Amazon Seller Business

Amazon Seller Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 10th, 2024

Imagine having a storefront open 24/7 without the hassle of maintaining a physical space. Starting an Amazon seller business offers just that. You source or create products, list them on Amazon, and let their platform handle the heavy lifting of warehousing, shipping, and, in many cases, even customer service.

It’s not about quick wins; instead, it’s a steady climb. You’ll need to invest time in market research, inventory management, and optimizing your product listings for better visibility. The allure lies in leveraging Amazon’s massive customer base to grow your business.

Starting an Amazon seller business could be your path to financial independence, offering the flexibility to run operations from anywhere with an internet connection. The key is consistent effort and smart choices in product selection and marketing. The potential for growth is substantial for those ready to put in the work.

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

1. KO-Pack ($3M/year)

Payton LaCivita, co-owner of KO-Pack, had a lifelong passion for entrepreneurship. After successfully launching his own brand and consulting for others, he saw an opportunity to disrupt the contract manufacturing and copacking industry. With a vision to provide fast and reliable services to e-commerce brands, Payton and his co-owners raised capital, built a state-of-the-art facility, and started attracting clients with their innovative product offerings and exceptional customer service. Since their launch in May 2020, KO-Pack has experienced impressive growth, adding new client partners weekly and averaging $150k in monthly revenue.

How much money it makes: $3M/year
How much did it cost to start: $1M
How many people on the team: 20

How We Started A $150K/Month Contract Manufacturing And Copacking Business

KO-Pack is a contract manufacturing and copacking company for men’s grooming, haircare, skincare, aroma therapy, and natural household products, growing at 40-60% YoY growth and averaging $150k per month.

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2. OJ Digital Solutions ($720K/year)

Omar Deryan, founder of OJ Digital Solutions, came up with the idea after receiving requests to write, optimize, and translate product descriptions for Shopify and Amazon sellers. Recognizing the high demand, he dedicated his time to building a quality agency and hiring experts to serve this audience better. Within a month of quitting his corporate job, his new company generated $7,000 in revenue, setting the stage for its success.

How much money it makes: $720K/year
How much did it cost to start: $5K
How many people on the team: 10

How I Make $720K/Year Writing Amazon Product Descriptions

Omar Deryan's agency, OJ Digital Solutions, boasts helping over 3,000 sellers worldwide and making around 60K USD per month by creating launch-ready, fully optimized product listings that boost click-through and conversion rates for Amazon sellers.

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3. EPIPHANY LA ($480K/year)

Jocelyn Thompson, founder of Epiphany LA, came up with the idea for her business when she was disappointed with the quality and options of padding inserts for swimsuit tops. After ordering several different products online and finding them unsatisfactory, she saw a gap in the market for a properly designed insert that looked natural and provided the desired effect. With a check for $15,000, Thompson was able to start her business and launch her product on Amazon, where it quickly gained traction and success.

How much money it makes: $480K/year
How much did it cost to start: $10K
How many people on the team: 0

How I Started A $12K/Month Business Selling Push-Up Padding Inserts

Epiphany LA's founder Jocelyn Thompson created a foam push-up padding insert to combat the market saturation of thick, pointy, and ill-sized padding inserts mostly offered in two sizes only, with her product currently patent-pending and earning around $12,000 a month mainly from Amazon USA, where customer reviews and organic SEO proved to be key.

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