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$30K /mo

Middle half earn $10K – $200K/mo

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Eco-friendly bedding solution

Pun-based, eco-friendly eucalyptus bedding brand.

sheetsgiggles.com

$200K /mo Reported

Music production tool marketplace

E-commerce site selling music production software tools.

modernproducers.com

$200K /mo Reported

Concrete forming solutions

'DIY concrete forms for countertops and pool coping.'

concretecountertopsolutions.com

$1M /mo Reported

Private label cbd manufacturer

Private-label CBD solutions for aspiring entrepreneurs.

beyondbotanicals.com

$300K /mo Reported

Natural grooming products maker

Natural grooming products, crafted for men in America.

americanprovenance.com

$80K /mo Reported

Custom engagement ring service

Online jeweler crafting custom engagement rings.

ritani.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

Community-sourced hot sauce

Community-driven hot sauce, supporting urban gardens.

smallaxepeppers.com

$90K /mo Reported

Handmade cbd body butter

Artisan CBD body butter for natural pain relief.

popped.nyc

$20K /mo Reported

Handmade custom chef knives

Artisan hand-forged knives crafted in Austin.

humbleblades.com

$2K /mo Reported

Dissolving gum for breath

Dissolving gum that truly eliminates bad breath.

eatyourmouthoff.com

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Custom handmade portrait service

Handmade portraits from photographs, connecting artists worldwide.

portraitflip.com

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Mobility aids eCommerce store

eCommerce Store for Mobility Aids in Australia

breezemobility.com.au

$30K /mo Reported

Spiral featherboard system

Spiral featherboard for safer, precise woodworking cuts.

featherboards.com

$20K /mo Reported

Ballroom dancewear subscription

Ballroom dancewear and subscription boxes for dancers.

dancedresscouture.com

$8K /mo Reported

Natural skin and hair care

Affordable natural skincare and haircare products for everyone.

aurasensory.com

$2K /mo Reported

Premium full spectrum cbd

High-potency CBD oil for active lifestyles.

gold-spectrum.com

$30K /mo Reported

Luxury artificial flower creations

Luxurious bespoke artificial floral arrangements for discerning spaces.

demmerys.com

$50K /mo Reported

Graphic t-shirt menswear brand

Graphic t-shirt brand for stylish men.

boystrous.com

$200 /mo Reported

Eco-friendly soy candle maker

Eco-friendly soy candles for thoughtful gift-givers.

cocoandbubbles.com

$10K /mo Reported

Sorority-inspired fine jewelry

Effortless, high-quality fine jewelry with personality.

maziandzo.com

$5K /mo Reported

Functional men's adventure apparel

Men's apparel for rugged, everyday adventures.

gomuskox.com

$30K /mo Reported

Subscription box for hockey gear

Subscription box and community for hockey enthusiasts.

penaltybox.com

$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.
Eco-friendly bedding solution sheetsgiggles.com Pun-based, eco-friendly eucalyptus bedding brand.	$200K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Eco-Friendly Product Co... +7	+5	Founded 2018 · 6 people · Denver, Colorado, USA, United States	62	Build this
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
Concrete forming solutions concretecountertopsolutions.com 'DIY concrete forms for countertops and pool coping.'	$1M /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	DIYers +3	+16	Founded 2009 · 10 people · Built in 1000 days	67	Build this
Private label cbd manufacturer beyondbotanicals.com Private-label CBD solutions for aspiring entrepreneurs.	$300K /mo Reported	Manufacturing +4	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Entrepreneurs +4	+3	Founded 2017 · 8 people · $7K to start	50	Build this
Natural grooming products maker americanprovenance.com Natural grooming products, crafted for men in America.	$80K /mo Reported	Direct to consumer +2	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Men +2	+47	Founded 2015 · 9 people · $200K to start	51	Build this
Custom engagement ring service ritani.com Online jeweler crafting custom engagement rings.	—	E-commerce	Pay Per Click Advertising Email marketing +1	Engaged Couples +2		Founded 2021 · Solo founder · White Plains, New York, USA, United States	82	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
Community-sourced hot sauce smallaxepeppers.com Community-driven hot sauce, supporting urban gardens.	$90K /mo Reported	Retail +1	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Foodies +3	YO	Founded 2014 · 3 people · $50K to start	56	Build this
Handmade cbd body butter popped.nyc Artisan CBD body butter for natural pain relief.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +3	+32	Solo founder · $1K to start · Built in 120 days	71	Build this
Handmade custom chef knives humbleblades.com Artisan hand-forged knives crafted in Austin.	$2K /mo Reported	Custom orders +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Home Cooks +3		Founded 2015 · Solo founder · $5K to start	62	Build this
Dissolving gum for breath eatyourmouthoff.com Dissolving gum that truly eliminates bad breath.	—	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Influencer partnerships +1	Consumers +1		Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $200K to start	58	Build this
Custom handmade portrait service portraitflip.com Handmade portraits from photographs, connecting artists worldwide.	—	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Gift Shoppers +2	+19	Founded 2017 · 15 people · $60 to start	58	Build this
Mobility aids eCommerce store breezemobility.com.au eCommerce Store for Mobility Aids in Australia	$30K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Direct sales Word of mouth +1	Individuals with Disabi... +3		Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $1K to start	65	Build this
Spiral featherboard system featherboards.com Spiral featherboard for safer, precise woodworking cuts.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth	Woodworkers +3	+11	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · $50K to start	63	Build this
Ballroom dancewear subscription dancedresscouture.com Ballroom dancewear and subscription boxes for dancers.	$8K /mo Reported	Subscription +3	Direct sales Word of mouth +1	Ballroom Dancers +2	CU +24	Founded 2015 · 2 co-founders · $300 to start	60	Build this
Natural skin and hair care aurasensory.com Affordable natural skincare and haircare products for everyone.	$2K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +1	+8	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · $4K to start	59	Build this
Premium full spectrum cbd gold-spectrum.com High-potency CBD oil for active lifestyles.	$30K /mo Reported	E-commerce	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Athletes +3		Founded 2020 · 5 people · $100K to start	51	Build this
Luxury artificial flower creations demmerys.com Luxurious bespoke artificial floral arrangements for discerning spaces.	$50K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Direct sales Word of mouth +1	Interior Designers +4		Founded 2018 · 2 people · $300 to start	64	Build this
Graphic t-shirt menswear brand boystrous.com Graphic t-shirt brand for stylish men.	$200 /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Men +2	+7	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $100 to start	59	Build this
Eco-friendly soy candle maker cocoandbubbles.com Eco-friendly soy candles for thoughtful gift-givers.	$10K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Direct sales Email marketing +1	Gift Buyers +3	+5	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $5K to start	60	Build this
Sorority-inspired fine jewelry maziandzo.com Effortless, high-quality fine jewelry with personality.	$5K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Organic social media	Women +2	+27	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $20K to start	69	Build this
Functional men's adventure apparel gomuskox.com Men's apparel for rugged, everyday adventures.	$30K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Men +2	+13	Founded 2019 · 4 people · $50K to start	60	Build this
Subscription box for hockey gear penaltybox.com Subscription box and community for hockey enthusiasts.	$400K /mo Reported	Subscription +3	Word of mouth Direct sales	Hockey Players +2		Founded 2016 · 8 people · $20K to start	49	Build this

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