What does a CEO from the hundred-million-dollar corporate world know about running a small screen printing shop? As it turns out, everything. Dan Frank left a career in global logistics to acquire a local print shop, convinced that elite business principles in efficiency and productivity could transform small businesses into multi-million dollar companies. His theory was put to the ultimate test when the pandemic hit six months later, forcing him to innovate or fail. The result: he doubled the b...
Jul 14, 2025•26 min
Jason Creel launched his lawn care business with nothing but a beat-up mower and the relentless drive to outwork everyone. He forged that grit and determination into one of Alabama's most trusted weed control companies, proving you don’t need a pile of cash to build a six-figure enterprise. His journey provides the ultimate blueprint for anyone ready to stop dreaming and start building. In this can't-miss interview, Jason joins host Ryan Atkinson to unleash the game changing entrepreneurship str...
Jul 07, 2025•27 min
Zech Osburn decided the traditional college path wasn't for him and instead, chose the path of entrepreneurship to build something of his own. At just 18 years old, he turned a simple lawn care and power washing side hustle into a thriving six-figure business in only eight months. It’s a story that proves with a clear vision and a strong business mindset, you don’t need a huge budget to achieve incredible business growth. So, how did he accomplish this so quickly? This amazing journey wasn't jus...
Jun 30, 2025•26 min
Dan Uyemura, founder of the top-rated gym software company PushPress, joins Ryan Atkinson on The UpFlip Podcast to share his journey of building a successful SaaS business. As a former internet engineer and gym owner, Dan intimately understood the need for better software development in the fitness industry, leading him to create PushPress. This episode dives into the core challenges and triumphs of building a software company from the ground up. Learn about the surprising inspiration behind the...
Jun 23, 2025•31 min
Joseph Woodbury had his future planned out. With a prestigious job lined up at Bain & Company after college, he was on the fast track to a secure, high-paying career. That all changed when his co-founder came to him with a simple yet groundbreaking idea born from a personal frustration: Why pay a fortune for a commercial storage unit miles away when there are empty garages, sheds, and driveways in every neighborhood? Joseph decided to turn down his corporate job and risk it all on this new v...
Jun 16, 2025•37 min
William Milliken traded a successful digital marketing career to work on a poop scooping business. Sounds crazy, right? Think again. He turned a $1,000 bet on a Pooper Scooper business into a seven-figure empire, landing an unbelievable 350 recurring clients in his first three months. In this interview with Ryan Atkinson, William holds nothing back. He gives you the exact blueprint for a low-cost, high-margin business that generates predictable cash flow—the kind of recurring revenue that builds...
Jun 09, 2025•25 min
Heath Andre is no stranger to the grind, but he's turned his hustle into a masterclass in building a thriving junk removal powerhouse. From the ground up, Heath built a business that not only delivers a valuable service but also prioritizes long-term success through exceptional customers retention. This isn't just about hauling away unwanted items; it's about smart business strategy and a relentless business mindset that can be applied to any industry. In this exclusive interview, host Ryan Atki...
Jun 02, 2025•23 min
Damien Lupo's journey into real estate began in his early twenties. He used a $10,000 credit card advance as his starting capital to begin acquiring properties. Through relentless effort, strategic planning, and leveraging his initial successes over several years, this initial foray into the market rapidly snowballed, eventually allowing him to build an impressive $25 million property portfolio. But when the 2008 crash hit, Damien lost everything—his properties, investors, and even experienced h...
May 26, 2025•34 min
Isaac French thought he had it all. A stable job, a good income, and a fulfilling relationship at such a young age. But somehow he still felt something was missing. He felt that his creativity was limited by his employer. He spent his time building their vision, not his. This is the reason why Isaac decided to take on a challenge to build his own business. Today, Isaac joins the UpFlip Podcast to share the incredible story of building Live Oak Lake, a unique hospitality business that went from a...
May 19, 2025•32 min
David Silberman has always been passionate about ping pong. Until he realized something. No matter where he goes, ping pong players typically only have two options for a place to play: either at overpriced bars or run-down dojos. This made David realize there is a huge opportunity in this niche market. What if he can provide an alternative for the ping pong players? A place that offers more value for them at a fraction of the price. In this interview, David sits down with Ryan Atkinson to talk a...
May 12, 2025•30 min
Josh York has always been passionate about fitness. One day, while working as a fitness trainer, he realized that there is one common pitfall that prevents most people from achieving their fitness goal - a lot of people are just too busy to find time to go to the gym. Then, it hits him. Why doesn’t he put gym equipment in a van and bring it to the customers instead? This way, people can get high-quality personal training from anywhere they want! A lot of successful people told him his business i...
May 05, 2025•25 min
Corbin White once dreamed of becoming a millionaire by the time he is 30. But at 27, he was so far off-track from that dream. So, he decided to start creating content as a side hustle. His first TikTok video unexpectedly gained traction, motivating him to continue creating content. 3 Years later, his contents are generating $150,000/month in revenue with a 90% profit margin! Helping him fulfill his dream just in the nick of time. In this interview, Corbin sits down with Ryan Atkinson to talk abo...
Apr 28, 2025•28 min
Ben Kelly thought landing his JP Morgan job would give him everything he wanted—until he realized his six-figure salary came at a cost. 6-day workweeks and a lot of wasted moments with his family. Not wanting to sacrifice more time with his loved ones, Ben began planning his exit. Then, he made a crucial discovery: His wealthiest clients built their fortunes not through corporate jobs, but by acquiring small businesses. This revelation sparked his interest in business acquisition. He decided to ...
Apr 21, 2025•30 min
Joshua Brown’s childhood is far from easy. Growing up without any father figure in a struggling Nashville neighborhood, rampant drug use and lack of economic opportunities were something that he witnessed every day. Before he knew it, he got looped into drug-dealing activities and got kicked out of high school, without any clear future in sight. Until one day, a car crash made him evaluate his life decisions. Starting as a side hustle, he entered the home service business and vowed to turn his l...
Apr 14, 2025•32 min
Description: Parker Olson started PodPitch - an AI-powered tool that simplifies outreach for podcast bookings - with no coding experience. Within a year, that company generates 6-figures in monthly reoccurring revenue. And the best part? Parker believes that you can do the same, as long as you can recognize this one thing . . . In this episode, Parker shares the strategy that he used to identify a niche market, the sales questions he asked during his product launch, and the importance of learnin...
Apr 07, 2025•37 min
Description Jaspreet Singh grew up in an immigrant household where success only comes in two options: becoming a doctor or a lawyer. However, despite the heavy expectation from his parents, Jaspreet always has a business mindset. From throwing college parties as a side hustle to building a financial media empire (including a 2M+ subscriber YouTube channel), Jaspreet proved that a high-paying job is not the only way to gain financial freedom — (he even became a licensed attorney and proceeded to ...
Mar 31, 2025•33 min
Description: John Bianchi, widely known as the "Airbnb Data Guy," has revolutionized short-term rentals with his data-driven approach to finding high-performing properties. By 2024, his company has helped investors acquire over 200 profitable real estate properties worth $90+ million—all with a 100% success rate! His proven system eliminates guesswork, allowing investors to confidently identify lucrative rental opportunities while ensuring compliance with local regulations. In this episode, John...
Mar 24, 2025•36 min
Launch your dream business with Bizee today at https://bizee.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=content_sponsorship&utm_campaign=upflip Brian Batch never set out to become a restaurant owner, but life had other plans. After growing up in a tough family situation that forced him to be independent from a young age, Brian learned to adapt, create, and survive. Years later, while working at a small café in Texas, he met Ryan McElroy, who would later become his business partner and friend. Wh...
Mar 22, 2025•26 min
Carmelo Marsala joins the UpFlip Podcast to unpack how he transformed Spray-Net from an average home service company into a franchise powerhouse. With 4 industry-shaping patents, Carmelo managed to scale his company to over 120 territories across North America. Earning him coverage from several mainstream media such as Forbes, Dragons' Den, Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times, HGTV, and NetFlix. He explained a couple of strategies that he used for his business growth, mastering franchising ch...
Mar 17, 2025•28 min
Introducing It’s All an Illusion from Things That Go Boom. Follow the show: Things That Go Boom Nearly everyone has played dress up at some point in their lives, whether putting on mom or dad’s clothes as kids, for Halloween, as their favorite Marvel character at ComicCon… or even, maybe, as a Civil War soldier. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where historians say Civil War casualties were highest, attracts many reenactors. They carry their muskets, pull on their blue britches, and revel in the past. ...
Mar 17, 2025•28 min
Tyler Link started his concrete company as a side hustle, and in just a few years, he transformed it into a $4M/year business. In this episode of the UpFlip Podcast, Ryan sits down with Tyler to uncover the strategies and mindset that fueled his incredible journey. From his roots in digital marketing to partnering with his father-in-law in the concrete industry. Tyler reveals how he built a strong foundation for business scaling by focusing on SEO, lead generation, Google Ads, and innovative dig...
Mar 10, 2025•41 min
Phil Risher started his digital marketing company while living in his dad’s basement & $30,000 deep in student debt. Now, Phlash Consulting has grown into a thriving seven-figure company and earned Phil features in major publications such as Forbes, CNBC, and Business Insider for his debt-free business approach. In this interview, Phil shares his battle-tested blueprint for starting a digital marketing agency with a $0 upfront cost. Including how to land your first client, leverage free mark...
Mar 03, 2025•24 min
Veronica Shelton and Hannah Ryu, the co-founders of Oak Theory, shared their inspiring journey in entrepreneurship, building a multi-million dollar design studio that specializes in branding, web design, and UX/UI. As women of color in the tech industry, they turned their shared experiences into a mission to level the playing field for smaller businesses, helping them create impactful and memorable brands. By integrating AI tools into their workflows, Oak Theory has revolutionized how businesses...
Feb 24, 2025•31 min
Luke Van Der Veer reveals how he built a lucrative empire renting websites to local service companies. After leaving his six-figure corporate job at 29, Luke discovered an innovative approach to generating passive income through website rentals and lead generation, eventually building a portfolio of over 200 revenue-producing websites. Luke shares his proven blueprint for identifying profitable niches in the local service industry, particularly in the blue-collar sector, and explains how he gene...
Feb 17, 2025•34 min
Joshua Tuggle-Miller shares his journey from the entertainment industry to establishing a successful vending machine business. He breaks down the key steps to getting started, scaling operations, and maintaining long-term profitability. Learn about location sourcing, customer acquisition strategies, and the critical financial aspects of the business. This episode offers practical insights for aspiring entrepreneurs interested in the vending machine industry, from initial investments to daily ope...
Feb 10, 2025•26 min
Chris Koerner took $3,000 and turned it into $15 million across multiple businesses, including his retail arbitrage giant, Texas Snax. In this episode, he breaks down how he leveraged retail arbitrage, mastered logistics, and built strong supplier relationships to scale his e-commerce empire. From launching a business with minimal cash to negotiating deals and identifying winning products, Chris shares practical strategies that anyone can use to start or grow a business. Key Takeaways: How Chris...
Feb 03, 2025•34 min
How do you build a $75,000 per month real estate business without having money of your own? In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Eric Moeller, founder of Freewyld, who proves that you don’t need money to get started in real estate. Eric shares how he leveraged other people’s money (OPM) and strategic borrowing to acquire properties and scale his unique cabin rental business. From flipping his first house at 18 to redefining the hospitality industry, Eric reveals his secrets to ...
Jan 20, 2025•29 min
Feeling stuck, like your business is running in circles? Frustrated with trading your time for money but not seeing the growth you deserve? It’s time for a mindset shift. Joining us is Robin Waite, bestselling author, speaker, and business coach, here to break down the mental barriers holding you back. Discover the game-changing strategies and actionable steps you can start using right now to finally unlock your path to financial freedom. Don’t miss this! Key Takeaways Overcoming mental barriers...
Jan 13, 2025•36 min
Cleaning homes can be a lucrative business, even if you never plan to do the work yourself. Our guest today never cleaned a client's home but he’s running a business generating $2 million annually. How is that possible? And what does it take to get started today? Ryan Knoll is an expert at local SEO, generating leads for his business without having to lift a finger to do the actual cleaning. He shares in-depth techniques to drive more traffic to your local business as well as his story for how h...
Jan 06, 2025•29 min
Andrew Thompson discovered the lucrative business of junk removal on Youtube and using the power of Google Ads has been able to generate over $1.1 million per year in revenue. In this episode Andrew shares how he’s been able to break through the 7-figure ceiling in this $10 billion industry. How he was able to go from side hustle to full time, and the secrets to scaling in this booming market. Resources: Start your junk removal business today: https://bit.ly/4gy3CUT The UpFlip Podcast: https://w...
Dec 30, 2024•30 min
