7 Cork Maps Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 19th, 2023

Start A Cork Maps Business

Here are some real life success stories of starting a cork maps business:

1. GEO 101 Design ($48K/year)

Nick Fortosis, the founder of GEO 101 Design, came up with the idea for his business when he combined his love of woodworking and CNC machining. After experimenting with different projects, he found success selling marble hexagon coasters on Etsy. However, when competitors emerged, he decided to create cork maps, which quickly gained popularity. Through professional photos, engaging with customers on social media, and utilizing Google Shopping ads, Fortosis has been able to attract and retain customers for his personalized home décor products.

How much they make: $48K/year
How much did it cost to start: $200
Current team size: 0

How I Started A Side Project Out Of My Garage Selling Cork Maps

GEO 101 Design founder Nick Fortosis created unique cork maps using a CNC router in his garage workshop, and grew sales to $2,000/month through his website and Etsy shop, with plans to double revenue year over year.

About

Nick started GEO 101 Design over 6 years ago

Revenue

Nick grew the business to $4K/month

Costs

It cost Nick $200 to start the business

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2. OpenStreetMap

OpenStreetMap is the free wiki world map.

Where they're located: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Website traffic: 8.85M/month

So... can you actually make money with a cork maps business?

Of course. There are millions to be made in this industry.

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4. The Jerusalem Post

The Jerusalem Post is Israel's most-read English news website and best-selling English newspaper bringing breaking news, world news & middle east news.

Where they're located: San Francisco, California, USA

5. ThemeFusion

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Where they're located: Buffalo, New York, USA
Website traffic: 790K/month

So... can you actually make money with a cork maps business?

Of course. There are millions to be made in this industry.

But how?

Research real, profitable businesses and see exactly how much money they make.
Study exactly what works, and what doesn’t.
Take action, because now you have the roadmap.

Join Starter Story and build your next big thing:

Start Now

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