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$1M+

Median revenue

$30K /mo

Middle half earn $8K – $200K/mo

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Roadside snack retailer

"Nostalgic roadside chain specializing in pecan snacks."

stuckeys.com

$2M /mo Reported

Gourmet ice cream maker

Artisanal ice cream brand with unique, indulgent flavors.

icecreamfactoryco.com

$400K /mo Reported

Community-sourced hot sauce

Community-driven hot sauce, supporting urban gardens.

smallaxepeppers.com

$90K /mo Reported

Ballroom dancewear subscription

Ballroom dancewear and subscription boxes for dancers.

dancedresscouture.com

$8K /mo Reported

Specialty coffee roasting service

Specialty coffee roaster from Riga, Latvia.

kalvecoffee.com

$200K /mo Reported

Suction plate for toddlers

"Child-resistant plates for tantrum-free meals."

prodigikids.com

$4K /mo Reported

Hot sauce subscription box

Hot sauce subscription club for chili enthusiasts.

flaminglicks.com

$10K /mo Reported

Custom hair brand builder

Hair brand creation for aspiring entrepreneurs.

privatelabelextensions.com

$700K /mo Reported

Handcrafted leather furniture

Handcrafted luxury furniture with architectural flair.

humphreys.am

$40K /mo Reported

Ornamental camellia nursery

"Online store for ornamental camellias and tea plants."

blackcreeknursery.com

$5K /mo Reported

Military teddy bear protector

Military-inspired teddy bears for comforting kids at night.

zzzbears.com

$40K /mo Reported

Vape subscription box service

Subscription box service for discovering e-liquids.

vapeclubmy.com

$60K /mo Reported

Edible coffee energy bars

Edible coffee bars for sustainable caffeine boosts.

coffeepixels.com

$20K /mo Reported

Eco-friendly product retailer

Quality eco-products for sustainable living.

thegreencollective.co.nz

$20K /mo Reported

Vacuum insulated shaker bottle

Vacuum-insulated shaker bottles for icy drinks.

iceshaker.com

$500K /mo Reported

Custom handcrafted soap creation

Handcrafted soaps and soap-making classes.

alegnasoap.com

$5K /mo Reported

Better-for-you gourmet frostings

Vegan, low-sugar frostings for health-conscious dessert lovers.

dollopgourmet.com

$30K /mo Reported

Intentions prayer bowl system

Christian giftware business offering elegant prayer intention bowls.

prayerbowls.com

$30K /mo Reported

Perfect garden hole tool

Gardening drill attachment for perfect planting holes.

themaxbit.com

$1K /mo Reported

Custom sugar scrub maker

Customized botanical skincare for luxurious, personalized pampering.

scrubzbody.com

$10K /mo Reported

Personalised gift engraving service

Online store for premium engraved gifts.

engraversguild.co.uk

$200K /mo Reported

Three-dimensional dry erase boards

"3D dry erase boards for creative expression."

twisted-boards.com

$1K /mo Reported

Natural insect repellent sprays

"Eco-friendly insecticides and fresheners from Lemongrass."

lemongrasstrading.com

$3K /mo Reported

Gourmet natural cat treats

"Ultra-premium natural treats for discerning pets."

earthlypet.com

$30K /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.
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
Gourmet ice cream maker icecreamfactoryco.com Artisanal ice cream brand with unique, indulgent flavors.	$400K /mo Reported	Retail +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Grocery Store Buyers +3		Founded 2019 · 50 people · $200K to start	37	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
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
Specialty coffee roasting service kalvecoffee.com Specialty coffee roaster from Riga, Latvia.	$200K /mo Reported	Retail +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Coffee Shop Owners +4	+7	Founded 2017 · 35 people · $60K to start	34	Build this
Suction plate for toddlers prodigikids.com "Child-resistant plates for tantrum-free meals."	$4K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Parents +2	+18	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · $400K to start	50	Build this
Hot sauce subscription box flaminglicks.com Hot sauce subscription club for chili enthusiasts.	$10K /mo Reported	Subscription +2	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Chili Enthusiasts +2	+23	Founded 2015 · 3 people · Wimborne Minster, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom	58	Build this
Custom hair brand builder privatelabelextensions.com Hair brand creation for aspiring entrepreneurs.	$700K /mo Reported	Drop shipping +5	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Women +4	+56	Founded 2013 · 20 people · $10K to start	56	Build this
Handcrafted leather furniture humphreys.am Handcrafted luxury furniture with architectural flair.	$40K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Advertising on social media SEO +1	High-Net Worth Individuals +2		Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Austin, Texas, USA, United States	58	Build this
Ornamental camellia nursery blackcreeknursery.com "Online store for ornamental camellias and tea plants."	$5K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Email marketing	Gardeners +2		Founded 2007 · 3 co-founders · Georgia, United States	49	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
Vape subscription box service vapeclubmy.com Subscription box service for discovering e-liquids.	$60K /mo Reported	Subscription +4	SEO Email marketing +1	Vape Enthusiasts +3	+8	Founded 2015 · 8 people · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Malaysia	56	Build this
Edible coffee energy bars coffeepixels.com Edible coffee bars for sustainable caffeine boosts.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Direct sales	Biohackers +5	+16	Founded 2010 · 5 people · Vidzeme, Latvia, Latvia	43	Build this
Eco-friendly product retailer thegreencollective.co.nz Quality eco-products for sustainable living.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Local Consumers at Flea... +7	+17	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · $1K to start	57	Build this
Vacuum insulated shaker bottle iceshaker.com Vacuum-insulated shaker bottles for icy drinks.	$500K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Affiliate program Direct sales +1	Bodybuilding Enthusiasts +4	+27	Founded 2016 · 9 people · $5K to start	60	Build this
Custom handcrafted soap creation alegnasoap.com Handcrafted soaps and soap-making classes.	$5K /mo Reported	E-commerce +4	Word of mouth SEO +1	Private Label Bath and ... +6	+9	Founded 2009 · Solo founder · New York, USA, United States	65	Build this
Better-for-you gourmet frostings dollopgourmet.com Vegan, low-sugar frostings for health-conscious dessert lovers.	$30K /mo Reported	Retail +2	Word of mouth SEO	E-commerce Shoppers Int... +6	+13	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · Rochester, New York, USA, United States	64	Build this
Intentions prayer bowl system prayerbowls.com Christian giftware business offering elegant prayer intention bowls.	$30K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Christian Women Aged 35... +6		Founded 2014 · Solo founder · $300K to start	51	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
Custom sugar scrub maker scrubzbody.com Customized botanical skincare for luxurious, personalized pampering.	$10K /mo Reported	Retail +3	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Spas and Salons +6	+25	Founded 2006 · 2 people · Farmingdale, New York, USA, United States	61	Build this
Personalised gift engraving service engraversguild.co.uk Online store for premium engraved gifts.	$200K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Online Shoppers Seeking... +7	+35	Founded 2017 · 7 people · $50K to start	59	Build this
Three-dimensional dry erase boards twisted-boards.com "3D dry erase boards for creative expression."	$1K /mo Reported	Retail +1	Press Organic social media +1	College Students +11		Founded 2013 · Solo founder · Royal Oak, Michigan, USA, United States	48	Build this
Natural insect repellent sprays lemongrasstrading.com "Eco-friendly insecticides and fresheners from Lemongrass."	$3K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Press Word of mouth +1	Gastro Pubs and Micro-B... +5	+2	Founded 2014 · 10 people · England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom	42	Build this
Gourmet natural cat treats earthlypet.com "Ultra-premium natural treats for discerning pets."	$30K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	SEO Word of mouth +1	Pet Owners +3		Founded 2015 · 3 people · Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, United States	46	Build this

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