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$40K /mo

Middle half earn $20K – $60K/mo

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Custom treehouse construction

Architectural treehouses blending modern engineering with nature.

o2treehouse.com

$60K /mo Reported

Smart wallet and key organizer

"Smart wallets with quick access and solar tracking."

ekster.com

$2M /mo Reported

Semi-private boat tour service

Private snorkel and boat tours in southern Thailand.

fivestarthailandtours.com

$60K /mo Reported

Visa requirement aggregator

Visa List: Simplifying global visa requirements for travelers.

visalist.io

$20K /mo Reported

Cork travel map decor

Eco-friendly cork maps for minimalist home décor.

geo101design.com

$4K /mo Reported

Customizable no-blowout thongs

Customizable thongs with interchangeable, blowout-resistant straps.

boomerangzthongs.com.au

$40K /mo Reported

Curated surprise trip planner

Surprise travel planning service for stress-free adventures.

explorewhiskedaway.com

$20K /mo Reported

Campervan adventure rentals

"Adventure campervan rentals for ultimate road trips."

roamerica.com

$10K /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.
Custom treehouse construction o2treehouse.com Architectural treehouses blending modern engineering with nature.	$60K /mo Reported	Franchise +4	Direct sales Brand Authenticity	Families +4	+7	Founded 2004 · 8 people · $10K to start	53	Build this
Smart wallet and key organizer ekster.com "Smart wallets with quick access and solar tracking."	$2M /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Affiliate program Advertising on social media +1	Everyday Consumers +2	+12	Founded 2015 · 18 people · Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands, Netherlands	58	Build this
Semi-private boat tour service fivestarthailandtours.com Private snorkel and boat tours in southern Thailand.	$60K /mo Reported	Tour operator +2	Word of mouth Direct sales	Travelers +3	+6	Founded 2015 · 9 people · Krabi Province, Thailand, Thailand	38	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
Cork travel map decor geo101design.com Eco-friendly cork maps for minimalist home décor.	$4K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media SEO	Home Decor Enthusiasts +2	+16	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $200 to start	65	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
Curated surprise trip planner explorewhiskedaway.com Surprise travel planning service for stress-free adventures.	$20K /mo Reported	Service business	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Couples Planning Surpri... +6	+21	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, United States	59	Build this
Campervan adventure rentals roamerica.com "Adventure campervan rentals for ultimate road trips."	$10K /mo Reported	Rental	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Adventure Enthusiasts L... +10	+13	Founded 2016 · 5 people · $30K to start	41	Build this

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