DC
Washington, D.C. is a dynamic blend of historic landmarks and vibrant neighborhoods. As a crucial commerce hub for millions of people and thousand of businesses across the district, TikTok is helping these businesses thrive.
Small business owners in Washington D.C. are upping their game. TikTok is helping them to increase sales and capture investment opportunities.
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Solid Fire Pits
Spokane, WA
Solid Fire Pits is putting a new spin on fire pits with one-of-a-kind, hand-welded creations. Founder Scott Shumake started the business in 2018 selling his sculpture-like fire pits at local markets and shops, but it was TikTok that helped him land his first online order in late 2020. Less than two years later, has made sales in 25 states and is even shipping internationally. In addition to expanding his reach and helping exceed revenue goals, Shumake says his largest grossing sales to date have come through TikTok.
- young entrepreneur
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Cryo Rolls
Bellingham, WA
Cryo Rolls makes Rolled ice Cream and offers vegan and gluten free options. Cryo Rolls started as a small mobile business as well as making videos on Tik Tok. Cryo Rolls opened it’s first location in Bellingham, Washington in September of 2022.
- young entrepreneur
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Coffeeholic House
Seattle, WA
Coffeeholic House is a local coffee shop striving to bring Vietnamese coffee culture to the world. Husband-and-wife owners Chen Dien and Trang Cao say "we have been blown away by the large reach and community TikTok has created for us." They estimate at least 50% of their customers come from TikTok (with some even visiting from outside of the state) and credit TikTok with helping them exceed their annual revenue goals, allowing them to open a second store location.
- family run
- minority owned
- young entrepreneur
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And Arlen
Seattle, WA
And Arlen produces and sells durable, waterproof jewelry for everyday wear. Founder Miranda Harris Hamlin says thanks to TikTok, And Arlen has consistently exceeded revenue goals, allowing her to quit her 9-to-5 and realize her lifelong dream of running her small business full-time. And Arlen's success on the platform has also helped the business hire 3 full-time employees (including 1 through TikTok!) and pay them a livable wage and provide benefits including unlimited paid time off and health care.
- LGBTQ+ owned
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Earthwise Architectural Salvage
Seattle, WA
With offices in Seattle, Tacoma, and Aberdeen, Earthwise Architectural Salvage is helping reduce waste across Washington by salvaging materials for reuse. After 30 years in business, TikTok has helped company reach new customers, increase foot traffic in its shops, and sell some of its amazing finds.
- family run
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Premier Catch
Mercer Island, WA
Premier Catch is a women-owned, family-operated business selling high-quality, wild-caught Pacific Northwest seafood directly to consumers. Founders (and sisters-in-law!) Joci and Ashley Besecker credit TikTok with helping them educate people about the seafood industry, grow their small business, and sell their seafood to customers from coast-to-coast.
- family run
- minority owned
Oxford Economics and TikTok surveyed 1,050 small- to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) and 7,500 TikTok users to learn how businesses and users interact with the app and leverage it as a tool to grow their business, stay connected, and contribute to their local economies.