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Million Dollar Solopreneurs

Million-Dollar Solopreneurs

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9 businesses

100% founder-reported, the rest researched

<$10K

$10K+

$50K+

$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$600K /mo

Middle half earn $300K – $2M/mo

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Customer-centric spa experience

Customer-focused spa offering unforgettable experiences in New York.

zzdayspa.com

$300K /mo Reported

Discount mattress retailer

"Discount mattresses for a better night's sleep."

mattressdepotusa.com

$2M /mo Reported

Barbering and grooming services

Barber shop with grooming products and academy.

antoniosbarber.com

$100K /mo Reported

Sushi restaurant group

Restaurant group serving innovative sushi and Japanese cuisine.

jpfujigroup.com

$2M /mo Reported

Skateboard and streetwear shop

'Skateboards and streetwear shop in New Zealand'

empireskate.co.nz

$100K /mo Reported

High-end sneaker marketplace

High-end sneaker and streetwear resale stores.

lacedup.com

$1M /mo Reported

Authentic thai food restaurant

Authentic Thai restaurant chain in the UK.

rosasthai.com

$2M /mo Reported

All-commission salon experience

Full-service salon known for its cozy, homey atmosphere.

urbanbetty.com

$600K /mo Reported

Dream party supply store

Australia's largest party supplies store online.

sydneypartydecorations.com.au

$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.
Customer-centric spa experience zzdayspa.com Customer-focused spa offering unforgettable experiences in New York.	$300K /mo Reported	Brick and mortar +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	New York City Residents +3		Founded 2018 · 40 people · $40K to start	48	Build this
Discount mattress retailer mattressdepotusa.com "Discount mattresses for a better night's sleep."	$2M /mo Reported	Omnichannel +4	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Homeowners +2		Founded 2002 · 70 people · $10K to start	49	Build this
Barbering and grooming services antoniosbarber.com Barber shop with grooming products and academy.	$100K /mo Reported	Retail products +4	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Men +3	+2	Founded 2015 · 25 people · $500K to start	43	Build this
Sushi restaurant group jpfujigroup.com Restaurant group serving innovative sushi and Japanese cuisine.	$2M /mo Reported	Multi location +1	Word of mouth Direct sales	Foodies +2		Founded 1998 · 500 people · $100K to start	34	Build this
Skateboard and streetwear shop empireskate.co.nz 'Skateboards and streetwear shop in New Zealand'	$100K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Young Adults +3		Founded 2003 · 10 people · Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand, New Zealand	47	Build this
High-end sneaker marketplace lacedup.com High-end sneaker and streetwear resale stores.	$1M /mo Reported	Resale +2	Direct sales Word of mouth +1	Sneaker Enthusiasts +2	CL +1	Founded 2016 · 40 people · Albany, New York, USA, United States	53	Build this
Authentic thai food restaurant rosasthai.com Authentic Thai restaurant chain in the UK.	$2M /mo Reported	Brick and mortar +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Foodies +3	WO	Founded 2006 · 373 people · London, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom	39	Build this
All-commission salon experience urbanbetty.com Full-service salon known for its cozy, homey atmosphere.	$600K /mo Reported	Commission employees +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Women +2	+22	Founded 2005 · 91 people · $70K to start	40	Build this
Dream party supply store sydneypartydecorations.com.au Australia's largest party supplies store online.	$400K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Party Planners +3		Founded 1986 · 40 people · $500 to start	52	Build this

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