Master the art of business with the UpFlip Podcast
The podcast where we uncover how great businesses are built. How they're run behind the scenes. And how you can replicate their success.
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Meet the hosts behind our podcast
Get to know two of the best hosts that are behind the UpFlip podcast.
John Palumbo
John is the founder of BigHeads Network, a full-service podcast production company that helps companies and leaders leverage podcasts in unique (even unexpected) ways to reach key audiences, including consumers, customers, employees, candidates and more. He founded BigHeads in 2006 and just like any entrepreneurial venture, he's made some pivots along the way.
Ryan Atkinson
Ryan Atkinson, a 25-year-old entrepreneur from Iowa, is the CEO and Co-Founder of Spacebar Visuals. After graduating from The University of Iowa and a brief stint at HubSpot in Boston, Ryan moved to Austin, TX to delve into HealthTech marketing. In November 2022, he launched Spacebar Visuals, quickly achieving over $100K in revenue and collaborating with notable brands like AWS and Vanta. By November 2023, he dedicated himself full-time to his venture. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys working out, reading, traveling, and spending time with friends.
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87. How To Start a $500K/Month Car Wash
John D’Eri and his son Thomas started Rising Tide Car Wash to provide employment opportunities for autistic adults. Ten years later, they’ve grown to 2 locations that bring in more than $500,000 a month in revenue, both a thriving car wash business and proof positive that neurodivergent employees have a lot to offer in the workplace.
Providing opportunities for people with autism is an idea near and dear to the D’Eri family. John’s son, Andrew, has autism, and Andrew’s challenges finding a place he could thrive inspired John to start Rising Tide. The truth is, autistic adults have a ton to offer as employees, and Thomas will share how their diverse workforce has helped their business grow in this interview.
John and Thomas didn’t start a car wash from scratch. Instead, they bought a failing car wash and turned it into a thriving business. In this episode, you’ll learn the steps of this transformation, what it cost them to purchase and improve it, andother details of how to start a car wash business.
Resources:
- https://bit.ly/3NCfEQv Join UpFlip Academy and launch your business
- Rising Tide Car Wash - Connect with the company on their website