Woodworking Classes Business

Woodworking Classes Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 8th, 2024

Unleash the craftsperson within by starting a woodworking classes business. Imagine turning your passion for working with wood into a profitable venture by teaching others the age-old skills of woodworking.

This business involves setting up a workspace, investing in quality tools, and developing a range of classes that cater to different skill levels—from absolute beginners to advanced woodworkers.

The demand for hands-on craft skills is growing as more people seek creative outlets beyond the digital world. By offering woodworking classes, you're providing an educational experience that is both fulfilling and practical.

It's a business that combines artistry with instruction, offering you the satisfaction of guiding others to craft beautiful, tangible results. If you have a knack for woodworking and an interest in teaching, this could be your ideal business opportunity.

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

1. SketchUp For Woodworkers ($12K/year)

Zack Hall, a software developer and woodworker, came up with the idea for SketchUp For Woodworkers after struggling to find updated SketchUp tutorials for woodworking. He saw the potential in an old website that had valuable SEO and purchased it for $5,000. Zack then partnered with an experienced woodworker to create a comprehensive online course teaching woodworkers how to use 3D design software. The business is currently earning about $1k/month and Zack plans to focus on SEO, affiliate marketing, and video marketing to grow the audience and increase sales.

How much money it makes: $12K/year
How much did it cost to start: $7.5K
How many people on the team: 0

I Built A $12K/Year Online Course & Tutorials Business [For Woodworkers]

Zack Hall started SketchUp For Woodworkers, an online course for teaching woodworkers how to use 3D design software, after acquiring an old website and investing $5,000, with the business now earning around $1k per month and attracting almost one sale per day through organic SEO traffic.

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