The UpFlip Podcast

Guest E.J. McCoy, founder of Scoop Soldiers and multiple home services brands, discusses how he started and grew his businesses, including launching his pet waste removal service. He shares setbacks and lessons learned, and also explores marketing strategies, challenges of setting prices, and offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Ryan Duey, who started a float tank business after a motorcycle accident in Thailand, shares how to sell premium products. He talks about being driven to bring the transformative float tank experience to people, becoming a business partner during the pandemic, and the challenges of selling high-ticket items. Ryan also discusses the growth of his business after appearing on Shark Tank.

Brett Williams, founder of Designjoy, shares how he started a design agency as a side hustle and scaled it to a $1.5 million solo business. He discusses his innovative shift that reduced his workload and increased revenue, mistakes he made early on and how he found better clients, and strategies for growing the business while cutting back working hours. He also talks about coping with stress, firing clients, and building a personal brand.

In this podcast, Joe Popelas, an entrepreneur who made over a million dollars his first year selling AI-generated books, shares his journey of building a successful book brand using AI. He discusses the accessibility of AI models, the importance of having a unique skill set in entrepreneurship, and how to provide value at a low price and consistently beat competitors. Joe also talks about managing a busy schedule, hiring a proofreader, revenue growth, and implementing marketing strategies through Pinterest.

Andrew Freed, founder of a $10M rental property business, shares how he built his real estate portfolio using popular strategies like house hacking. He discusses his mentor's influence and gives coaching advice. Topics include the role of self-reliance, time management, self-education, financing options, and lessons from a real estate failure.

Bailey shares her journey of selling handmade items on Etsy, transitioning to selling digital goods, and achieving $60,000 monthly revenue. She discusses the importance of niche research and effective marketing on Etsy. The podcast also covers topics such as startup costs, protecting designs, managing finances, marketing strategies, and finding balance as an entrepreneur and parent.

Leading cybersecurity expert and co-founder of Baxter Clewis, Boyd Clewis, shares insights into starting a tech company with big growth potential. He discusses the challenges of selling their services at first, rethinking marketing strategy, and specializing in a niche. Baxter Clewis now makes a 7-figure monthly revenue. Boyd also talks about the importance of market research, finding the right business coach, networking, and managing licenses. He shares strategies for entering the cybersecurity field, reframing failures, and learning from successful people.

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!