Flipped Lifestyle™ Podcast

In this episode, I get real about one of the toughest moments of my life. Over the holidays, my family faced a major crisis that derailed my plans for 2025 right out of the gate. On Christmas night, my dad stopped breathing in my arms. I'm sharing how I handled it as a son, an entrepreneur, a husband, and dad while keeping my business going. From stepping into the fire during emergencies to giving...

Your brand story isn't just a nice-to-have—it's the foundation of your business. In today's noisy marketplace, people connect with brands that share their values, their journey, and their vision for impact. Your story is what sets you apart, builds trust, and turns customers into loyal advocates who feel like they're part of your mission, not just buyers. In this episode of The Flipped Lifestyle P...

In this episode of The Flipped Lifestyle Podcast , I sit down with Emily Tanner , a former healthcare executive who turned her personal tragedy into a powerful online coaching community: Brave Widow . After unexpectedly losing her husband, Emily navigated the stages of widowhood and found her purpose helping others rebuild their lives. Emily shares how she created a faith-based program that goes b...

In this episode, we're exploring one of the fastest ways to increase your online business revenue: launching a 1-on-1 coaching program. Whether you're trying to monetize a smaller audience or add a high-value offer to your business, coaching allows you to charge more and get paid for your expertise quickly. We'll walk you through the steps to design a coaching offer that's fulfilling, time-efficie...

Hey, y'all! In this episode of the Flipped Lifestyle Podcast , I'm catching up with longtime Flipped Lifestyle Community member and successful online entrepreneur, Gena Lester! Gena has an incredible story of transformation, taking her traditional college admissions consulting business and turning it into an automated membership site that gives her the freedom to travel the country in an RV. We di...

Hey y'all, it's Shane Sams, and I'm so excited to bring you another incredible story from the Flipped Lifestyle Community! Today, I'm talking to Jessica Stipanovic, an amazing entrepreneur who has turned her passion for helping others into a thriving online business. Jessica's journey is nothing short of inspiring. She's hosting writing sessions, launching a podcast, and building the Female Entrep...

In this episode of the Flipped Lifestyle Podcast , I sit down with Den Lopez, the founder of Learning Guitar Secrets , who turned his love for music into a thriving online business. Den's journey is nothing short of incredible. He went from working as a mechanic to building a multi-six-figure business teaching people how to play the guitar. Along the way, he's grown a Facebook audience of over 100...

Hey y'all! On today's show, we've got an inspiring conversation with JD Stewart, the founder of New Magic Academy . JD's story is powerful—he turned challenges from his childhood into fuel for something truly transformative. Now, he's using magic not just to entertain, but to empower others and make a difference in their lives. We talk about how teaching magic can create life-changing opportunitie...

In this episode of the Flipped Lifestyle Podcast, we're diving into the world of urban herbology with our special guest, Lynn Shore! Lynn, an expert herbalist based in Amsterdam, takes us on her journey of moving from England to the Netherlands and immersing herself in the art of urban foraging and herbal medicine. Lynn has turned her passion for urban herbology into a thriving hybrid course that...

In this episode of the Flipped Lifestyle podcast, hosts Shane and Jocelyn welcome Dr. Carolyn Lincoln, a longtime member of the Flipped Lifestyle community and a successful online dog trainer. Dr. Lincoln shares her inspiring journey of transforming her passion for dogs into a thriving online business that helps people build stronger relationships with their pets. Throughout the conversation, Dr....

In this episode of The Flipped Lifestyle Podcast , Jocelyn and I dive deep into some of the most common fears and mindset challenges that entrepreneurs face—like the fear of failure, imposter syndrome, and the fear of criticism. We share personal stories and practical strategies to help you manage these fears, stay consistent, and balance the demands of running a business with your personal life....

In today's episode of the Flipped Lifestyle Podcast , we're reconnecting with two incredible members of the Flipped Lifestyle community, Daniel and Nicole Whitworth! They've been on quite the entrepreneurial journey, and today, we're diving into everything from breaking free of the 'never enough' mindset to balancing financial success with personal fulfillment. We talk about the ups and downs of r...

In this episode of the Flipped Lifestyle podcast, Jocelyn and I sit down with one of the most inspiring members of our community, Karim Morato. Karim's journey is nothing short of amazing — she went from facing language barriers and struggling with a limited income to building a successful online business in bilingual education. As a former Spanish teacher, Karim didn't just teach kids; she took o...

In this episode, we reconnect with Bonnie Finnerty, a long-time Flipped Lifestyle community member who has built an incredible business, Principal Health Coach . Bonnie shares her inspiring nine-year journey from school administration to launching a thriving coaching program that helps school leaders manage stress, improve health, and boost productivity. Despite facing obstacles, Bonnie persevered...

In this episode of the Flipped Lifestyle Podcast , Shane Sams interviews Flipped Lifestyle Hall of Famer Jeanette Stein, one of the earliest and most inspiring success stories from the Flipped Lifestyle community. Jeanette shares her incredible journey from nearly two decades as a math teacher to becoming a successful online entrepreneur. She started by building a math tutoring business and later...

In this episode of The Flipped Lifestyle Podcast, we get to talk to Kevin Depew, the creator of Relax and Learn Guitar. Kevin shares his journey from starting his online business to turning it into a full-time income. He emphasizes the benefits of having a supportive community, the value of consistency, and how his stress shifted from working a traditional job to being an entrepreneur. Kevin also...

What's going on, y'all! In today's episode of The Flipped Lifestyle Podcast, I'm sitting down with my good friend and longtime community member, Kenny Troiano. Kenny has an incredible story—he's taken his passion for breeding chickens and turned it into a thriving online business called Breeders Academy! In this conversation, Kenny shares how he built his membership site from the ground up and why...

In this episode of the Flipped Lifestyle Podcast, I had the pleasure of talking with Valerie Weber, a dynamic real estate agent from Charleston who's making the leap into the online business world. Valerie's journey is a powerful one—from the grind of traditional real estate methods like cold calling to finding a more authentic and flexible approach through one-on-one coaching and membership progr...

I'm super excited for y'all to listen to today's episode! I'm chatting with Terry Mejean, a standout member of our community with a really cool business idea involving heartfelt greeting cards. Here's a quick rundown of what we dive into: A Thoughtful Surprise: I kick things off by sharing a fantastic gift I got from Terry—a box full of personal, meaningful greeting cards. Trust me, these aren't y...

In this episode of the Flipped Lifestyle Podcast, Shane dives into key strategies for boosting member engagement in your online community, highlighting the importance of mixing up your interaction methods. He talks about pricing your memberships right—focusing on what the market can handle instead of just the value of your content. Shane also breaks down the perks of having different membership ti...

Hey, y'all! We're back after a short break, and we've got some exciting updates to share! In this episode, we talk about what we've been up to during our time away, the challenges we faced, and how we've grown both personally and professionally. We also take a trip down memory lane, reflecting on our journey from being school teachers starting our own online business to now helping other families...

In this episode of The Flipped Lifestyle Podcast, Shane dives deep into the critical topic of mindset in online business. We all know that success in entrepreneurship isn't just about strategy—it's about having the right mindset to push through challenges, overcome doubts, and keep moving forward. Today, Shane answers some of the most pressing mindset questions submitted by our community members....

In this episode of the Flipped Lifestyle Podcast, Shane answers your questions about discovering the perfect online business idea. He discusses how to identify your passions and turn them into profitable ventures, shares low-cost business ideas that are easy to start, and explains the importance of validating your concept before diving in. The episode also covers common mistakes to avoid and offer...

Hey y'all! Today's episode of The Flipped Lifestyle Podcast is a "Best Of" episode! For those who are new to the podcast, these episodes will tell the story of where Shane & Jocelyn started, and how they got to where they are today. For those who are long-time listeners, these episodes will motivate you and show you what is possible with online business. Our goal is to bring our best content every...

Hey y'all! Today's episode of The Flipped Lifestyle Podcast is a "Best Of" episode! For those who are new to the podcast, these episodes will tell the story of where Shane & Jocelyn started, and how they got to where they are today. For those who are long-time listeners, these episodes will motivate you and show you what is possible with online business. Our goal is to bring our best content every...