash, about how he started and grew his pressure washing business. He was only 19 when he started the business in 2019, and within the first year had enough employees he could get “off the truck” and focus on strategic growth. Today NW Softwash brings in a revenue of $120K/month. Today, we’ll find out what processes he established early to support this quick and sustained growth, including his advice for marketing a power washing business and how he’s built a strong team in a challenging labor market. You can find out more about NW Softwash at their website, or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to watch our first interview with Stephen. Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

The mission at UpFlip has always been to provide no-fluff, actionable content today’s business owners can use to solve common problems and reach their growth goals.Our weekly podcast is a chance to go into more depth with the entrepreneurs interviewed on our blog and YouTube channel, focusing on the topics that are the biggest pain points for business leaders like hiring, team building, leadership, marketing, and much more.In this episode, you’ll meet host Alex Freeman and hear more about our content plans for the channel. Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!