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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

89% founder-reported, the rest researched

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$10K+

$50K+

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$1M+

Median revenue

$20K /mo

Middle half earn $10K – $80K/mo

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Sustainable hiking socks

"Sustainable hiking socks inspired by Pacific Northwest beauty."

ftgusocks.com

$3K /mo Reported

Curated gifting concierge service

'Elevated gifting service supporting small artisans.'

bestowegifting.com

$10K /mo Reported

Event entertainment solutions

"Event production company with interactive entertainment solutions."

interactiveparty.com

$400K /mo Reported

Custom printed promotional products

Custom-branded products to boost business and customer loyalty.

umbrellasandbeyond.com

$3K /mo Reported

Branded premium stationery provider

Branded premium stationery for corporate clients.

ferrotype.co.uk

$20K /mo Reported

Custom balloon installation service

Custom balloon installations for unforgettable events.

theworkscollectiveco.com

$80K /mo Reported

Custom adventure planning service

"Custom citywide adventure experiences for special occasions."

constructedadventures.com

$10K /mo Reported

Custom photo print service

Online photo printing service for high-quality canvas and framed prints.

thecanvasworks.ie

$40K /mo Reported

Mindfulness meditation app

Mindfulness and meditation app for better sleep and focus

calm.com

$1M /mo Estimated

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.
Sustainable hiking socks ftgusocks.com "Sustainable hiking socks inspired by Pacific Northwest beauty."	$3K /mo Reported	E-commerce +4	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Outdoor Enthusiasts +3		Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $5K to start	59	Build this
Curated gifting concierge service bestowegifting.com 'Elevated gifting service supporting small artisans.'	$10K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Corporate Clients +3	+2	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $20K to start	59	Build this
Event entertainment solutions interactiveparty.com "Event production company with interactive entertainment solutions."	$400K /mo Reported	Agency +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Event Planners +3		Founded 1988 · 12 people · $30K to start	47	Build this
Custom printed promotional products umbrellasandbeyond.com Custom-branded products to boost business and customer loyalty.	$3K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Small Business Owners +3		Founded 2006 · Solo founder · $20K to start	49	Build this
Branded premium stationery provider ferrotype.co.uk Branded premium stationery for corporate clients.	$20K /mo Reported	Agency +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Corporate Clients +2	AD +24	Founded 2019 · 2 people · $5K to start	60	Build this
Custom balloon installation service theworkscollectiveco.com Custom balloon installations for unforgettable events.	$80K /mo Reported	Service business +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Event Planners +3	+10	Founded 2019 · 2 people · Los Angeles, CA, USA, United States	61	Build this
Custom adventure planning service constructedadventures.com "Custom citywide adventure experiences for special occasions."	$10K /mo Reported	Flat fee +1	Word of mouth SEO +1	Affluent Gift Givers +4		Founded 2015 · Solo founder · Built in 25 days	52	Build this
Custom photo print service thecanvasworks.ie Online photo printing service for high-quality canvas and framed prints.	$40K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Email marketing SEO +1	Musicians +8	+8	Founded 2007 · 5 people · Ireland, United States	59	Build this
Mindfulness meditation app calm.com Mindfulness and meditation app for better sleep and focus	$1M /mo Estimated	Subscription +1	Word of mouth Press +1	Consumers +2	CU	Founded 2012 · 2 co-founders · $2M to start	67	Build this

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