Promotional Sticker Printing Business

2 Promotional Sticker Printing Business Success Stories [2025]

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Updated: April 15th, 2025

There are many types of stickers. Some are used for advertising purposes, while others are printed on products as labels. Almost all types of products need such stickers and labels to label their items. They are also widely used in the automobile industry.

Promotional sticker printing is among the most profitable printing business ideas you can consider. By working hard and focusing on different, unique, and customized designs, you’ll be able to succeed in this endeavor.

Sticker reselling is lucrative and it will only get more profitable. The global die-cut sticker industry was worth $148.5 million in 2021 and is expected to reach $188 million by 2028.

In this list, you'll find real-world Promotional Sticker Printing Business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a Promotional Sticker Printing Business that makes money.

1. Company Folders, Inc ($3.3M/year)

Vladimir Gendelman, the founder of Company Folders, came up with the idea for his business after realizing the lack of variety in presentation folders in the American market. With only two customers showing interest in finding unique "company folders" online, Vladimir saw the opportunity to fill this gap and create a national online business. He started with minimal resources, maxing out his credit cards to launch the company, and focused on offering high-quality products, driving traffic to the website, and providing a personalized design and ordering experience. Despite facing challenges during the pandemic, Company Folders has remained profitable and continues to adapt and grow.

How much money it makes: $3.3M/year
How much did it cost to start: $60K
How many people on the team: 15

I Built A Multi-Million-Dollar Presentation Folder Company From Scratch [From United States]

Multi-million dollar presentation folder company, Company Folders, offers over 100 million variations of products and has won multiple awards, including making Inc.’s list of 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America for three consecutive years, due to their focus on quality, variety, and personalized customer service.

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2. Viva Magenta Project ($60K/year)

Inspired by summers spent learning the printing business from his entrepreneurial father, a successful global corporate careerist identified a gap in the market for customized, aesthetically pleasing packaging. Balancing a full-time job, he invested personal savings to launch Viva Magenta Project, now thriving with significant client base growth and revenue increases.

How much money it makes: $60K/year
How much did it cost to start: $1K
How many people on the team: 1

How We Launched A Sustainable Packaging Business And Got Our First Customers

Discover how Viva Magenta Project, a bold venture in bespoke packaging solutions, skyrocketed its client base and revenue by leveraging targeted Google Ads, strategic social media engagement, and outstanding customer service, all while remaining debt-free on an initial $1,250 investment.

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