Founder stories
$10K MRRen 1 year
3 jalons
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
Fondateur
Rick Blyth
Fondateur Solo•Technique•USA
Engagement
Side ProjectExpérience
ExpérimentéProduit
Chrome extension for Amazon Merch research and analytics.
Type
Extension ChromeSecteur
E-commerceModèle
FreemiumStratégie marketing
Comment Rick a acquis ses clients
Canal de croissance
Communautés
Également utilisé
SEO / ContenuBouche-à-Oreille
Tech Stack
Outils utilisés pour construire Merch Wizard
JavaScriptChrome Extensions APIStripe
L'histoire complète
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)
Points clés à retenir
1
Work on business not in it
2
Build to sell from day one
3
Chrome extensions validate quickly
4
Portfolio approach reduces risk
Publié à l'origine surRick Blyth Blog
Inspiré par le parcours de Rick ? Générez une idée de business dans le secteur E-commerce grâce à l'AI et aux données de vrais fondateurs.
Parcours des jalons
Rick a atteint 3 jalons sur le chemin vers $10K MRR
Premier Client
1 month
January 2019
72% plus rapide
vs moy. 4 months+3 months jusqu'au prochain jalon
$1K MRR
$1,000
4 months
May 2019
65% plus rapide
vs moy. 11 months+8 months jusqu'au prochain jalon
$10K MRR
$10,000
1 year
January 2020
45% plus rapide
vs moy. 1 year1 year
Durée totale du parcours
3
Jalons atteints
Le parcours de Rick vers $10K MRRPremium
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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 Communautés.
What industry is Merch Wizard in?
Merch Wizard operates in E-commerce.
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