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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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$50K+

$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$20K /mo

Middle half earn $2K – $50K/mo

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Handcrafted footwear marketplace

Asian-inspired handcrafted footwear brand.

merakidesignhouse.com

$20K /mo Reported

Bespoke panama hat maker

Handcrafted luxury Panama hats for discerning global travelers.

truffaux.com

$50K /mo Reported

Men's style and skincare blog

Men’s travel, style, and skincare blog with honest reviews.

onyourmarkyvr.com

$2K /mo Reported

Curated boutique shopping experience

Curated boutique offering clothes, home goods, and community events.

blushboutiqueco.com

$30K /mo Reported

Online boutique for navy lovers

Online boutique for the navy-obsessed fashionista.

shopnavybleu.com

$20K /mo Reported

Luxury streetwear brand

Luxury streetwear brand with an artistic edge.

dealwithdevil.com

$700 /mo Reported

Stylish performance boots

Stylish, versatile boots for casual hikers.

coddi.co

$2K /mo Reported

Premium streetwear for men

Men's premium streetwear brand from New Zealand.

iloveugly.com

$300K /mo Reported

Custom patch creation service

Custom embroidered patches with no minimum order requirement.

thepatchsmith.blogspot.com

$7K /mo Reported

Sustainable vegan sneakers

Ethical vegan sneakers inspired by Australian coastal lifestyle.

atlantishandmade.com

$30K /mo Reported

Artist-designed minimalist wallets

Artist-designed minimalistic wallets made from durable Tyvek.

paperwallet.com

$600K /mo Reported

Multi-wear beach accessory

Convertible bohemian wraps for versatile fashion statements.

bohowrapsody.com

$800 /mo Reported

Walnut wood sunglasses brand

Woodies: Affordable walnut wood sunglasses for stylish minimalists.

woodies.com

$300K /mo Reported

Designer bodycon dress shop

Online boutique for designer bandage and bodycon dresses.

thekewlshop.com

$200K /mo Reported

Handcrafted leather goods

Handcrafted leather goods and timeless apparel.

populess.com

$10K /mo Reported

Handcrafted leather wallets

Handcrafted slim leather wallets and card holders.

jaqet.com

$1K /mo Reported

Small-batch vintage apparel

Small-batch Americana denim blending new and vintage styles.

crawford-denim.com

$2K /mo Reported

Luxury men's accessory brand

Luxury men's accessories crafted from fine Italian silk.

lazyjackpress.com

$20K /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.
Handcrafted footwear marketplace merakidesignhouse.com Asian-inspired handcrafted footwear brand.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Women +2		Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $5K to start	60	Build this
Bespoke panama hat maker truffaux.com Handcrafted luxury Panama hats for discerning global travelers.	$50K /mo Reported	Retail +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Discerning Travelers +2		3 people · $10K to start · Built in 120 days	53	Build this
Men's style and skincare blog onyourmarkyvr.com Men’s travel, style, and skincare blog with honest reviews.	$2K /mo Reported	Ad monetization +1	Advertising on social media SEO	Men +2	+2	Founded 2009 · Solo founder · $2K to start	63	Build this
Curated boutique shopping experience blushboutiqueco.com Curated boutique offering clothes, home goods, and community events.	$30K /mo Reported	Retail +4	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Fashion Enthusiasts +3		7 people · Greeley, Colorado, USA, United States · Clothing & Fashion	44	Build this
Online boutique for navy lovers shopnavybleu.com Online boutique for the navy-obsessed fashionista.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media	Fashion Enthusiasts +2		Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $20K to start	60	Build this
Luxury streetwear brand dealwithdevil.com Luxury streetwear brand with an artistic edge.	$700 /mo Reported	E-commerce	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Fashion Enthusiasts +3		Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, Australia	54	Build this
Stylish performance boots coddi.co Stylish, versatile boots for casual hikers.	$2K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Fashion Enthusiasts +2	+17	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · Chicago, Illinois, USA, United States	56	Build this
Premium streetwear for men iloveugly.com Men's premium streetwear brand from New Zealand.	$300K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Men +3		Founded 2008 · 20 people · Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, New Zealand	54	Build this
Custom patch creation service thepatchsmith.blogspot.com Custom embroidered patches with no minimum order requirement.	$7K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Event Marketers +9		Founded 2017 · Solo founder · New York, New York, USA, United States	49	Build this
Sustainable vegan sneakers atlantishandmade.com Ethical vegan sneakers inspired by Australian coastal lifestyle.	$30K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Email marketing Advertising on social media +1	Eco-Friendly Skincare E... +9		Founded 2017 · 2 people · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Australia	48	Build this
Artist-designed minimalist wallets paperwallet.com Artist-designed minimalistic wallets made from durable Tyvek.	$600K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Artists Looking for Col... +9		Founded 2007 · Solo founder · New York, New York, USA, United States	79	Build this
Multi-wear beach accessory bohowrapsody.com Convertible bohemian wraps for versatile fashion statements.	$800 /mo Reported	Dtc +3	Advertising on social media Press +1	Women Interested in Chi... +7	+16	Founded 2018 · 2 people · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	55	Build this
Walnut wood sunglasses brand woodies.com Woodies: Affordable walnut wood sunglasses for stylish minimalists.	$300K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Pay Per Click Advertising Email marketing +1	Amazon Customers +5	+25	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · $5K to start	77	Build this
Designer bodycon dress shop thekewlshop.com Online boutique for designer bandage and bodycon dresses.	$200K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	SEO Email marketing +1	Fashion Enthusiasts +3		Founded 2012 · 6 people · Michigan, USA, United States	53	Build this
Handcrafted leather goods populess.com Handcrafted leather goods and timeless apparel.	$10K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Email marketing SEO +1	Everyday Carry Enthusiasts +8	GO	Founded 2013 · 3 co-founders · Alberta, Canada, United States	44	Build this
Handcrafted leather wallets jaqet.com Handcrafted slim leather wallets and card holders.	$1K /mo Reported	E-commerce	Press Advertising on social media	Boutique Customers +4		Founded 2012 · 2 people · Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada, United States	52	Build this
Small-batch vintage apparel crawford-denim.com Small-batch Americana denim blending new and vintage styles.	$2K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Fashion Enthusiasts +3		Founded 2013 · Solo founder · Manhattan Beach, California, USA, United States	57	Build this
Luxury men's accessory brand lazyjackpress.com Luxury men's accessories crafted from fine Italian silk.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Trade shows Organic social media +1	Luxury Men's Accessorie... +7	+15	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · New York, New York, USA, United States	60	Build this

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