12 Customized Gifts Business Success Stories [2024]

Updated: November 19th, 2023
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Here are some real life success stories of starting a customized gifts business:

1. Giftsenda ($468K/year)

Dmitriy Peregudov came up with the idea for his business, Giftsenda, after running his previous company, GiftBasketsOverseas.com. He noticed that many of his customers would benefit from a bulk gifting solution to automate their sending experience, which led him to create Giftsenda, a SaaS platform that offers personalized gift options with CRM integration and ROI measurement. Within 6 months of launching, Giftsenda has experienced solid growth.

How much they make: $468K/year
How much did it cost to start: $50K
Current team size: 10

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How We Built A $468K/Year Corporate Gift Platform That Services 200+ Countries
About
Dmitriy started Giftsenda about 3 years ago
Revenue
Dmitriy grew the business to $39K/month
Costs
It cost Dmitriy $50000 to start the business
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2. Tohfabd ($60K/year)

After successfully launching Tohfabd, Iqbal Anwar and his team focused on attracting and retaining customers. They utilized Facebook Ads campaigns and email marketing to generate leads and spread awareness about their online gift delivery service. Additionally, they offered regular discounts on gift items to incentivize customers and ensure top-notch service.

How much they make: $60K/year
How much did it cost to start: $10K
Current team size: 10

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I Started A 5K/Month Side Hustle Sending Gifts for Expats [Bangladesh]

Tohfabd is an online gift delivery business serving Bangladeshi expats, with over 500 logistics agents covering all of Bangladesh's districts and more than 8000 orders successfully delivered within six months, with a focus on cakes, flowers, and gifts to celebrate special occasions.

About
Iqbal started Tohfabd almost 3 years ago
Revenue
Iqbal grew the business to $5K/month
Costs
It cost Iqbal $10000 to start the business
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So... can you actually make money with a customized gifts business?

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

But how?

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  2. Study exactly what works, and what doesn’t.
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3. OffiNeeds ($9M/year)

Srikanth Acharya, the founder of OffiNeeds, came up with the idea for his corporate gifting business after a prank where he jokingly told people he was going to start a corporate gifting company. However, while answering questions about the business, he realized that there was a market for it and created a business plan. He resigned from his job and launched OffiNeeds, which has now almost doubled its revenues year-on-year and is on track to achieve INR 100 crore in revenue this year.

How much they make: $9M/year
How much did it cost to start: $1K
Current team size: 100

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An April Fool’s Prank, Led Me To Start My Corporate Gifting Company

Offineeds, a leading corporate gifting and custom merchandise company that has doubled its revenues year on year over the last 3-4 years through the use of technology, offers solutions including Official BrandStores, New Joinee Welcome Kits, GiftKart, and Gift Voucher solutions serving over 2,000 large corporate clients.

About
Srikanth started OffiNeeds almost 19 years ago
Revenue
Srikanth grew the business to $750K/month
Costs
It cost Srikanth $1000 to start the business
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4. TCB Designs, Florida ($60K/year)

Crystal, the founder of TCB Designs, Florida, started her business in 2017 as a side hustle and creative outlet. She began by selling small rustic farmhouse signs on Facebook, which gained traction and led her to expand her audience reach on Etsy. Over the years, she has added smaller items and personalized gift ideas to boost sales, with the last Christmas season generating over $20k in revenue. Crystal's mission is to provide affordable decor options for people who love the farmhouse style but may not be able to afford expensive items.

How much they make: $60K/year
How much did it cost to start: $8K
Current team size: 1

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How My Home Decor Making Side Hustle Grew Into A $5K/Month Business

Mompreneur builds thriving rustic home decor business that hit $20k in sales during last year's holiday season and continues to grow through Etsy, Shopify, and Faire wholesale.

About
Crystal started TCB Designs, Florida about 6 years ago
Revenue
Crystal grew the business to $5K/month
Costs
It cost Crystal $8000 to start the business
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So... can you actually make money with a customized gifts business?

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

But how?

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

Join Starter Story and build your next big thing:

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5. Well Told Design ($4.99M/year)

How much they make: $4.99M/year
Current team size: 7

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Passing $5 Million Revenue as a CPG and D2C Startup with NO Investors - Brian Johnson (Well Told)

Well Told Design, a retail company founded by Brian Johnson, has landed on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies for the second year in a row, ranking 5th in the state of New Hampshire and 90th overall.

About
Brian started Well Told Design about 15 years ago
Revenue
Brian grew the business to $416K/month
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6. Dick At Your Door ($300K/year)

How much they make: $300K/year
Current team size:

Dick At Your Door: Making $25k/month Selling Chocolate Dicks

Founder turns e-commerce shop for prank chocolate dicks into $25k/month business through social media virality.

Revenue
Adam grew the business to $25K/month
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So... can you actually make money with a customized gifts business?

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

But how?

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

Join Starter Story and build your next big thing:

Start Now

7. Printstreet Online Retail Pvt Ltd ($48K/year)

Rahul Garewal and his brother Pushkar Garewal started Printstreet in 2017 after recognizing the pain points in the printing industry, such as minimum order quantities, limited product options, and longer turn-around times. Through cold calling and sales visits, they secured their first corporate order within 3 months and generated a good amount of revenue in their first year of operations. They officially launched their online store in 2019, utilizing digital marketing channels like Google ads, email, and WhatsApp to attract and retain customers, with Google ads accounting for 60% of traffic and sales.

How much they make: $48K/year
How much did it cost to start: $1K
Current team size: 6

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How These Brothers Started A $5K/Month Custom Printing Online Service

Indian online customization and merchandising provider Printstreet, founded in 2017, addresses issues such as minimum order quantity, product quality, and longer turnaround times to cater to both individuals and enterprises, all while seeing over 100% year on year growth in the past three years and making $5K per month.

About
Rahul started Printstreet Online Retail Pvt Ltd over 6 years ago
Revenue
Rahul grew the business to $4K/month
Costs
It cost Rahul $1000 to start the business
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8. Confete Party ($240K/year)

Jamie Taylor, the founder of Confetë Party, came up with the idea for her business through a combination of her background in Interior Design and a desire to make it easy for people to celebrate. After starting an event planning business and finding success with balloon installations, Jamie pivoted to e-commerce in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic halted in-person events. She launched the Virtual Party Box and shifted her focus to celebratory party boxes, listening to customer feedback to grow her inventory and improve her website. With steady growth and a focus on customer satisfaction, Confetë Party has become a popular choice for curated gift boxes, working with large corporations and notable clients.

How much they make: $240K/year
How much did it cost to start: $10K
Current team size: 1

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I Quit My Job & Started A Business With Just $10K. Now It Makes $240K/Year

Confetë Party, founded by Jamie Taylor, is a gift box company that offers corporate gifting, build-your-own boxes, and ready-to-ship options and has worked with clients such as Microsoft, Facebook, and Boston Consulting Group, reaching sales of over $20k/month.

About
Jamie started Confete Party over 7 years ago
Revenue
Jamie grew the business to $20K/month
Costs
It cost Jamie $10000 to start the business
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