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$10K /mo

Middle half earn $4K – $60K/mo

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Eco-friendly bedding solution

Pun-based, eco-friendly eucalyptus bedding brand.

sheetsgiggles.com

$200K /mo Reported

Notion template shop

"Notion templates and productivity tools by Thomas Frank."

thomasjfrank.com

$200K /mo Reported

SEO backlink outreach tool

AI-powered backlink outreach tool for startups

backl.io

$5K /mo Reported

Tourism seo content agency

Tourism-focused SEO and content marketing agency.

traveltractions.com

$40K /mo Reported

Startup go-to-market agency

Marketing agency that propels startups to $2M ARR.

crowdtamers.com

$10K /mo Reported

AI-powered Twitter growth tool

All-in-one tool for Twitter audience growth.

tweethunter.io

$10K /mo Reported

Self-publishing tips and tools

Free self-publishing tutorials, tools, and courses for Amazon authors

kindlepreneur.com

$100K /mo Reported

Frugal motherhood blogging tips

Frugal motherhood blog with lifestyle and travel tips.

frugalandfrills.com

$3K /mo Reported

Budget wedding planning resource

"Wedding planning tips for budget-conscious couples."

thebudgetsavvybride.com

$10K /mo Reported

Gluten-free recipe blog

Craft and recipe blog with an Etsy handmade shop.

theresahealey.com

$1K /mo Reported

Blogging and online growth aid

"PPC campaigns and WordPress solutions for online growth."

sidegains.com

$3K /mo Reported

Hollywood-quality special effects

Digital special effects toolkit for aspiring filmmakers.

bigfilms.shop

$60K /mo Reported

Functional luxury leather bags

"Functional luxury leather goods for organized professionals."

fairecollective.com

$50K /mo Reported

Tech company launch course

Online course for building mini tech startups.

ministartups.co

$1K /mo Reported

Liposomal vitamin c supplements

Liposomal health supplements for global wellness fans.

sanus-q.com

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Startup resource aggregator

Startup insights and resources for aspiring entrepreneurs.

alltopstartups.com

$10K /mo Reported

Aftermarket vehicle lighting store

eCommerce store for offroad vehicle LED accessories.

adrenalineoffroadoutfitters.com

$50K /mo Reported

Affordable website templates creator

"WordPress websites and templates for entrepreneurs."

hellosambrockway.com

$10K /mo Reported

Ai-powered video player

AI video player with searchable transcripts and navigation

ziotag.com

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Visa requirement aggregator

Visa List: Simplifying global visa requirements for travelers.

visalist.io

$20K /mo Reported

Custom hair brand builder

Hair brand creation for aspiring entrepreneurs.

privatelabelextensions.com

$700K /mo Reported

Subscription murder mystery box

Subscription-based mystery games for immersive storytelling enthusiasts.

huntakiller.com

$5M /mo Reported

Empowering women's clothing brand

Empowering women's clothing for the beautifully imperfect.

bdrocks.com

$600K /mo Reported

Pregnancy and postpartum fitness

Pregnancy and postpartum fitness coaching for moms.

tulafit.com

$2K /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
Notion template shop thomasjfrank.com "Notion templates and productivity tools by Thomas Frank."	$200K /mo Reported	Digital products +5	Email marketing SEO +1	Content Creators +4	CO PR +33	Founded 2010 · 3 people · $5 to start	82	Build this
SEO backlink outreach tool backl.io AI-powered backlink outreach tool for startups	$5K /mo Reported	Guide +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Startup Founders +2	PO	Founded 2023 · Solo founder · $500 to start	78	Build this
Tourism seo content agency traveltractions.com Tourism-focused SEO and content marketing agency.	$40K /mo Reported	Agency +4	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Travel Businesses +2	+34	Founded 2018 · 11 people · $100 to start	58	Build this
Startup go-to-market agency crowdtamers.com Marketing agency that propels startups to $2M ARR.	$10K /mo Reported	Agency +4	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Startup Founders +2	FI +2	Founded 2021 · 4 people · Built in 58 days	64	Build this
AI-powered Twitter growth tool tweethunter.io All-in-one tool for Twitter audience growth.	$10K /mo Reported	Subscription +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Founders +8	CU CA +11	Founded 2021 · 2 co-founders · Built in 7 days	78	Build this
Self-publishing tips and tools kindlepreneur.com Free self-publishing tutorials, tools, and courses for Amazon authors	$100K /mo Reported	Software product +2	Affiliate program Brand Authenticity +1	Authors +3	+14	Founded 2015 · 6 people · $10K to start	71	Build this
Frugal motherhood blogging tips frugalandfrills.com Frugal motherhood blog with lifestyle and travel tips.	$3K /mo Reported	Blogging +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Mothers +3		Founded 2018 · Solo founder · Built in 120 days	62	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
Gluten-free recipe blog theresahealey.com Craft and recipe blog with an Etsy handmade shop.	$1K /mo Reported	Blogging +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Crafters +5	+32	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $400 to start	70	Build this
Blogging and online growth aid sidegains.com "PPC campaigns and WordPress solutions for online growth."	$3K /mo Reported	Freelancing +3	SEO Word of mouth	Small Business Owners +2	+12	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $300 to start	66	Build this
Hollywood-quality special effects bigfilms.shop Digital special effects toolkit for aspiring filmmakers.	$60K /mo Reported	Digital downloads +2	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Aspiring Filmmakers +2		Founded 2015 · Solo founder · $10K to start	67	Build this
Functional luxury leather bags fairecollective.com "Functional luxury leather goods for organized professionals."	$50K /mo Reported	Direct to consumer +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Organized Professionals +2	+2	Founded 2017 · 7 people · $200K to start	55	Build this
Tech company launch course ministartups.co Online course for building mini tech startups.	$1K /mo Reported	Course +2	SEO Word of mouth +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +2	PO	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $80 to start	64	Build this
Liposomal vitamin c supplements sanus-q.com Liposomal health supplements for global wellness fans.	—	E-commerce +3	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +3	+43	Founded 2017 · 4 people · $40K to start	69	Build this
Startup resource aggregator alltopstartups.com Startup insights and resources for aspiring entrepreneurs.	$10K /mo Reported	Newsletter +4	Email marketing SEO	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +3	+16	Founded 2018 · 2 people · England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom	74	Build this
Aftermarket vehicle lighting store adrenalineoffroadoutfitters.com eCommerce store for offroad vehicle LED accessories.	$50K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Truck Enthusiasts +2		Founded 2017 · 3 people · Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Canada	59	Build this
Affordable website templates creator hellosambrockway.com "WordPress websites and templates for entrepreneurs."	$10K /mo Reported	Digital products +3	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Entrepreneurs +5		Founded 2018 · 2 people · Kalamazoo, MI, USA, United States	74	Build this
Ai-powered video player ziotag.com AI video player with searchable transcripts and navigation	—	SaaS +3	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Content Marketers +5	+6	Founded 2019 · 4 co-founders · New Jersey, USA, United States	66	Build this
Visa requirement aggregator visalist.io Visa List: Simplifying global visa requirements for travelers.	$20K /mo Reported	Ads +3	SEO Organic social media	Travelers +3	CU +26	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $100 to start	87	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
Subscription murder mystery box huntakiller.com Subscription-based mystery games for immersive storytelling enthusiasts.	$5M /mo Reported	Subscription +3	Affiliate program Partnerships +1	Entertainment Enthusiasts +4	+18	Founded 2016 · 62 people · $3K to start	74	Build this
Empowering women's clothing brand bdrocks.com Empowering women's clothing for the beautifully imperfect.	$600K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Women +2		Founded 2008 · 10 people · $20K to start	55	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

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