The UpFlip Podcast

Software developer Pace Ellsworth started App-to-Exit as a business automation tool, with the goal of helping other small business owners make better use of their time. In this episode, you’ll learn how he started and grew a $45,000 per month software development business.Pace started his software development company as Bestimate, drawing on his expertise in digital marketing and system automation. As the business grew, however, he realized he hadn’t created a scalable process. Over the past year, he reworked his system to meet the needs of his growing company, rebranding into his current venture, App-to-Exit. Today, Pace shares the key factors in his success. He’ll explain how he got his start in software development, and how he used his podcast and other online content to grow his audience once his business was up and running. We’ll also hear what his biggest struggles were as his company grew and how he redesigned his systems to continue this growth into the future. Resourceshttps://bit.ly/4eYNJ9i Start your business today with 500 free business ideasReady 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!

Eric Berman founded his digital marketing agency, Brandetize, in 2001 to manage the marketing channels for thought leader Brian Tracy. Twenty years later, they’ve grown to more than $400,000 in monthly revenue with 20% margins and served as a marketing partner to help thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and influencers establish and scale their brand. Eric got into digital marketing in the early days of social networking when he co-founded and built the largest college website on the internet. He went on to consult for venture capitalists and companies at all stages of their growth. That experience became the foundation of Brandetize, giving him the knowledge, skills, and connections he needed to grow a successful agency quickly.In this interview, Eric shares his advice for how to start a digital marketing agency with long-term growth potential, from how he landed his early clients and established smart systems to the ways the digital marketing landscape has changed in his two decades in the industry. Resourceshttps://bit.ly/4f7ULJa Start your agency todayBrandetize - Learn more about Brandetize 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!

Since it started in 2005, 1-800-Tshirts has seen a steady growth of 20-30% a year, growing the initial $50,000 investment into $500,000 a month revenue with 10% margins. In this interview, we’ll learn how founder Tom Rauen started his tshirt printing business and set it up for sustainable long-term growth.When he started his t shirt printing business, Tom had just graduated with a graphic design degree and was working in the restaurant industry and loved to watch and play sports. He wanted a business that would let him use his degree while working with people in food service and the athletic world. Making custom apparel checked all these boxes, and 1-800-Tshirts was born.Today, Tom explains how to start a tshirt printing business with big profit potential. We’ll find out what systems he uses to keep his business organized, how he built his team and customer base, and how the company has earned accolades like the Inc. 5000 Awards for three straight years and the Guiness World Record for most t-shirts worn at once.Resourceshttps://bit.ly/4f878on Take our Etsy and Print on Demand courses1800Tshirts.com - Learn more about 1-800-Tshirts 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!

How do you start and grow an online business—and what does it take to grow a website to $1 million and beyond? Ron Stefanski started OneHourProfessor.com in 2014, and since then has grown to a portfolio of seven sites with an average revenue of $30,000 a month and phenomenal 85% profit margins. The ironic thing is, while OneHourProfessor was Ron’s first site, it was also his first failure. In this interview, we’ll find out what he learned from that experience and how that led him to greater success with the websites that followed. He’ll also share his strategy for using content marketing and SEO to drive traffic to his sites, along with other tips for finding leads and converting those leads into revenue. One great thing about starting an online business is you don’t need a ton of money. Ron invested just $3,000 to start OneHourProfessor. He explains how he spent that money and what the main costs are for an online business startup. If you’re curious how to start an online business like a professional, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Resourceshttps://bit.ly/4f1x59b Start your business today with these 500 free business ideasOneHourProfessor.com - See the course and site in action and find out more about Ron’s businessReady 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!

eCommerce was still a fairly new industry when Unique Vintage started 22 years ago. The company has grown with the industry, earning accolades like one of Inc 5000’s fastest-growing private companies in 2020 and Newsweek’s Best Online Shop for 2020/2021. Now, Unique Vintage founder Katie Echeverry is explaining how she started and grew this thriving online clothing store. Unique Vintage started off selling authentic vintage clothing–and they started small, with an initial budget of $2,000 and Katie running the business on her own out of her home. From this humble clothing shop online, they branched out into making their own reproduction vintage-inspired clothes. This jumpstarted the company’s growth, and today Unique Vintage has eighty employees, a large warehouse space, and millions of average monthly revenue shooting for 10% margins. In this interview, Katie shares how to start an online clothing store from scratch. She’ll talk about everything from how to find or design the clothes you sell to how to market them to the right consumers and stand out from other retailers in the niche. If you’ve ever wondered how to start an online clothing store, this is one interview you don’t want to miss!Resourceshttps://bit.ly/4f0BMQF Start your POD business todayUnique Vintage - Find out more about Unique Vintage 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!

Mike Wilson wasn’t done being an entrepreneur when he retired after 30 years owning a retail furniture store. Now, he’s doing the same thing but from his home, bringing in a revenue of $30,000-$35,000 a month selling on eBay, and he shares his tips for success in this interview. One of the great things about eBay selling as a business is its low barrier to entry. You can even get started by selling things you already have around your house, and Mike invested just $1,000 to build Golden State Picker. He’ll explain how he spent that investment to grow the business and where he finds the items he sells today, along with helpful tips on how to decide how much to sell them for and how to attract customers to your online store. Just like in any business, keeping costs low can help your revenue soar as an eBay seller. Mike will share how he finds items for dirt cheap, or sometimes even free, to maximize his profits. If you’ve ever wondered how to start selling on eBay, you’ll get a lot of your questions answered in this interview!Resourceshttps://bit.ly/48o2WhR Get 500 free business ideasGolden State Picker on Instagram - Connect with Mike and see pics of fun picksReady 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!

An online course is an appealing way to earn passive income, or add an extra revenue stream to an existing business. You don’t need any special expertise to do it, either, and Jacques Hopkins is proof. He turned his hobby playing piano into a $40,000 a month business when he started Piano in 21 Days, and you’ll hear how in this interview. Jacques had a traditional career as an engineer but wanted a job that would give him more free time. He realized he used practicing piano to procrastinate, and decided to make that passion the heart of his new business. He’ll be the first to tell you he’s not a piano virtuoso, but he does know how to build an evergreen sales funnel, and knowing how to sell online course content proved to be the key to unlocking his business growth. One of the best things about an online course business is its low barrier to entry. Jacques started his with a budget of around $150 a month, and those costs have stayed low as he’s grown, meaning about 50% of his revenue is profit. He’ll explain the main costs an entrepreneur should budget for and how to make the most of that investment, along with how to set up smart systems and build a team to make your income as passive as possible. If you want to know how to create an online course, this is the podcast episode for you!Resourceshttps://bit.ly/4f2u7Bl Start your ecommerce business todayPiano in 21 Days - See Jacques’ courseReady 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!

Learn how Kerry Egeler grew his t-shirt printing business to $50,000 a month and how you can do the same. Discover marketing insights, niche selection tips, and tools for success in the online t-shirt business. Explore strategies for standing out in a saturated market and utilizing short-form video content for customer acquisition. Get advice on building a strong brand, optimizing product listings, and growing and managing an online t-shirt business.

A strong team is crucial for business success—but how do you hire the right people to build that team? Workology founder Jessica Miller-Merrell knows the answer, and in this episode she shares her hiring and human resources expertise to explain how to hire the best people for your business. Workology was founded in 2005 as an HR resource destination for small business owners. Since its founding, the site has twice been listed among Forbes Magazine’s top recruitment resources. They’ve helped nationally-known companies like Whole Foods, Home Depot, and AT&T optimize their talent acquisition and management processes. Along with her paid consulting work, Jessica shares her insights for free on the Workology Podcast, one of the best team-building knowledge resources in the business podcast world. In this episode, Jessica talks through the steps of how to attract and retain top talent in a small business. You’ll learn where to find talent, how to identify the best candidates, and how to manage that team once you’ve built it to keep them engaged so your business gets the full benefits of their skills. Resourceshttps://bit.ly/3C0Mt7d Get 500 free business ideasWorkology - Learn about WorkologyReady 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!

Brandon Vaughn shares his success story of starting a $450K/month epoxy flooring business without working in the field. He focuses on setting up smart systems, hiring a great team, and marketing. He discusses the profitability, revenue, and importance of systems in the business. Brandon also talks about developing systems, brand identity, and utilizing tools and software for marketing and employee growth. He emphasizes the challenges of hiring reliable employees and the significance of financial planning for small businesses.