In 2022, James Chen was a successful restaurant manager in Los Angeles, living what many would call a “stable” life. But when the pandemic hit and indoor dining shut down, James lost his job overnight. He was 38, with a wife, two kids, and a mortgage — and zero income.

“I remember staring at my bank account,” he recalls.
“$128. That was it. No job. No backup plan.”

As weeks turned into months, James tried everything — food delivery, freelance gigs, even selling off his old electronics. Nothing was sustainable. The pressure was crushing. He needed a real opportunity, fast.

An Idea from a Broken Shower

One night, after another failed job interview, James turned on his shower — and brown water started pouring out. He was furious.

That moment of frustration led him down a rabbit hole:
Why is our water so dirty? What can I do about it?

He stumbled upon the idea of filtered shower heads, and that’s when everything changed.

The Spark That Started It All

James began researching water quality in American cities — and was shocked. Chlorine, rust, heavy metals, and other contaminants were common in tap water across the country. That’s when he saw a gap:

“People care about their drinking water, but they ignore their shower water — even though it touches your skin every single day.”

He realized filtered shower heads weren’t just a luxury. They were a necessity — especially for families, hotels, salons, and Airbnb hosts.

With the last of his savings and a borrowed credit card, James placed a small wholesale order from FEELSO — a supplier he found after comparing dozens of manufacturers. The low MOQ and responsive support team gave him the confidence to take the leap.

Struggle, Failure… Then Success

His first 50 units didn’t sell well. The packaging was plain, and his marketing was weak. But instead of giving up, James used customer feedback to tweak his strategy. He rebranded the product, focused on “clean water for kids and sensitive skin,” and launched a TikTok video that got 28,000 views overnight.

Within 3 months, he was selling 500 units per month.

By the end of the first year, James had closed his first hotel supply deal and expanded into international B2B sales.

“It wasn’t just about shower heads. It was about solving a real problem, building a brand, and helping others.”

Why FEELSO Made the Difference

• ✅ High-Quality Filters that actually work

• ✅ Flexible Wholesale Terms — great for small startups

• ✅ OEM & Branding Options to stand out

• ✅ Fast Global Shipping — crucial for online sellers

• ✅ Real People Support — not just an anonymous factory

Today, James runs a full-time eCommerce business from home. He distributes filtered shower heads across the US and Southeast Asia — and is helping others start their own business too.

You’re one product away from your breakthrough.
Partner with FEELSO — your reliable filtered shower head wholesale supplier — and turn water into wealth.