Inspirational Books Business

Inspirational Books Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 8th, 2024

Looking to inspire others while turning a profit? An inspirational books business might be your calling. At its core, this business involves publishing and selling books aimed at motivating and uplifting readers.

You can curate a collection of existing inspirational works or, if you have a penchant for writing, create your own. By partnering with print-on-demand services or digital publishers, you can keep overhead costs low while reaching a broad audience.

People are constantly seeking sources of inspiration, making this a market with evergreen potential. By marketing through social media, blogs, and speaking engagements, you can build a dedicated following. Starting an inspirational books business doesn’t just offer the opportunity for financial success; it allows you to impact lives positively, creating a fulfilling venture that goes beyond traditional entrepreneurship.

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

1. EOFire LLC ($1.8M/year)

In 2012, John Lee Dumas, a former tank commander and real estate agent, started listening to podcasts during his long commutes. Realizing the lack of consistent, inspiring content, he decided to start his own daily podcast, Entrepreneurs On Fire. Despite having no online presence or broadcasting experience, he took the leap, hired a mentor, and launched the podcast. It quickly gained traction and led to the creation of other successful products and services, generating over $100,000 in net revenue every month.

How much money it makes: $1.8M/year
How much did it cost to start: $500
How many people on the team: 5

The Story Of John Lee Dumas: From Tank Commander In Iraq To Starting A $100K/Month Entrepreneurship Podcast

John Lee Dumas launched Entrepreneurs On Fire, a daily podcast interviewing successful entrepreneurs, and went on to create multiple successful products and services including Podcasters' Paradise, which has consistently generated over $100,000 in net revenue every month for 89 months in a row.

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