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| 150. Attract Your Audience: Marketing Strategies for Exponential Growth | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:32:26 | |
JJ Peterson wanted to start his own business when he quickly realized how much money people waste on marketing that doesn’t work. Now with over 20 years of experience in marketing and communication roles and over 1MM books sold for his book Marketing Made Simple, he sits down with Ryan to inform companies how to avoid making the wrong marketing investments. JJ’s worked with top companies in the world on their strategies such as Microsoft, Tempur Sealy, Certified Angus Beef, and the US Olympic Committee. He shares about the importance of storytelling in a marketing strategy, clarifying your brand’s message to consumers, and how to stop wasting money on campaigns that don’t work. He also emphasizes the importance of answering three questions in marketing: what do you do, how does it make my life better, and how do I get it?
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| 149. How to Get BIG Passive Income Payouts — Real Estate Investing 101 | 19 Aug 2024 | 00:33:47 | |
Justin Williams proves that having a side hustle can bring in way more money than the average pocket change. And he demonstrates this by investing in real estate and making over $40K per month passive income. Justin shares what led him down the path to real estate investing and starting his very own company, Millionaire University. Justin discusses how he began with wholesaling short sales, and how he pivoted into rental investments. He also talks about the fact that success didn’t appear for him overnight. Justin’s first business failed, leaving him and his wife in over $120K of debt. Resources:
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| 140. My Secret Formula to Make Millions from Government Contracts (with Jason White) | 01 Jul 2024 | 00:31:11 | |
Jason White is a government contracting expert who has over 15 years of experience in the field and has secured tens of millions of government contracts with a system he built from the ground up. In this episode, Jason talks to Ryan about his ability to make over $1 million per year in this job profession and shares insights on having these government contracts yourself. Jason explains how to achieve profitable pricing strategies, the importance of networking and paperwork, and the key method for identifying and targeting the right government contracts. He also shares vital details about subcontracting and the misconceptions regarding federal contracts. Tune in to see how a simple, consistent strategy can help you land well-paid government contracts from the US, who has a federal budget of $6.5 trillion this year. Resources:
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| 50. How to Start a $30K/Month Online Business | 12 Dec 2022 | 00:44:41 | |
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. Resources
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| 49. From $2,000 to $2.9M/Month with an Online Clothing Store | 05 Dec 2022 | 00:25:12 | |
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! Resources
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| 48. From $1K to $30K+/Month Selling on eBay | 28 Nov 2022 | 00:39:43 | |
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! Resources
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| 47. How to Start a $480K/Year Online Course Business | 21 Nov 2022 | 00:37:12 | |
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!
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| 46. How to Start a T-Shirt Printing Business (And Scale It to 7-Figures) | 14 Nov 2022 | 00:41:29 | |
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. Resources
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| 45. How to Hire the Right Way for Your Small Business | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:48:48 | |
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.
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| 44. How to Start a $450K/Month Epoxy Flooring Business | 31 Oct 2022 | 00:43:31 | |
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. Resources
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| 43. $30K/Month Passive Income on Amazon: How He Did It | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:58:58 | |
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! Resources
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| 42. Secrets of the $9M/Year eCommerce Business | 17 Oct 2022 | 00:51:42 | |
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. Resources
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| 41. How to Start an Online Business (And Grow It to $20M+/Month) | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:45:14 | |
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! Resources
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| 139. The $1.2M/Month Niche I Uncovered While Working In Church | 28 Jun 2024 | 00:29:50 | |
Josh Dominguez is the founder and CEO of Refresh LED, a company that provides LED lighting solutions across various applications. In January alone, his business brought in a whopping $1.2 million in revenue. Josh now meets with Ryan to explain how he managed to grow a business from a shoestring budget into a company that earns seven figures per month. Josh highlights the importance of tapping into personal networks, taking calculated risks, and providing value by producing educational content. As the business grows, he also discusses the significance of hiring and delegating tasks in order to focus on sales and marketing. Have a listen to learn key strategies on growing and scaling your business, and the value one can provide their customers through free educational resources. Resources:
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| 40. They Make $2M/Month Selling Office Furniture (Find Out How) | 03 Oct 2022 | 00:46:15 | |
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! Resources
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| 39. How to Develop a Business Mindset that Leads to Success | 26 Sep 2022 | 00:38:24 | |
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. Resources
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| 38. Painting Business: From $6,000 to $25K/Month | 19 Sep 2022 | 00:43:15 | |
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. Resources
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| 37. $15K/Month Print on Demand Business (Started as a Side Hustle) | 12 Sep 2022 | 00:41:44 | |
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! Resources
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| 36. Vending Machine Business: From $60K to $600K/Year | 05 Sep 2022 | 00:35:20 | |
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. Resources
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| 35. How He Earns $120K/Month With a Clothing Line | 29 Aug 2022 | 00:40:23 | |
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! Resources
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| 34. How to Start a $400K/Month Affiliate Marketing Business | 22 Aug 2022 | 00:33:27 | |
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! Resources
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| 33. How He Grew a $50K+/Month Print on Demand Business | 15 Aug 2022 | 00:44:35 | |
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. Resourceshttps://bit.ly/3NKJrqc Take Ryan's course in UpFlip Academy 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:
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| 32. How to Start Investing in Real Estate (the Right Way) | 01 Aug 2022 | 00:45:13 | |
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. Resourceshttps://bit.ly/4eYNJpO Join the Academy to get started 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:
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| 31. How Paul Akers Developed 800+ Products | 25 Jul 2022 | 00:45:51 | |
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. Resources
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| 138. My Blueprint to Build a Million Dollar ECommerce Business with Shopify | 24 Jun 2024 | 00:35:21 | |
Michael Tecku is an entrepreneur and e-commerce expert who scaled a new online store to $1 million in just under a year. He return to the channel to sit down with Ryan and shares how to find the right niche for your online store and the ultimate formula for success in e-commerce. Michael discusses the significance of inbound marketing, creating a product worth advertising, and focusing on what you can control in your business. He also provides advice on how to simplify the processes of logistics and supply. Have a seat and learn about the investment it takes to start an ecommerce business and the high importance of testing and validating your product beforehand. Resources:
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| 30. $500 To Start A Mobile Detailing Business (How’s It Going?) | 18 Jul 2022 | 00:48:47 | |
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. Resources
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| 29. How To Become A Real Estate Agent (From A $175K/Month Broker) | 04 Jul 2022 | 00:40:29 | |
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:
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| 28. 19 Year Old Starts a $75K/Month Trucking Business | 20 Jun 2022 | 00:42:32 | |
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:
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| 27. How to Build a Thriving Software Company (From Scratch) | 30 May 2022 | 00:40:39 | |
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:
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| 26. How He Built a $35K/Month Consulting Business | 23 May 2022 | 00:40:32 | |
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:
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| 25. How He Makes $10K/Month With a Fingerprinting Business | 16 May 2022 | 00:33:29 | |
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. Resources
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| 24. How to Start a $10K/Month Vending Machine Business | 09 May 2022 | 00:30:22 | |
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.
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| 23. How He Made $5.3M in 2 Years Starting an Online Business | 02 May 2022 | 00:29:55 | |
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! Resources
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| 22. How This Fencing Business Made $1M In Revenue Its First Year | 18 Apr 2022 | 00:30:56 | |
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!). Resources:
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| 21. How He Built A $1.5M/Year Sporting Goods Business In Just 5 Years | 11 Apr 2022 | 00:37:00 | |
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. Resources
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| 137. How to Build a Million Dollar Business You Love | 21 Jun 2024 | 00:33:27 | |
John Burdett is the founder and CEO of Fast Slow Motion and has helped almost 1,000 clients grow their businesses. He discusses with Ryan on how he helps his clients channel their passion into building a business they truly enjoy and now accrues up to $1.9 million per month in revenue. John highlights the importance of setting clear goals and themes, communicating to everyone involved effectively, and how using systems to capture data can provide real-time visibility to the business. He also explains the benefits of documenting standard operating procedures (SOP) through short videos and empowering employees to follow the playbook. Lend an ear and learn how to run a profitable business you love without compromising time to enjoy the important things in life. Resources:
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| 20. How to Build a $300K/Year Commercial Real Estate Business | 03 Apr 2022 | 00:38:54 | |
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. Resources
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| 19. How Shark Tank Helped Bunch Bikes Grow to $2.7M Revenue in 2021 | 28 Mar 2022 | 00:34:09 | |
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. Resources
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| 18. How To Start A Multi-Million Dollar Electrical Business | 21 Mar 2022 | 00:38:31 | |
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. Resources: 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:
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| 17. $20 To Start A $75K/Month Skincare and Hair Product Line? | 14 Mar 2022 | 00:31:34 | |
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.
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| 16. Strategic Business Planning: CEO of $500K/Month Company Shares Her Secrets | 07 Mar 2022 | 00:46:12 | |
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.
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| 15. Land Flipping: How to Turn $300 Into $70K/Month Business | 28 Feb 2022 | 00:43:13 | |
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. 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:
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| 14. Business Leadership: How to Lead Like a Fortune 500 Executive | 16 Feb 2022 | 01:03:15 | |
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.
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| 13. Growth Hacks He Used to Generate $2.5 Billion in Revenue | 31 Jan 2022 | 00:50:30 | |
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. 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:
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| 12. Google Ads Secrets For Small Business (How to Make Them Work) | 24 Jan 2022 | 00:45:38 | |
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! 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:
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| 11. How They Make $160K/Month Installing Pools and Remodeling Homes | 17 Jan 2022 | 00:42:48 | |
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. 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:
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| 136. How to Start a $2.1M Pressure Washing Business (On a Budget) | 17 Jun 2024 | 00:33:26 | |
Fred Hodges Jr. is an entrepreneur in the pressure washing space and managed to generate $2.1 million in only nine months. He shares his insights on starting and running a successful pressure-washing business with less than $2,000. Fred emphasizes that having a clear vision, building a well-trained crew, and providing exceptional customer service are key to creating a strong foundation in a business. He also discusses the importance of Google and Yahoo online reviews and how they help build trust with customers. Listen in to learn about Fred’s valuable strategies for driving revenue and overcoming challenges in a high-turnover industry. Resources:
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| 10. How to Start an Etsy Shop (From the Site’s #1 Pet Product Store) | 12 Jan 2022 | 00:50:03 | |
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! 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:
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| 9. How to Start a Business: $10MM/Yr Business Owner Gives Advice | 12 Dec 2021 | 00:47:26 | |
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. 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:
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| 8. Lean Manufacturing: Improve Business Efficiency & Maximize Profits | 06 Dec 2021 | 00:48:26 | |
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. 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:
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