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$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$6K /mo

Middle half earn $4K – $30K/mo

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Van life blog

Blog and media brand covering van life, RVs, boats, and tiny homes

thewaywardhome.com

$1K /mo Reported

Men's lifestyle content platform

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

manofmany.com

$400K /mo Reported

Sustainable fashion resource

Sustainable fashion blog for conscious wardrobes.

sustainably-chic.com

$20K /mo Reported

Culinary resource platform

"Culinary info hub for professional chefs."

chefs-resources.com

$5K /mo Reported

Food truck business guide

"Resource hub for aspiring food truck entrepreneurs."

foodtruckempire.com

$5K /mo Reported

Movie mistake finder tool

'Website showcasing mistakes in movies and TV shows.'

moviemistakes.com

$4K /mo Reported

Custom hiking trip planners

Adventure hiking planning with digital guides and GPS mapping.

tmbtent.com

$4K /mo Reported

Budget travel tips platform

Travel blog sharing budget-friendly adventure tips.

etramping.com

$1K /mo Reported

Health supplement review platform

Health supplement reviews for aging and wellness guidance.

lifeboostnutrition

$1K /mo Reported

AI personal finance app

Personal finance platform helping Britain get financially fit.

upthegains.co.uk

$6K /mo Reported

Financial education platform

Finance education platform for smarter investments.

topdollarinvestor.com

$3K /mo Reported

Gun price comparison tool

"Blog and price aggregator for firearm enthusiasts."

gunmade.com

$20K /mo Reported

Crypto education publication

complex or filled with jargon. That's what Naval's work embodies—making comprehensive concepts accessible and straightforward. Following his guidance, Crypto Fireside aims to simplify the complexities of the crypto world for its readers.

cryptofireside.com

$200 /mo Reported

Free stock photo website

Free stock photos from photographer Viktor Hanacek.

picjumbo.com

$10K /mo Reported

Investment newsletter for value stocks

"Newsletter uncovering underrated value stocks missed by Wall Street."

alphaletter.co

$40K /mo Reported

Franchisee lead generation platform

"UK's leading franchise directory connecting investors and brands."

franchise-uk.co.uk

$50K /mo Reported

Personal finance advice site

Personal finance insights for aspiring wealth builders.

financialsamurai.com

$30K /mo Reported

Global nightlife guide

Global nightlife and travel guide website.

pubclub.com

$2K /mo Reported

Knowledge-driven business content

Business insights platform for Ghanaian professionals.

ghanatalksbusiness.com

$5K /mo Reported

Digital marketing investment firm

Portfolio of web-based businesses and digital marketing services.

rejoinmedia.com

$40K /mo Reported

London startup media hub

Media platform spotlighting London's vibrant startup ecosystem.

startupsoflondon.com

$6K /mo Reported

Kids' crafting inspiration hub

Crafts blog inspiring kids to create easily.

redtedart.com

$20K /mo Reported

Plant-based recipe platform

Plant-based recipes and content creation for food brands.

crowdedkitchen.com

$20K /mo Reported

Gray hair blog

Blog and community helping women embrace natural gray hair

katiegoesplatinum.com

$6K /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.
Van life blog thewaywardhome.com Blog and media brand covering van life, RVs, boats, and tiny homes	$1K /mo Reported	Blogging +4	Email marketing SEO +1	Digital Nomads +4	CO +28	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $50 to start	79	Build this
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
Sustainable fashion resource sustainably-chic.com Sustainable fashion blog for conscious wardrobes.	$20K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +2	Brand Authenticity SEO +1	Women Seeking Fashion S... +8	+29	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · $3K to start	70	Build this
Culinary resource platform chefs-resources.com "Culinary info hub for professional chefs."	$5K /mo Reported	Subscription +2	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Professional Chefs +1	GO +14	Founded 2010 · Solo founder · $50 to start	82	Build this
Food truck business guide foodtruckempire.com "Resource hub for aspiring food truck entrepreneurs."	$5K /mo Reported	Blog +4	Affiliate program Facebook Community +1	Food Truck Entrepreneurs +8	+6	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · $500 to start	74	Build this
Movie mistake finder tool moviemistakes.com 'Website showcasing mistakes in movies and TV shows.'	$4K /mo Reported	Advertising +2	Word of mouth SEO +1	Movie Enthusiasts +3	PH MY	Founded 1996 · Solo founder · $100 to start	72	Build this
Custom hiking trip planners tmbtent.com Adventure hiking planning with digital guides and GPS mapping.	$4K /mo Reported	Digital guides +3	SEO Affiliate program +1	Hikers +5		Founded 2017 · 2 co-founders · $100 to start	71	Build this
Budget travel tips platform etramping.com Travel blog sharing budget-friendly adventure tips.	$1K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +3	Advertising on social media Brand Authenticity +1	Backpackers +3	ME	Founded 2021 · Solo founder · Outdoor	59	Build this
LB Health supplement review platform lifeboostnutrition Health supplement reviews for aging and wellness guidance.	$1K /mo Reported	Advertising +2	SEO	Aging Population +3		Founded 2022 · 2 people · $3K to start	72	Build this
AI personal finance app upthegains.co.uk Personal finance platform helping Britain get financially fit.	$6K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +4	Affiliate program Email marketing +1	Beginners +7	+36	Founded 2021 · 3 people · $30K to start	68	Build this
Financial education platform topdollarinvestor.com Finance education platform for smarter investments.	$3K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +4	Affiliate program Advertising on social media +1	Individuals Interested ... +5	CO +42	Founded 2022 · Solo founder · $30K to start	62	Build this
Gun price comparison tool gunmade.com "Blog and price aggregator for firearm enthusiasts."	$20K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +3	Affiliate program Brand Authenticity +1	Firearm Enthusiasts +2	MI	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $70K to start	62	Build this
CF Crypto education publication cryptofireside.com complex or filled with jargon. That's what Naval's work embodies—making comprehensive concepts accessible and straightforward. Following his guidance, Crypto Fireside aims to simplify the complexities of the crypto world for its readers.	$200 /mo Reported	Advertising +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Crypto Enthusiasts +3	PR	Founded 2021 · Solo founder · $2K to start	63	Build this
Free stock photo website picjumbo.com Free stock photos from photographer Viktor Hanacek.	$10K /mo Reported	Freemium +3	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Bloggers +4	AW +6	Founded 2013 · Solo founder · Built in 3 days	77	Build this
AL Investment newsletter for value stocks alphaletter.co "Newsletter uncovering underrated value stocks missed by Wall Street."	$40K /mo Reported	Newsletter +2	Advertising on social media	Investment Professionals +6	BE EX LE	Founded 2021 · Solo founder · Built in 30 days	72	Build this
Franchisee lead generation platform franchise-uk.co.uk "UK's leading franchise directory connecting investors and brands."	$50K /mo Reported	Directory listings +2	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Franchise Brands +2		Founded 2004 · 5 people · $1K to start	71	Build this
Personal finance advice site financialsamurai.com Personal finance insights for aspiring wealth builders.	$30K /mo Reported	Blog +5	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Entrepreneurs +4		Founded 2009 · Solo founder · San Francisco, CA, USA, United States	75	Build this
Global nightlife guide pubclub.com Global nightlife and travel guide website.	$2K /mo Reported	Advertising +1	Word of mouth Facebook Community +1	Travelers +2		Founded 2001 · Solo founder · San Diego, United States	72	Build this
Knowledge-driven business content ghanatalksbusiness.com Business insights platform for Ghanaian professionals.	$5K /mo Reported	Advertising +3	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Entrepreneurs +4	YO +1	Founded 2015 · 4 people · $5K to start	62	Build this
Digital marketing investment firm rejoinmedia.com Portfolio of web-based businesses and digital marketing services.	$40K /mo Reported	Affiliate +7	Email marketing SEO +1	Job Seekers +3	+3	Founded 2019 · 5 people · $50K to start	65	Build this
London startup media hub startupsoflondon.com Media platform spotlighting London's vibrant startup ecosystem.	$6K /mo Reported	Advertising +3	Word of mouth SEO +1	Entrepreneurs +3	+9	Founded 2019 · 4 people · London, United Kingdom	51	Build this
Kids' crafting inspiration hub redtedart.com Crafts blog inspiring kids to create easily.	$20K /mo Reported	Blogging +7	Pay Per Click Advertising SEO +1	Parents +3		Founded 2010 · Solo founder · Built in 7 days	81	Build this
Plant-based recipe platform crowdedkitchen.com Plant-based recipes and content creation for food brands.	$20K /mo Reported	Advertising +4	Brand Authenticity SEO +1	Food Brands +3	+10	Founded 2017 · 3 people · $5K to start	63	Build this
Gray hair blog katiegoesplatinum.com Blog and community helping women embrace natural gray hair	$6K /mo Reported	Blog +6	Facebook Community SEO +1	Women +2	AD +66	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $500 to start	71	Build this

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