The UpFlip Podcast

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. Resourceshttps://bit.ly/3YGddmo - Join UpFlip Academy today and launch your businessUpFlip Newsletter - Get business advice and insights delivered straight to your inboxReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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. Resourceshttps://bit.ly/4ho1OPp Start your own viral business with UpFlip Academy@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 Ready to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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.Resourceshttps://bit.ly/3YAr3GJ - Join UpFlip Academy and launch your business todayOransi.com - Learn more about the company at their websiteReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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. Resourceshttps://franchise.upflip.com/photo-booth-international Learn more about the business and work with Joshhttps://bit.ly/3BYZHkO Join UpFlip Academy today!Ready to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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.Resourceshttps://bit.ly/3AeXCAM Join entrepreneurs like Keida in the AcademySoulmateCustoms.com - Find out more about Soulmate CustomsReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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:https://bit.ly/3NGXSeI Start a pooper scooper business todayScoop Soldiers - Learn more about the company on their websiteReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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:https://bit.ly/4hvj31g Start your business todayPlunge.com - Learn more about Plunge at their websiteReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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:https://bit.ly/3YC5WUj Launch your business todayDesignjoy.co - Learn more about the business at their websiteReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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:https://bit.ly/4hlQgMA Join UpFlip Academy today@joepopelas - Connect with Joe on TikTokReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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:https://bit.ly/3A92es5 Join UpFlip Academy and start your business todayAndrew Freed - Connect with Andrew on InstagramReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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:https://bit.ly/4hlMQJG Start your own Etsy ShopDigitally Purposed - Learn more about Digitally Purposed on their websiteReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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:https://bit.ly/3YCr5xJ Join UpFlip AcademyBaxter Clewis Cybersecurity - Learn more about the company on their websiteReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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:https://bit.ly/4fhBp3P - Start a business with UpFlip AcademyBigger Better Movers - Learn more about the company on their websiteReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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:https://bit.ly/4hnkr5N Join UpFlip Academy to start your own business todayPony Express Studio - Learn more about Pony Express Studio on their websiteReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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:https://bit.ly/3YDD6Dl Start your own business today with UpFlip AcademyFlying Wheels - Find out more about Craig and Flying Wheels at their websiteReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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:https://bit.ly/4hh6Ixv - Join UpFlip Academy and launch your business today!Saved by Design - Learn more about Saved by Design on their websiteReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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:https://bit.ly/3YBzKAs - Take our Google Ads course in UpFlip AcademyHigh Voltage SEO - Learn more about High Voltage on their websiteReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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!

David Thomas Tao co-funded 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:https://bit.ly/4hndySi Join UpFlip Academy and start your affiliate journeyBarBend - Learn more about BarBend and see the content they post on their blogReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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!

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:https://bit.ly/3NCfEQv Join UpFlip Academy and launch your businessRising Tide Car Wash - Connect with the company on their websiteReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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:https://bit.ly/3AaOxsE Connect with likeminded entrepreneursReafCO - Learn more about Josh and his business on his websiteReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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:https://bit.ly/3YBuj4x Take our course in UpFlip AcademyKyle Landwehr YouTube channel - Learn more insights from Kyle’s videosReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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!

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:https://bit.ly/4hd7PhP Connect with likeminded entrepreneursAirVenture Hosting - Find out more about AirVenture on their website Ready to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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 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:https://bit.ly/4hka2HZ Join UpFlip Academy and build your businessATM Together - Find out more about Paul’s business on their websiteReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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:https://bit.ly/3A9s92T Take our Etsy course and launch your ecommerce store today!iHeartDogs - Learn more about the company on their websiteReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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:https://bit.ly/4hgAEtB Start a clothing line todaySnow Milk - Learn more about Snow Milk on their websiteReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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:https://bit.ly/3YzGE9w Connect with likeminded entrepreneursRx Candles - Learn more about the company on their website Ready to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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:https://bit.ly/4hg4Gxv Start your online businessKevin Espiritu - Learn about Kevin’s other projects on his websiteReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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:https://bit.ly/3NJhjn6 Join UpFlip AcademyBuilding Wealth from Rentals - Connect with Yamundow on InstagramReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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:https://bit.ly/3YAr3Xf Connect with experts to guide you on your entrepreneurial journeyCaptain Experiences - Learn more about the company on their websiteReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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:https://bit.ly/3YCQB64 Create a business you love!The Futur - Learn more about Chris’ business on The Futur’s websiteReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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:https://bit.ly/4hg4HS5 Get 500 free business ideasTwinkle Toes Nanny Agency - Learn more about the company on their websiteReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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:https://bit.ly/3YDThAc Start your ecommerce or vending business todaySmartBox - Connect with BrandonReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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:https://bit.ly/4hg4Ip7 500 free business ideas you can use to start your next side hustle or business ventureOn the Spot Window Cleaning - Learn more about the On the Spot at their websiteReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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:https://bit.ly/4fBt5fB Take our course in UpFlip AcademyThe Humphrey Group - Learn more about Bart and his company at their websiteReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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:https://bit.ly/3YNmER3 Connect with likeminded entrepreneursNational Business Capital - Explore financing options with National Business CapitalReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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: https://bit.ly/4hyyeH5 Take Chris's courseQueen Bee Cleaning Services - Find out more about Chris and his company on their websiteReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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:https://bit.ly/3YDyYTQ 500 free business ideasEOFire - Listen to the Entrepreneur on Fire podcast Ready to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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:https://bit.ly/3C0raTd Start your side hustle today!Side Hustle Nation - Learn more about how Side Hustle Nation Ready to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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:https://bit.ly/3YBBLwD 500 free business ideasAJAX Jets - Find out more about AJAX Jets on their websiteReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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. Resourceshttps://bit.ly/3NGQnoe Join likeminded entrepreneurs in the communityMighty Health - Learn more about the company at their websiteReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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. Resourceshttps://bit.ly/4hhNPuh Start and grow a business this yearWorkello - Find out more about Nick’s company on their websiteReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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.Resourceshttps://bit.ly/3YFasSh 500 free business ideasEvolve to Grow - Learn more about how Evolve to GrowReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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. Resources:https://bit.ly/4hhNPKN Get 500 free business ideasCraig Swanson - Find out more about Craig’s businesses on his websiteReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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. Resourceshttps://bit.ly/3A92eIB Start your business today with 500 free business ideasKatelyn James Photography - Find out more on Katelyn’s websiteReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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. Resourceshttps://bit.ly/4hhNQhP Start your business today with 500 free business ideasStemistry - Find out more about the business at their websiteReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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. Resourcesbit.ly/4filwtR Start your business today and scale to new heightsSerge Faguet - Find out more about Serge on his websiteReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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.Resourceshttps://bit.ly/3YDu2OL Start your own painting businessArizona Painting Company - Find out more about the companyReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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. Resourceshttps://bit.ly/4hmDVYa Start your entrepreneurial journey todayBarry Moltz - Get more of Barry’s small business expertise on his websiteReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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 https://bit.ly/48q9Hzv Start a business todayStretch Zone - Find out more about the company on their websiteReady to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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. Resourceshttps://bit.ly/3AlhJ01 Get 500 free business ideasGrahamCochrane.com - Learn more insights from Graham on his website Ready to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Youtube On Instagram On Facebook @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!