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61% founder-reported, the rest researched

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Median revenue

$30K /mo

Middle half earn $10K – $80K/mo

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Founder interview platform

Media platform showcasing founder success stories.

starterstory.com

$80K /mo Estimated

Online business growth guide

Blog sharing online business strategies and income reports

onehourprofessor.com

$40K /mo Reported

Entrepreneur interview platform

Entrepreneurship blog offering resources and PR services.

startupily.com

$2K /mo Reported

Wifi marketing for rentals

WiFi marketing for short-term rental operators.

stayfi.com

$80K /mo Reported

Email prioritization tool

Email management tool batching messages for focused productivity.

mailmanhq.com

$30K /mo Reported

Free seo and marketing tools

Free SEO and digital marketing tools for online growth.

learnwithhasan.com

$2K /mo Reported

Exclusive analytics for Ghost blogs

GDPR-compliant analytics for Ghost bloggers.

ghostboard.io

$500 /mo Reported

Healthy recipe blog

Healthy recipes blog for fitness enthusiasts.

masonfit.com

$30K /mo Reported

Career transition coaching service

Career coaching for escaping the 9-to-5 grind.

screwthecubicle.com

$10K /mo Reported

Luxury balloon decoration service

Luxury balloon installations for unforgettable events.

balloonhaus.shop

$20K /mo Reported

Custom log cabin builders

"Log cabin building videos with viral YouTube success."

mtnside.ca

$40K /mo Reported

Custom sock design platform

Custom-designed socks with a vibrant, social brand.

featsockco.com

$100K /mo Reported

Gpt model discovery directory

Online directory for custom AI applications

allgpts.co

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Marketing examples newsletter

Gallery of real-world marketing examples for marketers

marketingexamples.com

$3K /mo Estimated

Passive income coaching platform

Personal branding coach empowering entrepreneurs to thrive.

amylandino.com

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Open source software directory

Community-driven list of open-source software alternatives.

openalternative.co

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Community-driven news platform

Social news aggregator and community platform

reddit.com

$80M /mo Estimated

Software deal marketplace

Daily deals site offering discounted lifetime software for entrepreneurs

appsumo.com

$8M /mo Estimated

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.
Founder interview platform starterstory.com Media platform showcasing founder success stories.	$80K /mo Estimated ▼ 9% · 29 mo	Subscription +4	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs ... +8	+15	$100 to start · Tampa, United States · Education	92	Build this
Online business growth guide onehourprofessor.com Blog sharing online business strategies and income reports	$40K /mo Reported	Digital Products & Courses +8	Affiliate program Outsourcing +1	Entrepreneurs Looking t... +9	TH +2	Founded 2014 · 3 people · $100 to start	71	Build this
Entrepreneur interview platform startupily.com Entrepreneurship blog offering resources and PR services.	$2K /mo Reported	Advertising +8	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Entrepreneurs +3		Founded 2016 · Solo founder · $50 to start	66	Build this
Wifi marketing for rentals stayfi.com WiFi marketing for short-term rental operators.	$80K /mo Reported	Lead Generation +5	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Professional Short-term... +4	ST +3	Founded 2019 · 6 people · $200K to start	65	Build this
Email prioritization tool mailmanhq.com Email management tool batching messages for focused productivity.	$30K /mo Reported	Subscription +2	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Busy Professionals +12	PR +23	Founded 2020 · 5 people · $30K to start	67	Build this
HS Free seo and marketing tools learnwithhasan.com Free SEO and digital marketing tools for online growth.	$2K /mo Reported	Advertising +8	SEO Organic social media	Beginner Freelancers +6	CO +35	Founded 2020 · 4 people · Built in 90 days	68	Build this
Exclusive analytics for Ghost blogs ghostboard.io GDPR-compliant analytics for Ghost bloggers.	$500 /mo Reported	SaaS +3	Word of mouth SEO +1	Ghost Bloggers +7	PR +8	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $200 to start	73	Build this
Healthy recipe blog masonfit.com Healthy recipes blog for fitness enthusiasts.	$30K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +7	Word of mouth Organic social media +1	Fitness Enthusiasts +6	+4	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $10K to start	77	Build this
Career transition coaching service screwthecubicle.com Career coaching for escaping the 9-to-5 grind.	$10K /mo Reported	Coaching +6	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Mid-Career Professionals +9	+20	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · $3K to start	74	Build this
Luxury balloon decoration service balloonhaus.shop Luxury balloon installations for unforgettable events.	$20K /mo Reported	Brick & mortar +4	Word of mouth Advertising on social media	Event Planners +2	+2	Founded 2018 · 16 people · Canada	50	Build this
Custom log cabin builders mtnside.ca "Log cabin building videos with viral YouTube success."	$40K /mo Reported	Advertising +6	Word of mouth SEO +1	DIY Enthusiasts +3	+2	Founded 2018 · 5 people · $50K to start	58	Build this
Custom sock design platform featsockco.com Custom-designed socks with a vibrant, social brand.	$100K /mo Reported	E Commerce +3	Advertising on social media Outsourcing +1	College Students +7		Founded 2014 · 3 people · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	60	Build this
Gpt model discovery directory allgpts.co Online directory for custom AI applications	—	Advertising	SEO Social media mentions +1	AI Enthusiasts +2	GO	Founded 2023 · Solo founder · $100 to start	82	Build this
Marketing examples newsletter marketingexamples.com Gallery of real-world marketing examples for marketers	$3K /mo Estimated	Subscription +2	Organic social media Video content	Marketers +2	EM CU	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $1K to start	69	Build this
Passive income coaching platform amylandino.com Personal branding coach empowering entrepreneurs to thrive.	—	Subscription +3	SEO Organic social media	Content Creators +2		Founded 2010 · Solo founder · Florida City, FL, USA, United States	77	Build this
Open source software directory openalternative.co Community-driven list of open-source software alternatives.	—	Services +3	Product Hunt Hacker News +1	Entrepreneurs +4		Founded 2024 · Solo founder · Built in 12 days	79	Build this
Community-driven news platform reddit.com Social news aggregator and community platform	$80M /mo Estimated	Advertising +1	Word of mouth Organic social media +1	Online Shoppers +2		Founded 2005 · 2 co-founders · $10K to start	73	Build this
Software deal marketplace appsumo.com Daily deals site offering discounted lifetime software for entrepreneurs	$8M /mo Estimated	Brick & mortar +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Entrepreneurs +3	PH	Founded 2010 · Solo founder · $50 to start	80	Build this

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