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$4K /mo

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Modular customizable bongs

Modular bong company for customizable smoking experiences.

vitaeglass.com

$30K /mo Reported

Minimalist washable paper wallets

Minimalist, eco-friendly wallets made from washable paper.

kaminowallet.com

$4K /mo Reported

Handcrafted steel tongue drums

Handcrafted steel tongue drums for music and meditation.

goya.ie

$2K /mo Reported

Lightweight ski mountaineering gear

High-performance gear for dedicated backcountry ski mountaineers.

haganskimountaineering.com

$90K /mo Reported

Handcrafted wooden accessories

Woodworking crafts business specializing in unique wooden accessories.

2puggles.com

$3K /mo Reported

Luxury handcrafted leather bags

Luxury leather goods for refined professionals.

maxwellscottbags.com

$300K /mo Reported

Wooden smart home remote

Stylish wooden remote for smart home control.

turntouch.com

$1K /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.
Modular customizable bongs vitaeglass.com Modular bong company for customizable smoking experiences.	$30K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Cannabis Enthusiasts +1	+31	Founded 2019 · 2 co-founders · $60K to start	56	Build this
Minimalist washable paper wallets kaminowallet.com Minimalist, eco-friendly wallets made from washable paper.	$4K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Minimalists +2		Founded 2018 · Solo founder · Kochi, Japan	62	Build this
Handcrafted steel tongue drums goya.ie Handcrafted steel tongue drums for music and meditation.	$2K /mo Reported	Handmade products +1	Direct sales Word of mouth +1	Musicians +4		Founded 2018 · Solo founder · Dublin, Ireland, Ireland	55	Build this
Lightweight ski mountaineering gear haganskimountaineering.com High-performance gear for dedicated backcountry ski mountaineers.	$90K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Direct sales Email marketing +1	Backcountry Ski Mountai... +7	+21	Founded 2010 · Solo founder · $10K to start	70	Build this
Handcrafted wooden accessories 2puggles.com Woodworking crafts business specializing in unique wooden accessories.	$3K /mo Reported	Craft fairs +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Craft Show Attendees +4	+15	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · Greensboro, North Carolina, USA, United States	60	Build this
Luxury handcrafted leather bags maxwellscottbags.com Luxury leather goods for refined professionals.	$300K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Email marketing SEO	Corporate London Profes... +7	+30	Founded 2002 · 14 people · York, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom	60	Build this
Wooden smart home remote turntouch.com Stylish wooden remote for smart home control.	$1K /mo Reported	Direct to consumer +2	Direct sales Word of mouth +1	Homeowners in Canada +6	DI	Founded 2014 · 2 people · $50K to start	52	Build this

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