The UpFlip Podcast

James Li knows a thing or two about how to raise money for business startup expenses. He raised more than $12 million in three rounds of business funding to start Mighty Health. Since the app’s launch in 2019, it’s been downloaded by more than 220,000 people, and the funding they raised helped to drive that success. James wasn’t a healthcare expert before launching Mighty Health. He was inspired to start a wellness platform after watching his dad struggle to find fitness and wellness services designed for modern people over 50. The funding he raised helped him build a board of advisors with the expertise they needed, in turn building Mighty Health into the successful platform it is today. Entrepreneurs looking for small business funding usually don’t need the kind of capital required for Mighty Health, but that doesn’t make finding it any less of a challenge. James’ insights can help you overcome these challenges and secure the funding you need to hit the ground running with your new business. Resourceshttps://bit.ly/3NGQnoe Join likeminded entrepreneurs in the communityMighty Health - Learn more about the company 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!

Since its launch in early 2022, Workello has helped its customers evaluate more than 30,000 candidates, quickly growing their SaaS company to a revenue of $70,000+ a month—and they’re just getting started. Find out how to start a SaaS company with the same growth potential in this interview with founder Nick Jordan.What is a SaaS company? It stands for “software as a service,” and it’s a business model with growing demand in our increasingly virtual world. Nick’s SaaS company, Workello, grew out of the content agency he started to connect business owners with writing talent. He realized the systems he’d built for his agency would be equally helpful to other entrepreneurs, and the quick success Workello’s seen since launching is proof that he was right. In this interview, Nick will share how he developed the systems at the heart of Workello, how he manages his growing team, and his top advice for entrepreneurs looking to start their own SaaS businesses. Resourceshttps://bit.ly/4hhNPuh Start and grow a business this yearWorkello - Find out more about Nick’s 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!

Starting your own business is an exciting achievement, but for most entrepreneurs, that’s just the first step. Knowing how to grow your business to reach your revenue goals is another challenge, and that’s where Evolve to Grow’s expertise can be a game changer.Tristan Wright started Evolve to Grow in 2017 with the goal of giving business owners more time and freedom, along with insights on how to grow a business to its full potential. Tristan didn’t set out to be a business coach. He started on the other side, launching a cycling wear business after quitting his career as an engineer. His early struggles with that business inspired him to start Evolve to Grow to teach other entrepreneurs how to grow a small business the right way. Whether you’re a current business owner or an entrepreneur who wants to start your first venture, Tristan’s insights can help you make the leap to 7 figures with sustainable, long-term growth strategies.Resourceshttps://bit.ly/3YFasSh 500 free business ideasEvolve to Grow - Learn more about how Evolve to GrowReady 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!

Starting your own business is just the first step. Scaling a business to a 7-figure revenue requires another set of strategies and skills. Craig Swanson is an expert in both these crucial stages of a business. He’s started and grown multiple businesses, and he shares his insights with our listeners in this episode. Craig started his first business, CreativeTechs, after dropping out of college at the age of 18. He ran that business for more than twenty years, picking up a side project along the way that involved incubating an online education business. That venture evolved into CreativeLive in 2010, growing from a small startup to a team of more than 70 over the ensuing decade. Now, he is co-owner in a portfolio of content businesses with big name partners in a variety of industries. Starting a business can seem overwhelming, but with the right knowledge and skills, anyone can do it. The advice Craig shares in this interview will help entrepreneurs at all stages of their business find their first 100 customers and grow to 100,000 and beyond. Resources:https://bit.ly/4hhNPKN Get 500 free business ideasCraig Swanson - Find out more about Craig’s businesses 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!

Katelyn James Photography has grown into the premier online destination for photography education. Its revenue has grown along with its reputation, generating more than $200,000 every month. That’s way beyond the $24,000 a month goal Katelyn had starting a photography business in college. When Katelyn first started out, she was a workaholic who spent most of her time on her photography business. Shifting into photography education allowed her to reclaim her work-life balance. Today, roughly 90% of her revenue is passive income, giving her more time to spend with her family. She’ll share advice on how to start a photography business that adapts to your lifestyle in this interview. The proprietary course program Katelyn uses is at the core of her growth. We’ll find out how she developed it, along with the other tools and systems she uses to run her business efficiently. She’ll also share her tips for scaling photography business revenue, and everything else you need to know to be successful in this field. Resourceshttps://bit.ly/3A92eIB Start your business today with 500 free business ideasKatelyn James Photography - Find out more on Katelyn’s 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!

At just 16, Dylan Capshaw is already earning about $10,000 in profit from his coffee and flower shop, Stemistry. If you’re wondering how to open a coffee shop, how to open a flower shop, or how a teenager combined the two into a unique small business, this episode is for you. Dylan first made waves in 2020 when he started For the Frontline, a non-profit to help protect frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those efforts earned him nominations from TIME Magazine and Nickelodeon’s Kid of the Year award. He started an online flower shop around the same time as a way to quell his boredom when he was stuck at home. When that ecommerce shop made more than 11,000 sales, Dylan realized he had a scalable business on his hands. In this interview, we’ll hear about Dylan’s journey from ecommerce flower shop to a brick-and-mortar. One big question many people are probably asking is: how much does it cost to open a coffee shop—and where did a high school student get that kind of money? Hear the answer to those questions, along with the unique challenges Dylan faces as a young entrepreneur and other helpful tips for anyone who wants to start their own business. Resourceshttps://bit.ly/4hhNQhP Start your business today with 500 free business ideasStemistry - Find out more about the business 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!

Most entrepreneurs would consider running one million-dollar company enough of a challenge, but not Serge Faguet. He runs five, from the video communication platform Telefonica to the AI medicine development company Multiomic Health. He shares his insights and advice on scaling a business empire in this interview. Balancing multiple businesses is a challenge at any size, and especially so when they’re large, multinational companies. You’ll find out what systems and tools Serge uses to keep all of his businesses running smoothly, even when life gets in the way. Building a strong team, and trusting in their capability, is crucial for scaling a business empire, and Serge shares why in this episode. Another key to Serge’s success is choosing businesses that solve the real-world needs of customers. It’s not just about building great businesses but keeping them relevant as they grow. He’ll share how he accomplishes that, along with his other advice for entrepreneurs looking to expand beyond a single business. Resourcesbit.ly/4filwtR Start your business today and scale to new heightsSerge Faguet - Find out more about Serge 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!

When Doug Caris bought Arizona Painting Company in 2014, it was a single location with 40 employees. Now, they have almost 300 employees across 5 locations, generating revenue of $2 million a month with margins up to 50%. How did Doug and his partners achieve this phenomenal growth? You’ll get the answer in this episode. Doug dreamed of owning his own business since he was a teenager. He got into the painting industry at age 20 after dropping out of college, and that proved to be the right path to achieve his goals. Within 7 years, he’d bought out the painting company with two friends, starting the growth journey that led to their current success.Of course, that growth didn’t happen overnight. They had to unlearn some bad habits established by the previous owner before they could grow to the next level. In this interview, you’ll hear what those issues were and how Doug and his partners corrected them, along with the other tools and systems they implemented and Doug’s other tips for how to start a painting business the right way.Resourceshttps://bit.ly/3YDu2OL Start your own painting businessArizona Painting Company - Find out more about the companyReady 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!

What’s the secret to sustainable small business growth? Barry Moltz knows the answer, and has spent more than 20 years helping entrepreneurs achieve the revenue growth they’re striving for by taking simple, strategic steps. In this interview, you’ll hear his insights into how to get unstuck and get your business growing again. Barry has started and grown three businesses–and not all of his ventures have been complete successes. He sold one, but another went out of business before he could. He’ll share the lessons he learned from that failure, and how he used that experience to keep his next venture profitable. He’s also published several books of small business advice, and you’ll hear many of those insights in this interview. Business growth doesn’t need to be difficult or complicated if you have the right mindset as an owner. Barry’s insights will help small business founders get out of a rut so they can grow to new heights. Resourceshttps://bit.ly/4hmDVYa Start your entrepreneurial journey todayBarry Moltz - Get more of Barry’s small business expertise 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!

Stretch Zone is the fastest growing franchise in the exercise industry, and one of the fastest-growing across the United States, with plans to surpass 300 studios in 2023. Now, he’s talking to UpFlip about how to start a franchise business with that same kind of incredible growth potential. Tony Zaccario joined the Stretch Zone team in 2016 as a general manager and quickly moved up the ranks, becoming VP of Operations after just one year and the CEO in 2019. He’s helped to build the brand’s franchise-first culture, growing them from a pioneer in science-based assisted stretching into an exercise empire with a yearly revenue of over $47 million. Tony’s advice on how to start a franchise will be invaluable for any business owner who wants to scale their company to the next level. We’ll discuss every step of the franchising process, from how to develop your franchising strategy to the support they offer franchisees and how to design and implement scalable systems. Resources https://bit.ly/48q9Hzv Start a business todayStretch Zone - Find out 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!