Wallet Brand

5 Wallet Brand Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 6th, 2024

The wallet's market share is increasing at a CAGR of 8.87%, reaching $8.78 billion in a few years. As the demand for wallets keeps rising, starting your wallet brand creates a chance to earn a profit in the future.

To start your wallet brand, begin with complete market research focusing on identifying the gaps. Then, study the competition and come up with a unique wallet design that suits the lifestyle of your target customers.

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

1. Ashland Leather ($720K/year)

Phil Kalas, co-owner of Ashland Leather Company, came up with the idea for the business during a lunch break when he showed his colleague, Dan Cordova, a leather bag he made for his wife. Both of them shared a passion for leather and craftsmanship, as they both worked at Chicago's Horween Leather tannery. With a starting capital of $1,000 and a lot of sleepless nights, they began making wallets that they wanted to wear and eventually expanded their product offerings. Now, their website generates 90% of their business revenue, and they have grown their passion into a $600k annual sales business that provides jobs for five families.

How much money it makes: $720K/year
How many people on the team: 8

Growing A Handcrafted Leather Goods Business To $600K/Year

A successful handcrafted leather goods business that started with just $1000, has grown to $600k annual sales, thanks to a strong brand philosophy, a focus on specific niche terms for SEO, personalized customer experiences, and a team that is trusted to achieve goals autonomously.

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2. Everyman ($720K/year)

James Montgomery, the owner and CEO of Everyman, came up with the idea for his everyday carry (EDC) eCommerce company after researching businesses to purchase. With his experience in international travel and a desire for functional and high-quality gear, he saw an opportunity to provide premium EDC products for men seeking a minimalist lifestyle. Since acquiring Everyman, he has focused on building relationships with customers through personalized experiences and has successfully launched new products through Kickstarter. The company is currently generating $60,000 per month in revenue and plans to continue growing its product line.

How much money it makes: $720K/year
How many people on the team: 2

On Acquiring And Scaling To $60K/Month An Everyday Carry Ecommerce Company

Everyman, an everyday carry eCommerce company, has been generating around $60,000 per month in revenue after completing a brand and website revamp last year, with an average of 35% returning customers who spend $50 or more on the site.

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3. Silviano ($240K/year)

Sonal and Nakul Malhotra, with their background in leather manufacturing and fashion, identified a gap in the market for luxury, high-quality leather goods that were also tech-friendly and affordable. They combined their knowledge of craftsmanship, design, and technology to create Silviano, with their flagship product being the Silviano Sleeve, a voice-activated laptop sleeve with wireless charging and global tracking. They successfully launched their product on Indiegogo, raising $35k in just 3 hours, and have plans to expand their product line in the future.

How much money it makes: $240K/year
How much did it cost to start: $30K
How many people on the team: 4

How We Successfully Raised $35K For Our Laptop Leather Sleeve

Silviano Sleeve Co-Founder Sonal Malhotra successfully raised $35k for their world’s first voice-activated luxury leather laptop sleeve through crowdfunding, which was fully funded in less than three hours.

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4. Kamino Wallet ($48K/year)

Kan Yamamoto, the designer of Kamino Wallet, came up with the idea after searching for a slim, functional, and eco-friendly wallet but couldn't find one on the market. He quickly prototyped the design using paper and received positive feedback, leading him to launch the business. Despite facing challenges with customer acquisition, Kan continues to grow his business, generating around $1,000 in sales and maintaining a strong personal connection with his customers.

How much money it makes: $48K/year
How many people on the team: 0

Starting A $1K/Month Side Hustle Selling Washable Paper Wallets

Designer Kan Yamamoto started an eco-friendly paper wallet side hustle that now brings in around $1,000 in monthly sales, with 35-40% gross margins and 60-100 daily visitors mainly through organic search, Instagram, and Reddit.

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5. Paperwallet ($2.4K/year)

Elad Burko, the founder of Paperwallet, came up with the idea for his business in 2007 when a friend showed him a paper wallet from Italy. He wanted to create something similar but more functional, so he experimented with different materials and eventually settled on Tyvek. Through Kickstarter campaigns and online marketing, Paperwallet has sold over 100,000 wallets and other accessories, allowing artists to earn a living from their designs.

How much money it makes: $2.4K/year
How many people on the team: 0

How I've Sold Over 100K Wallets On Kickstarter

Paperwallet founder Elad Burko created the unique brand to sell minimalistic wallets and accessories for fashion-forward men and women while providing a platform for independent artists to earn a living from their work, which since launching has generated over $600,000 in sales on Indiegogo and over 100,000 sales to date.

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