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Middle half earn $2K – $20K/mo

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SaaS content blocking tool

Content blocking software for intentional internet use

techlockdown.com

$20K /mo Reported

Workspace inspiration newsletter

Newsletter showcasing entrepreneurs' remote workspaces.

workspaces.xyz

$2K /mo Reported

Menu bar display controller

Mac app for controlling external display settings.

displaybuddy.app

$2K /mo Reported

Freelancer growth newsletter

Freelance growth newsletter for remote workers.

wedoitremotely.com

$500 /mo Reported

Live-streaming fitness classes

Live-streaming fitness classes with interactive coaching.

sweatfh.com

$30K /mo Reported

Idea	Revenue	Model	Growth	Customers	Tools	Details	Solo score A 0–100 estimate of how well-suited a business is to being run solo (or very lean). It blends team leanness, business model, growth channels, capital intensity, revenue per operator, tooling leverage and recency into one score. Higher = more solopreneur-friendly.
SaaS content blocking tool techlockdown.com Content blocking software for intentional internet use	$20K /mo Reported	SaaS +2	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Adults +5	CU +15	Founded 2021 · Solo founder · $200 to start	88	Build this
Workspace inspiration newsletter workspaces.xyz Newsletter showcasing entrepreneurs' remote workspaces.	$2K /mo Reported	Sponsorships +1	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Entrepreneurs +3	PR	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $500 to start	77	Build this
Menu bar display controller displaybuddy.app Mac app for controlling external display settings.	$2K /mo Reported	Setapp partner +3	Word of mouth Organic social media +1	Mac Users Concerned Abo... +10	+2	Founded 2021 · 2 people · $100 to start	78	Build this
WD Freelancer growth newsletter wedoitremotely.com Freelance growth newsletter for remote workers.	$500 /mo Reported	Subscription +3	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Freelancers +3	CA	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · Built in 2 days	67	Build this
Live-streaming fitness classes sweatfh.com Live-streaming fitness classes with interactive coaching.	$30K /mo Reported	Subscription +2	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Fitness Enthusiasts +3	+3	Founded 2020 · 10 people · Built in 1 day	47	Build this

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