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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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17 businesses

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$1M+

Median revenue

$6K /mo

Middle half earn $2K – $10K/mo

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Customizable soy candle makers

Eco-friendly soy candles with customizable global scents.

vintagevegancandles.com

$4K /mo Reported

Luxury candle subscription service

Luxury candles for the self-care enthusiast.

blackluxecandles.com

$20K /mo Reported

Handmade custom chef knives

Artisan hand-forged knives crafted in Austin.

humbleblades.com

$2K /mo Reported

Eco-friendly soy candle maker

Eco-friendly soy candles for thoughtful gift-givers.

cocoandbubbles.com

$10K /mo Reported

Eco-friendly candle collections

Eco-friendly soy candles inspired by nature's seasons.

terrasimply.com

$3K /mo Reported

Handmade artistic pouches

Handmade zipper pouches featuring artist illustrations.

foxlyhandmade.com

$6K /mo Reported

Personalized jewelry boutique

Personalized, hand-engraved jewelry celebrating special moments.

mercimamanboutique.com

$400K /mo Reported

Custom wood wedding bands

Rustic decor and jewelry crafted by veterans.

valhallawoodforge.com

$9K /mo Reported

Custom abstract art creator

"Custom abstract paintings tailored for personal home decor."

innerglowart.com

$4K /mo Reported

Minimalist home decor maker

"Custom minimalist wood decor for modern homes."

timbergrovestudios.com

$7K /mo Reported

Handcrafted steel tongue drums

Handcrafted steel tongue drums for music and meditation.

goya.ie

$2K /mo Reported

Craft spirit subscription service

Subscription service for exploring craft spirits monthly.

tastersclub.com

$300K /mo Reported

Children's book publishing platform

Children's books introducing physics through imagination.

finnandremy.com

$2K /mo Reported

Mindful kids' clothing line

"Yoga-inspired ethical kids' clothing line."

satnambabe.com

$500 /mo Reported

Handmade timepieces from history

Handmade watches crafted from reclaimed historical materials.

novowatch.com

$20K /mo Reported

Kids' ride-on vehicle store

"E-commerce store for kids' mini bikes and ride-on toys."

socialreachmarketing.co.uk

$7K /mo Reported

Space-themed poster shop

Online store selling captivating space-themed posters.

apesinspace.co

$1K /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.
Customizable soy candle makers vintagevegancandles.com Eco-friendly soy candles with customizable global scents.	$4K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Gift Buyers +2		Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $400 to start	58	Build this
Luxury candle subscription service blackluxecandles.com Luxury candles for the self-care enthusiast.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth SEO +1	Self-Care Enthusiasts +2	ST +26	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $1K to start	68	Build this
Handmade custom chef knives humbleblades.com Artisan hand-forged knives crafted in Austin.	$2K /mo Reported	Custom orders +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Home Cooks +3		Founded 2015 · Solo founder · $5K to start	57	Build this
Eco-friendly soy candle maker cocoandbubbles.com Eco-friendly soy candles for thoughtful gift-givers.	$10K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Direct sales Email marketing +1	Gift Buyers +3	+5	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $5K to start	60	Build this
Eco-friendly candle collections terrasimply.com Eco-friendly soy candles inspired by nature's seasons.	$3K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Word of mouth	Home Decor Enthusiasts +3		Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $100 to start	57	Build this
Handmade artistic pouches foxlyhandmade.com Handmade zipper pouches featuring artist illustrations.	$6K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Art Lovers +3	+10	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · $600 to start	67	Build this
Personalized jewelry boutique mercimamanboutique.com Personalized, hand-engraved jewelry celebrating special moments.	$400K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media	Women +2	+28	Founded 2007 · 42 people · $8K to start	57	Build this
Custom wood wedding bands valhallawoodforge.com Rustic decor and jewelry crafted by veterans.	$9K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Veterans +5	+16	Founded 2017 · 3 people · $400 to start	52	Build this
Custom abstract art creator innerglowart.com "Custom abstract paintings tailored for personal home decor."	$4K /mo Reported	Commissioned art +1	Word of mouth Organic social media +1	Art Lovers +2	+30	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · Plano, Texas, USA, United States	70	Build this
Minimalist home decor maker timbergrovestudios.com "Custom minimalist wood decor for modern homes."	$7K /mo Reported	Custom products +2	Advertising on social media Brand Authenticity +1	Homeowners +2		Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Hunter River, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Canada	58	Build this
Handcrafted steel tongue drums goya.ie Handcrafted steel tongue drums for music and meditation.	$2K /mo Reported	Handmade products +1	Direct sales Word of mouth +1	Musicians +4		Founded 2018 · Solo founder · Dublin, Ireland, Ireland	55	Build this
Craft spirit subscription service tastersclub.com Subscription service for exploring craft spirits monthly.	$300K /mo Reported	Subscription +1	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Craft Spirits Enthusiasts +12	+7	Founded 2012 · 3 people · New York, USA, United States	73	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
Mindful kids' clothing line satnambabe.com "Yoga-inspired ethical kids' clothing line."	$500 /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Press Affiliate program +1	Moms Looking for Unique... +6		Founded 2016 · Solo founder · New York, New York, USA, United States	57	Build this
Handmade timepieces from history novowatch.com Handmade watches crafted from reclaimed historical materials.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Watch Enthusiasts Inter... +5	+16	Founded 2011 · Solo founder · $5K to start	75	Build this
Kids' ride-on vehicle store socialreachmarketing.co.uk "E-commerce store for kids' mini bikes and ride-on toys."	$7K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Referral Program	Parents of Young Childr... +3	+33	Founded 2018 · 2 people · England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom	66	Build this
Space-themed poster shop apesinspace.co Online store selling captivating space-themed posters.	$1K /mo Reported	Print on demand +1	SEO Email marketing +1	Space Enthusiasts +4	+9	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Belgium	62	Build this

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