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139. The $1.2M/Month Niche I Uncovered While Working In Church Jun 28, 2024

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Josh Dominguez is the founder and CEO of Refresh LED, a company that provides LED lighting solutions across various applications. In January alone, his business brought in a whopping $1.2 million in revenue. Josh now meets with Ryan to explain how he managed to grow a business from a shoestring budget into a company that earns seven figures per month.

Josh highlights the importance of tapping into personal networks, taking calculated risks, and providing value by producing educational content. As the business grows, he also discusses the significance of hiring and delegating tasks in order to focus on sales and marketing.

Have a listen to learn key strategies on growing and scaling your business, and the value one can provide their customers through free educational resources.

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138. My Blueprint to Build a Million Dollar ECommerce Business with Shopify Jun 24, 2024

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Michael Tecku is an entrepreneur and e-commerce expert who scaled a new online store to $1 million in just under a year. He return to the channel to sit down with Ryan and shares how to find the right niche for your online store and the ultimate formula for success in e-commerce.

Michael discusses the significance of inbound marketing, creating a product worth advertising, and focusing on what you can control in your business. He also provides advice on how to simplify the processes of logistics and supply.

Have a seat and learn about the investment it takes to start an ecommerce business and the high importance of testing and validating your product beforehand.

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https://www.momentumshake.com/ Connect with Michael

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137. How to Build a Million Dollar Business You Love Jun 21, 2024

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John Burdett is the founder and CEO of Fast Slow Motion and has helped almost 1,000 clients grow their businesses. He discusses with Ryan on how he helps his clients channel their passion into building a business they truly enjoy and now accrues up to $1.9 million per month in revenue.

John highlights the importance of setting clear goals and themes, communicating to everyone involved effectively, and how using systems to capture data can provide real-time visibility to the business. He also explains the benefits of documenting standard operating procedures (SOP) through short videos and empowering employees to follow the playbook.

Lend an ear and learn how to run a profitable business you love without compromising time to enjoy the important things in life.

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https://www.fastslowmotion.com/ Connect with John

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136. How to Start a $2.1M Pressure Washing Business (On a Budget) Jun 17, 2024

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Fred Hodges Jr. is an entrepreneur in the pressure washing space and managed to generate $2.1 million in only nine months. He shares his insights on starting and running a successful pressure-washing business with less than $2,000.

Fred emphasizes that having a clear vision, building a well-trained crew, and providing exceptional customer service are key to creating a strong foundation in a business. He also discusses the importance of Google and Yahoo online reviews and how they help build trust with customers.

Listen in to learn about Fred’s valuable strategies for driving revenue and overcoming challenges in a high-turnover industry.

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135. How Two Broke College Kids Started a $1.2M/Year Clothing Line Jun 14, 2024

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Caleb Weidner co-founded 4610 Apparel from his college dorm room and now has an incredibly successful Christian clothing line. He sits down with Ryan to share his journey of starting the business with his roommate on a shoestring budget and building it to $1.2M/year.

Caleb opens up about what makes the brand special, how they tested the market, and the sharp marketing moves they achieved using TikTok. Caleb also talks about how building quality connections is crucial for obtaining customer loyalty.

Tune in to hear how 4610 Apparel grew from a dorm room project to a thriving business, showcasing the power of passion and authenticity in the apparel industry.

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https://www.upflip.com/blog/how-to-start-a-clothing-brand Start a Clothing Line
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134. $100K/Year Growing Microgreens? This is How You Do It Jun 10, 2024

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Donny Greens started his microgreens business with no prior experience and now makes $100K per year working 3 days per week. In this interview he walks us through the process of getting started. From using the right equipment, when to harvest, and finding the right customers. Don also shares his pricing strategies and the exact plants he grows on his farm.

This is a side hustle or business idea that is low cost to start and can be done nearly anywhere. As one of the leading voices in the industry with the largest following on Youtube for microgreens, Don is an expert at this craft. He’s a self-taught microgreens farmer who has built his business from the ground up…literally.

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133. How to Flip Cars as a Side Hustle (Without Debt!) Jun 07, 2024

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Brandon, from the popular Youtube channel, Car Questions Answered, sits down with Ryan to discuss how he got started flipping cars as a side hustle and eventually to founding his own used car dealership DEBT FREE.

Brandon shares invaluable insights on starting out, what fixer-uppers to look for, understanding market trends, and his take on the customer is always right (you may be surprised). For a successful entrepreneur and Youtuber, Brandon is incredibly humble about all he’s achieved. If you want to start flipping cars or start your own car dealership deb free, this is the episode for you!
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https://www.upflip.com/podcast Episode 91 Start a $1.5M Car Dealership on a Credit Card
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132. This Unique Business Idea Could Make You Millions Jun 03, 2024

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Kyle Frey has a unique business that makes him millions of dollars a year. What he does isn’t something you hear about every day. He’s an oyster farmer on the coast in North Carolina. He started his farm with zero experience, hardly any money, and at the time, he’d never even eaten an oyster. Kyle is an entrepreneur but he said it feels like he doesn’t work a single day because he absolutely loves what he does.

His company did $1.6M in 2023 and he’s set to do $4M in 2024. Kyle shares how he got started on a tight budget. How he set up his farm business, and the different ways he makes money from oysters. This is a unique interview that you do not want to miss! And if you enjoy this, be sure to check out our Youtube channel where he’ll be coming on in July!

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www.upflip.com/podcast: Episode 79 How to Make $7.3M/Year Blogging About Your Hobby
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https://www.crystalcoastoysters.co/ Connect with Kyle

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131. How To Develop a $1.3 BILLION Mindset May 31, 2024

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Michael Lisovetsky shares his entrepreneurial journey and mindset secrets that have helped him found over 5 businesses before the age of 30. From starting a web hosting company at 14 to founding Juice, a digital marketing agency,

Michael discusses the core principles that guide his business decisions. He also dives into the strategies for scaling a venture effectively, and the challenges of running an agency business. Michael’s insights on personal productivity, mindset, and the unwritten rules of the workplace are invaluable for anyone looking to start a business or scale their business to new heights this year.

Resources:

www.upflip.com/podcast: Episode 39 How to Develop a Business Mindset that Leads to Success
https://bit.ly/3A92ebz Kickstart your business with expert advice from industry experts
https://www.instagram.com/mikeliso/ Connect with Michael

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130. Does Your Customer Retention Strategy Miss THIS Element? May 28, 2024

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Shana Lynn is an expert at community building. In this episode she shares her insights for cultivating a community that improves customer retention - no matter what industry you’re in. She discusses the definition of community, platforms for community building, and the impact of community on customer retention rates.

Shana also provides valuable advice for online businesses looking to build a community and highlights the unexpected challenges many face in the early days. The conversation delves into the importance of building and nurturing your customer relationship, the impact of face-to-face connections, the value of customer retention, and the role of community in marketing and business growth.

Resources

www.upflip.com/podcast: How to Fail the Right Way: Lessons from a Multi-Million-Dollar Company
https://bit.ly/4hdzGOR Kickstart your startup with expert advice from industry experts
https://www.shanalynn.com/podcast: Community Creators Podcast

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