Fulfillment By Amazon Business

5 Fulfillment By Amazon Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 6th, 2024

Looking to tap into ecommerce with minimal hassle? Consider a Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) business.

In simple terms, you source or manufacture products, send them to Amazon's warehouses, and let Amazon handle storage, packaging, and shipping to customers. This streamlines logistics so you can focus on growing your brand and scaling your product line with ease.

Starting an FBA business can be particularly enticing when you realize the vast customer base Amazon offers. You don’t need to worry about setting up payment gateways or managing shipping carriers—Amazon's infrastructure is robust and well-established.

To kick off, you'll need to invest time in product research and ensure you comply with Amazon's guidelines. It's not a get-rich-quick scheme, but with dedication and smart planning, FBA can provide a sustainable income stream.

Ready to dive in? Consider this a balanced, manageable entry into the bustling world of ecommerce.

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

1. Tree To Tub ($6M/year)

Tree To Tub founder, Michael Koh, came up with the idea for his natural skincare company after experiencing the benefits of Soapberries for his sensitive skin. Immigrating to the U.S. and realizing the lack of options for people with sensitive skin, Koh saw an opportunity to create a product that could help many people feel good. Through crowdfunding and a focus on product market fit, Tree To Tub has achieved significant success, reaching $3 million in revenue on its third year.

How much money it makes: $6M/year
How many people on the team: 23

How We Started A 4.8M E-Commerce Skincare Company

Tree To Tub, a natural skincare company, solves the painful problem of people with delicate skin, resulting in $3M revenue on their third year; their signature products include shampoo, body wash, and facial cleanser made from the gentle Soapberry, and they have since grown to $4M and plan to reach $10M in 2020.

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2. Kenji ROI ($1.26M/year)

Danny Carlson, the founder of Kenji ROI, came up with the idea for his business after a near-death experience while longboard racing in the Philippines. This experience pushed him to reevaluate his life and pursue his passion for online business. He chose Amazon FBA and quickly grew his own revenue account, but when it got suspended, he made the decision to use his skills to build an agency serving brands on Amazon. And thus, Kenji ROI was born.

How much money it makes: $1.26M/year
How many people on the team: 25

How I Started A $40K/Month Amazon FBA Seller Services Agency

How Danny Carlson started an Amazon FBA seller services agency, growing it to over 10 team members with 638+ Amazon sellers served, resulting in more than $40k per month in revenue through copywriting, photography, video, and Amazon PPC management services.

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3. Craig Adam ($720K/year)

Craig, a 34-year-old Dad from the UK, started an eCommerce business selling kitchen tools and utensils on Amazon. After feeling trapped in his construction job and looking for alternative ways to generate income, he stumbled across the Amazon FBA business model and launched his business in December 2015. Within the first month, he turned over an impressive $19,233 and managed to quit his job just 5 months later.

How much money it makes: $720K/year
How many people on the team: 0

How I Built A Six Figure Amazon FBA Business

Craig, a former construction worker, left his day job to start an eCommerce business selling kitchen tools and utensils on Amazon in the US that generated $19,233 in their first month and by month 6 was turning over $33,000+; he has since scaled the business to multiple 6 figures and is now dedicating his time to helping others create more time and financial freedom in their lives by starting their own businesses.

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4. Stoic Muse ($120K/year)

Jeff, the founder of Stoic Muse, came up with the idea for his business while living as a digital nomad in Bali. Inspired by Stoic philosophy, particularly after listening to "The Obstacle is the Way" by Ryan Holiday, he decided to create art and merchandise based on these principles and sell them on Etsy. The ease of using Print on Demand services made it simple to design and launch products without any upfront costs for prototyping or manufacturing.

How much money it makes: $120K/year
How much did it cost to start: $0
How many people on the team: 1

Starting A $3K/Month Stoic Wisdom Inspired Arts Etsy Store While Digital Nomading In Bali

Jeff started Stoic Muse, a creative side project selling 100-150 t-shirts per month ($3K revenue) on Etsy, without any upfront costs for prototyping or manufacturing, by learning graphic design and using Print on Demand to fulfill the merch.

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5. MohitEcommerce ($27.6K/year)

Mohit, the founder of MohitEcommerce, came up with the idea for his business after gaining experience in the eCommerce field and working with various online marketplaces in India. He saw a growing need among small businesses to navigate marketplace policies and set up their businesses online. Mohit started providing seller services and business consultancy through his website, attracting customers through his expertise and practical approach.

How much money it makes: $27.6K/year
How much did it cost to start: $900
How many people on the team: 3

I Built A Profitable Business Helping E-Commerce Stores In India

MohitEcommerce founder Mohit shares his experience of starting and scaling an eCommerce service business in India, offering Amazon and Flipkart seller training and account management services, and generating $2k to $3k per month, mainly during the pandemic when small businesses were turning to eCommerce marketplaces.

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