Training Apparel Business

2 Training Apparel Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 8th, 2024

Looking for a straightforward way to break into the fitness industry? Consider starting a training apparel business.

This venture involves designing, producing, and selling athletic clothing tailored for workouts and sports. It taps into a market that’s continually growing as more people prioritize health and fitness.

Creating a unique brand identity will be crucial, emphasizing quality, comfort, and style to stand out in a competitive field. The work involves researching the latest trends, sourcing high-quality materials, and collaborating with manufacturers to bring your designs to life.

Building an online store and leveraging social media to market your products can drive your initial sales. If you're passionate about fitness and fashion, this combines the best of both worlds, offering not just a business, but a way to inspire a healthy lifestyle.

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

1. Beautiful Disaster ($7.2M/year)

Founded by Christina DuVarney, Beautiful Disaster Clothing is a successful women's clothing brand that empowers women to embrace their imperfections. With over 4 million in revenue per year, Beautiful Disaster offers a wide range of products, including hoodies, tees, tanks, leggings, and jewelry. Through relentless determination and a commitment to exceptional customer service, Christina has built a brand that inspires women to embrace their inner strength and find confidence in their wardrobe.

How much money it makes: $7.2M/year
How much did it cost to start: $20K
How many people on the team: 10

How I Started A $400K/Month Women's Clothing Line

Women's clothing line Beautiful Disaster generates over 4M in revenue per year and has grown its tribe to over 230K followers due to its personalized approach and commitment to exceptional customer service.

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2. Squadhelp ($3M/year)

Darpan, the founder of Squadhelp, came up with the idea for his business when he was struggling to come up with a name for another venture. He launched Squadhelp as an experiment and it quickly gained traction, with the platform now connecting startups and large corporations with naming experts for their branding projects. With over 100,000 creatives in their community and more than 20,000 businesses helped, Squadhelp is a rapidly growing $3 million per year business.

How much money it makes: $3M/year
How many people on the team: 20

How I Started A $250K/Month Business Crowdsourcing Company Names

Squadhelp is a 3 million dollar per year business that's growing rapidly each day and has helped more than 20,000+ businesses create a unique name, a crucial factor in connecting with target customers.

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