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11 businesses

82% founder-reported, the rest researched

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$10K+

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$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$20K /mo

Middle half earn $10K – $40K/mo

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SaaS content blocking tool

Content blocking software for intentional internet use

techlockdown.com

$20K/mo

Side hustle advice platform

Podcast and blog guiding side hustlers to success.

sidehustlenation.com

$40K/mo

On-demand interpreter marketplace

'Global interpreting platform for seamless language communication.'

translit.com

$50K/mo

At-home fitness membership

At-home fitness platform for women's weight loss.

app.endorphitness.com

$10K/mo

Personal finance comparison tool

Personal finance blog guiding financial independence.

cashoverflow.com

$10K/mo

Website building video course

"DIY web design courses for aspiring entrepreneurs."

webdesigneracademy.com

$40K/mo

Motherhood support platform

Advice blog for overwhelmed toddler moms.

mommyenlightened.com

$3K/mo

Collaborative mind mapping tool

"Creative mind mapping and task management suite."

meister.co

$1M/mo

Team mindset optimization tool

"Unlocking team potential through mentalist-inspired training."

likeamindreader.com

$20K/mo

Passive income coaching platform

Personal branding coach empowering entrepreneurs to thrive.

amylandino.com

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Task-focused productivity app

Llama Life: A focus-driven productivity app for ADHD users.

llamalife.co

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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.
SaaS content blocking tool techlockdown.com Content blocking software for intentional internet use	$20K/mo	SaaS +2	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Adults +5	CU +15	Founded 2021 · Solo founder · $200 to start	88	Build this
Side hustle advice platform sidehustlenation.com Podcast and blog guiding side hustlers to success.	$40K/mo	Affiliate marketing +5	Word of mouth SEO +1	Side Hustlers +3	+4	Founded 2013 · Solo founder · $300 to start	79	Build this
On-demand interpreter marketplace translit.com 'Global interpreting platform for seamless language communication.'	$50K/mo	Marketplace +4	Direct sales Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Businesses +4	+9	Founded 2019 · 20 people · $300K to start	50	Build this
At-home fitness membership app.endorphitness.com At-home fitness platform for women's weight loss.	$10K/mo	Subscription +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Women +2		Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Naples, United States	76	Build this
Personal finance comparison tool cashoverflow.com Personal finance blog guiding financial independence.	$10K/mo	Affiliate marketing +4	SEO Email marketing +1	Indian Consumers +10	CO RO	Founded 2015 · 7 people · Chandigarh, India, India	61	Build this
Website building video course webdesigneracademy.com "DIY web design courses for aspiring entrepreneurs."	$40K/mo	Course +2	Facebook Community Email marketing	New Online Business Owners +8	CO +50	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · $500 to start	87	Build this
Motherhood support platform mommyenlightened.com Advice blog for overwhelmed toddler moms.	$3K/mo	Blog +5	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	New Mothers Seeking Con... +5	CO TH +15	Founded 2018 · 2 people · Utah, USA, United States	65	Build this
Collaborative mind mapping tool meister.co "Creative mind mapping and task management suite."	$1M/mo	Subscription +3	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	SMBs +11	+17	Founded 2007 · 85 people · $20K to start	66	Build this
LM Team mindset optimization tool likeamindreader.com "Unlocking team potential through mentalist-inspired training."	$20K/mo	Consulting +5	Email marketing Press +1	Corporate Clients Inter... +6	+19	Founded 1983 · Solo founder · Chicago, Illinois, USA, United States	75	Build this
Passive income coaching platform amylandino.com Personal branding coach empowering entrepreneurs to thrive.	—	Subscription +3	SEO Organic social media	Content Creators +2		Founded 2010 · Solo founder · Florida City, FL, USA, United States	77	Build this
Task-focused productivity app llamalife.co Llama Life: A focus-driven productivity app for ADHD users.	—	Subscription +3	Direct sales SEO +1	Small to Medium-Sized e... +7	PR	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · Built in 120 days	61	Build this

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