8 Family Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 19th, 2023

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

1. Blindster ($36M/year)

Kyle Cox, Founder and CEO of Blindster, came up with the idea for his business after purchasing blinds for his new home and realizing that the existing online shopping experience was lacking. He saw an opportunity to create a true eCommerce experience for custom window treatments and provide exceptional customer service. With $50k in initial start-up costs, Blindster launched in 2010 and has since achieved tremendous growth, with record sales of $39MM in 2020.

How much they make: $36M/year
How much did it cost to start: $50K
Current team size: 30

I Built A $36M/Year eCommerce Selling Window Blinds

Blindster, a leading custom window treatment eCommerce retailer, achieved record sales of $39MM in 2020, experiencing a 60% increase over 2019, by focusing on over-the-top customer service with a six-week training program for customer service reps and a Fit-or-Free guarantee, among other marketing tactics.

About

Kyle started Blindster over 13 years ago

Revenue

Kyle grew the business to $3M/month

Costs

It cost Kyle $50000 to start the business

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2. Innovation Plumbing ($480K/year)

Innovation Plumbing, founded in 1991 by Bill Tomasetti, started as a subcontractor for restoration contractors and has since evolved into a trusted plumbing expert for insurance carriers. With their expertise in leak detection and adoption of cutting-edge technologies, they have built a devoted list of repeat customers. The company aims to expand its operations across California and eventually nationwide while maintaining the feel of a small family business.

How much they make: $480K/year
How much did it cost to start: $7K
Current team size: 1

I Run A Family Plumbing Business That Makes $40K/Month

A second-generation family-owned plumbing and leak detection business shares their success in obtaining repeat business through word of mouth referrals, staying true to their core principles, and using cutting-edge technology to provide top-notch service to clients.

About

Andrew started Innovation Plumbing about 33 years ago

Revenue

Andrew grew the business to $40K/month

Costs

It cost Andrew $7000 to start the business

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So... can you actually make money with a family 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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