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51 businesses

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$10K+

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$1M+

Median revenue

$90K /mo

Middle half earn $20K – $300K/mo

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Men's lifestyle content platform

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

manofmany.com

$400K /mo Reported

Music production tool marketplace

E-commerce site selling music production software tools.

modernproducers.com

$200K /mo Reported

Anonymous prank gift service

Anonymous chocolate prank gifts for light-hearted fun.

dickatyourdoor.com

$100K /mo Reported

Miniature construction supplies

Miniature construction supplies for creative model builders.

minimaterials.com

$30K /mo Reported

Budget spreadsheet templates

Budgeting spreadsheet templates for Google Sheets and Excel

prettyarrow.com

$8K /mo Reported

Textured hair extensions brand

Textured hair extensions brand for black women.

regirlworld.com

$30K /mo Reported

Gourmet marshmallow treats

Gourmet marshmallow café and e-commerce sensation.

xomarshmallow.com

$100K /mo Reported

Customizable baltimore gift boxes

Customized care packages featuring iconic Baltimore items.

baltimoreinabox.com

$40K /mo Reported

Independent whisky eCommerce store

E-commerce store for unique independent whisky brands.

topwhiskies.com

$20K /mo Reported

Affordable quality eyewear

Affordable, high-quality eyewear for stylish individuals.

tomahawkshades.com

$20K /mo Reported

Metal wall decor designs

Metal wall art for modern interiors.

hoagard.com

$400K /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.
Men's lifestyle content platform manofmany.com Men's lifestyle site for products, culture, and style.	$400K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +3	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Men 25-44 +2	+1	Founded 2012 · 13 people · $20K to start	62	Build this
Music production tool marketplace modernproducers.com E-commerce site selling music production software tools.	$200K /mo Reported	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
Anonymous prank gift service dickatyourdoor.com Anonymous chocolate prank gifts for light-hearted fun.	$100K /mo Reported	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
Miniature construction supplies minimaterials.com Miniature construction supplies for creative model builders.	$30K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	DIY Enthusiasts +5	+21	Founded 2015 · 2 people · Portland, OR, United States	58	Build this
Budget spreadsheet templates prettyarrow.com Budgeting spreadsheet templates for Google Sheets and Excel	$8K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Pay Per Click Advertising Email marketing +1	Young Women +2	CO +16	Founded 2021 · Solo founder · $10 to start	74	Build this
Textured hair extensions brand regirlworld.com Textured hair extensions brand for black women.	$30K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Direct sales SEO +1	Black Women +2	LO +2	Solo founder · $3 to start · Built in 60 days	71	Build this
Gourmet marshmallow treats xomarshmallow.com Gourmet marshmallow café and e-commerce sensation.	$100K /mo Reported	E Commerce +5	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Millennials +3	+2	Founded 2016 · 7 people · $200 to start	50	Build this
Customizable baltimore gift boxes baltimoreinabox.com Customized care packages featuring iconic Baltimore items.	$40K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Word of mouth	Expats +3	+1	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · $500 to start	50	Build this
Independent whisky eCommerce store topwhiskies.com E-commerce store for unique independent whisky brands.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Email marketing SEO +1	Whisky Enthusiasts +3	GO	Founded 2016 · 2 co-founders · $300 to start	65	Build this
Affordable quality eyewear tomahawkshades.com Affordable, high-quality eyewear for stylish individuals.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Stylish Individuals	+4	Founded 2011 · 3 people · $1K to start	60	Build this
Metal wall decor designs hoagard.com Metal wall art for modern interiors.	$400K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Brand Authenticity +1	Homeowners +2		Founded 2014 · 43 people · Built in 90 days	48	Build this

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