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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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23 businesses

100% founder-reported, the rest researched

<$10K

$10K+

$50K+

$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$5K /mo

Middle half earn $3K – $20K/mo

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Van life blog

Blog and media brand covering van life, RVs, boats, and tiny homes

thewaywardhome.com

$1K /mo Reported

Culinary resource platform

"Culinary info hub for professional chefs."

chefs-resources.com

$5K /mo Reported

Food truck business guide

"Resource hub for aspiring food truck entrepreneurs."

foodtruckempire.com

$5K /mo Reported

Movie mistake finder tool

'Website showcasing mistakes in movies and TV shows.'

moviemistakes.com

$4K /mo Reported

Weekly ai tools newsletter

Weekly AI tools newsletter for staying informed effortlessly.

worldofai.beehiiv.com

$6K /mo Reported

Financial education platform

Finance education platform for smarter investments.

topdollarinvestor.com

$3K /mo Reported

Free stock photo website

Free stock photos from photographer Viktor Hanacek.

picjumbo.com

$10K /mo Reported

Free high-performance mc hosting

Free high-performance Minecraft server hosting.

freemcserver.net

$1K /mo Reported

Digital marketing resource hub

Digital marketing blog for entrepreneurs seeking online success.

socialbuzzhive.com

$8K /mo Reported

Personal finance advice site

Personal finance insights for aspiring wealth builders.

financialsamurai.com

$30K /mo Reported

Global nightlife guide

Global nightlife and travel guide website.

pubclub.com

$2K /mo Reported

Diy home renovation blog

DIY blog for farmhouse renovation enthusiasts.

grandmashousediy.com

$2K /mo Reported

Kids' crafting inspiration hub

Crafts blog inspiring kids to create easily.

redtedart.com

$20K /mo Reported

Startup stories podcast

Podcast uncovering tech visionaries' startup journeys.

codestory.co

$5K /mo Reported

Cannabis lifestyle magazine

Monthly cannabis magazine educating and entertaining Southwest consumers.

cannabiscactus.com

$20K /mo Reported

Gray hair blog

Blog and community helping women embrace natural gray hair

katiegoesplatinum.com

$6K /mo Reported

Personal finance insights hub

Personal finance insights for savvy money management.

moneyning.com

$30K /mo Reported

Blogging success course

Personal growth blog and courses for aspiring full-time bloggers

letsreachsuccess.com

$5K /mo Reported

Car reviews and insights

Automotive insights and reviews for enthusiasts.

carblog.co.uk

$900 /mo Reported

Customized weight loss plans

VPT offers an AI-driven eHealth platform focused on sustainable weight loss and prevention of lifestyle-related diseases. Available on web and mobile, it uses a freemium model with ad-supported and PRO plans. Our users are health-conscious individuals, and future clients include clinics and insurers. Backed by scientific publications, our small expert team combines tech, health, and business skills to drive impact globally.

virtual-personaltrainer.com

$400K /mo Reported

Texas travel inspiration hub

"Discover Texas travel gems with My Curly Adventures."

mycurlyadventures.com

$4K /mo Reported

Therapeutic cuddle sessions

"Professional cuddling service for emotional connection seekers."

snugglewithsam.com

$10K /mo Reported

Men's style advice site

Men's style and confidence website for shorter men

themodestman.com

$30K /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.
Van life blog thewaywardhome.com Blog and media brand covering van life, RVs, boats, and tiny homes	$1K /mo Reported	Blogging +4	Email marketing SEO +1	Digital Nomads +4	CO +28	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $50 to start	79	Build this
Culinary resource platform chefs-resources.com "Culinary info hub for professional chefs."	$5K /mo Reported	Subscription +2	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Professional Chefs +1	GO +14	Founded 2010 · Solo founder · $50 to start	82	Build this
Food truck business guide foodtruckempire.com "Resource hub for aspiring food truck entrepreneurs."	$5K /mo Reported	Blog +4	Affiliate program Facebook Community +1	Food Truck Entrepreneurs +8	+6	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · $500 to start	74	Build this
Movie mistake finder tool moviemistakes.com 'Website showcasing mistakes in movies and TV shows.'	$4K /mo Reported	Advertising +2	Word of mouth SEO +1	Movie Enthusiasts +3	PH MY	Founded 1996 · Solo founder · $100 to start	72	Build this
Weekly ai tools newsletter worldofai.beehiiv.com Weekly AI tools newsletter for staying informed effortlessly.	$6K /mo Reported	Newsletter +2	Email marketing Brand Authenticity +1	Entrepreneurs +3	CU +33	Founded 2023 · Solo founder · $100 to start	84	Build this
Financial education platform topdollarinvestor.com Finance education platform for smarter investments.	$3K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +4	Affiliate program Advertising on social media +1	Individuals Interested ... +5	CO +42	Founded 2022 · Solo founder · $30K to start	62	Build this
Free stock photo website picjumbo.com Free stock photos from photographer Viktor Hanacek.	$10K /mo Reported	Freemium +3	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Bloggers +4	AW +6	Founded 2013 · Solo founder · Built in 3 days	77	Build this
Free high-performance mc hosting freemcserver.net Free high-performance Minecraft server hosting.	$1K /mo Reported	Freemium +2	Word of mouth Referral Program +1	Gamers on a Budget +5	+16	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · Portugal	60	Build this
Digital marketing resource hub socialbuzzhive.com Digital marketing blog for entrepreneurs seeking online success.	$8K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +4	Affiliate program Advertising on social media +1	Entrepreneurs +2	CO +46	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $500 to start	78	Build this
Personal finance advice site financialsamurai.com Personal finance insights for aspiring wealth builders.	$30K /mo Reported	Blog +5	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Entrepreneurs +4		Founded 2009 · Solo founder · San Francisco, CA, USA, United States	75	Build this
Global nightlife guide pubclub.com Global nightlife and travel guide website.	$2K /mo Reported	Advertising +1	Word of mouth Facebook Community +1	Travelers +2		Founded 2001 · Solo founder · San Diego, United States	72	Build this
Diy home renovation blog grandmashousediy.com DIY blog for farmhouse renovation enthusiasts.	$2K /mo Reported	Blog +4	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	DIY Enthusiasts +4	+7	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · $1K to start	73	Build this
Kids' crafting inspiration hub redtedart.com Crafts blog inspiring kids to create easily.	$20K /mo Reported	Blogging +7	Pay Per Click Advertising SEO +1	Parents +3		Founded 2010 · Solo founder · Built in 7 days	81	Build this
Startup stories podcast codestory.co Podcast uncovering tech visionaries' startup journeys.	$5K /mo Reported	Advertising +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Podcast Listeners +3		Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $1K to start	71	Build this
Cannabis lifestyle magazine cannabiscactus.com Monthly cannabis magazine educating and entertaining Southwest consumers.	$20K /mo Reported	Advertising +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media	Cannabis Consumers +3	AD +22	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $50K to start	65	Build this
Gray hair blog katiegoesplatinum.com Blog and community helping women embrace natural gray hair	$6K /mo Reported	Blog +6	Facebook Community SEO +1	Women +2	AD +66	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $500 to start	71	Build this
Personal finance insights hub moneyning.com Personal finance insights for savvy money management.	$30K /mo Reported	Advertising +2	SEO	Consumers +2		Founded 2008 · Solo founder · $10 to start	79	Build this
Blogging success course letsreachsuccess.com Personal growth blog and courses for aspiring full-time bloggers	$5K /mo Reported	Online course +5	Email marketing SEO	Side Hustlers +4	CO +12	Founded 2013 · Solo founder · $100 to start	79	Build this
Car reviews and insights carblog.co.uk Automotive insights and reviews for enthusiasts.	$900 /mo Reported	Advertising +1	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Automotive Enthusiasts +1		Founded 2010 · 2 co-founders · $60 to start	54	Build this
Customized weight loss plans virtual-personaltrainer.com VPT offers an AI-driven eHealth platform focused on sustainable weight loss and prevention of lifestyle-related diseases. Available on web and mobile, it uses a freemium model with ad-supported and PRO plans. Our users are health-conscious individuals, and future clients include clinics and insurers. Backed by scientific publications, our small expert team combines tech, health, and business skills to drive impact globally.	$400K /mo Reported	Advertising +4	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Fitness Enthusiasts +2	GO +15	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · United States	75	Build this
Texas travel inspiration hub mycurlyadventures.com "Discover Texas travel gems with My Curly Adventures."	$4K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +3	SEO	Travelers Seeking Local... +5	+23	Founded 2017 · 2 people · Texas, USA, United States	68	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
Men's style advice site themodestman.com Men's style and confidence website for shorter men	$30K /mo Reported	Digital media +4	Affiliate program SEO	Men of Modest Height Se... +5	+20	Founded 2012 · 8 people · Tucson, Arizona, USA, United States	67	Build this

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