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$40K /mo

Middle half earn $20K – $100K/mo

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Protein snack innovation

Low-carb, keto-friendly candy with a protein punch.

eatcandycan.com

$20K /mo Reported

No-tie sneaker lace system

No-tie sneaker laces for hassle-free slip-ons.

u-lace.com

$100K /mo Reported

Interactive board game creator

Interactive tabletop games with stunning art designs.

arkongame.com

$2K /mo Reported

Drinkable pickle brine

Drinkable pickle brine for cocktails and hangover cures.

brinebrothers.com

$10K /mo Reported

Customizable no-blowout thongs

Customizable thongs with interchangeable, blowout-resistant straps.

boomerangzthongs.com.au

$40K /mo Reported

Comfortable reusable face masks

Stylish, comfortable masks for allergy and health protection.

breathehealthy.com

$90K /mo Reported

Adventure-inspired soap products

Scented soaps for adventurous souls craving Wild West aromas.

LiveOutlaw.com

$400K /mo Reported

3-in-1 barbecue tool

Multipurpose grilling tool designed for BBQ enthusiasts.

bbqcroc.com

$40K /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.
Protein snack innovation eatcandycan.com Low-carb, keto-friendly candy with a protein punch.	$20K /mo Reported	Retail distribution +4	Organic social media Advertising on social media +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +9	+4	Founded 2021 · 2 people · $100K to start	50	Build this
No-tie sneaker lace system u-lace.com No-tie sneaker laces for hassle-free slip-ons.	$100K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Press Partnerships +1	Parents +4		2 people · Rochester, New York, USA, United States · Clothing & Fashion	59	Build this
Interactive board game creator arkongame.com Interactive tabletop games with stunning art designs.	$2K /mo Reported	Kickstarter +2	Press Affiliate program +1	Board Game Enthusiasts +2	+11	Founded 2015 · 2 co-founders · Camarillo, California, USA, United States	59	Build this
Drinkable pickle brine brinebrothers.com Drinkable pickle brine for cocktails and hangover cures.	$10K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth SEO +1	Bartenders +4	+17	Founded 2017 · 2 co-founders · New York, New York, USA, United States	55	Build this
Customizable no-blowout thongs boomerangzthongs.com.au Customizable thongs with interchangeable, blowout-resistant straps.	$40K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Summer Footwear Retailers +6		Founded 2014 · 3 people · $50K to start	54	Build this
Comfortable reusable face masks breathehealthy.com Stylish, comfortable masks for allergy and health protection.	$90K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Press Direct sales +1	Cancer Warriors +9	+2	Founded 2009 · 3 people · Virginia, USA, United States	59	Build this
Adventure-inspired soap products LiveOutlaw.com Scented soaps for adventurous souls craving Wild West aromas.	$400K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Advertising on social media SEO	Cowboy/Western Lifestyl... +9	+49	Founded 2013 · 13 people · $200 to start	61	Build this
3-in-1 barbecue tool bbqcroc.com Multipurpose grilling tool designed for BBQ enthusiasts.	$40K /mo Reported	Physical product +2	Direct sales Customer Reviews +1	Outdoor Cooking Enthusi... +5		Founded 2016 · 2 people · Montreal, Quebec, Canada, United States	50	Build this

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