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Middle half earn $30K – $300K/mo

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Premium full spectrum cbd

High-potency CBD oil for active lifestyles.

gold-spectrum.com

$30K /mo Reported

Personal trainer management app

Fitness management software for personal trainers.

fitsw.com

$50K /mo Reported

Upscale 24/7 gym experience

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

hexboxfitness.com

$20K /mo Reported

Gym sneaker design brand

Performance gym sneakers for style-conscious athletes.

heydayfootwear.com

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Protein snack innovation

Low-carb, keto-friendly candy with a protein punch.

eatcandycan.com

$20K /mo Reported

Whole body cryotherapy service

Cryotherapy and wellness services for pain and recovery.

vegascryotherapy.com

$40K /mo Reported

Herbal supplement marketplace

Herbal supplements for optimal health and hormone balance.

lostempireherbs.com

$300K /mo Reported

Healthy meal delivery service

Healthy meal delivery service tailored to individual needs.

onelifemeals.com

$100K /mo Reported

Vacuum insulated shaker bottle

Vacuum-insulated shaker bottles for icy drinks.

iceshaker.com

$500K /mo Reported

Silicone wedding ring maker

Silicone wedding rings for active lifestyles.

qalo.com

$2M /mo Reported

High-protein pancake mix

High-protein, low-carb pancake mix.

absproteinpancakes.com

$30K /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.
Premium full spectrum cbd gold-spectrum.com High-potency CBD oil for active lifestyles.	$30K /mo Reported	E-commerce	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Athletes +3		Founded 2020 · 5 people · $100K to start	51	Build this
Personal trainer management app fitsw.com Fitness management software for personal trainers.	$50K /mo Reported	Freemium +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Personal Trainers +4	+1	Founded 2017 · 4 people · $1K to start	60	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
Gym sneaker design brand heydayfootwear.com Performance gym sneakers for style-conscious athletes.	—	Direct to consumer +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Style-Conscious Athletes +3		Founded 2018 · 30 people · Framingham, Massachusetts, USA, United States	50	Build this
Protein snack innovation eatcandycan.com Low-carb, keto-friendly candy with a protein punch.	$20K /mo Reported	Retail distribution +4	Organic social media Advertising on social media +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +9	+4	Founded 2021 · 2 people · $100K to start	50	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
Herbal supplement marketplace lostempireherbs.com Herbal supplements for optimal health and hormone balance.	$300K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Affiliate program Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Health and Fitness Enth... +5	+49	Founded 2012 · 12 people · $1K to start	57	Build this
Healthy meal delivery service onelifemeals.com Healthy meal delivery service tailored to individual needs.	$100K /mo Reported	Subscription +1	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Busy Professionals +5	+12	Founded 2013 · 29 people · Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Canada	65	Build this
Vacuum insulated shaker bottle iceshaker.com Vacuum-insulated shaker bottles for icy drinks.	$500K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Affiliate program Direct sales +1	Bodybuilding Enthusiasts +4	+27	Founded 2016 · 9 people · $5K to start	60	Build this
Silicone wedding ring maker qalo.com Silicone wedding rings for active lifestyles.	$2M /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Word of mouth +1	Military Personnel +9	+26	Founded 2013 · 45 people · Santa Ana, California, USA, United States	53	Build this
AP High-protein pancake mix absproteinpancakes.com High-protein, low-carb pancake mix.	$30K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Press +1	Fitness Enthusiasts +7		Founded 2014 · Solo founder · Tampa, Florida, USA, United States	75	Build this

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