7 Ice Cube Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 19th, 2023

Start An Ice Cube Business

Ice making is a low-capital business since water is the only raw material used in producing ice fairly, simply, and efficiently. If run efficiently and marketed well, ice making business can be a profitable opportunity.

To start ice making, you need an ice maker, water, and power source.

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

1. Glo® ($4.8M/year)

Hagan Walker, co-founder of Glo, came up with the idea for liquid-activated products, including light-up drink cubes and sensory toys for children, during a classroom project. After winning a competition and receiving funding, Walker and his team worked tirelessly to refine their prototypes and secure major accounts to keep the business afloat. Now, they sell over 3 million products to customers in 37 countries, generating a revenue of $1.2 million per year.

How much they make: $4.8M/year
How much did it cost to start: $15K
Current team size: 27

How We Built A $1.2MM/Year Business Selling Light Up Ice Cubes

Learn how a team from Mississippi State University turned a classroom project into a $1.2 million year business selling liquid-activated, light-up drink cubes and sensory toys for kids, which are now sold in 37 countries.

About

Hagan started Glo® over 8 years ago

Revenue

Hagan grew the business to $400K/month

Costs

It cost Hagan $15000 to start the business

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Where they're located: Spokane, Washington, USA
Website traffic: 700K/month

5. BIG3

3-on-3 pro basketball league founded by Ice Cube featuring All-Stars, Hall of Famers and World Champions

Where they're located: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

So... can you actually make money with a ice cube 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

7. International Cruise & Excursions, Inc.

Where they're located: Scottsdale, Arizona, USA