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$300K /mo

Middle half earn $90K – $1M/mo

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Affordable optometrist-designed specs

"Affordable, optometrist-designed British eyewear for all."

cambridgespectacle.com

$100K /mo Reported

Eco-friendly laundry detergents

Eco-friendly, effective laundry detergent leveraging green chemistry.

dirtylabs.com

$20K /mo Reported

Premium ski goggles and helmets

Premium ski goggles and helmets for recreational skiers.

shopglade.com

$100K /mo Reported

Portable laptop monitor solution

Portable dual-screen monitors for laptop productivity.

mobilepixels.us

$1M /mo Reported

Carry-on travel backpacks

Carry-on travel backpacks for hassle-free adventures.

tortugabackpacks.com

$300K /mo Reported

Elastic apple watch bands

Elastic Apple Watch bands with style and comfort.

braxleybands.com

$100K /mo Reported

Affordable bike tools online

Affordable, high-quality bike tools for all cyclists.

probiketool.com

$800K /mo Reported

Fashion for tall women

Online clothing store for tall women 5’10” and over.

height-of-fashion.com

$30K /mo Reported

Lightweight ski mountaineering gear

High-performance gear for dedicated backcountry ski mountaineers.

haganskimountaineering.com

$90K /mo Reported

Custom fixed gear bicycles

Direct-to-consumer stylish fixed gear bicycles.

solebicycles.com

$300K /mo Reported

Sustainable wooden sunglasses

Sustainable wood sunglasses funding eye care initiatives.

growneyewear.com.au

$10K /mo Reported

Minimalist shoe brand

Minimalist footwear for natural movement enthusiasts

xeroshoes.com

$4M /mo Reported

Men's grooming product line

Men's grooming and skincare without the gimmicks.

horace.com

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Custom merchandise for athletes

"Athlete-focused custom apparel for college sports."

athletesthread.com

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DTC premium home essentials

Direct-to-consumer home goods brand specializing in luxury bedding.

parachutehome.com

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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.
Affordable optometrist-designed specs cambridgespectacle.com "Affordable, optometrist-designed British eyewear for all."	$100K /mo Reported	Direct to consumer +3	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Consumers +1	+13	Founded 2021 · 7 people · $30K to start	55	Build this
Eco-friendly laundry detergents dirtylabs.com Eco-friendly, effective laundry detergent leveraging green chemistry.	$20K /mo Reported	Direct to consumer +2	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Homeowners +2	+3	Founded 2018 · 7 people · $3M to start	54	Build this
Premium ski goggles and helmets shopglade.com Premium ski goggles and helmets for recreational skiers.	$100K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Recreational Skiers +2	+4	Founded 2016 · 3 people · $5K to start	72	Build this
Portable laptop monitor solution mobilepixels.us Portable dual-screen monitors for laptop productivity.	$1M /mo Reported	E Commerce +4	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Remote Workers +2	+19	Founded 2018 · 4 people · $100K to start	58	Build this
Carry-on travel backpacks tortugabackpacks.com Carry-on travel backpacks for hassle-free adventures.	$300K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Affiliate program Email marketing +1	Travelers +2	+50	Founded 2010 · 9 people · Remote, United States	64	Build this
Elastic apple watch bands braxleybands.com Elastic Apple Watch bands with style and comfort.	$100K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Apple Watch Owners +1	+60	Founded 2017 · 3 people · $20 to start	67	Build this
Affordable bike tools online probiketool.com Affordable, high-quality bike tools for all cyclists.	$800K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	SEO Organic social media +1	Cyclists of All Abilities +8		Founded 2015 · 2 people · Marlow Bottom, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom	65	Build this
Fashion for tall women height-of-fashion.com Online clothing store for tall women 5’10” and over.	$30K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Advertising on social media Press +1	Tall Women +7	+4	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Melbourne Victoria, Australia, Australia	75	Build this
Lightweight ski mountaineering gear haganskimountaineering.com High-performance gear for dedicated backcountry ski mountaineers.	$90K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Direct sales Email marketing +1	Backcountry Ski Mountai... +7	+21	Founded 2010 · Solo founder · $10K to start	70	Build this
Custom fixed gear bicycles solebicycles.com Direct-to-consumer stylish fixed gear bicycles.	$300K /mo Reported	Direct to consumer +3	Word of mouth Partnerships +1	City Dwellers Seeking L... +5	+10	Founded 2009 · 14 people · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	49	Build this
Sustainable wooden sunglasses growneyewear.com.au Sustainable wood sunglasses funding eye care initiatives.	$10K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Eco-Friendly Product Co... +5	VI +11	Founded 2011 · 4 people · Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia, United States	65	Build this
Minimalist shoe brand xeroshoes.com Minimalist footwear for natural movement enthusiasts	$4M /mo Reported	E Commerce +7	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Barefoot Runners +7	+106	Founded 2009 · 83 people · Broomfield, Colorado, USA, United States	66	Build this
Men's grooming product line horace.com Men's grooming and skincare without the gimmicks.	—	E Commerce +1	Brand Authenticity Organic social media	Men New to Skincare +2		Founded 2016 · 100 people · Le Mée-sur-Seine, France, France	59	Build this
Custom merchandise for athletes athletesthread.com "Athlete-focused custom apparel for college sports."	—	E Commerce +2	Organic social media Email List Growth +1	Students +4		Founded 2021 · 100 people · $500 to start	57	Build this
DTC premium home essentials parachutehome.com Direct-to-consumer home goods brand specializing in luxury bedding.	—	Repeat customers +8	SEO Organic social media	Homeowners +2		Founded 2014 · Solo founder · $60K to start	50	Build this

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