How WrapWell Grown Into 5M Brand...

It was easier than she thought

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It’s 2016, and Sarah is unpacking groceries after a hectic day.

As she reaches for a plastic wrap to cover leftovers, the roll rips unevenly—again. Frustrated, she tries to pull another piece, but it tangles and tears.

In that moment, Sarah thought: Why is something so basic still this hard?

That small annoyance sparked a big idea.

Over the next year, Sarah worked with designers and engineers to create WrapWell, a reusable food wrap that’s easier to use, environmentally friendly, and actually keeps food fresh longer.

Six years later, WrapWell has grown into a $5M brand, loved by home cooks, busy parents, and eco-conscious consumers alike.

Here’s the twist: WrapWell didn’t succeed because of flashy ads or influencer partnerships.

It thrived because Sarah tapped into a universal frustration and built her business around one simple question:

How can we make life easier?

  • Solve for ease, not features: Sarah’s goal wasn’t to create the most advanced food wrap. It was to make it easier and more reliable than anything else. That focus earned her rave reviews and customer loyalty.

  • Leverage word of mouth: Early customers loved WrapWell so much, they told friends and family. Sarah encouraged this by offering referral discounts and showcasing glowing testimonials in her email campaigns.

What can we learn from Sarah?

  • Make it simple: Customers value ease over complexity. Are your products solving problems in the simplest way possible?

  • Use your customers to grow: Loyal customers can be your best marketers. Are you giving them tools to spread the word?

  • Focus on universal pain points: Sarah built her brand by solving a problem nearly everyone faces. Are you identifying common frustrations your product can fix?

Building a successful business isn’t about adding more—it’s about taking frustrations away.

Speaking of simple solutions to everyday problems, meet RYSE, a company doing for smart homes what Sarah did for food storage.

$10M in Revenue, 200% Growth—Meet the Smart Home Company That’s Changing the Game

Smart homes are the future, and RYSE is leading the charge in a category most competitors overlook.

With 10 granted patents and products earning rave reviews on Amazon and Best Buy, RYSE has achieved over $10 million in revenue—and grown at an incredible 200% month-over-month.

RYSE makes automating window coverings simple, allowing homeowners to upgrade to smart living in just minutes.

With partnerships with Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Best Buy, RYSE is expanding rapidly in a smart home market that’s growing 23% annually.

Here’s the exciting part:

At just $1.75 per share, you can invest in RYSE before their next big wave of growth.

So if you want to learn more about investing in RYSE then click here.

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