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Solopreneur

Ideas for Solopreneurs

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

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36 businesses

64% founder-reported, the rest researched

<$10K

$10K+

$50K+

$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$30K /mo

Middle half earn $10K – $200K/mo

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Email marketing for creators

Email marketing platform built for online creators

convertkit.com

$2M /mo Estimated

Productivity-focused content creator

Creator education platform for aspiring YouTubers.

aliabdaal.com

$200K /mo Estimated

SaaS CV/resume builder

standout-cv.com

$400K /mo Reported

Cybersecurity risk prevention tool

Cybersecurity consultancy focused on education and prevention

tcm-sec.com

$10K /mo Reported

Online group card tool

Digital group cards for heartfelt celebrations.

thankbox.com

$30K /mo Reported

Stock trading education platform

"Stock option education for aspiring traders."

maxoptionstrading.com

$30K /mo Reported

Natural skincare for sensitive skin

Natural skincare line for sensitive skin enthusiasts.

lewabotanics.com

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Handcrafted wooden cutting boards

High-end handcrafted cutting boards for culinary enthusiasts.

brooklynbutcherblocks.com

$30K /mo Reported

Dating and relationship coaching

Dating and relationship coaching for men.

patstedman.com

$30K /mo Reported

Budget wedding planning resource

"Wedding planning tips for budget-conscious couples."

thebudgetsavvybride.com

$10K /mo Reported

Test prep success platform

Career-focused test prep platform for professional exams.

achievable.me

$200K /mo Reported

Hemp-based wellness products

Global leader in hemp-based wellness products.

elixinolwellness.com

$800K /mo Reported

Trading education platform

Affordable stock trading education through expert-led webinars and ideas.

camelbacktrading.org

$4K /mo Reported

Self-care bath product specialist

Soap and bath products for modern midlife women.

thepurplesage.com

$4K /mo Reported

Romantic event planning service

Intimate romantic event planning for busy couples.

dreamsanddetailsevents.com

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Online language tutoring platform

Online language tutoring platform for global learners.

languatalk.com

$300K /mo Reported

Personal finance comparison tool

Personal finance blog guiding financial independence.

cashoverflow.com

$10K /mo Reported

No-code MVP validation course

Course teaching MVP creation without coding skills.

nocodemvp.com

$6K /mo Reported

Online blogging courses

Online business education teaching people to build profitable blogs and courses

createandgo.com

$80K /mo Reported

Proofreading course platform

Online courses teaching worldwide freelance proofreading skills.

proofreadanywhere.com

$300K /mo Reported

Handmade bondage lingerie designer

Bondage-inspired handmade leather lingerie and gothic accessories.

lovelornlingerie.com

$5K /mo Reported

Military teddy bear protector

Military-inspired teddy bears for comforting kids at night.

zzzbears.com

$40K /mo Reported

Children's book publishing platform

Children's books introducing physics through imagination.

finnandremy.com

$2K /mo Reported

Therapeutic cuddle sessions

"Professional cuddling service for emotional connection seekers."

snugglewithsam.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.
Email marketing for creators convertkit.com Email marketing platform built for online creators	$2M /mo Estimated	Subscription +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Content Creators +2		Founded 2013 · 82 people · $5K to start	58	Build this
Productivity-focused content creator aliabdaal.com Creator education platform for aspiring YouTubers.	$200K /mo Estimated	Brick & mortar +5	Word of mouth SEO +1	Content Creators +2	KA PO	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · London, UK, United Kingdom	82	Build this
SaaS CV/resume builder standout-cv.com	$400K /mo Reported	Subscription +2	SEO Press +1	Small businesses +4	SA	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · $100 to start	88	Build this
Cybersecurity risk prevention tool tcm-sec.com Cybersecurity consultancy focused on education and prevention	$10K /mo Reported	Consulting +7	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Startup Founders +10	CU +30	Founded 2021 · Solo founder · $3K to start	66	Build this
Online group card tool thankbox.com Digital group cards for heartfelt celebrations.	$30K /mo Reported	One-time purchase +5	Word of mouth SEO +1	Teams within Businesses +11	CU +27	Founded 2020 · 3 people · $3K to start	64	Build this
Stock trading education platform maxoptionstrading.com "Stock option education for aspiring traders."	$30K /mo Reported	Community +6	Pay Per Click Advertising Organic social media +1	Aspiring Traders +10	+7	Founded 2020 · 6 people · $4K to start	68	Build this
LB Natural skincare for sensitive skin lewabotanics.com Natural skincare line for sensitive skin enthusiasts.	—	E Commerce +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Sensitive Skin Enthusiasts +2		Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $300 to start	74	Build this
Handcrafted wooden cutting boards brooklynbutcherblocks.com High-end handcrafted cutting boards for culinary enthusiasts.	$30K /mo Reported	E Commerce +4	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Culinary Enthusiasts +3	+35	Founded 2010 · Solo founder · $20K to start	71	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
Budget wedding planning resource thebudgetsavvybride.com "Wedding planning tips for budget-conscious couples."	$10K /mo Reported	Online publication +9	Brand Authenticity Organic social media +1	Couples Seeking Compreh... +7	+38	Founded 2008 · 2 people · Nashville, TN, USA, United States	76	Build this
Test prep success platform achievable.me Career-focused test prep platform for professional exams.	$200K /mo Reported	Course +7	Advertising on social media Press +1	Finance Professionals +13	CU +18	Founded 2016 · 12 people · $5K to start	63	Build this
Hemp-based wellness products elixinolwellness.com Global leader in hemp-based wellness products.	$800K /mo Reported	E-commerce +5	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +10	+4	Founded 2018 · 35 people · $1M to start	42	Build this
Trading education platform camelbacktrading.org Affordable stock trading education through expert-led webinars and ideas.	$4K /mo Reported	Digital Products & Courses +6	Direct sales Referral Program +1	Traders +9	+38	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $5K to start	70	Build this
Self-care bath product specialist thepurplesage.com Soap and bath products for modern midlife women.	$4K /mo Reported	E Commerce +3	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Midlife Women	+19	Solo founder · $3K to start · Ethel, LA, USA, United States	77	Build this
Romantic event planning service dreamsanddetailsevents.com Intimate romantic event planning for busy couples.	—	Services +3	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Couples +4	+3	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $700 to start	60	Build this
Online language tutoring platform languatalk.com Online language tutoring platform for global learners.	$300K /mo Reported	Marketplace +6	Pay Per Click Advertising Search engine marketing +1	Language Learners +9	+5	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Singapore, Singapore, Singapore	60	Build this
Personal finance comparison tool cashoverflow.com Personal finance blog guiding financial independence.	$10K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +4	SEO Email marketing +1	Indian Consumers +10	CO RO	Founded 2015 · 7 people · Chandigarh, India, India	61	Build this
No-code MVP validation course nocodemvp.com Course teaching MVP creation without coding skills.	$6K /mo Reported	Course +4	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Entrepreneurs +9	+18	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands, Netherlands	76	Build this
Online blogging courses createandgo.com Online business education teaching people to build profitable blogs and courses	$80K /mo Reported	Course +6	Email marketing SEO +1	Aspiring Bloggers +8	CO +26	Founded 2017 · 2 co-founders · Texas, USA, United States	73	Build this
Proofreading course platform proofreadanywhere.com Online courses teaching worldwide freelance proofreading skills.	$300K /mo Reported	Course +4	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Freelancers +9	CO +10	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · Other	79	Build this
Handmade bondage lingerie designer lovelornlingerie.com Bondage-inspired handmade leather lingerie and gothic accessories.	$5K /mo Reported	E Commerce +4	Advertising on social media Direct sales	Women +3	+1	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · New York, USA, United States	59	Build this
Military teddy bear protector zzzbears.com Military-inspired teddy bears for comforting kids at night.	$40K /mo Reported	E-commerce +5	Word of mouth Facebook Community +1	Military Families +10	+38	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · $5K to start	71	Build this
Children's book publishing platform finnandremy.com Children's books introducing physics through imagination.	$2K /mo Reported	Print on demand +7	Press Advertising on social media +1	Parents of Young Childr... +12	+17	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $1K to start	74	Build this
Therapeutic cuddle sessions snugglewithsam.com "Professional cuddling service for emotional connection seekers."	$10K /mo Reported	Coaching +9	Brand Authenticity Advertising on social media +1	Individuals Seeking Pos... +16	+46	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · Boston, Massachusetts, USA, United States	73	Build this

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