8 Handcrafted Leather Goods Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 19th, 2023

Start A Handcrafted Leather Goods

Here are some real life success stories of starting a handcrafted leather goods:

1. American Bench Craft ($1.2M/year)

Jason and his brother Chris came up with the idea for American Bench Craft after Jason's wallet fell apart and he envisioned a seamless leather wallet using rivets instead of stitching. They launched a Kickstarter campaign in 2014, sold $20K worth of products in 30 days, and have since grown the business into a seven-figure company with over 100 products. They plan to double their revenue in the next year and build a custom workshop with fun amenities for their employees.

How much they make: $1.2M/year
Current team size: 8

We Started A Leather Manufacturing Business From Our Parents Garage [$1.2M/Year]

American Bench Craft, a Veteran-owned leather goods manufacturer, shares their success story, with an annual revenue of over $1 million, due to their unique designs, sustainable sourcing, and reliable American craftsmanship, as well as their use of Klaviyo and local PR for marketing, and their focus on direct-to-consumer sales and corporate gifts.

About

Jason started American Bench Craft over 10 years ago

Revenue

Jason grew the business to $100K/month

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2. RedlineGoods ($1.2M/year)

Mike, the founder of RedlineGoods, came up with the idea for his specialty automotive interior accessories business when his girlfriend complained about the drab interior of his Nissan 300ZX. After posting pictures of a new shift boot he had made on a car forum, he received 49 replies from people asking where they could get one. Realizing the potential for a side income, he started the business, which has now grown to over $1 million in annual revenue and offers over 2500 unique products.

How much they make: $1.2M/year
How much did it cost to start: $1K
Current team size: 4

We Grew Our Leather Car Accessories Family Business To $1.2M/year

RedlineGoods, a specialty automotive interior accessories site, went from a small family business of three people to a $1M+ operation with over 2,500 unique products sold to more than 100,000 customers over the past 20 years; their success stems from being obsessed with quality and utilizing digital marketing strategies.

About

Mike started RedlineGoods almost 25 years ago

Revenue

Mike grew the business to $100K/month

Costs

It cost Mike $1000 to start the business

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So... can you actually make money with a handcrafted leather goods?

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4. Handcrafted Leather Boots, Clothing & Accessories

Born in the Australian outback, R.M.Williams' unique clothing, boots, and accessories help you enjoy your adventures. Shop our online collection today!

Website traffic: 340K/month

5. Parker Clay

Parker Clay sells handcrafted goods made in Ethiopia using premium material and promotes giving back to the community through sustainable development programs.

Where they're located: Mokyer, Southern Nations, Ethiopia

So... can you actually make money with a handcrafted leather goods?

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:

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7. Hidesign

Discover handcrafted leather bags, wallets & accessories. Shop online luxury fashion in sustainable leather.

Website traffic: 70K/month

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