2 Home Security System Success Stories [2024]
Home security systems are an effective way to deter criminal activities and safeguard valuable possessions.
Homeowners opt for high-quality security systems to monitor their homes remotely, while also enjoying the added benefit of lower insurance premiums, up to 20%.
Starting a home security systems business can be a profitable venture, especially as more homeowners prioritize safeguarding their investments.
To start, you can partner with a home security systems manufacturer as a distributor or technical expert. Alternatively, you can create your own line of security systems from scratch.
To become a successful business owner in the home security industry, it’s important to have a basic understanding of technology and electrical systems.
This knowledge will enable you to install the systems correctly and earn recommendations from satisfied customers.
In this list, you'll find real-world home security system success stories and very profitable examples of starting a home security system that makes money.
1. Konnected Inc. ($840K/year)
Nate Clark, founder of Konnected, came up with the idea for his business when he realized there was a need for a smart upgrade to traditional home security systems. After developing an open-source version and gaining popularity on GitHub, Nate received requests to build units for others, leading him to create a physical product that allows homeowners to monitor their security systems from their phones. With approximately 9,000 orders per year and $1,000,000 in sales, Konnected continues to develop and expand its line to meet increasing demand.
How much money it makes: $840K/year
How many people on the team: 4
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Konnected founder Nate Clark shares how he developed an open-source solution to his own home security struggles, growing the business to generate an estimated $1 million in sales annually.
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2. SFKshop ($216K/year)
Nick Sfikas, the 21-year-old founder of SFKshop, came up with the idea for his eCommerce store when he saw an opportunity to help his dad transition from his outside job as a garage door installer to a more comfortable job. With his background in web development and digital marketing, Nick saw the potential for a 7-figure business selling smart home appliances and garage door motors online. Despite facing challenges in the first 6 months, SFKshop is now turning over $17,000 a month and has plans to expand its product range and increase its marketing efforts in 2021.
How much money it makes: $216K/year
How much did it cost to start: $1.5K
How many people on the team: 3
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A 21-year-old student from Athens who runs an eCommerce store selling garage door motors in Greece has managed to achieve a turnover of $17,000 a month despite being only 6 months old, which he hopes to boost through increased growth of garage door accessories under his own brand.
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