Neil Parekh started his cleaning company with less than a thousand dollars and grew it to $1 million in just three years, all while traveling to 50 countries. He found the idea for his cleaning company on Reddit and decided to give it a shot. 

In the beginning, he didn't have much knowledge or experience, but he learned as he went along. He started with a basic website and a Google ad, and soon got his first customer. 

He gradually put systems in place and focused on providing excellent customer service. Within three years, he reached $1 million in revenue and quit his corporate job to focus on his business full-time.

Takeaways:

1. Being strategically unavailable as a leader can empower team members and allow the company to move forward faster.
2. Traveling can provide valuable cultural experiences and perspectives that can enhance leadership skills.
3. Franchising can be a successful expansion strategy, allowing others to replicate your business model and success. Systemizing and automating business processes can create freedom and scalability.

Resources:

• MaidThis Franchise Opportunity: https://bit.ly/3QNIbEy
• How to Start a $2M/Year Remote Cleaning Business: https://www.upflip.com/blog/how-to-start-a-remote-cleaning-business
• Watch Neel’s UpFlip interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVyLriqFVdc

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:

1. There are various strategies to target competitors' traffic, but it's important to be mindful of policy restrictions and focus on more effective methods.
2. Craft compelling ad copy that includes a clear call to action, highlights unique features or benefits, and incorporates social proof.
3. 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/podpromo05
• How 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-fishkin

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:

1. Building a personal brand as a business requires focusing on a niche and consistently providing value to your audience.
2. Success should not be solely measured by money, but also by personal fulfillment, well-being, and impact.
3. 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 Academy
• https://youpreneur.com/: Connect with Chris

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:

1. Knowing your “why” will help you to stay focused on what you’re seeking to do.
2. Having an extreme amount of gratitude helps you to gain free mentors in your industry.
3. Consumers can see through fake authenticity. Actions speak louder than words.
4. 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=5AM0enVHhVs
• Join UpFlip Academy Today: https://bit.ly/podpromo05
• Name Your Candy Business: https://www.upflip.com/business-name-generator/candy
• Connect with Tara: https://www.instagram.com/tarabosch/

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:

1. When you first go into the business don’t go for the big fish. Go for who needs you the most.
2. Don’t attach your success to your business. Separate your self worth from your company.
3. 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/podpromo05
• Episode 114: Easy 800% Revenue Boost Entrepreneurs Overlook: https://theupflippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1812063/14659262-114-easy-800-revenue-boost-that-entrepreneurs-overlook-how
• Waste No Day Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/waste-no-day-a-plumbing-hvac-and/id1543265737

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:

1.  Get on the right systems early on. Don’t wait to pivot.
2.  If you don’t build your company culture, it will build itself. 
3. AI isn’t coming for the home services industry. It’s coming for the creative jobs.

Resources:

• Episode 119: https://www.upflip.com/podcast
• Profitable Businesses to Start in 2024: https://www.upflip.com/blog/most-profitable-businesses
• Connect with Tommy: https://a1garage.com/
• Waste No Day Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/waste-no-day-a-plumbing-hvac-and/id1543265737

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:

1. You can start this as a side hustle. Dave did so for 4 years while working his corporate job. 
2. Laundromats are an asset to the community. It’s a necessary resource and not going out of style.
3. 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/academy
• Connect with Dave: https://www.instagram.com/laundromatmillionaire/

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:

1. 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.
2. The biggest misconception about entrepreneurship - it looks glamorous but it requires a much higher pain threshold than working for a company.
3. 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/membership
• Connect 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/podcast

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:

1. 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.
2. Use social media as a lead generation strategy to attract tons of people to your business.
3. 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/membership
• The Principles I Used to Scale My Business to $1M/Year: https://www.upflip.com/podcast
• Connect with Rand: https://www.instagram.com/randderuiter/

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:

1. 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. 
2. 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. 
3. People give you opportunities when they feel connected to you.
4. 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/business
• Join the UpFlip Academy today: https://www.upflip.com/membership
• Connect with Terry: https://www.instagram.com/itsterryrice
• Podcast Episode 76: How to Earn $4.8M/Year Doing What You Love

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 Takeaways

1. Start 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.
2. 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.
3.  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/business
• UpFlip Academy: https://www.upflip.com/membership
• Connect with Nicolas: https://www.instagram.com/sniperkicks32/

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/business
• UpFlip Academy: https://www.upflip.com/membership
• Episode 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_khan

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.be
• Episode 66: https://upflip.com/podcast
• Join the UpFlip Academy: https://www.upflip.com/membership 
• PracticePhD: https://practicephd.com/
• Waste No Day Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HJADE1rsh26RC79kUnewR

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 Ecommerce
• UpFlip Youtube Channel:  Making $65k/Day from a Simple Idea…How?!
• Connect with Michael: Momentum Shake
• The Unofficial Shopify Podcast: https://unofficialshopifypodcast.com/

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! 🚀🎁

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Resources:

• UpFlip Hub: https://www.upflip.com/learn
• Episode 89: $180K/Month: How to Dominate Google with SEO
• Persuasion Experience: https://www.persuasionexperience.com/
• eCommerce MasterPlan Podcast: https://ecommercemasterplan.com/podcast/