48-year-old turned his side hustle into a business that brings in over $6.6 million a year: ‘I feel like I'm living the dream'During a typical day at Jono Pandolfi's Union City, New Jersey, pottery studio, he and his 30-person team unload over a thousand pieces out of their 13 kilns, and ship the plates, bowls and mugs to restaurants and home chefs around the world.
It was a lucrative move: Now, direct-to-consumer sales represent nearly half of the business's revenue. At the end of December, the company projected it would bring in over $6.6 million in 2024, according to documents reviewed by CNBC Make It."I think it's safe to say that it's pretty hard for a ceramic artist or someone who studied clay to build a business that's bringing in over $6 million per year," says Pandolfi, 48.
But growing the business production capacity and revenue took decades. Pandolfi launched the company as a side hustle and personal creative outlet in 2004, while he taught ceramics and worked for larger manufacturers to cover bills, he says. When he lost his manufacturing job six years later, he took it as a sign to grow his company full-time, about 60 hours per week.
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From Side Hustle to $6.6 Million Business: How This Potter Found SuccessJono Pandolfi, a 48-year-old potter, turned his side hustle into a thriving business that generates over $6.6 million annually. His company, Jono Pandolfi Designs, specializes in multitextured dinnerware sold to restaurants and home chefs worldwide. The business initially focused on wholesale, but during the COVID-19 pandemic, Pandolfi expanded direct-to-consumer sales, which now account for nearly half of its revenue. Pandolfi credits his success to his passion for pottery, his dedication to quality craftsmanship, and his ability to adapt to changing market demands.
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48-Year-Old Turned Side Hustle Into $6.6M BusinessJono Pandolfi, a 48-year-old ceramic artist, transformed his pottery side hustle into a thriving business that generates over $6.6 million annually. His company, Jono Pandolfi Designs, produces multitextured dinnerware sold to restaurants and home chefs worldwide. While initially focusing on large-scale collaborations with restaurants, the company pivoted to direct-to-consumer sales during the Covid-19 pandemic, leading to nearly half of its revenue. Pandolfi attributes his success to his passion for working with his hands and his ability to adapt to changing market demands.
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