The UpFlip Podcast

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!

Thibault Louis-Lucas, founder of Pony Express Studio, shares his journey from nine failed startups to a $12.5 million acquisition. He emphasizes the lessons learned from setbacks and the role of technology in entrepreneurship. Thibault discusses the creation of tools like Tweet Hunter and Taplio, the emotional challenges of launching products, and innovative marketing strategies. He also highlights the importance of adapting to rapid market changes and the value of building in public to engage customers effectively.

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!