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🌟 From Humble Beginnings to Breakaway Success: Nine Aussie Stories of 2019! 🌟
Running a small business or startup is tough, but these nine Australian entrepreneurs turned their dreams into remarkable realities. Here are their inspiring stories:
My Muscle Chef: Tushar Menon started with a range of high-protein meals targeting gym-goers. Pivoting to busy professionals, their revenue exploded from $830,000 in the first year to $19 million in 2017-2018! 💪🍽️
Toys ‘R’ Us: Louis Mittoni revived the beloved brand after its bankruptcy. Using Hobby Warehouse’s website, he rebuilt Toys 'R' Us just in time for Black Friday sales and plans to open stores across Australia. 🧸🛒
String Nguyen: Shoosta video evangelist String Nguyen grew her LinkedIn following to 30,000 in just 14 months by posting daily content. She turned her profile into a channel of valuable information, proving the power of consistency. 🎥💼
Shebah: Women-only ride-sharing service Shebah hit a $3 million equity crowdfunding goal in 2019, planning expansions to New Zealand and Malaysia. Founder George McEncroe is breaking barriers and driving change. 🚗👩🦰
Muval: Co-founders James Morrell and Mahdi Chardi launched a platform connecting people with removal trucks. Without external investment, they hit $1 million in revenue within a year by building on industry relationships. 🚛📦
July: Athan Didaskalou and Richard Li created sleek, aesthetically pleasing luggage. Launching in February, they attracted Strandbags' $10.5 million funding round within nine months. Their stylish suitcases are a hit! 🧳✨
Almo Milk: Linda Monique’s Almo Milk became 100% Australian owned, grown, and produced. Shunning traditional methods, she liquefied almonds directly, creating a high-demand product in the plant-based milk market. 🌰🥛
Happy Skin Co.: Dylan Mullan grew Happy Skin Co. from a $20,000 investment to $12 million in revenue in one year by leveraging Instagram influencers. His success shows the power of social media marketing. 📸✨
Linktree: Founded by brothers Alex and Anthony Zaccaria, along with Nick Humphreys, Linktree allows users to list multiple URLs in their Instagram bio. Now with 3 million global users, including big names like Alicia Keys and Red Bull, their side-hustle became a massive success. 🌐🔗
These stories prove that with smart decisions, good timing, and a bit of luck, any business can achieve breakaway success. 🌟💪
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