Computer Technician

Computer Technician Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: September 26th, 2024

Looking to combine your knack for troubleshooting with a rewarding career? Consider becoming a computer technician.

A computer technician is a professional who diagnoses, repairs, and maintains computers and their systems. Your day-to-day tasks could range from virus removal and system upgrades to setting up network configurations and cloud services.

This field offers not just flexibility but a constant learning curve—keeping pace with the latest technology trends is essential. Whether you're working for a company or starting your own business, there's always a need for skilled technicians who can solve problems efficiently.

If you've got a tech-savvy mind and enjoy solving complex issues, being a computer technician might just be the perfect fit. Plus, the startup costs are minimal, especially if you already possess some technical knowledge and basic tools. This is a path where dedication and continuous learning can lead to substantial financial and professional growth.

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

1. TechUnwreck ($1.44M/year)

Matt McCormick, founder of TechUnwreck, came up with the idea for his business when he broke his cell phone screen and decided to fix it himself. He started a small e-commerce website offering phone repairs through the mail, attracting customers through Google Adwords. The business grew and evolved to focus on bulk repairs for schools and businesses, and in 2021, they are expecting to do 30,000 device repairs and $3 million in sales.

How much money it makes: $1.44M/year
How much did it cost to start: $500
How many people on the team: 8

How Cracking My Screen Led Me To Build A $2.7M/Year Business

TechUnwreck, a mail-in bulk device repair service for schools and businesses, started as a part-time side hustle learning to fix phones after its founder's own phone broke and is now expecting to do 30,000 repairs per year and $3 million in sales in 2021, thanks to a committed hiring process, in-person repair model, and online reputation.

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