Appointment-Only kitchen cabinet dealer

Homeowners planning a kitchen update, plus small builders, remodelers and property investors who want a single supplier.

Markup on the products you order, plus design fees or a small coordination fee for arranging installation with partner contractors.

• Measuring and kitchen layout planning
• Using design or quoting software
• Selling and following up with leads
• Organizing orders and delivery dates

• Check home occupation permit, HOA or lease rules if you meet clients or store samples at home
• Check whether your state or city requires a contractor license if you coordinate installation
• Register for sales tax with your state and check how resale certificates work
• General liability insurance, and consider errors and omissions cover for measuring mistakes
• Measurement errors on custom orders can be costly, so double-check and get sign-off before ordering

Startup costs are estimates, typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on your sample range, design or quoting software, insurance and how you set up to meet clients. Monthly revenue is typically around $5,000 to $30,000, depending on the projects you win.

Check for a home occupation permit and any HOA or lease rules if you meet clients or store samples at home. Check whether your state or city requires a contractor license if you coordinate installation. Register for sales tax and check how resale certificates work.

You need measuring and kitchen layout planning, comfort with design or quoting software, selling and lead follow-up, and organized ordering and delivery dates. Estimates suggest at least about 15 hours a week. Double-check measurements and get sign-off before ordering custom pieces.