Products

Products Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 8th, 2024

Have a knack for creating unique products? Consider launching your own product line. This idea revolves around designing, developing, and selling physical products, whether they're tech gadgets, home goods, or artisanal crafts.

You’ll start with brainstorming what to create, followed by designing the product, finding reliable manufacturers, and managing the production process. It's an excellent venture for those who enjoy hands-on work and have a clear vision of market needs.

Not only do you retain full control over the creative and business process, but you also have the opportunity to build a brand from the ground up. If navigating the complexities of production and supply chain management sounds like your kind of challenge, this business idea might be right for you.

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

1. OCUSHIELD ($3.6M/year)

Dhruvin Patel, a qualified optometrist, came up with the idea for Ocushield after learning about blue light blocking coatings for prescription glasses while working at a vision clinic. He conducted his own research study on the harmful effects of blue light and set out to create a screen protector that would selectively filter blue light while maintaining a clear image. After winning grant funding and refining the product, Ocushield now serves over 150,000 customers in 80 countries, generating $300k per month in revenue.

How much money it makes: $3.6M/year
How much did it cost to start: $30K
How many people on the team: 12

I Invented A $3.6M Blue Light Filter Blocking Health Business

Ocushield, a brand that develops medically-rated products to eliminate harmful blue light from digital device screens and improve sleep after screen use, serves over 150,000 customers in 80 countries and generates $300k per month with their flagship product being a blue light blocking screen protector and filters, sold in Verizon, BestBuy, HSN & URBN Outfitters and personally recommended by Sir Richard Branson.

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