Maca

On Starting A Handmade Mexican Travel Hammocks Business

February 2nd, 2020
Ben Hancock
Founder, Maca
$240
revenue/mo
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Maca
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started May 2017
$240
revenue/mo
1
Founders
0
Employees
market size
$282B
avg revenue (monthly)
$212K
starting costs
$13.7K
gross margin
40%
time to build
210 days
average product price
$25
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time investment
Full time
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Hello! Who are you and what business did you start?

Hi everyone! My name is Ben and I am the founder of Maca, a brand that sells handmade Mexican travel hammocks. Our hammocks are for people that want a unique, kick-ass, on-the-go hammock. Maca celebrates people who get out and explore somewhere new! But all that exploring requires some downtime and there is no better way to recharge the battery than to sink into a Maca hammock. Campers, vanlifers, hikers and nomads love our hammocks and especially connect with our “giving back” story.

We receive our hammocks directly from a certified fair trade supplier in Yucatan, Mexico. Over 900 individual makers hand-weave each hammock from the comfort of their homes. With each hammock, Maca includes a sleeve-sack and straps for easy setup anywhere your travels take you.

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On top of that, we give $5 of every hammock purchased to a non-profit dedicated to...

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