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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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14 businesses

93% founder-reported, the rest researched

<$10K

$10K+

$50K+

$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$10K /mo

Middle half earn $6K – $40K/mo

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Automated image generation API

Automated image and video generation for marketers.

bannerbear.com

$50K /mo Estimated

Cybersecurity risk prevention tool

Cybersecurity consultancy focused on education and prevention

tcm-sec.com

$10K /mo Reported

Audiobook and podcast production

Audiobook and podcast production services for storytellers.

audivita.com

$30K /mo Reported

Romantic date planning service

Romantic event planning for unforgettable date experiences.

sosromanceplanning.com

$1K /mo Reported

Mindfulness-based test prep software

Mindfulness-based test prep platform for students.

granite-education.com

$30K /mo Reported

Budget wedding planning resource

"Wedding planning tips for budget-conscious couples."

thebudgetsavvybride.com

$10K /mo Reported

Custom software development agency

Custom software and branding for African SMEs.

brainverse.co

$6K /mo Reported

Career transition coaching service

Career coaching for escaping the 9-to-5 grind.

screwthecubicle.com

$10K /mo Reported

Online language tutoring platform

Online language tutoring platform for global learners.

languatalk.com

$300K /mo Reported

Low-cost solar energy service

"Solar power provider offering no-cost installations."

cleanenergysolar.org

$600K /mo Reported

Web design and seo services

Web design and SEO for small businesses.

upandsocial.com

$40K /mo Reported

Resume and linkedin writing service

Resume and LinkedIn writing for job seekers.

recruiterwritten.com

$2K /mo Reported

Food and symptom tracker

Personalized wellness tracking journals for digestive health.

thefooddiary.co

$800 /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.
Automated image generation API bannerbear.com Automated image and video generation for marketers.	$50K /mo Estimated	Done for you service +12	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Developers +2	AW	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $500 to start	76	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
Audiobook and podcast production audivita.com Audiobook and podcast production services for storytellers.	$30K /mo Reported	Service +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Authors +3		Founded 2018 · 4 people · Albuquerque, United States	50	Build this
SR Romantic date planning service sosromanceplanning.com Romantic event planning for unforgettable date experiences.	$1K /mo Reported	Service +2	Word of mouth Organic social media	Couples Seeking Romanti... +4	+17	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $500 to start	61	Build this
Mindfulness-based test prep software granite-education.com Mindfulness-based test prep platform for students.	$30K /mo Reported	Online course +11	Advertising on social media Facebook Community +1	Educational Institutes +12	+12	4 people · Built in 400 days · Nashville, Tennessee, USA, United States	59	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
Custom software development agency brainverse.co Custom software and branding for African SMEs.	$6K /mo Reported	Agency +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	SMBs +3	+7	Founded 2013 · 15 people · $1K to start	54	Build this
Career transition coaching service screwthecubicle.com Career coaching for escaping the 9-to-5 grind.	$10K /mo Reported	Coaching +6	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Mid-Career Professionals +9	+20	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · $3K to start	74	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
Low-cost solar energy service cleanenergysolar.org "Solar power provider offering no-cost installations."	$600K /mo Reported	Power purchase agreement +3	Advertising on social media Direct sales	Homeowners +2		Founded 2014 · 20 people · California, USA, United States	44	Build this
Web design and seo services upandsocial.com Web design and SEO for small businesses.	$40K /mo Reported	Agency +2	Word of mouth SEO	Small Business Owners +4	+36	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · $3K to start	66	Build this
Resume and linkedin writing service recruiterwritten.com Resume and LinkedIn writing for job seekers.	$2K /mo Reported	Service +2	Referral Program Podcasting +1	Executives +4	+7	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · United States	51	Build this
Food and symptom tracker thefooddiary.co Personalized wellness tracking journals for digestive health.	$800 /mo Reported	Physical product +5	Organic social media Influencer partnerships +1	Individuals with Digest... +10	+13	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Yorkshire, Virginia, USA, United Kingdom	50	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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