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$20K /mo

Middle half earn $6K – $30K/mo

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Handcrafted wooden cutting boards

High-end handcrafted cutting boards for culinary enthusiasts.

brooklynbutcherblocks.com

$30K /mo Reported

Roadside snack retailer

"Nostalgic roadside chain specializing in pecan snacks."

stuckeys.com

$2M /mo Reported

Dating and relationship coaching

Dating and relationship coaching for men.

patstedman.com

$30K /mo Reported

Self-taught developer stories

"Stories of self-taught developer success."

petecodes.io

$10K /mo Reported

Budget wedding planning resource

"Wedding planning tips for budget-conscious couples."

thebudgetsavvybride.com

$10K /mo Reported

Advisor support platform

Comprehensive support services for independent financial advisors.

goodlifeco.com

$2M /mo Reported

Complete sleep solutions brand

Comprehensive sleep solutions for modern Indian consumers.

winknod.com

$100K /mo Reported

Upscale 24/7 gym experience

Game-based fitness classes with 24/7 gym access.

hexboxfitness.com

$20K /mo Reported

Protein snack innovation

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

eatcandycan.com

$20K /mo Reported

Farm-to-fork ice cream maker

Farm-to-fork artisan ice cream in Sacramento.

thegoodscoopicecream.com

$20K /mo Reported

Romantic experience concierge

Romantic event planning for couples on the go.

romanceonthego.com

$4K /mo Reported

Handmade bondage lingerie designer

Bondage-inspired handmade leather lingerie and gothic accessories.

lovelornlingerie.com

$5K /mo Reported

Military teddy bear protector

Military-inspired teddy bears for comforting kids at night.

zzzbears.com

$40K /mo Reported

Charleston lifestyle blog

Lifestyle blog turned Charleston souvenir and gift shop.

thecharlestonweekender.com

$2K /mo Reported

Therapeutic cuddle sessions

"Professional cuddling service for emotional connection seekers."

snugglewithsam.com

$10K /mo Reported

Mobile yoga and wellness team

Mobile yoga and wellness services in Los Angeles.

chakra5.la

$6K /mo Reported

Custom melon message service

"Fun melon mail for your honey-do lists!"

honeydewlists.com

$5K /mo Reported

Perfect garden hole tool

Gardening drill attachment for perfect planting holes.

themaxbit.com

$1K /mo Reported

SEO consulting and education

SEO consultant and educator teaching online business owners to get found on Google

mariahmagazine.com

$10K /mo Estimated

Mindfulness meditation app

Mindfulness and meditation app for better sleep and focus

calm.com

$1M /mo Estimated

Email marketing for bloggers

Email marketing strategies for bloggers and content creators.

duett.co

$20K /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.
Handcrafted wooden cutting boards brooklynbutcherblocks.com High-end handcrafted cutting boards for culinary enthusiasts.	$30K /mo Reported	E Commerce +4	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Culinary Enthusiasts +3	+35	Founded 2010 · Solo founder · $20K to start	71	Build this
Roadside snack retailer stuckeys.com "Nostalgic roadside chain specializing in pecan snacks."	$2M /mo Reported	Brick & mortar +7	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Retailers +5		Founded 1937 · 40 people · $40 to start	50	Build this
Dating and relationship coaching patstedman.com Dating and relationship coaching for men.	$30K /mo Reported	Coaching +7	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Men +7	+4	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · Built in 45 days	72	Build this
Self-taught developer stories petecodes.io "Stories of self-taught developer success."	$10K /mo Reported	Sponsorships +6	Direct sales Organic social media +1	Aspiring Developers +10	+7	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $40 to start	76	Build this
Budget wedding planning resource thebudgetsavvybride.com "Wedding planning tips for budget-conscious couples."	$10K /mo Reported	Online publication +9	Brand Authenticity Organic social media +1	Couples Seeking Compreh... +7	+38	Founded 2008 · 2 people · Nashville, TN, USA, United States	76	Build this
Advisor support platform goodlifeco.com Comprehensive support services for independent financial advisors.	$2M /mo Reported	Services +9	SEO Word of mouth	Independent Financial A... +1	SA	Founded 2012 · 60 people · $500K to start	50	Build this
Complete sleep solutions brand winknod.com Comprehensive sleep solutions for modern Indian consumers.	$100K /mo Reported	D2c +6	Direct sales Advertising on social media +1	Indian Consumers +9	+12	Founded 2018 · 25 people · Pune, Maharashtra, India, India	52	Build this
Upscale 24/7 gym experience hexboxfitness.com Game-based fitness classes with 24/7 gym access.	$20K /mo Reported	Subscription +7	SEO Email marketing +1	Fitness Enthusiasts +7	+5	Founded 2019 · 7 people · Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, United States	59	Build this
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
Farm-to-fork ice cream maker thegoodscoopicecream.com Farm-to-fork artisan ice cream in Sacramento.	$20K /mo Reported	Brick & mortar +4	Word of mouth Great customer service +1	Local Consumers +4	+19	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · Sacramento, California, USA, United States	50	Build this
Romantic experience concierge romanceonthego.com Romantic event planning for couples on the go.	$4K /mo Reported	Service +5	Advertising on social media Word of mouth +1	Couples +8	+27	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA, United States	62	Build this
Handmade bondage lingerie designer lovelornlingerie.com Bondage-inspired handmade leather lingerie and gothic accessories.	$5K /mo Reported	E Commerce +4	Advertising on social media Direct sales	Women +3	+1	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · New York, USA, United States	59	Build this
Military teddy bear protector zzzbears.com Military-inspired teddy bears for comforting kids at night.	$40K /mo Reported	E-commerce +5	Word of mouth Facebook Community +1	Military Families +10	+38	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · $5K to start	71	Build this
Charleston lifestyle blog thecharlestonweekender.com Lifestyle blog turned Charleston souvenir and gift shop.	$2K /mo Reported	Brick & mortar +8	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Charleston Tourists +7		Founded 2015 · Solo founder · Charleston, South Carolina, USA, United States	50	Build this
Therapeutic cuddle sessions snugglewithsam.com "Professional cuddling service for emotional connection seekers."	$10K /mo Reported	Coaching +9	Brand Authenticity Advertising on social media +1	Individuals Seeking Pos... +16	+46	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · Boston, Massachusetts, USA, United States	73	Build this
Mobile yoga and wellness team chakra5.la Mobile yoga and wellness services in Los Angeles.	$6K /mo Reported	On demand service +6	SEO Press +1	Digital/Tech Companies +17	+10	Founded 2011 · 13 people · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	50	Build this
H Custom melon message service honeydewlists.com "Fun melon mail for your honey-do lists!"	$5K /mo Reported	E Commerce +2	Advertising on social media Organic social media +1	Gift Buyers for Special... +4	WI	Founded 2018 · 2 co-founders · Miami, Florida, USA, United States	62	Build this
Perfect garden hole tool themaxbit.com Gardening drill attachment for perfect planting holes.	$1K /mo Reported	Brick & mortar +4	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Professional Landscapers +6	+5	Founded 2016 · 5 people · $20K to start	55	Build this
SEO consulting and education mariahmagazine.com SEO consultant and educator teaching online business owners to get found on Google	$10K /mo Estimated	Services +4	SEO Word of mouth +1	Ecommerce shop owners	KA GO +3	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · Education	77	Build this
Mindfulness meditation app calm.com Mindfulness and meditation app for better sleep and focus	$1M /mo Estimated	Subscription +1	Word of mouth Press +1	Consumers +2	CU	Founded 2012 · 2 co-founders · $2M to start	67	Build this
Email marketing for bloggers duett.co Email marketing strategies for bloggers and content creators.	$20K /mo Estimated	Advertising +4	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Content Creators +5	EM	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $5K to start	66	Build this

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