The UpFlip Podcast

Can you really make a living starting an Etsy shop? The answer is yes—and Vlad Kuksenko is the proof. His shop, TagPup, is the number one pet product store on the site, growing into the top 1% of Etsy stores within its first year. In this episode, we’ll get his advice for how to open an Etsy shop, what types of products are the most popular, and how his conversion-based design has fueled his success. He’ll also share his general tips for the platform, like how to design a product page that draws in customers and how to make sure your products come up for the right searches. If you’re wondering how to start an Etsy shop, this is an episode you need to listen to! Take the course in UpFlip Academy: https://bit.ly/4eYNJGkReady 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!

Paul Akers, the author of 2 Second Lean and business expert on lean manufacturing, discusses how to start a business in today's world. Paul has taken his business from $0 to  $10MM per year. One of the biggest pieces of advice he gives is excellence over growth. This should be the main goal of a CEO to keep his/her business more profitable.Today, we’ll gain insights for navigating the very difficult path to starting a business. You can learn more about Paul and how to start a business on his website. Join Paul in the community: https://bit.ly/4f0BNnHReady 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!

Paul Akers, author of 2 Second Lean, opens up about how he went from manufacturing his first product in his garage at night, to running a business bringing in $10MM/yr. Paul’s biggest advice to business owners (large and small) is to remember that a business’s most valuable resource is not the money, but the people. Today, we’ll learn how to efficiently run a business, including ways to nurture and grow your employees, which in turn increases profit. You can learn more about Paul and Lean Manufacturing techniques on his 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!

Mike Andes, the Millennial Millionaire shares how to open a franchise and set up systems to create an unstoppable business model. 2 years ago Mike made the decision to franchise his very successful lawn care business, August Lawn Care. Since then, he has over 60 locations in North America, with each location averaging over $33,000 per month in revenue.Today we’ll learn how to franchise a business, including what you need to start and the best way to make money from your franchisees. You can learn more about Mike and Augusta Lawn Care on his website. Start your business with these 500 free business ideas: https://bit.ly/3C4TPq6Ready 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!

A cleaning business is a great option for a first-time entrepreneur because start-up costs are low and you don’t need special training to get started. Just ask Cristobal Mondragon. He and his wife started Queen Bee Cleaning Service in 2015 with just $5,000. Five years later, they’ve grown to a staff of 25 and earned a revenue of $1.5 million in 2021, with more than $3.2 million in cumulative sales. Today, we’ll learn how Queen Bee set themselves up for success and built a solid team that will keep them growing steadily for years to come. Take his course in the Academy: https://bit.ly/4fnXoWJReady 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 a successful lawn care business is not an easy task. Especially if you’re a 19 year old kid in high school. But our guest, Russell from Legends Lawn Care Services, has not only done it, he’s far surpassed the 6-figure mark and is currently making $17k/month, over $200k per year.  At only 20 years old and his second year in business, that is an amazing accomplishment. Today Russell is going to share his trade secrets to growing and scaling a lawn care business. This includes his process for going from 20 to over 300 clients his first year in business, and how to leverage your competitors to your advantage. You can find out more about Russell and his Legends Lawn Care Services at their website.Take our course in UpFlip Academy: https://bit.ly/4f7UMgcReady 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!

There’s lots of advice out there for how to start a business—but once you have one, how do you keep it growing? That’s what we’ll learn today from Mike Andes, the owner of Augusta Lawn Care. Mike built his company to 7-figures by the time he turned 24, and over the past two years has grown further through franchising, opening 60 locations across the U.S. and Canada. And today we’ll talk about how you can grow and scale a business. We’ll find out how he scaled his company so quickly, and how franchising has helped him keep that forward momentum to continue growing his revenue. Get started today in the Academy: https://bit.ly/48pEOeAReady 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!

Punardeep Sandhu (or PD, to his friends) is a serial entrepreneur who’s found success in a range of industries. In our last interview with PD, UpFlip focused on his bakery, Wild Wheat, which brings in $1M in annual revenue. This is just one business in his empire, which includes a grocery store, a restaurant, a gas station, and two liquor stores. Today, we’ll talk to him about how he bought all these businesses and the advantages of buying functional businesses rather than building them from scratch. We’ll also hear a progress update on his bakery and other operations, and how he stays organized (and sane) as a multi-business owner. Get started with your business today on UpFlip Academy: https://bit.ly/3NKDw4rReady 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 this episode, we’re talking to Stephen Rogers, owner of NW Softwash, about how he started and grew his pressure washing business. He was only 19 when he started the business in 2019, and within the first year had enough employees he could get “off the truck” and focus on strategic growth. Today NW Softwash brings in a revenue of $120K/month. Today, we’ll find out what processes he established early to support this quick and sustained growth, including his advice for marketing a power washing business and how he’s built a strong team in a challenging labor market. You can find out more about NW Softwash at their website, or head to UpFlip Academy and take our course: https://bit.ly/4feKb2IReady 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!

The mission at UpFlip has always been to provide no-fluff, actionable content today’s business owners can use to solve common problems and reach their growth goals.Our weekly podcast is a chance to go into more depth with the entrepreneurs interviewed on our blog and YouTube channel, focusing on the topics that are the biggest pain points for business leaders like hiring, team building, leadership, marketing, and much more.In this episode, you’ll meet host Alex Freeman and hear more about our content plans for the channel. Join UpFlip Academy and get 500 free business ideas: https://bit.ly/4f878VpReady 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!