6 Alcohol Testing Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: January 7th, 2024

Start An Alcohol Testing Business

An alcohol testing business provides services to individuals and organizations looking to assess alcohol levels in a person's system.

This business typically offers various testing methods, such as breathalyzer tests or blood alcohol content (BAC) tests, to determine if someone has consumed alcohol.

These services are often sought by employers for workplace safety, law enforcement for DUI cases, and individuals for personal reasons like monitoring sobriety.

The business may operate as a testing center, partnering with businesses or law enforcement agencies, or offer mobile testing services.

Starting an alcohol testing business involves obtaining the necessary certifications, investing in testing equipment, and building relationships with potential clients to ensure a reliable and trusted service.

Here are some real life success stories of starting a alcohol testing business:

1. TopWhiskies ($210K/year)

Ed, one of the co-founders of TopWhiskies, came up with the idea for the business while working in Financial Services in Hong Kong. He and his best friend Evan started a whisky blog as a hobby, focusing on social media to connect with fellow whisky enthusiasts. As they posted about unique independent whisky brands, their followers began asking where they could purchase these brands, leading them to launch an eCommerce site specializing in independent whiskies. With over 100,000 followers on Instagram and nearly 10,000 subscribers on YouTube, the eCommerce site has seen a monthly turnover of around $17,500 and continues to grow.

How much they make: $210K/year
How much did it cost to start: $300
Current team size: 0

He Turned His Whiskey Tasting Hobby Into A $200K Business

TopWhiskies, an eCommerce store celebrating the best independent whisky brands, started as a social media hobby in 2016, and, after building a large following, pivoted to an eCommerce site in October 2020, achieving an average monthly turnover of around $17,500 with sales up around 50% year on year.

About

Ed started TopWhiskies almost 8 years ago

Revenue

Ed grew the business to $17.5K/month

Costs

It cost Ed $300 to start the business

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2. Colorado Mobile Drug Testing ($1.2M/year)

How much they make: $1.2M/year
Current team size:

Turning $8k into a $30k/mo Drug and Alcohol Testing Business

This case study showcases how an entrepreneur identified a gap in the market and built a successful business that generates $30k per month, by saving employers time and money on employee drug testing.

Revenue

They grew the business to $100K/month

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