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$80K /mo

Middle half earn $80K – $1M/mo

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Digital visibility optimizer

"E-commerce optimization agency for extraordinary brands."

weichie.com

$30K /mo Reported

Automated programmatic advertising

Programmatic CTV advertising platform for targeted campaigns.

strategus.com

$1M /mo Reported

Custom balloon installation service

Custom balloon installations for unforgettable events.

theworkscollectiveco.com

$80K /mo Reported

Affordable video production service

"On-demand video production for businesses."

lemonlight.com

$2M /mo Reported

Unlimited design subscription service

Subscription-based design and video editing agency.

pixelbull.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.
Digital visibility optimizer weichie.com "E-commerce optimization agency for extraordinary brands."	$30K /mo Reported	Services +6	SEO	Entrepreneurs +3	+13	Founded 2020 · 2 people · $3K to start	59	Build this
Automated programmatic advertising strategus.com Programmatic CTV advertising platform for targeted campaigns.	$1M /mo Reported	Managed service +2	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Brands +3		Founded 2014 · 21 people · Denver, Colorado, USA, United States	54	Build this
Custom balloon installation service theworkscollectiveco.com Custom balloon installations for unforgettable events.	$80K /mo Reported	Service business +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Event Planners +3	+10	Founded 2019 · 2 people · Los Angeles, CA, USA, United States	61	Build this
Affordable video production service lemonlight.com "On-demand video production for businesses."	$2M /mo Reported	Productized service +1	Direct sales Email marketing +1	Small and Medium Enterp... +8	AW +21	Founded 2014 · 75 people · $500 to start	61	Build this
Unlimited design subscription service pixelbull.com Subscription-based design and video editing agency.	—	Subscription +3	Direct sales Organic social media	Albanian Businesses in ... +7		Founded 2020 · 8 people · New York, NY, USA, United States	52	Build this

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