Tool · PayPal
Businesses that run on PayPal
The 1M.chat dataset has 26 businesses that list PayPal. 23 of them have a revenue figure the founder reported in an interview. Their median is $30K a month, and 30% were at $1M a year or more when interviewed, with a median team of 3 employees. The growth channels founders credited most often were word of mouth & referrals (61%), organic social media (48%), SEO & organic search (35%).
Revenue at interview
| Under $1K/mo | 0 | |
| $1K–$10K/mo | 8 | |
| $10K–$50K/mo | 5 | |
| $50K–$83K/mo | 3 | |
| $1M+ a year | 6 | |
| $1M+ a month | 1 |
Growth channels credited
| Word of mouth & referrals | 61% | |
| Organic social media | 48% | |
| SEO & organic search | 35% | |
| Email & newsletters | 26% | |
| Paid ads | 17% |
Share of 23 businesses with channel information; founders often name several.
Industries in this group
| Agencies & services | 8 | |
| Home, lifestyle & gifts | 3 | |
| Marketplaces & platforms | 2 | |
| Health, fitness & wellness | 2 | |
| Courses & education | 2 | |
| Fashion, apparel & accessories | 2 |
Tools named most: PayPal (100%), Google Analytics (39%), Twitter (35%), Google Drive (31%), Google Workspace (12%) — of 26 that listed tools.
Examples
Highest founder-reported revenues in this group
| Business | What it sells | Revenue / month | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xero ShoesFashion, apparel & accessories | minimalist shoes and sandals | $6.2Mfounder interview 2018 | United States |
| Stronger UHealth, fitness & wellness | online one-on-one nutrition coaching | $500Kfounder interview 2019 | United States |
| Sydney Party Deco...Local & brick-and-mortar businesses | party supplies, balloons and decorations | $400Kfounder interview 2019 | Australia |
| Platypus PublishingAgencies & services | coaching and ghostwriting to create bestselling books | $320Kfounder interview | United States |
| Easy SongMarketplaces & platforms | music licensing and clearance brokerage | $315Kfounder interview 2019 | United States |
| Thornton & LoweAgencies & services | bid writing, consultancy and training services | $180Kfounder interview | United Kingdom |
| American Bench CraftOther physical products | Handmade leather goods and gear | $100Kfounder interview 2022 | United States |
| Crucial MusicMarketplaces & platforms | music licensing for film, TV and advertising | $75Kfounder interview 2021 | United States |
| OnlinePianistMobile apps & games | Piano tutorial app with song catalog | $70Kfounder interview 2021 | Israel |
| MOTIF®Agencies & services | growth-driven creative and marketing agency | $60Kfounder interview | United States |
| VastGGAgencies & services | gaming social media giveaway marketing campaigns | $40Kfounder interview 2021 | United States |
| The Simplest BizOther | Wooden pallet recycling business | $30Kfounder interview 2022 | United States |
| Barry & Jason Gam...Home, lifestyle & gifts | Party games and live game events | $25Kfounder interview 2019 | United States |
| Writing RevoltCourses & education | Blog, YouTube channel, freelance writing course | $25Kfounder interview 2021 | United States |
| Writing Income Ac...Courses & education | freelance writing coaching and online course | $10Kfounder interview | United States |
| Personal Profitab...Newsletters, blogs & media | Finance blog, podcast, and content writing | $8.3Kfounder interview 2021 | United States |
| Angelella EditorialAgencies & services | Freelance editorial services for authors | $4.5Kfounder interview | United States |
| Daniel Waldman Wr...Agencies & services | Freelance writing and editing services | $3.5Kfounder interview 2019 | France |
| Haley HughesHealth, fitness & wellness | Nutrition counseling private practice | $3.5Kfounder interview 2019 | United States |
| Critical Path ActionAgencies & services | resume and LinkedIn profile writing | $3Kfounder interview 2019 | United States |
Revenue as the founder reported it in a Starter Story interview, at the interview date; not current revenue. “What it sells” is a 1M.chat summary. Tool lists come from the tools section of Starter Story pages; a business may use many tools not listed. How this data is built
Questions
How much do businesses that list PayPal typically make?
Among 23 businesses that list PayPal with founder-reported revenue, the median was $30K a month at the time of the interview. The sample is founders who chose to be interviewed, so it leans toward businesses that were already working; treat it as a range of real outcomes, not an average for everyone who tries.
How many businesses that list PayPal reached $1M a year?
7 of 23 (30%) reported at least $83K a month, the run-rate for $1M a year.
How did businesses that list PayPal find customers?
Of 23 with growth-channel information, founders most often credited word of mouth & referrals (61%), organic social media (48%), SEO & organic search (35%), email & newsletters (26%), paid ads (17%). Channels are grouped by 1M.chat from what founders said worked.
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