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$40K /mo

Middle half earn $9K – $300K/mo

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Natural grooming products maker

Natural grooming products, crafted for men in America.

americanprovenance.com

$80K /mo Reported

Dating and relationship coaching

Dating and relationship coaching for men.

patstedman.com

$30K /mo Reported

Graphic t-shirt menswear brand

Graphic t-shirt brand for stylish men.

boystrous.com

$200 /mo Reported

Functional men's adventure apparel

Men's apparel for rugged, everyday adventures.

gomuskox.com

$30K /mo Reported

Cufflink compatibility adapter

Silicone adapters for wearing cufflinks on standard shirts.

cuffstyle.com

$50K /mo Reported

Shirt sleeve holder band

Elastic bands to keep dress shirt sleeves neatly rolled.

flxcuf.com

$2K /mo Reported

Breathable short sleeve shirts

Breathable short sleeve button downs for comfort seekers.

shortstevebd.com

$5K /mo Reported

Custom wood wedding bands

Rustic decor and jewelry crafted by veterans.

valhallawoodforge.com

$9K /mo Reported

Non-invasive fat freezing clinic

Non-invasive fat-freezing service for body confidence.

thebodify.com

$400K /mo Reported

Sustainable vegan sneakers

Ethical vegan sneakers inspired by Australian coastal lifestyle.

atlantishandmade.com

$30K /mo Reported

Custom fit clothing service

Custom-fit apparel combining classic style with radical comfort.

senestudio.com

$40K /mo Reported

Permanent collar stay solution

Permanently keeps dress shirt collars sharp.

milliondollarcollar.com

$40K /mo Reported

Adventure-inspired soap products

Scented soaps for adventurous souls craving Wild West aromas.

LiveOutlaw.com

$400K /mo Reported

Natural skincare solutions

Natural skincare line for holistic healing.

alitura.com

$300K /mo Reported

Guided journaling tool for men

Journaling tool tailored for men's emotional growth.

mindjournals.com

$600K /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
Dating and relationship coaching patstedman.com Dating and relationship coaching for men.	$30K /mo Reported	Coaching +7	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Men +7	+4	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · Built in 45 days	72	Build this
Graphic t-shirt menswear brand boystrous.com Graphic t-shirt brand for stylish men.	$200 /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Men +2	+7	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $100 to start	59	Build this
Functional men's adventure apparel gomuskox.com Men's apparel for rugged, everyday adventures.	$30K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Men +2	+13	Founded 2019 · 4 people · $50K to start	60	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
Shirt sleeve holder band flxcuf.com Elastic bands to keep dress shirt sleeves neatly rolled.	$2K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Men +2	+15	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $2K to start	50	Build this
Breathable short sleeve shirts shortstevebd.com Breathable short sleeve button downs for comfort seekers.	$5K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Organic social media +1	Comfort Seekers +3	+9	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · New York, USA, United States	72	Build this
Custom wood wedding bands valhallawoodforge.com Rustic decor and jewelry crafted by veterans.	$9K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Veterans +5	+16	Founded 2017 · 3 people · $400 to start	52	Build this
Non-invasive fat freezing clinic thebodify.com Non-invasive fat-freezing service for body confidence.	$400K /mo Reported	Services	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Individuals Interested ... +5	+3	Founded 2015 · 5 people · $500K to start	54	Build this
Sustainable vegan sneakers atlantishandmade.com Ethical vegan sneakers inspired by Australian coastal lifestyle.	$30K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Email marketing Advertising on social media +1	Eco-Friendly Skincare E... +9		Founded 2017 · 2 people · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Australia	48	Build this
Custom fit clothing service senestudio.com Custom-fit apparel combining classic style with radical comfort.	$40K /mo Reported	Direct to consumer +2	Press Influencer partnerships +1	Travel Enthusiasts Seek... +7	+24	Founded 2017 · 3 people · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	50	Build this
Permanent collar stay solution milliondollarcollar.com Permanently keeps dress shirt collars sharp.	$40K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Image-Conscious Men and... +7	+54	Founded 2013 · 3 co-founders · $100K to start	60	Build this
Adventure-inspired soap products LiveOutlaw.com Scented soaps for adventurous souls craving Wild West aromas.	$400K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Advertising on social media SEO	Cowboy/Western Lifestyl... +9	+49	Founded 2013 · 13 people · $200 to start	61	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
Guided journaling tool for men mindjournals.com Journaling tool tailored for men's emotional growth.	$600K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Men Seeking Emotional S... +3	+17	Founded 2016 · 3 people · $5K to start	50	Build this

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