How I Built A $1 Million Business Making Slime | On The Side
At 17 years old, Jacob Karram started making slime videos from his childhood bedroom in Boca Raton, Florida. After hitting 200K followers on social media, he dropped out of college to turn his hobby into a business. He invested $100 into his venture, using the money to buy basic supplies like glue and containers. Now, Jacob sells around 4,000 jars of slime a week and works out of a 2,500-square-foot warehouse with his 10-person team.
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How I Built A $1 Million Business Making Slime | On The Side
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Ah yes I remember 2019 when slime was so popular and everyone, especially KZreadrs, bought slime company slimes and reviewed them. Slime Obsidian were one of those companies.
@Sarah-hn1rr
3 жыл бұрын
Its still like 2019 though tbh.
@sodanoutang6303
3 жыл бұрын
Slime and squishies prime time was also at 2017
@yusuffreezer8283
2 жыл бұрын
No it was 2018 the viral slime year
@itztheaaa8046
2 жыл бұрын
@@Mary_OTT Sandaisy
@itztheaaa8046
2 жыл бұрын
@@Mary_OTT cheeksx03
"he left school, to pursue slime full time.." i dont why i find that funny 🤣🤣🤣
@Cris-gw6dj
3 жыл бұрын
Its Funny because you dont need to know that Mitocondria is the powerhouse of the cell lol
@yukuleled7560
3 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one hella confused by the reply section or what-
@Justscrollingdown01
3 жыл бұрын
@@yukuleled7560 IKR-
@fizzywizzy0
3 жыл бұрын
Don't DM them.
@tamihegadorn6587
3 жыл бұрын
Ikr
Lmao someone reported him for running his business out of his home. Clearly he was moving too many packages.
@blairintheburbs
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a Karen ratted him out.
@xngf5h3r88
3 жыл бұрын
@@MsLakho What??
@Maria-kt3ig
3 жыл бұрын
Ys tht a problem
@pimlico3225
2 жыл бұрын
How does that even work? Home businesses are legal?
@matthewneesley761
2 жыл бұрын
@@blairintheburbs probably an HOA (Hotbed Of A**holes)
Things that are visual do so well on platforms like instagram and tiktok. It's this eye candy that makes people impulse buy.
@yoooo7568
3 жыл бұрын
So true
He was one of the most successful slime sellers especially with his ultra violet slime which was pretty popular
@ArTdontExisT
3 жыл бұрын
It still is -
@nabihah6146
2 жыл бұрын
kzread.info/dash/bejne/c4Wj15qYnMu4hbg.html
@someperson6248
2 жыл бұрын
*is
@haley8550
2 жыл бұрын
@@someperson6248 what
@someperson6248
2 жыл бұрын
@@haley8550 you said it "was" but it still "is" famous
Slime is a proof that many people want to play with their food or ice cream instead of eating it.
It's cool that someone can run the business like that. He said he's overwhelmed by his own business, but he managed to face it. Thank you, for inspiring me. I'll do my best with my business too.
Parents! Take note. what your child’s hobby in his days gonna make them rich in the future
@chrisdawson8252
3 жыл бұрын
Just me saying that would start a conflict
@S2Tubes
3 жыл бұрын
Reality disagrees with your optimistic interpretation of this story.
@ihatenfts501
3 жыл бұрын
Can be true, but only if you have the privilege, hardwork, and luck. If you don’t then I got news for you
@Shutupredditnarrator
2 жыл бұрын
@@user-ef1qy9zq1g Have you ever started that you so sure to give such opinion . Atleast don't disheart others. You mentality seems middle mentality . Luch only works 1 percent other is your hardwork and seriousness towards your work
@Black.Sabbath
Жыл бұрын
@@user-ef1qy9zq1gThis slimeball is proof that wealth isn't about value.
the slime looks so good, wish we could eat it.. like chewing gum
@MrPrush-ji4gs
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a good business idea that is untapped, edible slime.
@toc7olwn680
3 жыл бұрын
Just what I thought. I'd love to eat edible slime!😍😂
Absolutely amazing. Love your energy and vision. 🔥
I recently discovered slime & purchased a bunch of different slimes from different shops. Slime obsidian is freaking amazing! If you're interested in trying slime, I highly recommend them. ❤️
@danieldorn9989
Жыл бұрын
What are you doing with the slime?
@metroscene
Жыл бұрын
@@danieldorn9989you play with it!
the owner of slime obsidian?! that has to be one of the most successful slime shops out there! props to this guy
Sorry to say this but beware of the jealous adults hating on slime in the comments section ;')
@custardkreme
3 жыл бұрын
Tru lmao
I couldnt stop thinking "I want to eat that" the whole video.
This guy really worked his butt off to make his dreams come true. I admire his determination and passion 🤩
It has so much impact on the environment (for just slime)
people like to say its useless when it has helped people with anxiety and stress. not to mention its fun and nice to play with.
@SlimeTastic14
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed I see a lot of jealous adults here lol
@fluffio4199
3 жыл бұрын
@@SlimeTastic14 Haha yes!
My only concern is where does this go for the environment?
@mindflud8219
3 жыл бұрын
non toxic ingredients, Elmer's is bio degradable
@berry95137
3 жыл бұрын
@@mindflud8219 yeah but what abt the dye and glitters yknow micro plastic?
@mindflud8219
3 жыл бұрын
@@berry95137 yeah true
@RandomChannel-ui1wl
3 жыл бұрын
@@berry95137 I mean, biodegradable glitter and dye do exist
@cloudymello9952
3 жыл бұрын
@@berry95137 most popular slime business’s use biodegradable glitter and food dye
I remember him I met him in Walmart He’s so nice in person
This is awesome!!!Go Jacob!!!!!!!!!!
@sleepstation7443
2 жыл бұрын
Second reply ig?
@ninaperez4606
2 жыл бұрын
Hiii
@ILoveme120
Жыл бұрын
So earlyyy
That's awesome!!!! That's wild to drop out of university for this slime business. He totally has balls to do this.
So inspiring! Congratulations!
Amazing! Good for him!!!
Slime king!
@thebellaslimeshop3724
3 жыл бұрын
Omg hiii kristiii
@SlimeTastic14
3 жыл бұрын
Hiii :DD
@myamaccallum8294
3 жыл бұрын
slime queen!
@fwsara.
2 жыл бұрын
Fourth!
Slime today. Landfill tomorrow. ☹️
Wow! He is so incredibly creative. The slime looks irresistible in the videos. My only wish is that this product could be made eco friendly somehow. It could be a great opportunity to create a positive impact while selling a great product. Either way, it was really nice to hear him talk about how he created his business. Thank you for sharing this!
@SlimeTastic14
3 жыл бұрын
Idk about him aka Slime Obsidian but there are many eco-friendly slime shops out there :>
I am still soooo shocked what you can do as a business, and also what is in demand😂😂 Well done! 👍
@Zergcerebrates
Жыл бұрын
My friend once said that money is everywhere, you just have to find the right business at the right time.
@TimeaCseri
Жыл бұрын
@@Zergcerebrates agree!
Making money in what you love to do is the definition of heaven
Congrats 🥳👏 your hard work paid
If this is a success we should start selling rocks and dirt without fail
@giaxl9422
3 жыл бұрын
people sell rocks like gems
@zozoweemama
3 жыл бұрын
@@giaxl9422 yea theyre called geodes
@avakitten1605
3 жыл бұрын
wow I keep seeing your comments.. stop being so negative.. bet your jealous hah
@Melaisha
3 жыл бұрын
@@avakitten1605 What is so negative abt this comment? I don't understand
@leeroisubliminals59
3 жыл бұрын
@@avakitten1605 ikr, only negative comments I can find lol
Wow! Galing!🤩🥰
Absolutely amazing.
Congrats dude!
everyone’s hating on him for being successful a
Lmao I literally just bought two slimes from there this morning 😅😅 The shop looks great online !
Well done young man.
So, what do you do with slime, after you buy it? What's the purpose of slime?
this is awesome! it’s interesting how much people love slime lol
his slimes are so aesthetic and i get why people wanna buy them
Great idea and it looks so interesting with cool designs 😎
Very ECO ... that will help our world ... great ... congrats
@tinajsews2835
3 жыл бұрын
Repent , the kingdom of God is at hand , read your bible for yourself, and pray , there is nothing our there in the world ,ask God to guideguide and protect you ,if you have any question please ask me.,,,,,
@SlimeTastic14
3 жыл бұрын
Idk about him aka Slime Obsidian but there are many eco-friendly slime shops out there lol
@AG-sk5pv
3 жыл бұрын
Don't worry, someday Earth will cause it's sixth extinction and all the people will be gone, so you don't have to worry about "pollution".
@jorisg.7454
3 жыл бұрын
Hard to think about a worse business idea. Perhaps they could add live turtles in ocean blue slime containers.
@arshiyabegum8556
2 жыл бұрын
Throw your device away bc it is not going to help the environment great congrats 🥳
I'm just curious here. Why do people like to buy them? It's beautiful,eye catching at first before you start mixing them up...
@heevean1206
3 жыл бұрын
The feel in your hands and the sounds it makes are very therapeutic
@saadsohail6520
3 жыл бұрын
You can get it from me
@8luvbug
2 жыл бұрын
Some say it help the with stress and anxiety
@R.U.E.Entertainment
2 жыл бұрын
it helps with anxiety for some people, it helps with keeping your hands busy if you touch a lot of things, and the texture depends on what *type* of slime you buy and like. i myself really like slime because of the texture, and because it keeps my hands busy. while yes, its a fun toy for kids, the majority of people whom buy the slime are not children, i believe. another thing, is ive noticed a lot of neurodivergent people (noticeably ADHD and Autism) really like slime. and when you said eye-catching before you mix it, yes it is. and even after you mix it. it just depends on what type of slime it is. because there are very pretty colors, *AFTER* you mix the slime!
This is awesome!!! Whaaat!
Whaaaaaaaat! He is slime obsidian? I didn't know, I know I'm happy akot fo slimer shops are getting the praise they deserved!
I really don't see what value this brings to ppl. I am interested to see where he is 3-4 years from now and what he takes home after all expenses.
@khalidsafir
3 жыл бұрын
I get what you're saying, but remember his market is 8 year old girls. This is a toy for them. You might say that is terrible today but just the squidging gets kids thinking about the material and how morphs etc.
@loopless6248
3 жыл бұрын
His market is kids and they will keep on growing By the time this trend will diminish he would have already made so much that he could live forever his life by just investing
@randomaccount3500
3 жыл бұрын
It can relieve stress ,and they are pleasing looking to the eyes , I guess that's why they sell.
@randomaccount3500
3 жыл бұрын
It's also feels good to play with, basically a toy but it's for every age range ,many adults also play with this
@g.v.m7935
3 жыл бұрын
He probably is looking to expand his market for Kids and or investing the money in stock and realestate. That would be what I would do.
This guy doesn’t have kids… Not a fan of slime… but keeps the kids entertained for hours. Keep it up ✌🏻
OK but what's the point in it? Like sensory playtime? In Europe this is really not a thing...
@chrisdawson8252
3 жыл бұрын
Toys or things like these are trend based and whoever capitalizes on the wave benefits from it. But there really is no point. It's like the new playdoh I guess? Makes me think of fidget spinners. They just take off because people in that age group tend to follow trends and persistently ask for it
@toc7olwn680
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly. It's the new playdough. And with young adolescents it becomes a prized posession: my slime is shinier than yours. Sort of like pogs were in the late 90s. Remember pogs? LOL
@chrisdawson8252
3 жыл бұрын
@@toc7olwn680 haha my slime shines brighter than yours. Right on
@photon2724
3 жыл бұрын
basically it boils down to, americans love wasting world resources on 'meh' things. All that Elmer's glue hurts to see as most of it will be disposed unethically.
@breathe.8072
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I have adhd and autism and I play with it because it’s something to keep my brain and hands busy. It’s a tactile and auditory thing. I can definitely see why other people would think it’s stupid but it’s nice to me, lol.
OMG this is so cool, I follow him!
Cool!
This was so inspiring!
I have a urge to eat it, it looks sweet!
I love Slime Obsidian!
Love that for him
My 2 girls make slim every 3rd day. What a world we live in
I bought his new slime the other day and I loved it
His slime looks really good
You can tell he has his slime ingredient formulas on point. 👌👌 I don’t remember slime looking this smooth when I was a kid
@SlimeTastic14
3 жыл бұрын
Yep! Homemade slimes are the best
But if I try that in Europe I will be shutdown in a month with tons of regulation violations and fines that will make me homeless.
@MssEllefry
3 жыл бұрын
During the height of the trend there were several successful slime shops in Europe...glue is different in different countries and so there was a lot of people ordering overseas to try new textures 🤷♀️
@Gazzapa57
3 жыл бұрын
Some people make slime while others makes excuses- hey maybe you can sell excuses - you are really good at making those.
Good for him, respect the hustle.
So it's true. People will buy anything. Holy fk.
im literally playing with slime obsidians slime as im watching this LOL
He is very hardworking
Why are we not rich selling dust? Wait, are you telling us it needs to be shiny?
So rad haha
There's a lot of slime business popping out this year... my only question is is it good or bad for the environment.
@welovethemallthesame1125
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely not good since it will produce a lot of plastic trash from its packaging and also from the ingredients packaging.
@autumnplayzrobloxx9205
3 жыл бұрын
Well tons of slime business use glass containers to pack slime so I think it’s a bit bad
@name______6870
3 жыл бұрын
@@autumnplayzrobloxx9205 not a lot if you would consider the total amount of slime sellers, the percentage is very low for those who use it. It’s easy to break during shipping and get a lot of complaints from the buyers
@sn4345
3 жыл бұрын
Out of all plastic use slime businesses probably don't have the largest impact compared to amazon ebay and so many other stores literally there is plastic everywhere. Slime plays a part but apart from packaging and the add ins slime itself is biodegradable as it is mainly glue with a liquid actuvator. Something such as slime cannot compare to the plastic packaging purchased on a larger scale in stores and eapecially plastic water bottles.
@name______6870
3 жыл бұрын
@@sn4345 i think people talking about slime business is bad for the environment means that it is bad because of too much plastic containers
So this is the guy who makes us watch those videos
The thing is, at any day slime can just drop and him using a lot of his money on supplies such as glue, containers, food colouring, toppings, activator, etc. then he could become bankrupt because the money he has, he spends on basic needs. And having a million dollars, I don’t expect him to have such a small house… so it’s a lot of bills!
@mujahidali4808
3 жыл бұрын
Most business people have different sources of income, this means if one source fails they still have other sources but I get what you're saying.
@marishkaspirit
2 жыл бұрын
I think you fail to understand that his bussiness is making him alot more profit than he actually Invest în The material. Do the math
Congratulations!
Title should be: That one time when I reinvented the slime
Is it like an HOA neighborhood? I worked at a job where it was out of someone’s house like the back garage part. And what about people with small businesses from their home? I know my parents business is completely from their home.
the powers of vertical integration
My concern with slime is the disposal of it. Is it eco friendly?
@jo0niverse
3 жыл бұрын
elmers (the brand of glue he uses) is biodegradable but the glitters and dye not so much...
Nice how your family was willing ! I have unemployed family members who wouldn’t budge...I’m just hiring strangers ...
Seems like he had to climb a slippery slimy slope to get to where he is today😍😍😍
I’n in love with slime
That’s sick
Imagine if someone created edible slime I don't even know if that is a thing but it would be cool to try
@purvabhargav366
3 жыл бұрын
it is already created, idk how it tastes tho
Beautiful
Do u use warm or cold water
I bought some tor the first time today cuz it’s so freaking pretty!!
HES THE ONE THAT MADE SLIME OBSIDIA WOOW THE MORE YOU KNOW
Impressive!
so what is it, like a stress ball thing but slime?
I just got a craving for snowballs.
And nobody even doesn’t think what’s happening with nature after wasting them.
@haileychica2626
3 жыл бұрын
well actually glue is biodegradable so..
@kamille2927
3 жыл бұрын
@@haileychica2626 the add-ins the put in it aren’t
@idk-qw7me
3 жыл бұрын
@@kamille2927 theres biodegradable glitter!
Seems to me that at that volume you could buy Elmer's glue in 55-gallon drums, rather that having shelves full one one-gallon jugs.
How much of it goes down the drain and pollutes the oceans.
Dear parents : 1. Its kind of useless, whats the use of slime or how do you play with it? Its to relieve stress and very fun to play with, it also looks pretty. 2. Ew! It must be very sticky right? It depends. Sometimes the slime can be poorly made and it becomes sticky, while something like Slime Obsidian produces good quality slimes and he makes sure they don't stick to the persons hand. Slimes can also melt during shipping or after a very long time of not playing, which in this case you can reactivate it with activator (note that it is borax) or throw it out. 3. Wait, it's eco friendly right? Elmers glue (that is the main ingredient to slime) is biodegradable, the glitters/sprinkles/beads/whatever the small things in the slimes are most likely eco friendly, the containers can be used for something else and the miniture items can be for your kids school projects!
I could not buy any of these slimes, because the urge to take a bite is too much lol.
-What do you do for a living? ~I make slimes -😐
@luciatat4084
3 жыл бұрын
😄 someone has to make slime too.
@starrybugs
3 жыл бұрын
He’s successful. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a noble profession if it makes him happy and works for him.
He really is Big Slime
Where do I go to buy slime???
Where do you even buy these sprinkles like fruit sprinkles for slimes
What's slime used for?
@r3dp1ll
3 жыл бұрын
just to play, for satisfaction
@MsPittmanThaQueen
3 жыл бұрын
Kids under about 15 play with it for the sound flexibility and satisfaction
@AudiobookLibrary24-7
3 жыл бұрын
Entertainment of the eyes and hands and ears. Oh, the possibilities!
@SlimeTastic14
3 жыл бұрын
It's for all ages and is best for stress relief & anxiety :))
That's impressive
the art of clickbait made bussiness, now i want something like that ._.
Omggg so coolll
guys you dont hate on him just because you hate slime :)
Same month KZread show me 2 different people with there million dollar slime business fair enough
This guy is awesome. He owns his own slime business, and he's not nearly as slimy as the jokers selling get rich quick courses. You're killing it Jacob!