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89% founder-reported, the rest researched

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Median revenue

$20K /mo

Middle half earn $6K – $80K/mo

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Frictionless Shopify store design

Shopify agency for frictionless DTC brand growth.

friction.studio

$20K /mo Reported

B2b podcast production service

B2B podcast production for revenue growth.

contentallies.com

$80K /mo Reported

Audiobook and podcast production

Audiobook and podcast production services for storytellers.

audivita.com

$30K /mo Reported

Amazon product ranking service

Amazon SEO Consulting for Product Ranking Success

amazonseoconsultant.com

$20K /mo Reported

Custom hand-drawn avatars

Custom hand-drawn avatars by professional illustrators.

avatoon.net

$5K /mo Reported

Instant vehicle shipping quotes

Nationwide vehicle shipping broker for consumers and businesses.

diytransport.com

$2M /mo Reported

Budget wedding planning resource

"Wedding planning tips for budget-conscious couples."

thebudgetsavvybride.com

$10K /mo Reported

Custom software development agency

Custom software and branding for African SMEs.

brainverse.co

$6K /mo Reported

Content creation service

Content delivery service for marketing agencies.

article-writing.co

$100K /mo Reported

Mobile body care spa

Mobile massage studio for personalized body care experiences.

jennijo.com

$5K /mo Reported

Web design and seo services

Web design and SEO for small businesses.

upandsocial.com

$40K /mo Reported

Romantic experience concierge

Romantic event planning for couples on the go.

romanceonthego.com

$4K /mo Reported

Creative branding agency

Full-service creative agency for small businesses.

above8000creative.com

$10K /mo Reported

Therapeutic cuddle sessions

"Professional cuddling service for emotional connection seekers."

snugglewithsam.com

$10K /mo Reported

Mobile yoga and wellness team

Mobile yoga and wellness services in Los Angeles.

chakra5.la

$6K /mo Reported

Online clothing alteration service

Home-based clothing alteration service connecting skilled sewists with clients.

altrd.io

$1K /mo Reported

Premium oyster delivery service

Direct-to-consumer oyster farm delivering fresh seafood nationwide

islandcreekoysters.com

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Legal document automation tool

Affordable legal document filing for startups.

betterlegal.com

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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.
Frictionless Shopify store design friction.studio Shopify agency for frictionless DTC brand growth.	$20K /mo Reported	Agency +2	Word of mouth Facebook Community +1	DTC Brand Owners +6	+39	Founded 2020 · 12 people · $100 to start	57	Build this
B2b podcast production service contentallies.com B2B podcast production for revenue growth.	$80K /mo Reported	Agency +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	B2B Companies	PR +4	Founded 2018 · 3 people · $3K to start	56	Build this
Audiobook and podcast production audivita.com Audiobook and podcast production services for storytellers.	$30K /mo Reported	Service +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Authors +3		Founded 2018 · 4 people · Albuquerque, United States	50	Build this
Amazon product ranking service amazonseoconsultant.com Amazon SEO Consulting for Product Ranking Success	$20K /mo Reported	Consulting +2	SEO	Amazon FBA Sellers +2	+5	Founded 2017 · 2 people · Built in 180 days	57	Build this
Custom hand-drawn avatars avatoon.net Custom hand-drawn avatars by professional illustrators.	$5K /mo Reported	Service +1	Email marketing Brand Authenticity +1	Cartoon Portrait Lovers +1		Founded 2018 · 3 people · $800 to start	47	Build this
Instant vehicle shipping quotes diytransport.com Nationwide vehicle shipping broker for consumers and businesses.	$2M /mo Reported	Broker fee +1	Direct sales Email marketing +1	Consumers +3	+1	Founded 2012 · 23 people · $20K to start	49	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
Custom software development agency brainverse.co Custom software and branding for African SMEs.	$6K /mo Reported	Agency +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	SMBs +3	+7	Founded 2013 · 15 people · $1K to start	54	Build this
Content creation service article-writing.co Content delivery service for marketing agencies.	$100K /mo Reported	Agency +1	Direct sales SEO	Marketing Agencies +1	+20	Founded 2011 · 25 people · Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Canada	39	Build this
Mobile body care spa jennijo.com Mobile massage studio for personalized body care experiences.	$5K /mo Reported	Service +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media	Touring Artists +3	+24	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $40K to start	53	Build this
Web design and seo services upandsocial.com Web design and SEO for small businesses.	$40K /mo Reported	Agency +2	Word of mouth SEO	Small Business Owners +4	+36	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · $3K to start	66	Build this
Romantic experience concierge romanceonthego.com Romantic event planning for couples on the go.	$4K /mo Reported	Service +5	Advertising on social media Word of mouth +1	Couples +8	+27	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA, United States	62	Build this
Creative branding agency above8000creative.com Full-service creative agency for small businesses.	$10K /mo Reported	Agency +6	Advertising on social media Word of mouth +1	Small Businesses in Foo... +14	AD	Founded 2017 · 2 people · Mammoth Lakes, California, USA, United States	53	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
Mobile yoga and wellness team chakra5.la Mobile yoga and wellness services in Los Angeles.	$6K /mo Reported	On demand service +6	SEO Press +1	Digital/Tech Companies +17	+10	Founded 2011 · 13 people · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	50	Build this
Online clothing alteration service altrd.io Home-based clothing alteration service connecting skilled sewists with clients.	$1K /mo Reported	Service +2	Word of mouth SEO +1	Immigrant Women in New ... +6	+16	Founded 2018 · 2 co-founders · New York, New York, USA, United States	53	Build this
Premium oyster delivery service islandcreekoysters.com Direct-to-consumer oyster farm delivering fresh seafood nationwide	—	One time setup fee +19	Word of mouth Content marketing +1	Chefs +4		Founded 1995 · 320 people · Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA, United States	59	Build this
Legal document automation tool betterlegal.com Affordable legal document filing for startups.	—	Subscription +4	SEO Organic social media	Startups and New Busine... +2	FO +6	Founded 2016 · 2 co-founders · $9K to start	70	Build this

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