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Insulated beverage containers

Insulated drinkware for adult beverage enthusiasts.

brumate.com · Popularity 880

$10M /mo Reported

Elastic apple watch bands

Elastic Apple Watch bands with style and comfort.

braxleybands.com · Popularity 536

$100K /mo Reported

Music production tool marketplace

E-commerce site selling music production software tools.

modernproducers.com · Popularity 515

$200K /mo Reported

Southern-themed candle creations

Southern-themed candles celebrating Southern culture.

secandleco.com · Popularity 225

$100K /mo Reported

Eco-friendly bedding solution

Pun-based, eco-friendly eucalyptus bedding brand.

sheetsgiggles.com · Popularity 209

$200K /mo Reported

Custom planner creation service

Customizable planners for creative and organized lifestyles.

plannerpeace.com.au · Popularity 201

$20K /mo Reported

Sweatpants overalls hybrid

Sweatpants and overalls combined for ultimate comfort.

swoveralls.com · Popularity 185

$300K /mo Reported

Tweet framing service

Framed Tweet Art for Social Media Enthusiasts

stickermule.com · Popularity 142

$30K /mo Reported

Premium golf club retailer

Premium golf clubs for regular golfers.

bombtechgolf.com · Popularity 140

$1M /mo Reported

Sports performance supplements

"Sports supplements for peak performance."

bareperformancenutrition.com · Popularity 131

$4M /mo Reported

Dimensional eyewear and props

Dimensional eyewear and LED props for festival enthusiasts.

glofx.com · Popularity 113

$400K /mo Reported

Subscription murder mystery box

Subscription-based mystery games for immersive storytelling enthusiasts.

huntakiller.com · Popularity 104

$5M /mo Reported

Miniature construction supplies

Miniature construction supplies for creative model builders.

minimaterials.com · Popularity 102

$30K /mo Reported

Silicone wedding ring maker

Silicone wedding rings for active lifestyles.

qalo.com · Popularity 93

$2M /mo Reported

Walnut wood sunglasses brand

Woodies: Affordable walnut wood sunglasses for stylish minimalists.

woodies.com · Popularity 71

$300K /mo Reported

Hip-hop jewelry brand

Gold-plated moissanite hip-hop jewelry for US markets.

icecartel.com · Popularity 56

$30K /mo Reported

Prank musical greeting cards

Prank musical cards that never stop playing.

jokergreeting.com · Popularity 55

$300K /mo Reported

Natural soapberry skincare

Gentle skincare for sensitive skin using Soapberry.

treetotub.com · Popularity 55

$500K /mo Reported

Men's lifestyle content platform

Men's lifestyle site for products, culture, and style.

manofmany.com · Popularity 51

$400K /mo Reported

Anonymous prank gift service

Anonymous chocolate prank gifts for light-hearted fun.

dickatyourdoor.com · Popularity 51

$100K /mo Reported

Stuffed animal gift service

E-commerce brand sending stuffed animal care packages.

sendafriend.co · Popularity 51

$800K /mo Reported

Low odor cbd cigarettes

Low odor, smooth hemp CBD cigarettes.

plainjane.com · Popularity 51

$500K /mo Reported

Hangover recovery supplements

"Post-drinking recovery supplements for a healthier tomorrow."

flyby.co · Popularity 41

$200K /mo Reported

Brain health supplement brand

Nootropic supplements enhancing brain health transparency.

naturalstacks.com · Popularity 40

$800K /mo Reported

Idea	Revenue	Popularity Score ⓘ The popularity score is calculated based on the number of views and upvotes across all stories in our database	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.
Insulated beverage containers brumate.com Insulated drinkware for adult beverage enthusiasts.	$10M /mo Reported	880 out of 1000	E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Adult Beverage Enthusiasts +4	+18	Founded 2016 · 57 people · $5K to start	62	Build this
Elastic apple watch bands braxleybands.com Elastic Apple Watch bands with style and comfort.	$100K /mo Reported	536 out of 1000	E-commerce +1	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Apple Watch Owners +1	+60	Founded 2017 · 3 people · $20 to start	67	Build this
Music production tool marketplace modernproducers.com E-commerce site selling music production software tools.	$200K /mo Reported	515 out of 1000	E Commerce +6	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Independent Musicians +4	+20	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · $500 to start	60	Build this
Southern-themed candle creations secandleco.com Southern-themed candles celebrating Southern culture.	$100K /mo Reported	225 out of 1000	E-commerce +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Women +3	AD +33	Founded 2016 · 20 people · Raeford, North Carolina, USA, United States	51	Build this
Eco-friendly bedding solution sheetsgiggles.com Pun-based, eco-friendly eucalyptus bedding brand.	$200K /mo Reported	209 out of 1000	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Eco-Friendly Product Co... +7	+5	Founded 2018 · 6 people · Denver, Colorado, USA, United States	62	Build this
Custom planner creation service plannerpeace.com.au Customizable planners for creative and organized lifestyles.	$20K /mo Reported	201 out of 1000	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Planner Enthusiasts +4	+5	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, Australia	68	Build this
Sweatpants overalls hybrid swoveralls.com Sweatpants and overalls combined for ultimate comfort.	$300K /mo Reported	185 out of 1000	E-commerce +3	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Individuals Seeking Com... +7	+46	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · New York, New York, USA, United States	80	Build this
Tweet framing service stickermule.com Framed Tweet Art for Social Media Enthusiasts	$30K /mo Reported	142 out of 1000	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Press +1	Boutique Retailers Look... +6	+10	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $1K to start	72	Build this
Premium golf club retailer bombtechgolf.com Premium golf clubs for regular golfers.	$1M /mo Reported	140 out of 1000	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Facebook Community +1	Regular Golfers +7	+1	Founded 2011 · 2 people · Built in 580 days	70	Build this
Sports performance supplements bareperformancenutrition.com "Sports supplements for peak performance."	$4M /mo Reported	131 out of 1000	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Fitness Enthusiasts +3	LI	Founded 2012 · 42 people · $20K to start	57	Build this
Dimensional eyewear and props glofx.com Dimensional eyewear and LED props for festival enthusiasts.	$400K /mo Reported	113 out of 1000	E-commerce +1	SEO Organic social media +1	Festival Goers +4	+38	Founded 2012 · 25 people · Tallahassee, Florida, USA, United States	56	Build this
Subscription murder mystery box huntakiller.com Subscription-based mystery games for immersive storytelling enthusiasts.	$5M /mo Reported	104 out of 1000	Subscription +3	Affiliate program Partnerships +1	Entertainment Enthusiasts +4	+18	Founded 2016 · 62 people · $3K to start	74	Build this
Miniature construction supplies minimaterials.com Miniature construction supplies for creative model builders.	$30K /mo Reported	102 out of 1000	E-commerce +1	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	DIY Enthusiasts +5	+21	Founded 2015 · 2 people · Portland, OR, United States	58	Build this
Silicone wedding ring maker qalo.com Silicone wedding rings for active lifestyles.	$2M /mo Reported	93 out of 1000	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Word of mouth +1	Military Personnel +9	+26	Founded 2013 · 45 people · Santa Ana, California, USA, United States	53	Build this
Walnut wood sunglasses brand woodies.com Woodies: Affordable walnut wood sunglasses for stylish minimalists.	$300K /mo Reported	71 out of 1000	E-commerce +2	Pay Per Click Advertising Email marketing +1	Amazon Customers +5	+25	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · $5K to start	77	Build this
Hip-hop jewelry brand icecartel.com Gold-plated moissanite hip-hop jewelry for US markets.	$30K /mo Reported	56 out of 1000	E-commerce	Brand Authenticity SEO +1	Afro American Consumers +2	FI +7	Founded 2023 · 2 co-founders · $60K to start	68	Build this
Prank musical greeting cards jokergreeting.com Prank musical cards that never stop playing.	$300K /mo Reported	55 out of 1000	E-commerce	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	People interested in pr... +4	+27	Founded 2015 · 3 people · $1K to start	72	Build this
Natural soapberry skincare treetotub.com Gentle skincare for sensitive skin using Soapberry.	$500K /mo Reported	55 out of 1000	E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Consumers Seeking Natur... +6	+10	Founded 2016 · 23 people · San Francisco, California, USA, United States	54	Build this
Men's lifestyle content platform manofmany.com Men's lifestyle site for products, culture, and style.	$400K /mo Reported	51 out of 1000	Affiliate marketing +3	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Men 25-44 +2	+1	Founded 2012 · 13 people · $20K to start	62	Build this
Anonymous prank gift service dickatyourdoor.com Anonymous chocolate prank gifts for light-hearted fun.	$100K /mo Reported	51 out of 1000	E-commerce	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	People interested in pr... +3	+49	Founded 2015 · 3 people · California, USA, United States	67	Build this
Stuffed animal gift service sendafriend.co E-commerce brand sending stuffed animal care packages.	$800K /mo Reported	51 out of 1000	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Gift Givers +4	+7	Founded 2018 · 20 people · $1K to start	68	Build this
Low odor cbd cigarettes plainjane.com Low odor, smooth hemp CBD cigarettes.	$500K /mo Reported	51 out of 1000	E-commerce +1	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Casual Cannabis Smokers... +5	+21	Founded 2018 · 16 people · Chatsworth, Ontario, Canada, United States	63	Build this
Hangover recovery supplements flyby.co "Post-drinking recovery supplements for a healthier tomorrow."	$200K /mo Reported	41 out of 1000	E Commerce +7	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Health-Conscious Supple... +6	+3	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · New York, New York, USA, United States	77	Build this
Brain health supplement brand naturalstacks.com Nootropic supplements enhancing brain health transparency.	$800K /mo Reported	40 out of 1000	E-commerce +3	Podcasting Brand collaborations and giveaways +1	Cognitive Health Enthus... +14	+6	Founded 2013 · 10 people · Seattle, Washington, USA, United States	60	Build this

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