The Couch Pod
The Couch Pod #3: 100 Pickups a Month on Autopilot!
In this insightful episode of "The Couch Pod," Roman, a successful couch flipper based in Dallas, Texas, shares his journey and strategies in the world of furniture flipping. Roman, alongside his business partner Andrew, founded "Couch Cycled," a venture that started as a part-time project and flourished into a substantial business with two full-time employees, all while Roman maintained his full-time job in software sales.
Roman highlights the importance of finding a niche and sticking to it, focusing on the resale aspect rather than diversifying into less profitable areas like junk removal. He discusses the crucial role of online branding, leveraging SEO, and Google ads to generate inventory and build a customer base. Roman's approach emphasizes the importance of strategic partnerships with retailers and junk haulers, as well as the use of technology to streamline operations.
A key takeaway from Roman's experience is the significant growth potential in couch flipping, a field often overlooked. He underscores the importance of understanding market dynamics and customer expectations, as well as being open to sharing knowledge and collaborating within the industry.
As Roman prepares to sell "Couch Cycled," he is pivoting towards a new venture, "Loop Deco," which aims to address the large-scale issue of furniture waste by creating a platform for the reuse of bulky items. This venture reflects Roman's growth from a hands-on flipper to an innovator seeking to impact the industry on a larger scale.
Listeners can gain a deep understanding of the intricacies and opportunities in the niche market of furniture flipping, as well as valuable insights into entrepreneurial adaptability and innovation.
In this insightful episode of "The Couch Pod," Roman, a successful couch flipper based in Dallas, Texas, shares his journey and strategies in the world of furniture flipping. Roman, alongside his business partner Andrew, founded "Couch Cycled," a venture that started as a part-time project and flourished into a substantial business with two full-time employees, all while Roman maintained his full-time job in software sales.
Roman highlights the importance of finding a niche and sticking to it, focusing on the resale aspect rather than diversifying into less profitable areas like junk removal. He discusses the crucial role of online branding, leveraging SEO, and Google ads to generate inventory and build a customer base. Roman's approach emphasizes the importance of strategic partnerships with retailers and junk haulers, as well as the use of technology to streamline operations.
A key takeaway from Roman's experience is the significant growth potential in couch flipping, a field often overlooked. He underscores the importance of understanding market dynamics and customer expectations, as well as being open to sharing knowledge and collaborating within the industry.
As Roman prepares to sell "Couch Cycled," he is pivoting towards a new venture, "Loop Deco," which aims to address the large-scale issue of furniture waste by creating a platform for the reuse of bulky items. This venture reflects Roman's growth from a hands-on flipper to an innovator seeking to impact the industry on a larger scale.
Listeners can gain a deep understanding of the intricacies and opportunities in the niche market of furniture flipping, as well as valuable insights into entrepreneurial adaptability and innovation.