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Ideas for Solopreneurs

We scoured the internet for the biggest solopreneurs, and dug deep into their businesses.

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26 businesses

100% founder-reported, the rest researched

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$10K+

$50K+

$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$5K /mo

Middle half earn $3K – $10K/mo

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Audio production services

Audio production services for aspiring musicians.

youtube.com

$5K /mo Reported

Label design service for breweries

"Label design service for CPG beverage brands."

labelgurus.com

$10K /mo Reported

Branding and animation studio

Creative studio specializing in branding and animation for ethical organizations.

loveandlogic.co.uk

$8K /mo Reported

Conversion-focused copywriting

Conversion Alchemy: Conversion-focused copywriting for SaaS and e-commerce.

christophersilvestri.com

$10K /mo Reported

Creative film and photo services

Travel filmmaker and photographer capturing global stories.

anthonykdo.com

$10K /mo Reported

Professional resume templates

Resume templates and job search resources for professionals.

byrecruiters.com

$4K /mo Reported

Website design and development

Website design and development for growing businesses.

buddywdd.com

$20K /mo Reported

Digital presence management agency

"Digital presence management for startups and small businesses."

ajtatumdigital.com

$10K /mo Reported

Interior design photography services

Interior design and architecture photography specialist.

catherinenguyen.com

$8K /mo Reported

Full-service social media agency

"Full-service social media agency for startups and small teams."

goodchancecreative.com

$20K /mo Reported

Live spanish guitar events

Live Spanish guitar music for weddings and corporate events.

migueldemaria.com

$3K /mo Reported

Professional transcription services

"Virtual assistant services for typing and transcription."

typewritetranscription.co.za

$3K /mo Reported

Freelance writing consultancy

Freelance writing and coaching for aspiring freelancers.

eva-gutierrez.com

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Genuine wedding photography services

Wedding photography with a unique, artistic flair.

svenstudios.com

$6K /mo Reported

Professional writing service

Professional writing services for businesses and professionals.

careerowls.com

$700 /mo Reported

Blogging and online growth aid

"PPC campaigns and WordPress solutions for online growth."

sidegains.com

$3K /mo Reported

Professional editing services

Editing and proofreading services for diverse clients.

prooftheword.com

$2K /mo Reported

Custom fashion and home products

Custom hand-painted fashion and home decor.

instagram.com

$100 /mo Reported

Custom explainer animation service

"Custom explainer animations for startups and marketers."

drive80.com

$7K /mo Reported

Author coaching and editing

Editorial services elevating authors' manuscript mastery.

angelellaeditorial.com

$5K /mo Reported

Freelance writing services

Freelance writing services for blogs and websites.

danielwaldman.com

$4K /mo Reported

Custom design and illustration

Custom design studio for unique paper goods and illustrations.

chirpsandcricket.com

$1K /mo Reported

Creative agency for tech

Smart Yeti empowers professional services firms to accelerate growth by helping businesses build marketing operations systems. We blend strategic expertise and proven best practices to help time-strapped CEOs attract qualified leads, achieve measurable results, and focus on what matters—delivering exceptional services and building lasting client relationships. Grow confidently with Smart Yeti.

smartyeti.co

$10K /mo Reported

Blog content proofreading service

Blog proofreading service for content creators.

theblogproofreader.com

$2K /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.
KB Audio production services youtube.com Audio production services for aspiring musicians.	$5K /mo Reported	Freelancing +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Aspiring Musicians +1	+5	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $500 to start	63	Build this
Label design service for breweries labelgurus.com "Label design service for CPG beverage brands."	$10K /mo Reported	Freelancing +4	Word of mouth Advertising on social media	Brewery Owners +4	AD GO +26	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $30 to start	74	Build this
Branding and animation studio loveandlogic.co.uk Creative studio specializing in branding and animation for ethical organizations.	$8K /mo Reported	Consulting +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Charities +5	GO +37	Founded 2022 · Solo founder · $3K to start	64	Build this
Conversion-focused copywriting christophersilvestri.com Conversion Alchemy: Conversion-focused copywriting for SaaS and e-commerce.	$10K /mo Reported	Consulting +4	Word of mouth	SaaS Companies +3	FI +21	Founded 2021 · Solo founder · $50 to start	79	Build this
Creative film and photo services anthonykdo.com Travel filmmaker and photographer capturing global stories.	$10K /mo Reported	Freelancing +3	Word of mouth Email marketing	Brands +3	AD AD AD +2	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Canada	76	Build this
Professional resume templates byrecruiters.com Resume templates and job search resources for professionals.	$4K /mo Reported	Digital downloads +2	Word of mouth SEO +1	Job Seekers +3	+22	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $5 to start	71	Build this
Website design and development buddywdd.com Website design and development for growing businesses.	$20K /mo Reported	Agency +3	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Growing Businesses +3	+4	Solo founder · Grand Rapids, MI, USA, United States · Marketing	65	Build this
Digital presence management agency ajtatumdigital.com "Digital presence management for startups and small businesses."	$10K /mo Reported	Agency +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Startups +2	+4	Founded 2021 · Solo founder · $3K to start	62	Build this
Interior design photography services catherinenguyen.com Interior design and architecture photography specialist.	$8K /mo Reported	Freelancing +1	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Interior Designers +7	AD AD AD +14	Founded 2008 · Solo founder · $5K to start	63	Build this
Full-service social media agency goodchancecreative.com "Full-service social media agency for startups and small teams."	$20K /mo Reported	Agency +4	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Startups +2	+4	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $500 to start	69	Build this
Live spanish guitar events migueldemaria.com Live Spanish guitar music for weddings and corporate events.	$3K /mo Reported	Freelancing +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Event Planners +2	+5	Founded 2004 · Solo founder · $2K to start	58	Build this
Professional transcription services typewritetranscription.co.za "Virtual assistant services for typing and transcription."	$3K /mo Reported	Service business +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Entrepreneurs +3		Founded 2005 · 2 people · $100 to start	55	Build this
Freelance writing consultancy eva-gutierrez.com Freelance writing and coaching for aspiring freelancers.	—	Freelancing +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Entrepreneurs +2	+12	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Built in 1 day	68	Build this
Genuine wedding photography services svenstudios.com Wedding photography with a unique, artistic flair.	$6K /mo Reported	Services +1	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Engaged Couples +2	AD	Founded 2013 · Solo founder · $60K to start	47	Build this
Professional writing service careerowls.com Professional writing services for businesses and professionals.	$700 /mo Reported	Services +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Professionals +2		Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $500 to start	57	Build this
Blogging and online growth aid sidegains.com "PPC campaigns and WordPress solutions for online growth."	$3K /mo Reported	Freelancing +3	SEO Word of mouth	Small Business Owners +2	+12	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $300 to start	66	Build this
Professional editing services prooftheword.com Editing and proofreading services for diverse clients.	$2K /mo Reported	Freelancing +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Students +3	AD	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · $1K to start	57	Build this
Custom fashion and home products instagram.com Custom hand-painted fashion and home decor.	$100 /mo Reported	Custom products +2	Advertising on social media Word of mouth +1	People who love unique ... +5	+16	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · Sofia, Sofia-City, Bulgaria, Bulgaria	58	Build this
Custom explainer animation service drive80.com "Custom explainer animations for startups and marketers."	$7K /mo Reported	Services +4	Advertising on social media Word of mouth +1	Startups +3	YE +3	Founded 2011 · Solo founder · Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, United States	58	Build this
Author coaching and editing angelellaeditorial.com Editorial services elevating authors' manuscript mastery.	$5K /mo Reported	Coaching +5	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity	Authors +3	+14	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · Baltimore, Maryland, USA, United States	73	Build this
Freelance writing services danielwaldman.com Freelance writing services for blogs and websites.	$4K /mo Reported	Freelancing +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Small Business Owners +3		Founded 2016 · Solo founder · Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France, France	47	Build this
Custom design and illustration chirpsandcricket.com Custom design studio for unique paper goods and illustrations.	$1K /mo Reported	Freelancing +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Engaged Couples +8	+29	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · $500 to start	62	Build this
Creative agency for tech smartyeti.co Smart Yeti empowers professional services firms to accelerate growth by helping businesses build marketing operations systems. We blend strategic expertise and proven best practices to help time-strapped CEOs attract qualified leads, achieve measurable results, and focus on what matters—delivering exceptional services and building lasting client relationships. Grow confidently with Smart Yeti.	$10K /mo Reported	Retainer +3	Affiliate program Word of mouth	Fintech Companies +6	AD +12	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · Minneapolis, MN, United States	65	Build this
Blog content proofreading service theblogproofreader.com Blog proofreading service for content creators.	$2K /mo Reported	Freelancing +1	Word of mouth	Startups Looking to Mak... +7	+14	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · New York, New York, USA, United States	60	Build this

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