Shopify Store

2 Shopify Store Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 10th, 2024

Shopify is a platform that makes it easy to set up an eCommerce store and start selling products with no merchant account, no inventory, and no complex setup.

A Shopify store is one of the best ways to start your own business online because it's so easy to set up and manage. You don't need any technical knowledge or coding skills to get started, and there are no hidden fees involved either - just pay for what you use!

Starting a Shopify business is one of the best ways to make it on your own. It doesn't cost nearly as much as opening a physical store, and businesses run on Shopify can be extremely profitable.

You can sell anything from handmade jewelry to pet products, clothing items, and more with a Shopify store - there are no limits!

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

1. Popov Leather ($2.4M/year)

Ryan Popoff, the founder of Popov Leather, started the business as a hobby after graduating from art school. He made a wallet that he was proud of, listed it on Etsy, and to his surprise, someone bought it. From there, sales continued to increase and after two years of working a day job, Ryan was able to quit and focus on Popov Leather full time. Now, 6 years later, the business has grown to employ 10 people full time and has generated over $850,000 in revenue in 2018.

How much money it makes: $2.4M/year
How much did it cost to start: $200
How many people on the team: 21

Popov Leather: From Handmade Leather Wallets to $900K Revenue

Popov Leather is a Canadian company that makes and sells small leather goods online, with 2018 generating over $850k in revenue and doubling in revenue year-over-year since 2013 through direct-to-consumer sales, primarily for wallets, and backed by great customer service.

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2. TERRA ($30K/year)

Dianna, the founder of TERRA, started her business with less than $100 and in just 8 months, she has sold her eco-friendly candles to dream companies like Greetabl and Kinder Beauty. With a background in graphic design and a passion for physical crafts, Dianna found inspiration while traveling and decided to dive into candle making upon returning home to St. Louis. She took a risk, put up what she could, and successfully launched her candle business, proving that starting with limited resources is possible.

How much money it makes: $30K/year
How much did it cost to start: $100
How many people on the team: 1

How I Started A Candle Brand With $100 In 30 Days

Find out how a candle brand started with less than $100 and, in just eight months, achieved $5,000 in revenue, landed deals with major companies such as Greetabl and Kinder Beauty, and enjoyed a 86% profit margin thanks to its eco-friendly, handmade, and affordable candle products.

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