Trunki

How An Innovative Kids Suitcase Design Turned Into A $12M/Year Company

August 13th, 2020
Rob Law
Founder, Trunki
$1M
revenue/mo
1
Founders
80
Employees
Trunki
from Bristol, England, United Kingdom
started May 2006
$1,000,000
revenue/mo
1
Founders
80
Employees
market size
$35.4B
starting costs
$13.7K
gross margin
40%
time to build
210 days
average product price
$30
growth channels
Word of mouth
business model
content-library
best tools
NetSuite, Instagram, Twitter
time investment
Full time
pros & cons
35 Pros & Cons
tips
2 Tips
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social media
productivity
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Hello! Who are you and what business did you start?

Rob Law MBE CEO and Founder of Trunki - although the official title is Trunki Daddy

I started trading 14 years ago in 2006 with the launch of the first-ever ride-on suitcase for kids, the business has now grown to become a global brand and we’ve sold over 4 million suitcases in over 100 countries.

I’m passionate about inspiring future business leaders and designers and have received 2 honorary doctorates and an MBE from the queen for service to a business.

I’ve just launched my memoir 65 Roses and a Trunki: Defying the Odds in Life and Business, a book that shows how anyone can overcome challenges and become more resilient.

One of the secrets to our success is understanding our customers, and we have 2 of them: parents (primarily mum) who are looking for utility, function, and value. The child, who wants a product that's fun, full of character, and a friend who will share all their travel adventures with both real and imaginary.

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