Window Shutters And Blinds Business

Window Shutters And Blinds Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 7th, 2024

Of all accessories used in the interior décor, window shutters and blinds play a key role in the overall aesthetics of a room. The blinds protect your privacy and shield your interior space from dust, wind, and harsh sun rays.

Therefore, almost all homeowners will invest in quality window shutters and blinds.

Establishing a window shutter and blinds business can be fun and rewarding. To start, research the market and create a business plan. Then, register your business and liaise with interior décor professionals to help you reach new customers.

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

1. Blindster ($36M/year)

Kyle Cox, Founder and CEO of Blindster, came up with the idea for his business after purchasing blinds for his new home and realizing that the existing online shopping experience was lacking. He saw an opportunity to create a true eCommerce experience for custom window treatments and provide exceptional customer service. With $50k in initial start-up costs, Blindster launched in 2010 and has since achieved tremendous growth, with record sales of $39MM in 2020.

How much money it makes: $36M/year
How much did it cost to start: $50K
How many people on the team: 30

I Built A $36M/Year eCommerce Selling Window Blinds

Blindster, a leading custom window treatment eCommerce retailer, achieved record sales of $39MM in 2020, experiencing a 60% increase over 2019, by focusing on over-the-top customer service with a six-week training program for customer service reps and a Fit-or-Free guarantee, among other marketing tactics.

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