7 Sell Building Materials Success Stories [2023]
A building material business trades materials used in the construction industry.
The building materials include loose rocks, sand, iron, bricks, cement, poles, cement, and all other materials the building contractors need. Your target market will be building and construction managers, hardware, and contractors.
To promote your business, get featured in industry magazines and online forums. Create a website and ensure an active online presence through social media and SEO.
Here are some real life success stories of starting a Sell building materials:
1. Mini Materials ($240K/year)
Jared Waters (from Portland, OR) started Mini Materials over 8 years ago.
My name is Mat Hofma, and I created Mini Materials. We sell miniature masonry and woodworking supplies like cinder blocks, red bricks, pallets, lumber, and even molds to pour your own cinder blocks.
Since then we've expanded to different styles of mini masonry and even kits to build models.
Learn more about starting a Sell building materials:
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-> How much does it cost to start a Sell building materials?
-> Pros and cons of a Sell building materials
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-> Examples of established Sell building materials
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4. ABC Supply ($15B/year)
Diane Hendricks had a child at age 17, worked as a Playboy Bunny to pay her bills, beat cancer twice and survived the tragic death of her husband before tran...
Diane Hendricks, Ken Hendricks (from Beloit, WI, USA) started ABC Supply over 41 years ago.
Diane and Ken Hendricks established ABC Supply Co. Inc., a leading wholesale distributor of exterior and interior construction supplies.
Their staff tackles the most difficult projects with proven solutions at almost 800 sites nationally.
The duo borrowed $900,000 from a bank & acquired two failing construction supply companies in 1982.
They planned to acquire from manufacturers directly and then sell to contractors and project builders.
They ensured top-quality customer service and drew around $140 million in sales in the first five years.
In 2021, the revenue for ABC Supply reached a new high of $15 billion and they plan to close at $18 billion in 2022.
After her husband died in 2007, Diane now owns a 100% stake at ABC and a holding company with investments in 18 firms.
Diane has a net worth of $12.2 billion, which is way more than any other women entrepreneurs in U.S history.
From being a teen mom to working as a waitress to pay her bills to beat cancer and finally becoming one of the most successful businesswomen in the U.S, Diane has had an inspiring journey.
Read the full story on forbes.com ➜
5. BuildersMART
Buy building & construction materials online at wholesale price in Hyderabad, India. we offer all types of construction materials and services in one place.
- Website traffic: 100K/month
- Business rank: #53.3K
Check out their full website ➜
6. ABC Supply
- Estimated revenue: $1.25B/month
- Website traffic: 320K/month
- Business rank: #133K
Check out their full website ➜
7. 84 Lumber: Lumber Yard | Building Materials Supplier
- Website traffic: 450K/month
- Business rank: #200K
Check out their full website ➜
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