This post is for your inspiration..

You think internet is dead? You think SEO doesn't work anymore and it's too damn hard to generate traffic using Social media or content marketing - well you are dead wrong.

I was recently watching the latest episodes of Shark Tank, and I was quite happy to see that people with very little experience, almost zero advertising budget were able to reach $10 Million in sales.

I thought to myself - this could be a great inspiration for people starting out.. who believes that the internet is too damn tough to build a serious business. Trust me guys - internet still remains one of those platforms.. where a mere nobody can come up with a product idea and can make millions without any great marketing and advertising budgets.

When I noticed a couple of companies claiming to make close to $10 Million in sales, I took the time to watch all the episodes and list all these companies and their numbers for you to glean some insights from them.

(In the list below not all companies are making $10 Million, but most of them are close to that mark).

Let's dive right into the companies...


- "an online mail-order service for affordable, fashionable outfits"





Traffic Source: Social Media & WOM only
Deal Closed: $1.2 Million for 20%, Company Valued at $6 Million

Video: Red Dress Boutique Pitch


- "knitted boot socks"





Video: Grace and Lace Pitch


- "a weighted workout shirt designed to increase exercise performance"




Traffic Source: Internet
Deal Closed: $500,000 for 20% Plus Production taken care off
(Company Valued at $2.5 Million)

Video: Titin Pitch



- "a footstool that puts the user of a western toilet in a squatting position for more natural, healthier bowel movements"





Traffic Source: Internet
Deal Closed: $350,000 for 10%

Video: SquattyPotty Pitch



- "novelty sunglasses with attached facial accessories"





Traffic Source: Internet
Deal Closed: $300,000 for 20%, Company Valued at $1.5 Million

Video: Sun Staches Pitch



- "a construction set toy"





Traffic Source: Online & Stores
Deal Closed: $500,000 USD for 5% stake at $10 Million Valuation

Video: Roominate Pitch



- "Dating App"




Traffic Source: Internet


Video: Coffee Meets Bagle Pitch



- "quality athletic socks"





Traffic Source: Internet
Deal Closed: $200,000 USD for 17.5% stake (Plus cost of inventory and manufacturing)

Video: Bombas Pitch


Ain't those numbers exciting.. specially for businesses that are less than a couple of years old.

No more excuses, go out there and make a killing...

Let me know if I missed out on any that you think fits this list of brands that primarily sold over online and reached beyond a million dollars in sales.