Wood Products Business

Wood Products Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 8th, 2024

Woodworking has always been regarded as both an art and a practical trade. Starting a wood products business involves creating and selling items like furniture, decor, and even custom pieces from various types of wood.

This business idea is straightforward: acquire the necessary woodworking skills, invest in quality tools, and set up a small workshop. Then, you can start crafting items that appeal to a range of customers—from rustic home decor enthusiasts to those needing functional, custom furniture.

What makes this venture compelling is the growing consumer demand for handcrafted, sustainable products. With a blend of creativity and craftsmanship, you can develop a unique brand and tap into niche markets.

For those who appreciate working with their hands and have an eye for detail, a wood products business offers a tangible and rewarding avenue to entrepreneurial success. The process requires dedication and honing skills, but the result is a fulfilling project where your craft becomes valued products.

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

1. Turn Touch ($12K/year)

Samuel Clay came up with the idea for Turn Touch when he wanted a simple and stylish remote to control his Philips Hue bulbs and iTunes without having to use his phone or be at the computer. After four years of prototyping and learning how to build hardware out of wood, he successfully launched the product on Kickstarter and sold over 800 remotes in 30 days. Now in its second production run, Turn Touch is revolutionizing smart home control.

How much money it makes: $12K/year
How much did it cost to start: $50K
How many people on the team: 2

How I Created The Turn Touch Remote And Raised $57,000

Turn Touch is a stylish, wooden smart home remote that controls every smart home device that speaks Wi-Fi and can also control Mac and iOS devices over Bluetooth, raising over $100,000 on Kickstarter and selling over a thousand remotes, with plans in place to expand the product line.

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