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$30K /mo

Middle half earn $8K – $100K/mo

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Music production tool marketplace

E-commerce site selling music production software tools.

modernproducers.com

$200K /mo Reported

Bayard Art Consulting

bayardart.com

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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

Digital visibility optimizer

"E-commerce optimization agency for extraordinary brands."

weichie.com

$30K /mo Reported

Dating and relationship coaching

Dating and relationship coaching for men.

patstedman.com

$30K /mo Reported

Meaningful connection tool

Mindful card games for meaningful connections.

vertellis.nl

$400K /mo Reported

Ecommerce consulting service

eCommerce and Amazon consulting for aspiring entrepreneurs.

thefivedaystartup.com

$80K /mo Reported

Turkish towel e-commerce store

Turkish towel e-commerce store for coastal living enthusiasts.

thebalimarket.us

$10K /mo Reported

Intentional pause experience

Intentional retreats and Pause Boxes for self-discovery.

pauseboxco.com

$1K /mo Reported

Complete sleep solutions brand

Comprehensive sleep solutions for modern Indian consumers.

winknod.com

$100K /mo Reported

Book ghostwriting service

Scribe Media helps authors write, publish, and own their books.

scribemedia.com

$1M /mo Reported

Direct office furniture sales

D2C high-end office furniture at reduced costs.

branchfurniture.com

$1M /mo Reported

Digital wallet for payments

Digital wallet revolutionizing payments across Europe.

icard.com

$2M /mo Reported

E-commerce brand distributor

'Dynamic E-commerce distributor for diverse private label brands.'

romanstide.com

$100K /mo Reported

Protein snack innovation

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

eatcandycan.com

$20K /mo Reported

Indie author publishing platform

"Thriller novel publishing for action-adventure fans."

conundrumpub.com

$20K /mo Reported

Handmade bondage lingerie designer

Bondage-inspired handmade leather lingerie and gothic accessories.

lovelornlingerie.com

$5K /mo Reported

Heavy duty work bags

Heavy-duty gear bags for rugged industries.

badassworkgear.com

$20K /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

Kids' emotional wellness tools

Children's stress-management resources for healthy coping skills.

copingskillsforkids.com

$20K /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

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.
Music production tool marketplace modernproducers.com E-commerce site selling music production software tools.	$200K /mo Reported	E Commerce +6	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Independent Musicians +4	+20	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · $500 to start	60	Build this
Bayard Art Consulting bayardart.com limited edition fine arts	—	Art	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1			Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $100 to start	54	Build this
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
Digital visibility optimizer weichie.com "E-commerce optimization agency for extraordinary brands."	$30K /mo Reported	Services +6	SEO	Entrepreneurs +3	+13	Founded 2020 · 2 people · $3K to start	59	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
Meaningful connection tool vertellis.nl Mindful card games for meaningful connections.	$400K /mo Reported	E Commerce +7	Advertising on social media Word of mouth +1	Families +3	+6	Founded 2020 · 10 people · Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands, Netherlands	65	Build this
Ecommerce consulting service thefivedaystartup.com eCommerce and Amazon consulting for aspiring entrepreneurs.	$80K /mo Reported	Services +4	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +2	+2	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $500 to start	71	Build this
Turkish towel e-commerce store thebalimarket.us Turkish towel e-commerce store for coastal living enthusiasts.	$10K /mo Reported	E Commerce +3	SEO Word of mouth +1	Coastal Living Enthusiasts +1	+32	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, United States	76	Build this
Intentional pause experience pauseboxco.com Intentional retreats and Pause Boxes for self-discovery.	$1K /mo Reported	Services +8	Email marketing	Midlife Women +5	+9	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · San Carlos, California, USA, United States	65	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
Book ghostwriting service scribemedia.com Scribe Media helps authors write, publish, and own their books.	$1M /mo Reported	Consulting +7	SEO Word of mouth +1	Entrepreneurs +10	AD +94	Founded 2014 · 51 people · Austin, Texas, USA, United States	59	Build this
Direct office furniture sales branchfurniture.com D2C high-end office furniture at reduced costs.	$1M /mo Reported	E Commerce +5	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Growing Businesses +3	+2	Founded 2018 · 20 people · $400K to start	56	Build this
Digital wallet for payments icard.com Digital wallet revolutionizing payments across Europe.	$2M /mo Reported	Freemium +2	Word of mouth SEO +1	Digital Nomads +9	+27	Founded 2008 · 200 people · Varna, Varna, Bulgaria, Bulgaria	55	Build this
E-commerce brand distributor romanstide.com 'Dynamic E-commerce distributor for diverse private label brands.'	$100K /mo Reported	Marketplaces & Platforms +7	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Ecommerce Sellers +4	+2	Founded 2015 · 5 people · $20 to start	50	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
Indie author publishing platform conundrumpub.com "Thriller novel publishing for action-adventure fans."	$20K /mo Reported	Digital Products & Courses +7	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Book Lovers +4	AD +56	Founded 2017 · 2 people · Colorado, USA, United States	76	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
Heavy duty work bags badassworkgear.com Heavy-duty gear bags for rugged industries.	$20K /mo Reported	E Commerce +2	Word of mouth SEO +1	Oil and Gas Workers +2	+4	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · Houston, Texas, USA, United States	65	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
Kids' emotional wellness tools copingskillsforkids.com Children's stress-management resources for healthy coping skills.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +5	Email marketing Press +1	Parents of Young Childr... +14	CO +25	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · Massachusetts, USA, United States	64	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

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