Sell Building Materials

Sell Building Materials Success Stories [2025]

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Updated: April 17th, 2025

A building material business trades materials used in the construction industry.

The building materials include loose rocks, sand, iron, bricks, cement, poles, cement, and all other materials the building contractors need. Your target market will be building and construction managers, hardware, and contractors.

To promote your business, get featured in industry magazines and online forums. Create a website and ensure an active online presence through social media and SEO.

In this list, you'll find real-world Sell building materials success stories and very profitable examples of starting a Sell building materials that makes money.

1. Mini Materials ($240K/year)

Mat Hofma, a graphic designer, wanted to start his own e-commerce shop but didn't know what to sell until he saw a guy making mini cinder blocks on Reddit. He taught himself 3D design and made molds from 3D prints, eventually creating Mini Materials. The business took off with features on Uncrate, The Awesomer, and Laughing Squid, and has since grown to have 45k Instagram followers.

How much money it makes: $240K/year
How many people on the team: 2

I Make $20K/Month Selling Tiny Cinder Blocks Online

Startup Mini Materials sells miniature masonry and woodworking supplies with a cult following gained through viral videos, social media and email newsletters.

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