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$10K /mo

Middle half earn $4K – $20K/mo

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Budget wedding planning resource

"Wedding planning tips for budget-conscious couples."

thebudgetsavvybride.com

$10K /mo Reported

Shoe brand launch consultancy

Consultancy for launching successful shoe brands.

shoeconsultant.com

$4K /mo Reported

Principle-centered marketing coaching

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

ascendmarketing.com

$20K /mo Reported

Intentional pause experience

Intentional retreats and Pause Boxes for self-discovery.

pauseboxco.com

$1K /mo Reported

Upscale 24/7 gym experience

Game-based fitness classes with 24/7 gym access.

hexboxfitness.com

$20K /mo Reported

Language exchange hangouts

Mandarin Monkey: Engaging Mandarin learning through videos and podcasts.

mandarinmonkey.com

$1K /mo Reported

Romantic experience concierge

Romantic event planning for couples on the go.

romanceonthego.com

$4K /mo Reported

Monthly book club experience

Online non-fiction book club with themed meetups.

rebelbook.club

$20K /mo Reported

Whole body cryotherapy service

Cryotherapy and wellness services for pain and recovery.

vegascryotherapy.com

$40K /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.
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
Shoe brand launch consultancy shoeconsultant.com Consultancy for launching successful shoe brands.	$4K /mo Reported	Services +6	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Aspiring Footwear Entre... +2	+16	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · $700 to start	75	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
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
Upscale 24/7 gym experience hexboxfitness.com Game-based fitness classes with 24/7 gym access.	$20K /mo Reported	Subscription +7	SEO Email marketing +1	Fitness Enthusiasts +7	+5	Founded 2019 · 7 people · Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, United States	59	Build this
Language exchange hangouts mandarinmonkey.com Mandarin Monkey: Engaging Mandarin learning through videos and podcasts.	$1K /mo Reported	Subscription +4	Organic social media Great customer service +1	Language Learners +3	AD	Founded 2016 · 2 people · Taichung, Taichung, Taiwan, Taiwan, Province of China	61	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
Monthly book club experience rebelbook.club Online non-fiction book club with themed meetups.	$20K /mo Reported	Subscription +1	SEO Word of mouth +1	Avid Readers +2	TY +2	Founded 2015 · 2 people · $100 to start	65	Build this
Whole body cryotherapy service vegascryotherapy.com Cryotherapy and wellness services for pain and recovery.	$40K /mo Reported	Membership +2	Word of mouth Press +1	Individuals Seeking Nat... +5		Founded 2014 · 2 people · Alberta, Canada, United States	56	Build this

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