53 Trending Etsy Shop Businesses [2024]

Updated: January 18th, 2023
Start An Etsy Shop

Etsy has been around for over a decade, and the platform has become more popular for creators, entrepreneurs, and consumers.

The platform started as a place for crafters to sell their supplies and handmade goods. Now it has become a venue for artists and small businesses of all kinds to sell their products.

If you just started your shop or want to sell your products on Etsy, there are many different ways to kill on the platform. With the tips and advice of Etsy sellers who’ve been in your position, you’ll soon be successful!

Looking for some examples of a etsy shop?

Interested in case studies of a successful etsy shop? Check out our full list of success stories.

1. With Love From T To You

↞ Food ★ Fashion ♥ DIYS ↠

How much they make: $12K/year
Where they're located: Hopewell, New York, USA
How much did it cost to start: $200
Current team size: 1

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How I Turned My Passion For Crafts And Writing Into A Side Income Source

DIY Lifestyle blog owner, Theresa, turned her passion for crafting and writing into a side income source, attracting hundreds of thousands of global visitors, with her blog generating $400-$500 a month and her online Etsy store bringing in an additional $200-$300 a month, showcasing her unique, all-natural, one-of-a-kind polymer clay earrings, home decor, and huts inspired by Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, reading and home decorating.

About
Theresa started With Love From T To You over 6 years ago
Revenue
Theresa grew the business to $1K/month
Costs
It cost Theresa $200 to start the business
Read by 7,636 founders

2. Popov Leather

Handmade Leather Wallets made to order. We make mens card holders, wallets, passport covers and more. No hassle-returns and guaranteed for life.

How much they make: $2.4M/year
Where they're located: Nelson, BC, Canada
How much did it cost to start: $200
Current team size: 21
Website traffic: 150K/month

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Popov Leather: From Handmade Leather Wallets to $900K Revenue

Popov Leather is a Canadian company that makes and sells small leather goods online, with 2018 generating over $850k in revenue and doubling in revenue year-over-year since 2013 through direct-to-consumer sales, primarily for wallets, and backed by great customer service.

About
Ryan started Popov Leather about 11 years ago
Revenue
Ryan grew the business to $200K/month
Costs
It cost Ryan $200 to start the business
Read by 11,111 founders

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4. By Amma Rose

Full-time business owner sharing tips and tricks on how to start, manage, and grow a successful and profitable Etsy business.

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5. Timber Grove Studios

How much they make: $78K/year
Where they're located: Hunter River, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Current team size: 0

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How I Took My Woodworking Hobby Full Time To Build A Successful Brand

Sasha Weekes, owner of Timber Grove Studios, turned her fine arts and cabinetmaking education into a successful home-based woodworking business that grew from a side project to netting 20-50% profits month-to-month and up to $10,000 in sales during peak periods through Etsy, with her company's growth continuing to increase through other social media outlets.

About
Sasha started Timber Grove Studios almost 7 years ago
Revenue
Sasha grew the business to $6.5K/month
Read by 58,074 founders

6. Raghaus

Raghaus Studios is an artisanal letterpress printing, Risograph print shop and graphic design studio specializing in custom stationery, zine printing, personalized business cards, calling cards, conversation cards, invitations and other fine printing. The finest marketing materials in the Hudson Valley, NY.

How much they make: $300K/year
Where they're located: Newburgh, New York, USA
How much did it cost to start: $25K
Current team size: 2

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How I Started A $15K/Month Business Making Bold Stationery

A specialized letterpress printing business started by Markus Hartel, whose micro-batches have caused his monthly sales to soar above $15k, discusses his experience creating custom invites and expanding his product line.

About
Markus started Raghaus about 9 years ago
Revenue
Markus grew the business to $25K/month
Costs
It cost Markus $25000 to start the business
Read by 7,862 founders

7. Cinquanta Cox-Smith

How much they make: $120K/year
Where they're located: Killeen, TX, USA
How much did it cost to start: $100
Current team size: 1

I Make $120K/Year With My Print On Demand T-Shirt Side Hustle

A multipreneur shares how she built a successful print on demand side hustle, generating $120,000 per year through multiple brands spread over various platforms.

About
Cinquanta started Cinquanta Cox-Smith over 14 years ago
Revenue
Cinquanta grew the business to $10K/month
Costs
It cost Cinquanta $100 to start the business
Read by 10,996 founders

8. Valhalla Wood Forge

Handcrafted wood rings and American flags, made in the Pacific Northwest by a veteran

How much they make: $102K/year
Where they're located: Portland, Oregon, USA
How much did it cost to start: $400
Current team size: 3

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How I Started A $4K/Month Veteran And First Responder Woodworking Company

Valhalla Wood Forge is a veteran and first responder run woodworking company that grossed $8500 in October 2019, noted for making rustic wood decor and high end men’s jewelry.

About
James started Valhalla Wood Forge almost 7 years ago
Revenue
James grew the business to $8.5K/month
Costs
It cost James $400 to start the business
Read by 11,193 founders

9. Crooked Branch Studio

Unique wooden bow ties handcrafted from premium hardwoods. Our wooden bow ties are designed to have the dimension you love about classic, fabric bow ties, while still being lightweight and easy to wear.

How much they make: $30K/year
Where they're located: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Current team size: 0

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How I Started A Passive Income Business Online At 16 Years Old

Crooked Branch Studio owner, Paul Kaster, shares how he turned a handcrafted wooden bow tie business into a self-running income stream that generates $1000/month in profit with minimal upkeep through outsourcing and diversifying revenue.

About
Paul started Crooked Branch Studio about 8 years ago
Revenue
Paul grew the business to $2.5K/month
Read by 6,623 founders

10. Vagabond Heart

Vagabond Heart makes vintage inspired modern travel patches, stickers and enamel pins for your suitcase, backpack, duffel bag, jean jacket and more.

How much they make: $120K/year
Where they're located: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
How much did it cost to start: $2K
Current team size: 0

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How I Started A Successful Brand Selling Vintage Patches On Etsy

Serial entrepreneur grows modern vintage-inspired travel patch company to over $5,000 in monthly sales volume with a 100+% growth rate by expanding product line and utilizing online marketplaces like Etsy and Amazon.

About
Mike started Vagabond Heart almost 7 years ago
Revenue
Mike grew the business to $10K/month
Costs
It cost Mike $2000 to start the business
Read by 7,703 founders

11. Oh My Balm

We are two moms in NJ Making it REAL! All-natural body products good for the body and the soul.

How much they make: $24K/year
Where they're located: Glen Ridge, New Jersey, USA
How much did it cost to start: $10K
Current team size: 0

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How Two Moms Started A Business Selling Homemade Body Butter

Two moms start a side hustle selling all-natural body products, doubling sales since their launch in 2017 with over 75 craft shows, promoting a non-profit source for their shea butter and self-promotion through podcasts, lining up retail interest from exposure.

About
Meredith started Oh My Balm about 7 years ago
Revenue
Meredith grew the business to $2K/month
Costs
It cost Meredith $10000 to start the business
Read by 33,094 founders

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13. Ann + Joy

You searched for: AnnAndJoy! Discover the unique items that AnnAndJoy creates. At Etsy, we pride ourselves on our global community of sellers. Each Etsy seller helps contribute to a global marketplace of creative goods. By supporting AnnAndJoy, you’re supporting a small business, and, in turn, Etsy!

How much they make: $12K/year
Where they're located: Miami, Florida, USA
Current team size: 2

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How We Started A $4K/Month Handmade Flower And Resin Jewelry Business

Miami-based sisters launch a handmade flower and resin jewelry business in 2017, selling over 5,000 products and earning $65,000 in revenue within one year on Etsy alone, using social media and SEO to attract and retain customers.

About
Lindsay started Ann + Joy over 8 years ago
Revenue
Lindsay grew the business to $1K/month
Read by 39,082 founders

14. Outline Planner

All-in-One 2021 Digital Planner → Life & Business planning. Instant Download PDF file. Hyperlinks for easy navigation. Import in Goodnotes, Noteshelf, Notability.

How much they make: $36K/year
Where they're located: Bucharest, Romania
How much did it cost to start: $500
Current team size: 1

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How I Created A $4K/Month Digital Planner

How a founder turned a €499 investment into €80K+ in sales in just two years by creating and selling all-in-one monthly, weekly, and daily digital planners for iPad through Etsy, with 15-20% of orders from returning customers and profit margins around 70%.

About
Ralu started Outline Planner over 5 years ago
Revenue
Ralu grew the business to $3K/month
Costs
It cost Ralu $500 to start the business
Read by 17,982 founders

15. No Cold Feet LLC

Groom and groomsmen socks. Add some color to your wedding with socks from No Cold Feet Co! Makes a perfect gift for the big day. Many styles including stripes, argyle, polka dots, and more. Free shipping and bulk discounts available. Big Day. Little Details.

How much they make: $240K/year
Where they're located: Chicago, Illinois, USA
How much did it cost to start: $16K
Current team size: 0

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How We Started A $18K/Month Fun And Colorful Groomsmen Socks Company

No Cold Feet is a gifting company founded by Mari and Matt McNamara that focuses on fun and colorful sock designs for groomsmen gifts and has cumulatively sold over 10k orders in the last three years, passing $200k in revenue last year.

About
Mari started No Cold Feet LLC about 7 years ago
Revenue
Mari grew the business to $20K/month
Costs
It cost Mari $16000 to start the business
Read by 9,929 founders

16. Betsy DeVille

betsydeville.com offers inspiring and delightful jewelry, scarves, home decor, kitchen linens and housewares for the discerning atheist.

How much they make: $1.2K/year
Where they're located: Austin, Texas, USA
Current team size: 0

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On Starting An Inspiring Atheists Gifts Brand

Betsy DeVille is an e-commerce business that offers fashion, accessories, home decor, and gifts for a community of secular, rational, and atheist thinkers, which has doubled its income each year and had an estimated $1000 in sales last year.

About
Betsy started Betsy DeVille almost 8 years ago
Revenue
Betsy grew the business to $100/month
Read by 6,119 founders

17. Forgotten Mermaids

Mermaid tattoos and swimsuits with realistic mermaid scale prints and designs!

How much they make: $12K/year
Where they're located: Atlanta, GA, USA
How much did it cost to start: $100
Current team size: 0

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How I Started A Passive Income Business While Living Out Of A Van

Forgotten Mermaids creator Anslea shares how she started a passive income business while living out of a van, creating mermaid temporary tattoos and accessories, and has grown to average $1,000 per month in mostly passive income over the last six months.

About
Anslea started Forgotten Mermaids almost 6 years ago
Revenue
Anslea grew the business to $1K/month
Costs
It cost Anslea $100 to start the business
Read by 8,135 founders

18. Alpengraphics

alpengraphics ist ein Zero Plastik Startup und produziert minimalistische Emaille Tassen für einen nachhaltigen Camping, Mountain, Van & Outdoor Lifestyle. Designed & bedruckt in Deutschland.

How much they make: $7.8K/year
Where they're located: Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Current team size: 1

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On Starting A Zero-Plastic Outdoor Products Company

German outdoor enthusiast Melanie founded environmental-friendly business alpengraphics, which creates zero plastic, minimalist campfire mugs with environmentally-friendly practices, earning up to €3,000 ($3,200) per month depending on season, and targeting corporate business customers and recreational companies to gift her products to employees or customers.

About
Melanie started Alpengraphics almost 5 years ago
Revenue
Melanie grew the business to $650/month
Read by 4,754 founders

19. Seniman Calligraphy

Los Angeles based modern calligrapher. Contact me for custom invitation design, calligraphy addressing, branding, artwork and all your calligraphy needs!

How much they make: $156K/year
Where they're located: Los Angeles, California, USA
Current team size: 0

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How I Started My Own $13K/Month Custom Stationery Design Studio

An inspiring case study of how one woman turned her passion for calligraphy and bespoke wedding invitations into a successful business that now grosses an average of $13,000 a month, using Instagram as the main driver for attracting and retaining customers.

About
Ruth started Seniman Calligraphy about 9 years ago
Revenue
Ruth grew the business to $13K/month
Read by 12,964 founders

20. Planner Peace

Gorgeous planners, refills and more from Australia. Build your perfect planner and plan your perfect life

How much they make: $270K/year
Where they're located: Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Current team size: 1

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How I Started A $12K/Month Business Selling Productivity Planners Online

Chasing Planner Peace is a planner company that has expanded from selling planner inserts on Etsy, to offering a one-stop shop customizable planner experience with over 300 inserts, a planner line, and various other related products, gaining a monthly revenue of around $25,000 at its busiest time of year.

About
Jess started Planner Peace over 8 years ago
Revenue
Jess grew the business to $22.5K/month
Read by 62,136 founders

21. LoveLornLingerie

Explore the darker side of pleasure, pain and everything in between in custom leather harnesses and fetish lingerie handmade in Brooklyn, NY.

How much they make: $62.9K/year
Where they're located: New York, USA
Current team size: 0

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How I Started My Own Lingerie Business Side Hustle

Love Lorn Lingerie started as a side hustle and now generates $1.9k per month in revenue through Etsy and local events, with plans to expand into wholesale and increase marketing efforts to eventually replace the founder's day job.

About
Jessica started LoveLornLingerie about 10 years ago
Revenue
Jessica grew the business to $5.25K/month
Read by 28,894 founders

22. 2Puggles

How much they make: $30K/year
Where they're located: Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
Current team size: 1

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This High School Teacher Started a Business as a Class Experiment

This high school teacher experimented with building a part-time woodworking-based business, 2Puggles, which generates $15,000 annually and has enjoyed significant growth after starting in crafts shows, Kickstarter, and relying on word of mouth referrals to generate revenue.

About
Steve started 2Puggles over 9 years ago
Revenue
Steve grew the business to $2.5K/month
Read by 5,330 founders

23. The Cat Ball

We created the Cat Ball® cat bed, a hexagonal cat bed with two openings, and the Cat Canoe®. Our modern cat furniture and luxury pet beds are made in the USA and we ship worldwide. "Your cat will figure it out!" ®

Where they're located: Bellevue, Washington, USA
Current team size: 2

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24. GEO 101 Design

We make corkboard maps of the United States as a whole and for each individual state, along with coasters. We also take requests for custom maps if you don't see the one you're looking for currently on our site. Take a look at all we offer by visiting our site.

How much they make: $48K/year
Where they're located: Zeeland, Michigan, USA
How much did it cost to start: $200
Current team size: 0

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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
Read by 7,953 founders

25. Bailey's Blossoms

Bailey's Blossoms is infant & toddler fashion re-imagined! Today's top trends at affordable prices?? We make Affordable Infant & Toddler Fashion clothing for girls and baby girls with fashion forward jumpsuits, rompers, dresses, mommy and me and more!

How much they make: $9M/year
Where they're located: Rhome, Texas, USA
Current team size: 35

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How I Started A $750K/Month Infant And Toddler Clothing Brand

This case study is about the founder and CEO of multi-million dollar e-commerce children's clothing brands Bailey's Blossoms and Peyton Bre, who started selling hair accessories on Etsy from her kitchen table and grew her businesses into a total customer base of around 750,000 with a goal of surpassing 1 million by the end of 2020.

About
Erin started Bailey's Blossoms about 15 years ago
Revenue
Erin grew the business to $750K/month
Read by 10,625 founders

26. Mosspiration Biotech

Mosspiration Biotech IVS. We use moss as a green cell platform to produce small natural products and fine chemicals. Physcomitrella patens (moss) is the perfect platform for this.

How much they make: $48K/year
Where they're located: Hørsholm, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
Current team size: 3

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How Two Scientists Created A Natural Air Freshener From Moss

Budding biotech company, Mosspiration, began life when two scientists from Denmark developed The Fragrant Moss from a research project, which was then sold as a natural air freshener generating approximately $1,000 sales per month via Etsy and own homepage.

About
Henrik started Mosspiration Biotech about 8 years ago
Revenue
Henrik grew the business to $4K/month
Read by 4,716 founders

27. Dropcloth Samplers

Modern Embroidery Samplers, ready to hoop and stitch.

How much they make: $180K/year
Where they're located: Portland, OR, USA
Current team size: 0

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How I Started A $15K/Month Hand-Drawn Embroidery Samplers Business

Rebecca Ringquist turned a side project of hand-drawn embroidery samplers into a full-time job, grossing over $15K a month with her business Dropcloth Samplers, which she launched accidentally after selling a few samplers at an end of session craft sale that prominent bloggers bought and posted about.

About
Rebecca started Dropcloth Samplers about 13 years ago
Revenue
Rebecca grew the business to $15K/month
Read by 8,609 founders

28. Boredwalk

Smart funny tshirts for men women and kids

How much they make: $3.3M/year
Where they're located: Los Angeles, CA, USA
How much did it cost to start: $50K
Current team size: 10

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How We Started A $150K/Month Original Designs Apparel And Accessories Brand

Boredwalk, a lifestyle brand selling original art and graphic design on functional goods, grew rapidly in the last 2-3 years with an average MoM growth of 10-12% and YoY growth of 50-100%, offering casual apparel, accessories, and decor products for customers primarily aged 25-55 interested in art, mental health, progressive politics, monster movies, and Satan.

About
Matt started Boredwalk about 10 years ago
Revenue
Matt grew the business to $275K/month
Costs
It cost Matt $50000 to start the business
Read by 9,980 founders

29. Any Old Vintage

Our quality vintage lighting is perfect for all interior styles and budgets, for both household and commercial customers. Be sure to check out our own-brand Revivals range of classic vintage lighting designs at great prices - and our ever-popular vintage ship's clocks!

How much they make: $420K/year
Where they're located: Fowey, England, United Kingdom
Current team size: 3

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Starting A Lighting Store and Growing To $35,000 Per Month

Any Old Lights, a UK-based vintage nautical and industrial lighting store, has grown to turn over £250,000 annually by being on the forefront of SEO tactics and building their own Revivals brand of lighting, as well as sourcing and selling maritime antiques and curios.

About
Nick started Any Old Vintage almost 10 years ago
Revenue
Nick grew the business to $35K/month
Read by 10,755 founders

30. Felony Case

Inspired iPhone Cases for iPhone X XS Max XR Case, iPhone 8 Case, iPhone 8+ Plus Case, iPhone 7 Case, iPhone 7+ Plus Case. Featuring Kaleidoscope iPhone Case, Marble iPhone Case, Concrete iPhone Case, Holographic iPhone Case, Tortoise iPhone Case, Grid iPhone Case, and more...

How much they make: $1.44M/year
Where they're located: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Current team size: 1

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How I Started And Grew A $50K/mo Phone Case Business

Felony Case, a Toronto-based company designing unique iPhone cases, started as a small shop on Etsy and has grown to become an internationally recognized fashion iPhone case brand sold in top tier retailers like Nordstrom, Holt Renfrew, Indigo, Urban Outfitters, Revolve, Free People, and made over half a million dollars in revenue last year.

About
Andrew started Felony Case about 12 years ago
Revenue
Andrew grew the business to $120K/month
Read by 27,707 founders

31. Chemo Cozy

a clothing company for chemotherapy, dialysis and most cancer - related infusion treatments. Patients with a port or PICC have zippered openings to access sites

How much they make: $36K/year
Where they're located: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
How much did it cost to start: $25K
Current team size: 0

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Creating A Clothing Brand That Supports Patients Fighting Cancer

Learn how Ellen:

  • Started: After her husband was diagnosed with cancer
  • Funded: Thanks to a Kickstarter campaign that raised $30k in 30 days
  • Grew: Building a B2B channel of hospitals and foundations that buy in bulk

The very first fleece was actually one that I purchased at an outlet mall and brought home and cut holes into.

Read by 3,924 founders

32. Aromaology

Aromaology skincare products were created for the well-being of the mind, body and spirit, with a wholesome and innovative approach. This extraordinary development was chartered by generations of passionate experts who have hand selected ingredients to insure the finest quality.

How much they make: $120K/year
Where they're located: Beverly Hills, CA, USA
How much did it cost to start: $1K
Current team size: 1

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Leaving A Full Time Job To Start A $10K/Month Bath, Body And Home Fragrance Brand

Aromaology founder Daisy Kimbro explains how she organically grew her natural bath, body, and home fragrance brand, which saw a gross sales increase of 51,000% - 89,000% from June to December 2020, and discusses the importance of trusting your gut and remaining positive during tough times.

Revenue
Daisy grew the business to $10K/month
Costs
It cost Daisy $1000 to start the business
Read by 3,952 founders

33. Mapply

Shop for beautiful art prints, stylised maps and wall art of your favourite places. Free shipping available in the UK or worldwide on orders over £50.

How much they make: $180K/year
Where they're located: Edinburgh, UK
How much did it cost to start: $200
Current team size: 0

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How I Started A $15K/Month Ecommerce Selling Colourful Map Art Prints

UK-based co-founder grows map print company Mapply from a few hundred pounds a month in sales to over £30k ($40k~) in prints per month, without much marketing, and expands to brick-and-mortar stores while focusing on continuous product expansion.

About
Scott started Mapply over 5 years ago
Revenue
Scott grew the business to $15K/month
Costs
It cost Scott $200 to start the business
Read by 12,361 founders

34. Gold Pan Pete Design

Outdoors and nature inspired jewellery and gifts for men and women. Handcrafted in New Zealand for worldwide adventurers and explorers.

How much they make: $30K/year
Where they're located: Queenstown, New Zealand
Current team size: 0

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How A Teacher Started A Successful Handmade Jewelry Business Online

A primary school teacher found his passion for jewelry-making, turning it into a successful business generating $2500-3000 per month through sales at the Creative Queenstown Arts and Crafts Market, online, and through stockists, with plans to expand and eventually make it his full-time profession.

About
Alex started Gold Pan Pete Design over 11 years ago
Revenue
Alex grew the business to $2.5K/month
Read by 40,936 founders

35. Choast

Relaxing the world recreationally, with a HIGH quality, fashionable, natural brand for all those who want to #staychoasty

How much they make: $60K/year
Where they're located: Richmond Hill
How much did it cost to start: $2K
Current team size: 5

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How We Started A $60K/Year Stoner-Friendly Brand

In this case study Joseph and Gianfranco break down:

  • Start: How they built an Instagram following with stoner memes
  • Grew: Hitting 15K followers in 3 months thanks to being mentioned by High Times
  • Bootstrapped: How to get sales on Etsy and Amazon before having a website
Read by 7,857 founders

36. URSULA BARTON

Ursula Barton is a BFA graduate in 2010, from Pacific Northwest College of Art. In 2011 she founded Jailhouse Studio and created a workspace and gallery. Today she is promoting locally made unique objects, handmade jewelry, home goods, and apparel created by BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and female emerging artists.

How much they make: $36K/year
Where they're located: Portland, Oregon, USA
Current team size: 1

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How I Built Two Successful Small Businesses As An Artist

This case study showcases how artist Ursula Barton built two successful small businesses, one featuring her artwork on paper goods and the other being a retail shop showcasing art and handmade goods from a variety of makers, both of which have seen great success in sales and community support.

About
Ursula started URSULA BARTON about 12 years ago
Revenue
Ursula grew the business to $3K/month
Read by 6,250 founders

37. Jungle Culture

Eco-friendly products wholesale and distribution UK, EU & US. Jungle Culture is a manufacturer of zero waste products, bamboo products, coconut bowls, bamboo cutlery, safety razors and reusable straws.

How much they make: $1.62M/year
Where they're located: Dereham, UK
How much did it cost to start: $1.2K
Current team size: 4

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How We Started A $110K/Month Ecommerce Brand Of Eco-Friendly Products

Jungle Culture, an e-commerce brand that sells eco-friendly products, started with just one product and turned over just over $1,000,000 in a year by sourcing products directly from farms, small craft workshops, and ethical factories and selling them online worldwide.

About
Jamie started Jungle Culture about 6 years ago
Revenue
Jamie grew the business to $135K/month
Costs
It cost Jamie $1200 to start the business
Read by 10,106 founders

38. East Meets Dress

We’re here to modernize cheongsam (qipao) shopping for your wedding day. Who says you can’t celebrate your culture in style with your Chinese wedding dress? Join us. Free shipping. Custom Sizing. 100% Love Guaranteed.

How much they make: $600K/year
Where they're located: San Francisco, California, USA
How much did it cost to start: $100
Current team size: 0

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How I Built A Six Figure Business Bringing Asian Culture To The American Wedding Industry

East Meets Dress, an e-commerce store that offers Chinese wedding dresses and traditional outfits, grew to a six-figure annual recurring revenue ($25k/month) in just one year by targeting Asian-American brides in the U.S and high school students looking to wear cheongsams to prom to celebrate their heritage.

About
Vivian started East Meets Dress over 5 years ago
Revenue
Vivian grew the business to $50K/month
Costs
It cost Vivian $100 to start the business
Read by 19,014 founders

39. Galen Leather

100% Genuine Handmade Leather Goods & Accessories - Made in Turkey. Wallets, Pen Cases, Macbook Cases, iPad Sleeves, Dopp Kits & More.

How much they make: $480K/year
Where they're located: Istanbul, Turkey
Current team size: 4
Website traffic: 380K/month

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How I Overcame Life's Roadblocks And Started A $500K Business

Galen Leather, an Istanbul-based e-commerce store specializing in handmade leather goods, experienced a 138% increase in revenue to hit an average of around $40,000 in sales each month, with products like their Moleskine Cover helping the company achieve success.

About
Zeynep started Galen Leather almost 12 years ago
Revenue
Zeynep grew the business to $40K/month
Read by 6,335 founders

40. Aziza Jewelry

Custom Name Necklaces, Genuine Gemstone Earrings, Mother-Daughter Jewelry, 14k and high quality sterling silver Inspirational Word Jewelry made by Aziza.

How much they make: $240K/year
Where they're located: Asheville, North Carolina, USA
Current team size: 1

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How I Started A $5K/Month Side Hustle Selling Custom Word Necklaces

A jewelry business founder discusses how she started her $5k/month side hustle selling custom word necklaces and shares advice on making connections in your industry, investing in yourself, and using social media for marketing.

About
Aziza started Aziza Jewelry over 20 years ago
Revenue
Aziza grew the business to $20K/month
Read by 9,437 founders

41. Anuprerna

Engaged in offering of an array of fabrics, Accessories and other textiles using indigenous weaves of East India

How much they make: $180K/year
Where they're located: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
How much did it cost to start: $5K
Current team size: 15

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How I Started A $15K/Month Platform To Sell Ethical Sustainable Artisanal Textiles

Anuprerna is an artisanal sustainable textile brand selling exclusive textiles, scarves, garments, and natural fabrics across the B2B segment, gradually reaching overseas and B2C clients through their online platform, social media presence, and other third-party platforms.

About
Amit started Anuprerna about 39 years ago
Revenue
Amit grew the business to $15K/month
Costs
It cost Amit $5000 to start the business
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42. Bluminary

Bluminary is a Los Angeles based small business that offers natural and and sustainable hand poured candles with the goal of reminding people of the beauty in the world around them. Now the smells of West Coast, Australian beaches, and the forests of California can come to life with the flame of a candle.

How much they make: $6K/year
Where they're located: Los Angeles, California, USA
Current team size: 1

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How I Started A $500/Month Nature-Inspired Candles Side Hustle

Bluminary founder Lauren Costanza started a candle business based on her travels and passion for the outdoors, which has generated $2,062.6 in revenue since September 2019, with $1,611.50 coming from vendor events and markets, and a 56% email open rate.

About
Lauren started Bluminary over 4 years ago
Revenue
Lauren grew the business to $500/month
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43. Garage Gym Barbell Apparel

Garage Gym Barbell apparel for the Strong. Strength Training provided for beginners and intermediates.

How much they make: $84K/year
Where they're located: Tehachapi, California, USA
How much did it cost to start: $1K
Current team size: 0

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How I Started A $7K/Month Women's Gym Apparel Business From My Garage

This case study details a woman who started a women's gym apparel business from her garage, and has since grown consistently, with $7k a month in sales, by retaining customers through personal connections & genuine marketing, and plans to continue expanding with her passion.

About
Susie started Garage Gym Barbell Apparel over 6 years ago
Revenue
Susie grew the business to $7K/month
Costs
It cost Susie $1000 to start the business
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44. Lever Gear

Lever Gear is changing the way you carry by creating and curating exceptional everyday carry. Browse our selection of empowering, compact gear today!

How much they make: $504K/year
Where they're located: Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Current team size: 3

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Inventing A Keychain Tool And Growing to $42K/Month

Lever Gear, a company that designs everyday carry tools, has sold over 25,000 Toolcard Pros in over 80 countries since their successful Kickstarter campaign in Spring 2016, and are currently looking to expand through U.S. online marketplaces, Amazon Europe and brick and mortar retailers, as well as developing new products and curating EDC products that align with their mission.

About
Mike started Lever Gear about 9 years ago
Revenue
Mike grew the business to $42K/month
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45. Aura Sensory

Naturally safer, effective nontoxic hair and skin care products

How much they make: $24K/year
Where they're located: COPLEY
How much did it cost to start: $4K
Current team size: 1

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How I Start A $2K/Month Skin And Hair Care Brand

Aura Sensory, a skin and hair care company with a $2K monthly revenue, offers safe and affordable products while maintaining a loyal customer base of around 350.

About
Danna started Aura Sensory about 12 years ago
Revenue
Danna grew the business to $2K/month
Costs
It cost Danna $4000 to start the business
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46. Tini Lux

Our earrings are better than "hypoallergenic." They are the first earrings specially designed for sensitive ears and metal allergies. Tini Lux is the source for high end fashion earrings made from medical grade titanium and niobium.

How much they make: $264K/year
Where they're located: New York, New York, USA
Current team size: 1

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How I Launched A Profitable Earrings Business In One Year

Tini Lux is a profitable e-commerce fashion business that provides a line of fashion earrings specifically for women with metal allergies that has gained a loyal following from its target demographic of women aged 18-45 in 15 months since launching.

About
Jackie started Tini Lux over 6 years ago
Revenue
Jackie grew the business to $22K/month
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47. Funky Monkey Children

Find the perfect handmade gift, vintage & on-trend clothes, unique jewelry, and more… lots more.

How much they make:
Where they're located: Hendersonville, North Carolina, USA
Current team size: 1

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48. OpossumRotStudio

Find the perfect handmade gift, vintage & on-trend clothes, unique jewelry, and more… lots more.

How much they make:
Where they're located: Austin, TX, USA

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49. Tag Pup

Find the perfect handmade gift, vintage & on-trend clothes, unique jewelry, and more… lots more.

How much they make:
Where they're located: Washington D.C., DC, USA
How much did it cost to start: $500

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50. Puppet Pelts

We carry Nylon fleece for professional puppet and mascot building. We offer mill-dyed, hand-dyed and custom colors. Also referred to as Muppet or Antron Fleece.

How much they make: $120K/year
Where they're located: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Current team size: 2

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Growing To $9,000/month Selling Hard-To-Find Puppet Fabric

Puppet Pelts founder Laurie Nickerson explains how she started her company by filling a void in the market, grew it primarily organically through word of mouth to become a leader in puppet skin textile manufacturing, and is currently expanding her product line to include unique shags and colors.

About
Laurie started Puppet Pelts about 11 years ago
Revenue
Laurie grew the business to $10K/month
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51. Milla Rose

Real flowers with an ongoing impact. We specialise in luxury preserved and dried flowers. They are low maintenance, long lasting and sustainable.

How much they make: $115K/year
Where they're located: Melbourne VIC, Australia
How much did it cost to start: $250
Current team size: 3

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With Just $300, I Started A Dried Flower Arrangement Business And Now Make $10K/Month

Milla Rose, a boutique online flower arrangement business based in Melbourne, Australia, started as a side project in a bedroom and has grown into a nearly $10k a month business, with monthly revenue doubling since last year, selling almost 3000 arrangements to all corners of Australia.

About
Alexandra started Milla Rose almost 4 years ago
Revenue
Alexandra grew the business to $9.6K/month
Costs
It cost Alexandra $250 to start the business
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52. Gift Wink

Find the perfect handmade gift, vintage & on-trend clothes, unique jewelry, and more… lots more.

Where they're located: London, UK

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