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$20K /mo

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Online coaching business builder

Online business growth hub for personal trainers.

personaltrainersbusinessincubator.com

$200K /mo Reported

Design guidance for remodels

"Efficient interior design guidance for stress-free home remodels."

happystartsathome.com

$40K /mo Reported

Holistic wellness coaching service

Holistic wellness coaching for busy professional women.

cassandrarhill.com

$100 /mo Reported

Leadership coaching services

Leadership coaching for results-driven executives worldwide.

cainconsultinginc.com

$20K /mo Reported

Dog obedience training program

Dog obedience and behavior training for challenging pups.

fraternityk9.com

$5K /mo Reported

Dating and relationship coaching

Dating and relationship coaching for men.

patstedman.com

$30K /mo Reported

Private german lessons online

Private German lessons via Zoom for kids and adults.

marlenajorntutors.wordpress.com

$200 /mo Reported

Principle-centered marketing coaching

Marketing coaching for small businesses with a 200% ROI guarantee.

ascendmarketing.com

$20K /mo Reported

Ecommerce consulting service

eCommerce and Amazon consulting for aspiring entrepreneurs.

thefivedaystartup.com

$80K /mo Reported

Drop shipping store builder

Drop shipping mentorship for aspiring entrepreneurs.

ecomkingvault.com

$100K /mo Reported

Digital marketing coaching tool

Digital marketing consulting for small businesses.

getjourneybuilder.com

$20K /mo Reported

Intentional pause experience

Intentional retreats and Pause Boxes for self-discovery.

pauseboxco.com

$1K /mo Reported

Aesthetic treatment provider

"Aesthetic dermatology enhancing wellness for all."

promdhealth.com

$1M /mo Reported

Female sports coaching network

Soccer coaching service empowering female athletes and coaches.

girlbosssports.com

$5K /mo Reported

Business growth consulting hub

Business consultancy and resources for aspiring entrepreneurs.

thrivette.com

$10K /mo Reported

Diy campervan conversion kits

DIY campervan conversion kits with modular elegance.

zenvanz.com

$200K /mo Reported

Done-for-you book writing

"Ghostwriting and self-publishing solutions for aspiring authors."

rudbits.com

$300K /mo Reported

Author coaching and editing

Editorial services elevating authors' manuscript mastery.

angelellaeditorial.com

$5K /mo Reported

Digital marketing system builder

Digital marketing systems for creative micro-businesses.

brynelizabeth.co

$1K /mo Reported

Agency owner support community

Community and resources for digital agency owners.

servicebasedbusinesses.com

$6K /mo Reported

Pregnancy and postpartum fitness

Pregnancy and postpartum fitness coaching for moms.

tulafit.com

$2K /mo Reported

Dating profile photo service

Dating profile photography for singles seeking genuine matches.

thematchartist.com

$100K /mo Reported

Therapeutic cuddle sessions

"Professional cuddling service for emotional connection seekers."

snugglewithsam.com

$10K /mo Reported

Better-for-you gourmet frostings

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

dollopgourmet.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.
Online coaching business builder personaltrainersbusinessincubator.com Online business growth hub for personal trainers.	$200K /mo Reported	Course +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Personal Trainers +3	+16	Founded 2020 · 13 people · Built in 89 days	68	Build this
Design guidance for remodels happystartsathome.com "Efficient interior design guidance for stress-free home remodels."	$40K /mo Reported	Consulting +3	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Homeowners +2	CO +27	Founded 2007 · 2 people · $2K to start	68	Build this
Holistic wellness coaching service cassandrarhill.com Holistic wellness coaching for busy professional women.	$100 /mo Reported	Coaching +2	Advertising on social media Brand Authenticity +1	Professional Women +2	+39	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $800 to start	61	Build this
Leadership coaching services cainconsultinginc.com Leadership coaching for results-driven executives worldwide.	$20K /mo Reported	Coaching +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Executives +2	+8	Founded 2010 · Solo founder · $3K to start	59	Build this
Dog obedience training program fraternityk9.com Dog obedience and behavior training for challenging pups.	$5K /mo Reported	Coaching +1	Direct sales Word of mouth +1	Dog Owners	HI	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · Built in 30 days	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
Private german lessons online marlenajorntutors.wordpress.com Private German lessons via Zoom for kids and adults.	$200 /mo Reported	Private lessons +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Children Learning German +4	WO +1	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $300 to start	51	Build this
Principle-centered marketing coaching ascendmarketing.com Marketing coaching for small businesses with a 200% ROI guarantee.	$20K /mo Reported	Coaching +3	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Small Business Owners		Founded 1999 · 2 people · $5K to start	54	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
Drop shipping store builder ecomkingvault.com Drop shipping mentorship for aspiring entrepreneurs.	$100K /mo Reported	Coaching +1	Advertising on social media SEO	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +2	+3	Founded 2017 · 6 people · $1K to start	56	Build this
Digital marketing coaching tool getjourneybuilder.com Digital marketing consulting for small businesses.	$20K /mo Reported	Coaching +6	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Small Business Owners +2	+88	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · Greensboro, NC, 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
Aesthetic treatment provider promdhealth.com "Aesthetic dermatology enhancing wellness for all."	$1M /mo Reported	Franchise +5	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Physicians +4	+1	Founded 2018 · 28 people · $300K to start	45	Build this
Female sports coaching network girlbosssports.com Soccer coaching service empowering female athletes and coaches.	$5K /mo Reported	Coaching +2	Email marketing	Parents of Female Athletes +4	+1	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · Mariánské Lázně, Northwest, Czech Republic, United States	63	Build this
Business growth consulting hub thrivette.com Business consultancy and resources for aspiring entrepreneurs.	$10K /mo Reported	Consulting +4	Word of mouth	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +5	+84	Founded 2018 · 2 people · $10K to start	64	Build this
Diy campervan conversion kits zenvanz.com DIY campervan conversion kits with modular elegance.	$200K /mo Reported	Product sales +2	Word of mouth	Van Life Enthusiasts +2	AD +7	Founded 2017 · 15 people · $200K to start	43	Build this
Done-for-you book writing rudbits.com "Ghostwriting and self-publishing solutions for aspiring authors."	$300K /mo Reported	Course +4	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Established Entrepreneurs +6	CO +26	Founded 2014 · 3 people · Built in 30 days	81	Build this
Author coaching and editing angelellaeditorial.com Editorial services elevating authors' manuscript mastery.	$5K /mo Reported	Coaching +5	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity	Authors +3	+14	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · Baltimore, Maryland, USA, United States	73	Build this
Digital marketing system builder brynelizabeth.co Digital marketing systems for creative micro-businesses.	$1K /mo Reported	Consulting +3	Video content Word of mouth +1	Micro-Business Owners +3	CO +6	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · Austin, Texas, USA, United States	66	Build this
Agency owner support community servicebasedbusinesses.com Community and resources for digital agency owners.	$6K /mo Reported	Subscription +3	Organic social media Podcasting +1	Digital Agency Owners +2	CO +3	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · Miami, Florida, USA, United States	77	Build this
Pregnancy and postpartum fitness tulafit.com Pregnancy and postpartum fitness coaching for moms.	$2K /mo Reported	Coaching +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Pregnant Women Looking ... +7	+8	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · Greeley, Colorado, USA, United States	46	Build this
Dating profile photo service thematchartist.com Dating profile photography for singles seeking genuine matches.	$100K /mo Reported	Coaching +2	SEO Customer Reviews +1	Singles +3	+10	Founded 2018 · 2 co-founders · Austin, Texas, USA, United States	67	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
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

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