Mum makes $10m from ‘ugly’ idea
She decided to take a chance on it all going “horribly wrong” and sell her house to fund her big idea, which included living on a boat for three years.
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Man’s mould illness sparks $5m idea
A Tasmanian man was struck down by a mystery illness at just 24, leaving him bed-bound and unable to work. But it led to a life-changing idea.
Brothers’ ‘unique’ idea rakes in $7.5m
Two brothers have taken a family idea and turned it into a multimillion-dollar success, with more plans to expand in the works.
Aussie company goes from broke to $22m
Two brothers were drowning in so much debt they faced losing both their homes and the family business. But then a “desperate” move changed everything.
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Couple’s idea lands $5m Coles deal
After some tough times, including one experiencing gay conversion therapy in his youth, the duo wanted to try and change the world with ethical products.
Woman survives Covid to make $20m
When the pandemic hit, she lost $350,000 a week overnight but now she’s scored a Woolworths deal to stock her products in 950 stores.
Dads’ genius item lands $1m Woolies deal
The Melbourne men scored a deal with both Woolies and Coles, worth $1 million, before they had even sold one product after suffering a “frightening” time.
Brothers score Woolies deal with ‘sticky’ idea
Two Brisbane brothers are making $3 million a year after a bumpy start with the aim of shaking up this common product.
Couple’s ‘weird’ idea makes $3.5m
A former Biggest Loser trainer and her husband found their “novelty” idea blew up and it landed them a deal with Woolworths.
Mum’s ‘experiment’ turns into $3.7m idea
The Melbourne woman is on a mission to change the image of an common item used in every Australian home after starting her business in the kitchen.
26yo uni student builds $15m empire
Her appearance on Shark Tank saw her business “blow up” and now she’s on a mission to ensure a product for Australians is a bit more “sexy”.
Obscene way comedian made $500k
Brisbane comedian Christian Hull lost his stand-up gigs thanks to Covid – so he turned to another way of making money and business is booming.
‘Naked’ idea lands $13m Coles, Woolies deal
A Melbourne man is giving people the full drinking experience without the hangover as Aussies become more “sober curious” – and it’s paying off.
Aussies ‘royalty’ treatment rakes in $750k
A Melbourne couple have taken spoiling that special companion to the next level, selling almost 200,000 of their treats in the last year.
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