Tool · ShipStation
Businesses that run on ShipStation
The 1M.chat dataset has 18 businesses that list ShipStation. 15 of them have a revenue figure the founder reported in an interview. Their median is $60K a month, and 40% were at $1M a year or more when interviewed, with a median team of 2 employees. The growth channels founders credited most often were email & newsletters (60%), word of mouth & referrals (53%), launch platforms (Product Hunt, AppSumo, marketplaces) (47%).
Revenue at interview
| Under $1K/mo | 0 | |
| $1K–$10K/mo | 1 | |
| $10K–$50K/mo | 6 | |
| $50K–$83K/mo | 2 | |
| $1M+ a year | 6 | |
| $1M+ a month | 0 |
Growth channels credited
| Email & newsletters | 60% | |
| Word of mouth & referrals | 53% | |
| Launch platforms (Product Hunt, AppSumo, marketplaces) | 47% | |
| Organic social media | 47% | |
| SEO & organic search | 27% |
Share of 15 businesses with channel information; founders often name several.
Industries in this group
| Home, lifestyle & gifts | 6 | |
| Fashion, apparel & accessories | 5 | |
| Food & beverage | 1 | |
| Health, fitness & wellness | 1 | |
| Agencies & services | 1 | |
| Mobile apps & games | 1 |
Tools named most: ShipStation (100%), Shopify (67%), Instagram (44%), MailChimp (17%), QuickBooks (17%) — of 18 that listed tools.
Examples
Highest founder-reported revenues in this group
| Business | What it sells | Revenue / month | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| BoredwalkFashion, apparel & accessories | T-shirts, apparel, accessories and journals | $275Kfounder interview | United States |
| FlybyHealth, fitness & wellness | Hangover recovery pills and electrolyte supplements | $200Kfounder interview 2018 | United States |
| RIPT ApparelFashion, apparel & accessories | Limited edition pop-culture t-shirts and hoodies | $200Kfounder interview 2019 | United States |
| PlayingCardDecks.comOther physical products | playing cards, tarot decks and accessories | $140Kfounder interview | United States |
| InXpress WinnipegAgencies & services | Reselling domestic and international parcel shipping services | $99Kfounder interview 2022 | Canada |
| Tumbleweed TexStylesFashion, apparel & accessories | Texas-inspired apparel and custom design work | $93Kfounder interview 2019 | United States |
| Midnight Kitchen ...Home, lifestyle & gifts | ergonomic kitchen tools including ice cream scoops | $65Kfounder interview 2023 | United States |
| DogecoreFashion, apparel & accessories | meme-based T-shirts and clothing brand | $60Kfounder interview | — |
| The Christmas Tre...Home, lifestyle & gifts | Faux bark wrap for artificial Christmas tree bases | $39.6Kfounder interview 2019 | United States |
| Facade GamesHome, lifestyle & gifts | Board games disguised in book boxes | $30Kfounder interview 2019 | United States |
| PrayerBowlsHome, lifestyle & gifts | prayer bowls with prayer cards | $30Kfounder interview 2018 | United States |
| Big Bee, Little BeeHome, lifestyle & gifts | reusable home and on-the-go goods | $20Kfounder interview 2022 | United States |
| Healing HarborsBeauty & personal care | handmade CBD personal care and pet products | $18Kfounder interview 2022 | United States |
| Brine BrothersFood & beverage | All-natural drinkable pickle brine products | $10Kfounder interview 2019 | United States |
| The Foodnited StatesFashion, apparel & accessories | Pun-themed t-shirts, stickers, magnets, mugs, posters | $5Kfounder 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 ShipStation typically make?
Among 15 businesses that list ShipStation with founder-reported revenue, the median was $60K 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 ShipStation reached $1M a year?
6 of 15 (40%) reported at least $83K a month, the run-rate for $1M a year.
How did businesses that list ShipStation find customers?
Of 15 with growth-channel information, founders most often credited email & newsletters (60%), word of mouth & referrals (53%), launch platforms (Product Hunt, AppSumo, marketplaces) (47%), organic social media (47%), SEO & organic search (27%). Channels are grouped by 1M.chat from what founders said worked.
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