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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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60% founder-reported, the rest researched

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Median revenue

$10K /mo

Middle half earn $8K – $40M/mo

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Farming simulation game

Farming simulation game with charming pixel art.

stardewvalley.net

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Digital marketing resource hub

Digital marketing blog for entrepreneurs seeking online success.

socialbuzzhive.com

$8K /mo Reported

Focus-enhancing productivity app

Focus-enhancement app blocking digital distractions.

stayinsession.com

$8K /mo Reported

Productivity coaching program

"Coaching for creatives to optimize productivity and avoid burnout."

zackarnold.com

$10K /mo Reported

Quirky web-based games creator

Indie game developer creating quirky online experiences.

eieio.games

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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.
Farming simulation game stardewvalley.net Farming simulation game with charming pixel art.	—	Games	Word of mouth SEO +1	Gamers +2	CU	Founded 2011 · Solo founder · Built in 1400 days	80	Build this
Digital marketing resource hub socialbuzzhive.com Digital marketing blog for entrepreneurs seeking online success.	$8K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +4	Affiliate program Advertising on social media +1	Entrepreneurs +2	CO +46	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $500 to start	78	Build this
Focus-enhancing productivity app stayinsession.com Focus-enhancement app blocking digital distractions.	$8K /mo Reported	Freemium +1	Word of mouth Organic social media	Creative Workers +5	PR	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $100 to start	73	Build this
Productivity coaching program zackarnold.com "Coaching for creatives to optimize productivity and avoid burnout."	$10K /mo Reported	Online course +3	Podcasting Email List Growth +1	Creative Professionals +5	+3	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	66	Build this
Quirky web-based games creator eieio.games Indie game developer creating quirky online experiences.	—	Brick & mortar +2	Word of mouth SEO +1	Indie Hackers +2	GO	Founded 2023 · Solo founder · $800 to start	80	Build this

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