7 Umbrella Brand Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 19th, 2023

Start An Umbrella Brand

Here are some real life success stories of starting a umbrella brand:

1. JDK & Associates, LLC ($36K/year)

Jim Rowland, the founder of Umbrellas And Beyond, was inspired to start the business after attending a seminar on eCommerce. With a background in golf, he discovered the lucrative umbrella industry at the PGA Trade Show and launched his online store, focusing on providing quality umbrellas and branded products to customers. Despite facing challenges, such as driving traffic and maintaining cash flow, the company has remained profitable for over 14 years and continues to grow its client base.

How much they make: $36K/year
How much did it cost to start: $15K
Current team size: 1

How I Started A $3K/Month Rain And Sun Umbrella Ecommerce Business

Founder Jim Rowland shares how his ecommerce business, Umbrellas And Beyond, specializing in rain and sun umbrellas, evolved into a full-line custom branded products store and has remained profitable for over 14 years through consistency, organic SEO, content creation, and commitment to personalized customer service.

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Jim started JDK & Associates, LLC over 17 years ago

Revenue

Jim grew the business to $3K/month

Costs

It cost Jim $15000 to start the business

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4. Davek Umbrellas

Davek's wind resistant, strong frame systems and water-proof canopy combine technology with pure aesthetic beauty for the world's best quality umbrellas!

Where they're located: Manhattan Community Board 1, New York, USA

5. Terra Outdoor Living

Working with artisans worldwide, Terra Outdoor engages extraordinary designers to produce original collections of contemporary outdoor furniture.

Where they're located: San Jose, California, USA

So... can you actually make money with a umbrella brand?

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. TUUCI

TUUCI makes commercial umbrellas, market umbrellas, patio umbrellas and outdoor parasols with lavish style and to marine grade quality for durability!

How much they make:
Where they're located: Manhattan Community Board 1, New York, USA
Current team size: 100