How a Firefighter's 'Hidden' Side Hustle Led to $22M in Revenue | Entrepreneur
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Jeremy Barker launched Murphy Door while maintaining his role as a firefighter, earning only $30,000 in its first year. His breakthrough occurred when he moved online in 2013 and received guidance from Architectural Digest. Over the course of four years, he reinvested in his business, achieving consistent revenue by 2016 when Murphy Door reached $5 million in revenue. This success ultimately allowed him to leave firefighting, showcasing the potential for side hustles to transform into thriving businesses with dedication and ingenuity.
"In our first year in business, we only made $30,000, but I kept pushing forward. The real breakthrough came when I took the business online in 2013..."
"It took about four years to see consistent revenue that I could rely on...the real turning point came in 2016 when we hit a $5 million revenue trend."
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