Calligraphy Business

Calligraphy Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 7th, 2024

A love for beautiful writing can turn into a profitable venture with a calligraphy business. At its core, a calligraphy business involves crafting elegant, hand-written designs for various occasions—weddings, events, and personalized gifts.

Embracing this art form doesn't just mean practicing writing; it involves marketing your skills and finding clients who value the uniqueness of handcrafted lettering. With the growing trend towards bespoke and personalized items, a calligraphy business offers a niche that's both creative and rewarding.

This business not only allows you to monetize a passion but offers flexibility, whether working from home or setting up a small studio. With the right tools and a steady hand, you can transform your artistic talent into a sought-after service that stands out in today’s digital age.

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

1. The Haiku Guys & Gals ($420K/year)

After realizing how much joy their Free Haiku service brought to strangers, the co-founders of Haiku Guys & Gals made it their mission to bring haiku to everyone. With an estimated 60,000 haikus written, over 600 events served, and over $600,000 generated in income for the poets working with them, the business has seen impressive growth and success. Their monthly revenue averages around $35,000/month, attracting and retaining customers through word-of-mouth and brand awareness.

How much money it makes: $420K/year
How many people on the team: 2

How We Started A $35K/Month Business Writing Personalized Poetry At Events

Haiku Guys & Gals is an entertainment service that writes personalized free haiku for guests at events; since launching in 2013, they've written over 60,000 haikus at over 600 events for a total income of over $600,000.

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