Founder stories
$10K MRRen 1 year
3 hitos
Acquired
Pre-acquisition revenue: $10K MRR
Sold Merch Wizard and KDP Wizard via Empire Flippers. Total payout over $500K. Buyer not publicly named.
Built extension in a weekend, sold for 6 figures in 5 hours
Founder
Rick Blyth
Fundador en Solitario•Técnico•USA
Dedicación
Side ProjectExperiencia
Con experienciaProducto
Chrome extension for Amazon Merch research and analytics.
Tipo
Extensión de ChromeIndustria
E-commerceModelo
FreemiumEstrategia de marketing
Cómo Rick consiguió clientes
Canal de crecimiento
Comunidades
También usado
SEO / ContenidoBoca a Boca
Tech Stack
Herramientas usadas para construir Merch Wizard
JavaScriptChrome Extensions APIStripe
La historia completa
I built my first Chrome extension in a weekend. After growing it alongside other micro-SaaS products, I sold it at full asking price in 5 hours.
The Weekend Build
Chrome extensions are great for quick validation. I built the MVP in a weekend and started getting users immediately.
Multiple Products
I built a portfolio of micro-SaaS products. Total revenue exceeded $500K+ from subscriptions plus exit.
Built to Sell
From day one, I built with exit in mind. Clean code, documentation, and transferable assets made the sale smooth.
- MVP: 1 weekend
- Time to sell: 5 hours at asking price
- Total earnings: $500K+ (subs + exit)
Conclusiones clave
1
Work on business not in it
2
Build to sell from day one
3
Chrome extensions validate quickly
4
Portfolio approach reduces risk
Publicado originalmente enRick Blyth Blog
¿Inspirado por el camino de Rick? Genera una idea de negocio en el sector E-commerce usando AI y datos reales de founders.
Milestone Journey
Rick alcanzó 3 milestones en el camino hacia $10K MRR
Primer Cliente
1 month
January 2019
72% más rápido
vs promedio 4 months+3 months al próximo milestone
$1K MRR
$1,000
4 months
May 2019
65% más rápido
vs promedio 11 months+8 months al próximo milestone
$10K MRR
$10,000
1 year
January 2020
45% más rápido
vs promedio 1 year1 year
Tiempo total del recorrido
3
Milestones alcanzados
El camino de Rick hacia $10K MRRPremium
El recorrido, las decisiones y el contexto detrás de este hito
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Frequently asked questions
Who acquired Merch Wizard?
Merch Wizard was acquired by Private buyer (via Empire Flippers) for an undisclosed price on January 2021. Pre-acquisition revenue was $10K MRR. Sold Merch Wizard and KDP Wizard via Empire Flippers. Total payout over $500K. Buyer not publicly named.
How long did it take Merch Wizard to reach $10k mrr?
Rick Blyth took 1 year to reach $10k mrr with Merch Wizard.
Was Rick Blyth a solo founder?
Yes. Rick Blyth built Merch Wizard as a solo founder.
What marketing channel did Merch Wizard use to grow?
Merch Wizard grew primarily through Comunidades.
What industry is Merch Wizard in?
Merch Wizard operates in E-commerce.
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