The UpFlip Podcast

Tommy Mello, home services industry legend, shares his journey building A-1 Garage into a $220M company with 700 employees. Topics include early system implementation, company culture, avoiding AI takeover, and empowering employees through equity ownership for entrepreneurial success.

Top thought leader Dave Menz discusses starting a laundromat business as a side hustle, evolving into the Laundromat Millionaire. Topics include laundromats as assets to the community, starting small and scaling up, and the importance of systemizing processes. Listen for insights on succeeding in the laundromat industry.

Dok Kwon cofounded CUPBOP, a Korean BBQ business from a food truck to 220 stores worldwide. He discusses the misconceptions about entrepreneurship, the importance of failure, and the resilience needed to succeed in business.

SEO expert Rand Fishkin shares insights on starting an online business in 2024. Tips include knowing your audience, using social media for lead gen, and standing out from competitors. Emphasizes the importance of personalized content and engaging with target audience.

Former Facebook and Adobe employee Terry Rice shares his journey from corporate burnout to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of boundary-setting and problem-solving. He highlights the power of staying curious, creating connections, and building a successful business by focusing on solving real problems. Terry's story showcases the impact of vulnerability and personal narratives in business relationships, as well as the challenges of balancing work and family responsibilities while striving for growth and learning from business regrets.

Nicolas Malonga, a successful sneaker reseller who makes $650K monthly, shares insights on starting a sneaker flipping business with little cash, finding mentors, and best places to buy new shoes. He discusses the importance of treating your hustle like a big business, efficient inventory management, and spotting fake sneakers. Learn about his journey from reselling used sneakers online to making a fortune selling new Nike’s on Amazon and Instagram.

Emmon Khan, a sales and marketing genius, shares his secrets to making $1M/month with Shopify dropshipping. He discusses investing in digital marketing, attracting customers, latest dropshipping trends, and turning digital expertise into 8-figure sales. The podcast explores transitioning into e-commerce, scaling up in dropshipping, challenges in the industry, mindset and persistence in business, and seeking expert advice for business success.

Running social media ads can feel like a gamble. In fact, over three-quarters of advertisers lose money on their campaigns. But those who’ve unlocked the code to successful ads can get over 10x return. In this episode we’ll catch a glimpse of how it’s done.Our guest, Nathan Bentley is the founder of Practice PhD. He's an expert in digital marketing for chiropractic clinics, on a mission to connect patients with the healthcare services they need to live life to the fullest. Nathan went from being a physical therapist in a small clinic to running an agency making $130K in a single month. In this episode, we'll find out which social media platform he thinks is the best for marketing in 2024, along with his tips and strategies to maximize the value of digital marketing across all platforms. Resources:Episode 66: https://upflip.com/podcastJoin the UpFlip Academy: https://bit.ly/4hg4G0tPracticePhD: https://practicephd.com/Waste No Day Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HJADE1rsh26RC79kUnewRReady 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 Michael Tecku scaled his business from $0 to $1M in under 12 months, pivoting from Amazon to Shopify. Discover strategies for starting and scaling a business quickly, even with no initial direction. Explore the challenges of selling on Amazon and Shopify, emphasizing the importance of innovation and customer-centric mindset. Dive into the value of efficiency, minimalism, and skill development in business operations for growth and success.

Expert Alisha shares how to boost revenue by 800% through sales funnels. She discusses creating irresistible offers, generating quality traffic, and growing a 7-figure agency. Insights on client selection, AI automation, and networking tips for introverts and extroverts are also shared.