Garage Sale

Garage Sale Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 9th, 2024

Sifting through treasures and making a profit—consider starting a garage sale business. Essentially, you’ll be buying, organizing, and selling second-hand items from your own garage.

It’s a straightforward venture: hunt for valuable items at flea markets, estate sales, or online, then curate an inviting setup in your garage to attract locals. Not only does this require minimal startup capital, but it also helps you cash in on the "reuse" trend.

People love discovering hidden gems at affordable prices, and your sale could become a weekend hotspot. With effective marketing and a keen eye for quality items, you could turn a simple pastime into a profitable side hustle.

If you enjoy the thrill of finding bargains and have a knack for organizing, a garage sale business could be an engaging way to make extra income. Plus, it offers flexibility to work at your own pace, right from the comfort of your home.

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

1. Garage Gym Barbell Apparel ($84K/year)

Susie Q Aranda, the founder of Garage Gym Barbell Apparel, came up with the idea for her business after experiencing her own health transformation. Starting with personal goals and achievements in fitness, she expanded her passion for helping women and created a line of gym apparel. Through a partnership with a graphic designer and utilizing social media marketing, Garage Gym Barbell Apparel has grown into a successful business, consistently making $7k in sales every month.

How much money it makes: $84K/year
How much did it cost to start: $1K
How many people on the team: 0

How I Started A $7K/Month Women's Gym Apparel Business From My Garage

This case study details a woman who started a women's gym apparel business from her garage, and has since grown consistently, with $7k a month in sales, by retaining customers through personal connections & genuine marketing, and plans to continue expanding with her passion.

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