
The UpFlip Podcast
The UpFlip podcast is where you get to unravel how great businesses are built, how they are run behind the scenes, and how their success can be replicated. We feed on the idea that no matter what the circumstances are, the American Dream is still just around the corner. With over 150+ videos and 50 million views on YouTube, UpFlip has ignited the spark that rekindles the fire of entrepreneurship in its ever-growing 700K+ audience. Through this podcast, we aim at sharing practical nuggets of gold and brilliant advice with you by making knowledge more accessible. For more information about us and our services, please visit https://www.upflip.com.
Latest episodes

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Nov 14, 2022 • 41min
46. How to Start a T-Shirt Printing Business (And Scale It to 7-Figures)
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.

Nov 7, 2022 • 49min
45. How to Hire the Right Way for Your Small 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!

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Oct 31, 2022 • 44min
44. How to Start a $450K/Month Epoxy Flooring Business
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.

Oct 24, 2022 • 59min
43. $30K/Month Passive Income on Amazon: How He Did It
Ryan Hogue made his first sale on Amazon in early 2017. Five years later, he has scaled it to an average revenue of $30,000 per month with 25% to 30% profit margins and added a print-on-demand aspect to his Amazon FBA business—impressive numbers for any business, and especially so because it’s passive income. On this episode, Ryan shares his advice on how to start an Amazon FBA business with 7-figure revenue potential. He’ll talk through the steps of setting up this kind of business, what systems you should put in place to make your business scalable, and how he uses automation and other tools to maximize the value he gets from every hour he invests into his Amazon store. Selling products isn’t Ryan’s only revenue stream. He also sells online courses in the Ryan’s Method Passive Income School that teach others how to run an Amazon business. We’ll find out how these multiple income streams helped grow his business, along with other tips for how entrepreneurs can make more money without sacrificing their free time. If you’re thinking about becoming an Amazon seller, this episode will be a game-changer for you!Resourceshttps://bit.ly/4f1tfN9 Take Ryan's course in UpFlip AcademyReady 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!

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Oct 17, 2022 • 52min
42. Secrets of the $9M/Year eCommerce Business
This podcast discusses the secrets to running a $9M/year eCommerce business, including strategies for choosing the right niche, utilizing tech tools, and boosting revenue through SEO and email marketing. The speaker shares his IT background and challenges in e-commerce, monthly revenues and profit margins, email marketing strategy, importance of customer reviews, hiring staff members, standing out in eCommerce, and work-life balance.

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Oct 10, 2022 • 45min
41. How to Start an Online Business (And Grow It to $20M+/Month)
Matt Hulett has been fixing and growing businesses for more than 30 years, including household names like Expedia and Rosetta Stone. In only ten months as CEO and President of PetMeds, he reversed their declining sales and rocketed them to an impressive $20+ million in monthly revenue. Now he’s sharing his insights with UpFlip on how to start an online business that lasts.PetMeds has found its footing largely thanks to its excellent customer experience, with more than 2 million loyal customers. In this interview, Matt will explain how to provide that kind of exceptional experience as an online business. He’ll also share how he quickly gets key insight into companies he leads to identify their main value proposition and leverage that into sales and revenue. Matt has turned around both large and small companies, so you don’t need to be the head of a global corporation to benefit from his ideas and strategies. If you’ve ever wondered how to start online business growth—and keep that growth going for the long-term—this is the interview for you!Resourceshttps://bit.ly/4f25swK Get 500 free business ideasStartup Whisperer - See more advice from Matt 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!

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Oct 3, 2022 • 46min
40. They Make $2M/Month Selling Office Furniture (Find Out How)
Versa Products revolutionized business office furniture when they released their electric height-adjustable standing desk, the Versa Desk Riser. How did Versa become the leading name in business furniture? That’s what you’ll find out in this episode. Chris Laudadio founded Versa Products Inc. in 2005. A serial entrepreneur since his teen years, he was drawn to the office furniture business because of his passion for fitness. Chris was eager to find a way that office workers could stay healthier throughout their work day. Today, Versa Products provides educational and office furniture for companies around the world, and it brings in an average revenue of $2 million a month. In this interview, Chris shares his insight into how to start an office furniture business with this kind of massive revenue potential. We’ll talk through every step of the process, from designing innovative furnishings to choosing the materials and manufacturers to produce it and how he markets his furniture to customers to make such impressive sales. If you’ve ever wondered how to start a successful furniture company, this interview is a must-watch!Resourceshttps://bit.ly/4f0Rv1P Join a community of likeminded entrepreneursVersa Tables - Find out more about Versa Products 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!

Sep 26, 2022 • 38min
39. How to Develop a Business Mindset that Leads to Success
As the “Podcast Answer Man,” Cliff Ravenscraft helped more than 40,000 people launch their own podcast. In 2017 he expanded his consulting business and became the “Mindset Answer Man,” providing his clients with transformational life coaching and business mentorship. In this episode, he shares how to develop a business mindset based on both his entrepreneurial experience and the advice he gives clients today.Having the right business mindset has helped Cliff’s business grow phenomenally since he started in 2008. Today, they bring in an average revenue of $30,000 a month, and he only works around 14 hours a week. Knowing that, it’s hard to believe that Cliff struggled when he first started, making little income and under so much stress he landed in the hospital. Those early struggles are part of why Cliff is so passionate about helping people develop a mindset for business now. Join us as Cliff explains what a business mindset means and why it’s crucial for an entrepreneur, along with sharing some strategies for developing a mindset that leads to success. No matter your industry or experience level, Cliff’s invaluable insights can help you grow them—and yourself—to their full potential. Resourceshttps://bit.ly/4eTsNAB Join a community of likeminded entrepreneursCliff Ravenscraft - Learn more about Cliff’s work 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!

Sep 19, 2022 • 43min
38. Painting Business: From $6,000 to $25K/Month
Joshua Douglass started A Painter’s Touch with about $6,000. Now, he’s grown his house painting business to a $25,000 per month revenue with 5 steady crews. He shares how he did it in this interview. Before he started his painting business, Josh worked as an offshore marine observer, a post that had him away from friends and family for weeks at a time. Starting his own business allowed him to spend more time with the people he loved–and making more money doing it. Today, Josh will share his advice on how to start a painting business with this kind of revenue potential. His customer service and work quality are the core of his success. Not only does A Painter’s Touch have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, they also have a 5-star rating on platforms like Google and Yelp. In this episode, he’ll share how he established that impressive reputation, how he’s built his painting team, and everything else you need to know about getting started in the painting industry. Resourceshttps://bit.ly/4f33BaL Start your painting business todayA Painter’s Touch - Learn more about the business 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!

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Sep 12, 2022 • 42min
37. $15K/Month Print on Demand Business (Started as a Side Hustle)
A print on demand dropshipping business has a big revenue potential, and is a popular choice for those who want to start a business from their home without a huge startup investment. This popularity also makes it a competitive industry, though. So, how do you stand out so your print on demand business can reach its full potential? That’s what we’ll learn in this episode. Heather Johnson started selling print on demand apparel after her hours were cut during the pandemic. She needed an extra income stream that could fit alongside her day job in healthcare and spent about $30 opening an Etsy shop. Roughly a year later, she’s grown that investment into a $15K+ monthly revenue. Heather shares her strategies with other owners through her Print on Demand academy, and today she’s sharing some of those insights with our listeners. If you want to know how to start and grow a successful print on demand business, you’ll want to hear Heather’s advice!Resourceshttps://bit.ly/48o2YpZ Learn how to do print on demand with UpFlip AcademyReady 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!