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$1M+

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$100K /mo

Middle half earn $40K – $300K/mo

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Private label cbd manufacturer

Private-label CBD solutions for aspiring entrepreneurs.

beyondbotanicals.com

$300K /mo Reported

Natural grooming products maker

Natural grooming products, crafted for men in America.

americanprovenance.com

$80K /mo Reported

Roadside snack retailer

"Nostalgic roadside chain specializing in pecan snacks."

stuckeys.com

$2M /mo Reported

Community-sourced hot sauce

Community-driven hot sauce, supporting urban gardens.

smallaxepeppers.com

$90K /mo Reported

Permanent RV jack pads

Permanent RV jack pads for hassle-free leveling.

rvsnappad.com

$800K /mo Reported

Cufflink compatibility adapter

Silicone adapters for wearing cufflinks on standard shirts.

cuffstyle.com

$50K /mo Reported

No-tie sneaker lace system

No-tie sneaker laces for hassle-free slip-ons.

u-lace.com

$100K /mo Reported

Farm-to-fork ice cream maker

Farm-to-fork artisan ice cream in Sacramento.

thegoodscoopicecream.com

$20K /mo Reported

Eco-friendly product retailer

Eco-friendly retailer for solar tech and electric vehicles.

tutiendaenergetica.es

$100K /mo Reported

Ecommerce marketing agency

eCommerce marketing agency driving online sales.

visiture.com

$900K /mo Reported

Interactive board game creator

Interactive tabletop games with stunning art designs.

arkongame.com

$2K /mo Reported

Vape subscription box service

Subscription box service for discovering e-liquids.

vapeclubmy.com

$60K /mo Reported

Customizable no-blowout thongs

Customizable thongs with interchangeable, blowout-resistant straps.

boomerangzthongs.com.au

$40K /mo Reported

Reinvented rough terrain wheel

Revolutionary sine wave wheels for smooth, rough terrain.

sharkwheel.com

$200K /mo Reported

Artist-designed minimalist wallets

Artist-designed minimalistic wallets made from durable Tyvek.

paperwallet.com

$600K /mo Reported

Eco-friendly product retailer

Quality eco-products for sustainable living.

thegreencollective.co.nz

$20K /mo Reported

Custom stickers and labels tool

South African e-commerce shop for custom stickers and labels.

stickerandlabelsa.co.za

$10K /mo Reported

Japanese lunch box retailer

Online shop for Japanese-style bento boxes worldwide.

bentoandco.com

$200K /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.
Private label cbd manufacturer beyondbotanicals.com Private-label CBD solutions for aspiring entrepreneurs.	$300K /mo Reported	Manufacturing +4	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Entrepreneurs +4	+3	Founded 2017 · 8 people · $7K to start	50	Build this
Natural grooming products maker americanprovenance.com Natural grooming products, crafted for men in America.	$80K /mo Reported	Direct to consumer +2	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Men +2	+47	Founded 2015 · 9 people · $200K to start	51	Build this
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
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
Permanent RV jack pads rvsnappad.com Permanent RV jack pads for hassle-free leveling.	$800K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	RVers +3	+44	Founded 2015 · 20 people · $50K to start	57	Build this
Cufflink compatibility adapter cuffstyle.com Silicone adapters for wearing cufflinks on standard shirts.	$50K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Retailers +3	+2	Founded 2019 · 4 people · Wilmington, Massachusetts, USA, United States	52	Build this
No-tie sneaker lace system u-lace.com No-tie sneaker laces for hassle-free slip-ons.	$100K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Press Partnerships +1	Parents +4		2 people · Rochester, New York, USA, United States · Clothing & Fashion	59	Build this
Farm-to-fork ice cream maker thegoodscoopicecream.com Farm-to-fork artisan ice cream in Sacramento.	$20K /mo Reported	Brick & mortar +4	Word of mouth Great customer service +1	Local Consumers +4	+19	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · Sacramento, California, USA, United States	50	Build this
Eco-friendly product retailer tutiendaenergetica.es Eco-friendly retailer for solar tech and electric vehicles.	$100K /mo Reported	E-commerce +6	Direct sales Email marketing +1	Eco-Conscious Consumers +4	+12	Founded 2009 · 11 people · $50K to start	37	Build this
Ecommerce marketing agency visiture.com eCommerce marketing agency driving online sales.	$900K /mo Reported	Agency +2	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Ecommerce Brands +3	+46	Founded 2008 · 100 people · Charleston, South Carolina, USA, United States	43	Build this
Interactive board game creator arkongame.com Interactive tabletop games with stunning art designs.	$2K /mo Reported	Kickstarter +2	Press Affiliate program +1	Board Game Enthusiasts +2	+11	Founded 2015 · 2 co-founders · Camarillo, California, USA, United States	59	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
Customizable no-blowout thongs boomerangzthongs.com.au Customizable thongs with interchangeable, blowout-resistant straps.	$40K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Summer Footwear Retailers +6		Founded 2014 · 3 people · $50K to start	54	Build this
Reinvented rough terrain wheel sharkwheel.com Revolutionary sine wave wheels for smooth, rough terrain.	$200K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Skateboarding Industry +13	+19	Founded 2012 · 4 people · $200K to start	52	Build this
Artist-designed minimalist wallets paperwallet.com Artist-designed minimalistic wallets made from durable Tyvek.	$600K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Artists Looking for Col... +9		Founded 2007 · Solo founder · New York, New York, USA, United States	79	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
Custom stickers and labels tool stickerandlabelsa.co.za South African e-commerce shop for custom stickers and labels.	$10K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	SEO Email marketing +1	Individuals and Busines... +7	+12	Founded 2018 · 11 people · Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, South Africa	60	Build this
Japanese lunch box retailer bentoandco.com Online shop for Japanese-style bento boxes worldwide.	$200K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	SEO Press +1	Online Sellers in Japan +5	+3	Founded 2008 · 14 people · Kyoto, Japan, United States	64	Build this

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