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$40K /mo

Middle half earn $20K – $300K/mo

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Natural grooming products maker

Natural grooming products, crafted for men in America.

americanprovenance.com

$80K /mo Reported

Organic meal healing service

Organic cafe offering health-boosting plant-based meals.

houseofleafnbean.com

$30K /mo Reported

Handmade cbd body butter

Artisan CBD body butter for natural pain relief.

popped.nyc

$20K /mo Reported

Natural skin and hair care

Affordable natural skincare and haircare products for everyone.

aurasensory.com

$2K /mo Reported

Premium organic tea supplier

Organic tea and matcha with ethical, direct sourcing.

virtuetea.ca

$9K /mo Reported

Natural tallow skincare products

Natural skincare using tallow from happy, healthy cows.

fatco.com

$40K /mo Reported

Natural dry eye solutions

Natural eye care products for dry eye relief.

eyelovethesun.com

$500K /mo Reported

Liposomal vitamin c supplements

Liposomal health supplements for global wellness fans.

sanus-q.com

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Protein snack innovation

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

eatcandycan.com

$20K /mo Reported

Weighted blanket comfort solution

Weighted blankets for anxiety, stress, and insomnia relief.

lunablanket.com

$300K /mo Reported

Edible coffee energy bars

Edible coffee bars for sustainable caffeine boosts.

coffeepixels.com

$20K /mo Reported

Comfortable reusable face masks

Stylish, comfortable masks for allergy and health protection.

breathehealthy.com

$90K /mo Reported

Vacuum insulated shaker bottle

Vacuum-insulated shaker bottles for icy drinks.

iceshaker.com

$500K /mo Reported

Better-for-you gourmet frostings

Vegan, low-sugar frostings for health-conscious dessert lovers.

dollopgourmet.com

$30K /mo Reported

Aluminum-free deodorant brand

Aluminum-free deodorant supporting breast cancer research.

smartypits.com

$200K /mo Reported

Natural skincare solutions

Natural skincare line for holistic healing.

alitura.com

$300K /mo Reported

Plant-based ice cream pops

Vegan superfood ice cream for guilt-free indulgence.

dreampops.com

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Hand-held bidet solution

Handheld bidet for a hygienic bathroom experience.

getnadeef.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.
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
Organic meal healing service houseofleafnbean.com Organic cafe offering health-boosting plant-based meals.	$30K /mo Reported	Restaurant +3	Word of mouth Facebook Community +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +2		Founded 2016 · 7 people · $500K to start	45	Build this
Handmade cbd body butter popped.nyc Artisan CBD body butter for natural pain relief.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +3	+32	Solo founder · $1K to start · Built in 120 days	71	Build this
Natural skin and hair care aurasensory.com Affordable natural skincare and haircare products for everyone.	$2K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +1	+8	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · $4K to start	59	Build this
Premium organic tea supplier virtuetea.ca Organic tea and matcha with ethical, direct sourcing.	$9K /mo Reported	E-commerce	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Tea Drinkers +3	+1	Founded 2017 · 2 people · $5K to start	57	Build this
Natural tallow skincare products fatco.com Natural skincare using tallow from happy, healthy cows.	$40K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +3	ST +4	Founded 2014 · 2 people · $10K to start	69	Build this
Natural dry eye solutions eyelovethesun.com Natural eye care products for dry eye relief.	$500K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media Facebook Community +1	Dry Eye Sufferers +2		Founded 2015 · 5 people · $1K to start	60	Build this
Liposomal vitamin c supplements sanus-q.com Liposomal health supplements for global wellness fans.	—	E-commerce +3	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +3	+43	Founded 2017 · 4 people · $40K to start	69	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
Weighted blanket comfort solution lunablanket.com Weighted blankets for anxiety, stress, and insomnia relief.	$300K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Press Advertising on social media +1	Individuals with Anxiet... +5		Founded 2017 · 2 people · New York, New York, USA, United States	64	Build this
Edible coffee energy bars coffeepixels.com Edible coffee bars for sustainable caffeine boosts.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Direct sales	Biohackers +5	+16	Founded 2010 · 5 people · Vidzeme, Latvia, Latvia	43	Build this
Comfortable reusable face masks breathehealthy.com Stylish, comfortable masks for allergy and health protection.	$90K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Press Direct sales +1	Cancer Warriors +9	+2	Founded 2009 · 3 people · Virginia, USA, United States	59	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
Better-for-you gourmet frostings dollopgourmet.com Vegan, low-sugar frostings for health-conscious dessert lovers.	$30K /mo Reported	Retail +2	Word of mouth SEO	E-commerce Shoppers Int... +6	+13	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · Rochester, New York, USA, United States	64	Build this
Aluminum-free deodorant brand smartypits.com Aluminum-free deodorant supporting breast cancer research.	$200K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Health-Conscious Consum... +5	+40	Founded 2014 · 13 people · Bend, OR, USA, United States	64	Build this
Natural skincare solutions alitura.com Natural skincare line for holistic healing.	$300K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Press +1	Consumers Seeking Natur... +5	+15	Founded 2014 · 6 people · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	70	Build this
Plant-based ice cream pops dreampops.com Vegan superfood ice cream for guilt-free indulgence.	—	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Plant-Based Enthusiasts +5	+1	Founded 2016 · 4 people · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	54	Build this
Hand-held bidet solution getnadeef.com Handheld bidet for a hygienic bathroom experience.	$10K /mo Reported	E-commerce	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Immigrants in North Ame... +4		Founded 2015 · Solo founder · Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Canada	69	Build this

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