
This Former Firefighter's 'Hidden' Side Hustle Turned Full-Time Business Helps Keep Homes Safe — and Saw 'Explosive Growth' to $22 Million Revenue
Amanda Breen
created: May 30, 2025, 4 p.m. | updated: June 1, 2025, 3:58 p.m.
I started Murphy Door in December 2012 while I was still working as a firefighter.
I kept Murphy Door as a side hustle while working in fire services.
In the early days of Murphy Door, my team showcased our hidden doors for panic rooms at a major trade show.
I started Murphy Door in 2012 while still working as a firefighter, and in our first year, we only made $30,000.
We entered Covid with $7 million in revenue and then saw explosive growth: $7 million to $14 million to $22 million.
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