The UpFlip Podcast

Sanad and Denny Keserovic, co-founders of Super Clean Bros, share their journey of launching a solar panel cleaning business, generating over $18K monthly. They reveal how dirty panels can decrease energy production by 50%, proving the need for their service. The brothers discuss their flat-rate pricing model, making their service fair and appealing. They also highlight the importance of automation and CRM for streamlining operations and improving customer experience. Their entrepreneurial journey emphasizes relationship-building and the benefits of working for oneself.

Adam Callninan, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Pentane and BottleKeeper, shares his inspiring transition from aspiring doctor to successful business leader. He discusses how he tackled the problem of warm beer on the beach with BottleKeeper and highlights his crowdfunding success journey. Adam emphasizes the significance of genuine customer feedback, effective marketing strategies, and managing fixed expenses for profitability. He reflects on his intense Shark Tank experience, showcasing the power of adaptability and continuous learning in entrepreneurship.

JC Chanowsky, a former pressure washer turned Christmas lights entrepreneur, shares his journey of launching Patriot Illumination, which raked in $1M in just one season. He dives into essential strategies for success, like the importance of customer experience and referral marketing. JC emphasizes overcoming the fear of failure and highlights innovative hiring techniques. The conversation also touches on blending seasonal services for stability and the significance of team communication in navigating challenges, making for a truly illuminating discussion!

Matt McWilliams, an accomplished affiliate marketer, shares insights from his journey of turning zero into six figures. He talks about selecting profitable niches and the evolution of affiliate marketing, especially through AI's impact on SEO. Matt emphasizes the importance of email marketing over social media leads and discusses strategies for driving traffic with tailored affiliate offers. He also highlights the significance of community in the affiliate world, providing practical tips for those starting with limited resources.

John Casmon, a former corporate marketer turned real estate investor, manages over $120M in assets and shares his journey to financial freedom. He discusses strategies for those with limited capital, the importance of networking, and how to utilize pooled resources for investment. John emphasizes the need for a strong mindset and mentorship, while providing tips for beginners on identifying quality deals. He also explores the benefits of FHA loans and the importance of selecting resilient markets for investment.

Jeremy Lessaris, a serial entrepreneur with eight startups under his belt and co-founder of the AI tool Verifee, shares his insights on navigating the entrepreneurial landscape. He discusses how to identify profitable business opportunities and the vital balance between passion and profit. Jeremy emphasizes the importance of validating ideas, adapting to market feedback, and bootstrapping for success. He also offers advice on overcoming challenges and highlights the crucial role of family support in achieving entrepreneurial goals.

JJ Peterson wanted to start his own business when he quickly realized how much money people waste on marketing that doesn’t work. Now with over 20 years of experience in marketing and communication roles and over 1MM books sold for his book Marketing Made Simple, he sits down with Ryan to inform companies how to avoid making the wrong marketing investments. JJ’s worked with top companies in the world on their strategies such as Microsoft, Tempur Sealy, Certified Angus Beef, and the US Olympic Committee. He shares about the importance of storytelling in a marketing strategy, clarifying your brand’s message to consumers, and how to stop wasting money on campaigns that don’t work. He also emphasizes the importance of answering three questions in marketing: what do you do, how does it make my life better, and how do I get it?  Resources:https://bit.ly/3AOEY2j Join a free community of like minded entrepreneurs for freepodcast@upflip.com Email Ryan what you're struggling withhttps://storybrand.com/ Connect with JJReady 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!

Justin Williams proves that having a side hustle can bring in way more money than the average pocket change. And he demonstrates this by investing in real estate and making over $40K per month passive income. Justin shares what led him down the path to real estate investing and starting his very own company, Millionaire University. Justin discusses how he began with wholesaling short sales, and how he pivoted into rental investments. He also talks about the fact that success didn’t appear for him overnight. Justin’s first business failed, leaving him and his wife in over $120K of debt.  Resources:https://www.upflip.com/podcast Check out other episodes for more real business insightshttps://bit.ly/3WNvcVL Join a community of like minded entrepreneurs for freehttps://www.millionaireuniversity.com/ Connect with Justin 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!

Robert Palmer built his lawn care business with grit and integrity, and he went from 0 to 1,000 customers in just one year. By year four, he brought in $1M in revenue. And now he’s grown it to  bring in well over $10M a year. Rob joins Ryan to discuss how a simple business concept can be scaled this high so quickly. Rob talks about his marketing efforts with Google and Meta ads, training with the best people in the industry, and starting a network of other lawn care companies across the country. He also discusses how franchising his business has opened many doors for Rob and why he risked his home and $50,000 to start this business with one singular marketing tactic. Resources:https://bit.ly/4fsU6lR Get our exclusive deal on a Lawn Squad franchisehttps://bit.ly/3C0ramb Join UpFlip Academy for free today!https://www.upflip.com/blog/most-profitable-franchises The most profitable franchises to buy and whyReady 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!

Ryan Atkinson dives into his thrilling entrepreneurial journey, detailing his rapid rise in the video production industry. He shares the emotional rollercoaster of transitioning from corporate life to running his own business. Embracing failure as a teaching moment is a key theme, along with the importance of fostering a supportive environment for employees. With insights drawn from personal experiences, he encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to take proactive steps in overcoming challenges on their way to success.