The UpFlip Podcast

Donny Greens started his microgreens business with no prior experience and now makes $100K per year working 3 days per week. In this interview he walks us through the process of getting started. From using the right equipment, when to harvest, and finding the right customers. Don also shares his pricing strategies and the exact plants he grows on his farm.  This is a side hustle or business idea t...

Brandon, from the popular Youtube channel, Car Questions Answered, sits down with Ryan to discuss how he got started flipping cars as a side hustle and eventually to founding his own used car dealership DEBT FREE.  Brandon shares invaluable insights on starting out, what fixer-uppers to look for, understanding market trends, and his take on the customer is always right (you may be surprised). For...

Kyle Frey has a unique business that makes him millions of dollars a year. What he does isn’t something you hear about every day.  He’s an oyster farmer on the coast in North Carolina. He started his farm with zero experience, hardly any money, and at the time, he’d never even eaten an oyster. Kyle is an entrepreneur but he said it feels like he doesn’t work a single day because he absolutely love...

Michael Lisovetsky shares his entrepreneurial journey and mindset secrets that have helped him found over 5 businesses before the age of 30. From starting a web hosting company at 14 to founding Juice, a digital marketing agency,  Michael discusses the core principles that guide his business decisions. He also dives into the strategies for scaling a venture effectively, and the challenges of runni...

Shana Lynn is an expert at community building. In this episode she shares her insights for cultivating a community that improves customer retention - no matter what industry you’re in. She discusses the definition of community, platforms for community building, and the impact of community on customer retention rates.  Shana also provides valuable advice for online businesses looking to build a com...

Shan Greggs started her candle business with her final paycheck ($467) after she was laid off from her job at United Airlines. That’s when Shan decided to become her own boss. Today, she is the founder and CEO of a wildly successful candle company that’s generating $85K per month. Starting out, Shan made candles in her kitchen and sold them out of the back of her car. Now, her candles are availabl...

Neil Parekh started his cleaning company with less than a thousand dollars and grew it to $1 million in just three years, all while traveling to 50 countries. He found the idea for his cleaning company on Reddit and decided to give it a shot.  In the beginning, he didn't have much knowledge or experience, but he learned as he went along. He started with a basic website and a Google ad, and so...

Jyll Saskin Gales, a Google Ads expert, shares her journey into digital marketing and why she chose Google Ads as her area of focus. She discusses how she started learning Google Ads and the results she achieved for her own business.  Jyll also talks about working as a side hustle while at Google and eventually leaving to focus on her own business. She shares her experience of getting her first cl...

Chris Ducker discusses building the business of your dreams through a personal brand. He emphasizes consistency and focusing on one area to attract the right audience. Niching down in the right ways to grow your business successfully.  Chris shares the common misconception that success is solely measured by money and stresses the importance of prioritizing well-being. He shares a pivotal and comic...

Tara Bosch set out to create a company with a purpose after realizing her unhealthy addiction to sugar. After a talk with her grandma, Tara embarked on a journey to revolutionize candies, kick sugar, and build a $360 million business at the same time.  Key Takeaways: Knowing your “why” will help you to stay focused on what you’re seeking to do. Having an extreme amount of gratitude helps you to ga...

Brianna Rooney started her own tech recruiting agency at 24 years old. Since then, she started two more companies in the field, staffing some of the fastest-growing companies out there. In today’s episode, Brianna will share how to start your own staffing agency, what are some common pitfalls in this industry, and what mindset tweaks you have to make in order to succeed. Key Takeaways: When you fi...

Tommy Mello is a legend in the home services industry. What started as a simple side gig grew into A-1 Garage – a national leader with 700 employees in 22 states. And his company is now worth a whopping $220M! Key Takeaways:   Get on the right systems early on. Don’t wait to pivot.  If you don’t build your company culture, it will build itself.  AI isn’t coming for the home services industry. It’s...

Dave Menz is a top thought leader in the laundromat business, having scaled to $900K per month. In today's interview we dig into his story of starting his laundromat business as a lucrative side hustle and evolving accidentally into the Laundromat Millionaire. His drive for helping others to succeed and his ability to systemize processes have taken his business to the next level. If you’ve co...

Dok Kwon co-owns CUPBOP, a Korean BBQ business, with 220 stores worldwide and $3.5M monthly revenue. But it all started with a single food truck! In this episode Dok digs deep to share his insights on entrepreneurship, growing a business worldwide, and why sometimes you just have to fail the right way. Key Takeaways: Never linger with failure. You have to have the takeaway from it but you likely m...

When it comes to SEO and digital marketing, it’s hard to find someone more knowledgeable than Rand Fishkin. His popular blog, hundred of keynotes, and 2 hyper-successful SaaS businesses are a testament to his skill. If you’re looking to start an online business in 2024 this is the episode for you! Rand shares the role content marketing plays in marketing today. How social media can be used to gene...

Terry Rice worked at some incredible companies, including Facebook and Adobe but the burnout he experienced was ruining his life. Leaving his job, bad habits, and unhealthy lifestyle behind, he started his own business to create a life he could enjoy with his family.  In today's interview Terry shares his winning mindset that helped to catapult him out of his 9 to 5 and into entrepreneurship....

Nicolas Malonga has cracked the code on reselling sneakers online and makes $650K per year. In this episode, Nick shares how he went from reselling used sneakers on OfferUp and Facebook groups to making a fortune selling new Nike’s on Amazon and Instagram. We dig into how he got started and what you can do to start your sneaker flipping business with little to no cash. Key Takeaways Start as a sid...

Emmon Khan is a genius in sales and marketing. He has made more than $20 million from his business in just 5 years. He invested over $100k into digital marketing and eCommerce courses, coaching, and masterminds. In this episode we have a rare chance to pick his brain and share some insane value bombs with you. Emmon has turned his digital marketing expertise into 8-figure dropshipping sales. And h...

Running social media ads can feel like a gamble. In fact, over three-quarters of advertisers lose money on their campaigns. But those who’ve unlocked the code to successful ads can get over 10x return. In this episode we’ll catch a glimpse of how it’s done. Our guest, Nathan Bentley is the founder of Practice PhD. He's an expert in digital marketing for chiropractic clinics, on a mission to c...

How do you start a business when money is tight? Where do you find motivation when the odds are stacked against you? These are the questions asked by anyone who is beginning their entrepreneurial journey.  Michael Tecku answers those questions today plus gives the inside scoop on starting and scaling a business from $0-$1M in under 12 months. In the last year, Michael has pivoted away from Amazon...

When it comes to your business, you can’t just cross your fingers and hope your marketing will work. To grow and scale, you need a powerhouse sales funnel that transforms leads into loyal customers. Today’s guest is an expert at boosting revenue, using a process that entrepreneurs easily overlook. She’s helped to increase her conversion rate by up to 800%. Alisha Conlin-Hurd, is an expert in the p...

Mobile home parks can be a gold mine, as Pasha Esfandiary quickly discovered. He left his professional poker lifestyle and began purchasing parks across the country. Owning mobile home parks doesn’t sound glamorous, but it’s one of the most lucrative investment properties, with the lowest rate of mortgage delinquency in any real estate sector out there. For investors, this is a golden opportunity...

They say if you can make it in NY, you can make it anywhere! Steve Griggs of Steve Griggs Design can attest to that fact. He’s a landscape architect who has worked all over the country, but primarily in NYC, tackling tough jobs no one else wants to do.  Steve’s company is one of the greatest, grossing over $3.5 million a year. He’s a best selling author who has been featured on Forbes, Grant Cardo...

Social media can make a significant impact when you start, grow, and scale your business. Big or small, all businesses can harness the power of social media. And if there’s one thing that our guest today does exceptionally well, it’s generating organic views. Logan Forsyth has generated over 2.5 billion ORGANIC views, attracting over 18 million new followers for his clients.  But you don’t have to...

Andrew Gomez was still a teenager when he bought his first 2 trucks to start AJG Transport. Nine years later, they’ve become the go-to delivery provider for Fortune 500 companies, bringing in a 7-figure monthly revenue from the dozens of trucks in their fleet.  In this episode we uncover how Andrew (now 26) started his trucking company and landed top-tier contracts, like Amazon, that drove his imp...