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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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9 businesses

100% founder-reported, the rest researched

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$10K+

$50K+

$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$7K /mo

Middle half earn $4K – $20K/mo

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Custom stencil creation tool

Custom stencil manufacturer for businesses and DIY enthusiasts.

stencilstop.com

$80K /mo Reported

Diy home renovation blog

DIY blog for farmhouse renovation enthusiasts.

grandmashousediy.com

$2K /mo Reported

Hand-drawn embroidery samplers

Hand-drawn embroidery samplers for creative stitchers.

dropclothsamplers.com

$20K /mo Reported

Spiral featherboard system

Spiral featherboard for safer, precise woodworking cuts.

featherboards.com

$20K /mo Reported

Diy craft tutorial hub

DIY craft tutorials blog with handmade craft accessories.

thecraftygentleman.net

$1K /mo Reported

Smart upgrade for security

Smart home security using existing wired systems.

konnected.io

$300K /mo Reported

2D design files for CNC

"Digital 2D designs for CNC machine projects."

dxfforcnc.com

$7K /mo Reported

Home decor blog

Home decor blog and digital products for flooring and painting

theflooringgirl.com

$4K /mo Reported

Magnetic levitation display

Levitating planters for home and office decor.

levdisplay.com

$4K /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.
Custom stencil creation tool stencilstop.com Custom stencil manufacturer for businesses and DIY enthusiasts.	$80K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media Pay Per Click Advertising +1	DIY Enthusiasts +3	+7	Founded 2015 · 9 people · $1K to start	53	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
Hand-drawn embroidery samplers dropclothsamplers.com Hand-drawn embroidery samplers for creative stitchers.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce	Affiliate program Advertising on social media +1	Crafters +3		Founded 2011 · Solo founder · Portland, OR, USA, United States	67	Build this
Spiral featherboard system featherboards.com Spiral featherboard for safer, precise woodworking cuts.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth	Woodworkers +3	+11	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · $50K to start	63	Build this
Diy craft tutorial hub thecraftygentleman.net DIY craft tutorials blog with handmade craft accessories.	$1K /mo Reported	Sponsored content +3	Advertising on social media SEO	Crafters +2	AD +1	Founded 2013 · Solo founder · Nottingham, United Kingdom	58	Build this
Smart upgrade for security konnected.io Smart home security using existing wired systems.	$300K /mo Reported	Product +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Homeowners +2	+2	Founded 2017 · 4 people · Orlando, FL, USA, United States	78	Build this
2D design files for CNC dxfforcnc.com "Digital 2D designs for CNC machine projects."	$7K /mo Reported	Digital downloads +2	SEO Email marketing +1	CNC Machine Owners +2	+20	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · $30 to start	73	Build this
Home decor blog theflooringgirl.com Home decor blog and digital products for flooring and painting	$4K /mo Reported	Blog +5	Affiliate program Email marketing +1	Homeowners +2	+1	Founded 2011 · Solo founder · New York, New York, USA, United States	65	Build this
L Magnetic levitation display levdisplay.com Levitating planters for home and office decor.	$4K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Press Email marketing +1	DIY Enthusiasts +6	+7	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Denver, Colorado, USA, United States	66	Build this

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