The UpFlip Podcast

Send UpFlip a message now!Jyll Saskin Gales, a Google Ads expert, shares her journey into digital marketing and why she chose Google Ads as her area of focus. She discusses how she started learning Google Ads and the results she achieved for her own business. Jyll also talks about working as a side hustle while at Google and eventually leaving to focus on her own business. She shares her experience of getting her first client through TikTok and provides tips for creating successful Google Ads campaigns, including selecting keywords, writing compelling ad copy, and setting an appropriate budget. Takeaways:There are various strategies to target competitors' traffic, but it's important to be mindful of policy restrictions and focus on more effective methods.Craft compelling ad copy that includes a clear call to action, highlights unique features or benefits, and incorporates social proof.When it comes to Google Ads you have to spend lots of money to make money. Resources:Take Jyll’s coure on UpFlip Academy: https://bit.ly/podpromo05How to Go from $0 to 7-figures Online (with Rand Fishkin): https://theupflippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1812063/14926269-120-how-to-go-from-0-to-7-figures-online-with-rand-fishkinConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @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!

Send UpFlip a message now!Chris Ducker discusses building the business of your dreams through a personal brand. He emphasizes consistency and focusing on one area to attract the right audience. Niching down in the right ways to grow your business successfully. Chris shares the common misconception that success is solely measured by money and stresses the importance of prioritizing well-being. He shares a pivotal and comical moment when he discovered Zig Ziglar’s work through a cassette tape stolen from the library, which influenced his entrepreneurial journey in a big way!Takeaways:Building a personal brand as a business requires focusing on a niche and consistently providing value to your audience.Success should not be solely measured by money, but also by personal fulfillment, well-being, and impact.Listen to your body and prioritize your health and happiness as an entrepreneur.Resources:https://bit.ly/podpromo05: Learn right from incredible entrepreneurs at UpFlip Academyhttps://youpreneur.com/: Connect with ChrisConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @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!

Send UpFlip a message now!Tara Bosch set out to create a company with a purpose after realizing her unhealthy addiction to sugar. After a talk with her grandma, Tara embarked on a journey to revolutionize candies, kick sugar, and build a $360 million business at the same time. Key Takeaways:Knowing your “why” will help you to stay focused on what you’re seeking to do.Having an extreme amount of gratitude helps you to gain free mentors in your industry.Consumers can see through fake authenticity. Actions speak louder than words.Find your purpose by finding what you’re naturally pulled to. Do self check-ins to see what fits.Resources:Turn Everyday Ideas into a $1.2M Biz : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AM0enVHhVsJoin UpFlip Academy Today: https://bit.ly/podpromo05Name Your Candy Business: https://www.upflip.com/business-name-generator/candyConnect with Tara: https://www.instagram.com/tarabosch/Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @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!

Send UpFlip a message now!Brianna Rooney started her own tech recruiting agency at 24 years old. Since then, she started two more companies in the field, staffing some of the fastest-growing companies out there.In today’s episode, Brianna will share how to start your own staffing agency, what are some common pitfalls in this industry, and what mindset tweaks you have to make in order to succeed.Key Takeaways:When you first go into the business don’t go for the big fish. Go for who needs you the most.Don’t attach your success to your business. Separate your self worth from your company.Hiring for a new business is not how you make money. When you are just starting out, don’t think you have to hire to scale.Resources:Take Brianna’s Course in the Academy: https://bit.ly/podpromo05Episode 114: Easy 800% Revenue Boost Entrepreneurs Overlook: https://theupflippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1812063/14659262-114-easy-800-revenue-boost-that-entrepreneurs-overlook-howWaste No Day Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/waste-no-day-a-plumbing-hvac-and/id1543265737Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @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!

Send UpFlip a message now!Tommy Mello is a legend in the home services industry. What started as a simple side gig grew into A-1 Garage – a national leader with 700 employees in 22 states. And his company is now worth a whopping $220M!Key Takeaways: Get on the right systems early on. Don’t wait to pivot. If you don’t build your company culture, it will build itself. AI isn’t coming for the home services industry. It’s coming for the creative jobs.Resources:Episode 119: https://www.upflip.com/podcastProfitable Businesses to Start in 2024: https://www.upflip.com/blog/most-profitable-businessesConnect with Tommy: https://a1garage.com/Waste No Day Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/waste-no-day-a-plumbing-hvac-and/id1543265737Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @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!

Send UpFlip a message now!Dave Menz is a top thought leader in the laundromat business, having scaled to $900K per month. In today's interview we dig into his story of starting his laundromat business as a lucrative side hustle and evolving accidentally into the Laundromat Millionaire. His drive for helping others to succeed and his ability to systemize processes have taken his business to the next level. If you’ve considered starting a laundromat business or side hustle, this is the episode you do not want to miss. Key Takeaways:You can start this as a side hustle. Dave did so for 4 years while working his corporate job. Laundromats are an asset to the community. It’s a necessary resource and not going out of style.As a top thought leader in the industry, Dave has helped hundreds of people start their own businesses.Resources:Take Dave’s course on UpFlip Academy: https://www.upflip.com/academyConnect with Dave: https://www.instagram.com/laundromatmillionaire/Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @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!

Send UpFlip a message now!Dok Kwon co-owns CUPBOP, a Korean BBQ business, with 220 stores worldwide and $3.5M monthly revenue. But it all started with a single food truck! In this episode Dok digs deep to share his insights on entrepreneurship, growing a business worldwide, and why sometimes you just have to fail the right way.Key Takeaways:Never linger with failure. You have to have the takeaway from it but you likely made the best decision with the data that you had.The biggest misconception about entrepreneurship - it looks glamorous but it requires a much higher pain threshold than working for a company.Don’t take no for an answer. Execute and figure it out - to be successful you will find a way.Resources:Join the UpFlip Academy today: https://www.upflip.com/membershipConnect with Dok: https://www.cupbop.com/For more advice, check out Episode 115 where Michael Tecku shares the principles he used to scale his business to $1M per year.  https://www.upflip.com/podcastConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @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!

Send UpFlip a message now!When it comes to SEO and digital marketing, it’s hard to find someone more knowledgeable than Rand Fishkin. His popular blog, hundred of keynotes, and 2 hyper-successful SaaS businesses are a testament to his skill.If you’re looking to start an online business in 2024 this is the episode for you! Rand shares the role content marketing plays in marketing today. How social media can be used to generate leads, and why appealing to everyone will appeal to no one.Key Takeaways:You have to know your audience if you’re going to start an online business in 2024. Talk to them and intimately understand their struggles and what they need.Use social media as a lead generation strategy to attract tons of people to your business.You need to zig while your competitors zag. Be different and set yourself apart by being the solution to the problem your customer has.Resources:Join the UpFlip Academy today: https://www.upflip.com/membershipThe Principles I Used to Scale My Business to $1M/Year: https://www.upflip.com/podcastConnect with Rand: https://www.instagram.com/randderuiter/Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @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!

Send UpFlip a message now!Terry Rice worked at some incredible companies, including Facebook and Adobe but the burnout he experienced was ruining his life. Leaving his job, bad habits, and unhealthy lifestyle behind, he started his own business to create a life he could enjoy with his family. In today's interview Terry shares his winning mindset that helped to catapult him out of his 9 to 5 and into entrepreneurship. The winning habits that have helped him stay focused and the steps you can take to do the same. Key Takeaways:Establishing boundaries can help reduce or eliminate burnout. That includes a corporate job and your own business. You have more of a defense against it as an entrepreneur because you don’t have to do more to be more. Figure out what problem you want to solve before you think about what product you can create. If you aren’t solving a problem, you will not succeed. People give you opportunities when they feel connected to you.Always stay curious to stay relevant in business. Don’t get complacent but strive to improve a little each day.Resources:Start and grow a business successfully: https://www.upflip.com/courses/businessJoin the UpFlip Academy today: https://www.upflip.com/membershipConnect with Terry: https://www.instagram.com/itsterryricePodcast Episode 76: How to Earn $4.8M/Year Doing What You LoveConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @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!

Send UpFlip a message now!Nicolas Malonga has cracked the code on reselling sneakers online and makes $650K per year. In this episode, Nick shares how he went from reselling used sneakers on OfferUp and Facebook groups to making a fortune selling new Nike’s on Amazon and Instagram. We dig into how he got started and what you can do to start your sneaker flipping business with little to no cash.Key TakeawaysStart as a side hustle but treat it like the big business you’re trying to grow it into. You’re not going to have full time income initially but if you sell and reinvest you will get there.Early on find a mentor or a group you can join to talk to other people doing this. It will help you to avoid common mistakes and you’ll feel more supported. Nick shares the best places to find used sneakers, how he started flipping them, and where he now buys new shoes and the platforms that work the best.Resources:UpFlip Courses: https://www.upflip.com/courses/businessUpFlip Academy: https://www.upflip.com/membershipConnect with Nicolas: https://www.instagram.com/sniperkicks32/Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @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!

Send UpFlip a message now!Emmon Khan is a genius in sales and marketing. He has made more than $20 million from his business in just 5 years. He invested over $100k into digital marketing and eCommerce courses, coaching, and masterminds. In this episode we have a rare chance to pick his brain and share some insane value bombs with you.Emmon has turned his digital marketing expertise into 8-figure dropshipping sales. And he’s sharing his secrets to attracting customers to a brand-new eCommerce store. His take on the latest dropshipping trends and how YOU can profit from them. Resources:UpFlip courses: https://www.upflip.com/courses/businessUpFlip Academy: https://www.upflip.com/membershipEpisode 108: How to Start a Million Dollar Business in a Weekend (with Noah Kagan)eCommerce MasterPlan Podcast: https://ecommercemasterplan.com/podcast/Connect with Emmon: https://www.instagram.com/emmon_khanConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @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!

Send UpFlip a message now!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:How I Turned $2 Into $14M/Year Digital Marketing Agency: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO1F21040pQ&feature=youtu.beEpisode 66: https://upflip.com/podcastJoin the UpFlip Academy: https://www.upflip.com/membership PracticePhD: https://practicephd.com/Waste No Day Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HJADE1rsh26RC79kUnewRConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @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!

Send UpFlip a message now!How do you start a business when money is tight? Where do you find motivation when the odds are stacked against you? These are the questions asked by anyone who is beginning their entrepreneurial journey.  Michael Tecku answers those questions today plus gives the inside scoop on starting and scaling a business from $0-$1M in under 12 months.In the last year, Michael has pivoted away from Amazon (where he was a top 1% seller) to launch a $1M Shopify business. He’s an ecommerce genius and he dives into strategies for starting a business and scaling it quickly. Even if you have no clue where to begin or what to sell. Resources:Podcast Episode 82: How to Make $22M/Year with EcommerceUpFlip Youtube Channel:  Making $65k/Day from a Simple Idea…How?!Connect with Michael: Momentum ShakeThe Unofficial Shopify Podcast: https://unofficialshopifypodcast.com/Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @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!

Send UpFlip a message now!When it comes to your business, you can’t just cross your fingers and hope your marketing will work. To grow and scale, you need a powerhouse sales funnel that transforms leads into loyal customers. Today’s guest is an expert at boosting revenue, using a process that entrepreneurs easily overlook. She’s helped to increase her conversion rate by up to 800%.Alisha Conlin-Hurd, is an expert in the post-click experience. Since starting Persuasion Experience, she’s launched more than 500 sales funnels across 120 niches, and has built 3 marketing teams from scratch between her own business and her previous sales roles. In this episode, we’ll hear her insights into creating offers customers can’t refuse, how to generate high-quality traffic for a business site, and how she’s grown Persuasion Experience from a side hustle into a 7-figure agency. INCREDIBLE GIVEAWAY! The one lucky winner will be announced on March 18th! 🚀🎁👉 CONTEST ENTER HERE - https://form.jotform.com/240436395464057Resources:UpFlip Hub: https://www.upflip.com/learnEpisode 89: $180K/Month: How to Dominate Google with SEOPersuasion Experience: https://www.persuasionexperience.com/eCommerce MasterPlan Podcast: https://ecommercemasterplan.com/podcast/Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @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!

Send UpFlip a message now!Mobile home parks can be a gold mine, as Pasha Esfandiary quickly discovered. He left his professional poker lifestyle and began purchasing parks across the country. Owning mobile home parks doesn’t sound glamorous, but it’s one of the most lucrative investment properties, with the lowest rate of mortgage delinquency in any real estate sector out there. For investors, this is a golden opportunity to purchase poorly managed properties and to turn them around. Bettering the community and your portfolio all at the same time. Pasha’s company, Evoke Capital currently manages over 1800 units and brings in $5-6M/month. In this episode he shares his expert insights on what to look for in a mobile home park, what pitfalls to avoid, and how you can begin with very little upfront capital.Resources:7 Steps to $100K/Month - https://www.upflip.com/blog/how-to-invest-in-real-estateHow He Built a $10M Real Estate Business (while working full time) - https://www.upflip.com/podcastEvoke Capital - https://www.evokecapital.net/Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @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!

Send UpFlip a message now!They say if you can make it in NY, you can make it anywhere! Steve Griggs of Steve Griggs Design can attest to that fact. He’s a landscape architect who has worked all over the country, but primarily in NYC, tackling tough jobs no one else wants to do. Steve’s company is one of the greatest, grossing over $3.5 million a year. He’s a best selling author who has been featured on Forbes, Grant Cardone, Bravo, and the Wall Street Journal and he’s here to give us the dirt on how to start a landscape business with almost no money. In his words, he doesn’t even own a shovel.  INCREDIBLE GIVEAWAY! The one lucky winner will be announced on March 18th! 🚀🎁👉 CONTEST ENTER HERE - https://form.jotform.com/240436395464057Resources:UpFlip Business HUB: Starting a Business Made EasyEpisode 5: How A 20 Year Old Earns $17,000/Month With A Lawn Care BusinessThe Unofficial Shopify Podcast: https://unofficialshopifypodcast.com/Steve Griggs Design: https://stevegriggsdesign.com/Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @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!

Send UpFlip a message now!Social media can make a significant impact when you start, grow, and scale your business. Big or small, all businesses can harness the power of social media. And if there’s one thing that our guest today does exceptionally well, it’s generating organic views. Logan Forsyth has generated over 2.5 billion ORGANIC views, attracting over 18 million new followers for his clients. But you don’t have to hire a marketing agency to get results for your business. Logan gives his insights into how Media Scaling is able to take their clients to the next level, and it’s something you could implement this week to see major results. Logan shares the content that is most consistently going viral and how you can tap into it, without creating content of your own. If you’d like to learn more about starting a business in a specific niche, or learn how to scale the business you already have, don’t miss out on our INCREDIBLE GIVEAWAY! We're giving away free lifetime access to our membership site that will feature courses on how to start and grow a business. This includes specific business niches like, vending machines, cleaning companies, pressure washing, etc. Additionally, you'll have access to other resources and courses for marketing techniques including Google ads, and a member portal where you'll have direct access to entrepreneurs who have succeeded. The one lucky winner will be announced on March 18th! 🚀🎁👉 ENTER CONTEST HERE - https://form.jotform.com/240436395464057Resources:Logan’s website: go.mediascaling.com/secretsEpisode 104. How This 18 Year-Old Makes Viral Content and Generates $20K/MonthStart and Grow a Business in 2024: How to Start a Business: The Ultimate Guide (2024)Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @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!

Send UpFlip a message now!Andrew Gomez was still a teenager when he bought his first 2 trucks to start AJG Transport. Nine years later, they’ve become the go-to delivery provider for Fortune 500 companies, bringing in a 7-figure monthly revenue from the dozens of trucks in their fleet. In this episode we uncover how Andrew (now 26) started his trucking company and landed top-tier contracts, like Amazon, that drove his impressive growth. We also dig into how he finds the right team members and what his tips are for someone new coming into the industry.ResourcesPodcast Episode 28: 19 Year Old Starts a $75K/Month Trucking Business Blog Post: How to Start a Trucking Business and Earn $100K/Month (2024)Andrew’s YouTube interview with UpFlip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAV5je0k5GAConnect with Andrew: https://www.instagram.com/Andrew_JGomez/eCommerce MasterPlan Podcast: https://ecommercemasterplan.com/podcast/Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @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!

Send UpFlip a message now!Jamie Inlow used a $2,000 loan to turn a neighbor's unused apartment into an Airbnb rental. Today, her short-term rental company, Be Still Getaways, manages more than 100 properties--and she built it while still working her full-time job. On today's episode, we'll learn how Jamie started her property design and management side-hustle and grew it into a 7-figure business that's attracting national media attention from outlets like CNBC's Make It series. We'll find out how Jamie juggled her job, family, and growing business, the steps she took to attract those crucial early guests to her property, and the advice she'd give to other property management professionals who are looking to start a business of their own.  Be Still Getaways The Unofficial Shopify Podcast Take our podcast survey > https://forms.gle/SUB69y9EQ47Z22J18UpFlip courses - Learn more about how to start a business in any niche from UpFlipEpisode 96: Listen to learn how Andrew Freed built a $10M real estate business (while working full time)Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @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!

Send UpFlip a message now!AppSumo has become a go-to destination for business owners and entrepreneurs looking for great deals on tools for their business, growing to over 1.5 million subscribers and over $80 million in revenue in 2023. Founder Noah Kagan shares his strategies for fast business growth in this interview. AppSumo wasn’t Noah’s first startup. He’s launched more than 25 ventures, growing 8 of them to multi-million dollar revenue. Many of these ventures were started in a single weekend. Noah shares his advice to start a business quickly in his new book, Million Dollar Weekend, and he’ll talk through some of those strategies in this episode. Attracting the right kind of clients is crucial for a service and consulting business. We’ll learn how Noah built the AppSumo brand through channels including YouTube and email marketing. He’ll also share the lessons he learned from his businesses that failed, and his advice for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow a business in 2024. Take our podcast survey > https://forms.gle/SUB69y9EQ47Z22J18ResourcesNoahKagan.com - Learn more about Noah at his websiteMillion Dollar Weekend - Read Noah’s book to learn more of his business strategiesProfitable Startup in 11 Weeks ($3.5M ARR) -  Listen to episode 92 of the UpFlip podcast to learn how Pony Express Studio was built and grew to a 7-figure businessUpFlip courses - Learn more about how to start a business in any niche from UpFlipConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @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!