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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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$1M+

Median revenue

$20K /mo

Middle half earn $5K – $30K/mo

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Online group card tool

Digital group cards for heartfelt celebrations.

thankbox.com

$30K /mo Reported

Mobile auto detailing service

Mobile auto detailing service for busy professionals.

autodetailingcarlsbad.com

$5K /mo Reported

Custom handcrafted photo albums

Custom-crafted photo albums for unforgettable wedding memories.

candidshutters.com

$30K /mo Reported

Newborn and family photography

Newborn and family photography in Charlotte area.

twolittlemonkeysphotography.com

$2K /mo Reported

Mindfulness-based test prep software

Mindfulness-based test prep platform for students.

granite-education.com

$30K /mo Reported

Personal finance blog

Her Paper Route: personal finance and lifestyle blog with courses and newsletters

herpaperroute.com

$7K /mo Reported

Virtual magic performance service

Youthful magician offering enchanting virtual magic and juggling shows.

danchanmagic.com

$1K /mo Reported

Parenting skills training course

Digital parenting course teaching family self-governance skills.

teachingselfgovernment.com

$10K /mo Reported

Genuine wedding photography services

Wedding photography with a unique, artistic flair.

svenstudios.com

$6K /mo Reported

Financial consulting services

Financial consulting for moms mastering their money.

denzelrodriguez.com

$20K /mo Reported

Self-published island guidebooks

"Guides and tales about La Palma astronomy."

dragontree.sheilacrosby.com

$200 /mo Reported

Faux tree base cover

Faux tree bark wrap for artificial Christmas trees.

thechristmastreehugger.com

$40K /mo Reported

Party game creation duo

Party games and live events for creative fun.

barryandjason.com

$30K /mo Reported

Custom photo print service

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

thecanvasworks.ie

$40K /mo Reported

Handboard wave riding gear

Portable handboards enhancing bodysurfing fun and performance.

slydehandboards.com

$80K /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.
Online group card tool thankbox.com Digital group cards for heartfelt celebrations.	$30K /mo Reported	One-time purchase +5	Word of mouth SEO +1	Teams within Businesses +11	CU +27	Founded 2020 · 3 people · $3K to start	64	Build this
Mobile auto detailing service autodetailingcarlsbad.com Mobile auto detailing service for busy professionals.	$5K /mo Reported	Appointment based +1	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Busy Professionals +3	+7	Founded 2021 · Solo founder · $3K to start	58	Build this
Custom handcrafted photo albums candidshutters.com Custom-crafted photo albums for unforgettable wedding memories.	$30K /mo Reported	Custom order +1	Word of mouth SEO +1	Couples +2	+15	Founded 2018 · 22 people · Built in 120 days	50	Build this
Newborn and family photography twolittlemonkeysphotography.com Newborn and family photography in Charlotte area.	$2K /mo Reported	Service business	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Couples +2		Founded 2011 · Solo founder · $2K to start	49	Build this
Mindfulness-based test prep software granite-education.com Mindfulness-based test prep platform for students.	$30K /mo Reported	Online course +11	Advertising on social media Facebook Community +1	Educational Institutes +12	+12	4 people · Built in 400 days · Nashville, Tennessee, USA, United States	59	Build this
Personal finance blog herpaperroute.com Her Paper Route: personal finance and lifestyle blog with courses and newsletters	$7K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +4	Email marketing Brand Authenticity +1	Families +2	+36	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $300 to start	77	Build this
Virtual magic performance service danchanmagic.com Youthful magician offering enchanting virtual magic and juggling shows.	$1K /mo Reported	Event performance +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Families +4		Founded 2007 · 3 people · $1K to start	42	Build this
Parenting skills training course teachingselfgovernment.com Digital parenting course teaching family self-governance skills.	$10K /mo Reported	Digital course +3	Word of mouth Direct sales	Parents +3		Founded 2008 · Solo founder · $6K to start	61	Build this
Genuine wedding photography services svenstudios.com Wedding photography with a unique, artistic flair.	$6K /mo Reported	Services +1	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Engaged Couples +2	AD	Founded 2013 · Solo founder · $60K to start	47	Build this
Financial consulting services denzelrodriguez.com Financial consulting for moms mastering their money.	$20K /mo Reported	Consulting +4	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Moms +1	KA CO +15	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · Pompano Beach, Florida, USA, United States	74	Build this
DP Self-published island guidebooks dragontree.sheilacrosby.com "Guides and tales about La Palma astronomy."	$200 /mo Reported	Self publishing +3	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Tourists visiting the a... +6	+7	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · El Paso, Spain, Spain	54	Build this
Faux tree base cover thechristmastreehugger.com Faux tree bark wrap for artificial Christmas trees.	$40K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Direct sales	Home Enthusiasts +5		Founded 2017 · 2 people · Atlanta, Georgia, USA, United States	61	Build this
Party game creation duo barryandjason.com Party games and live events for creative fun.	$30K /mo Reported	Product sales +2	Advertising on social media Direct sales	Party Game Enthusiasts +9	+22	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	49	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
Handboard wave riding gear slydehandboards.com Portable handboards enhancing bodysurfing fun and performance.	$80K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Bodysurfing Enthusiasts +10		Founded 2010 · 3 people · San Clemente, California, USA, United States	50	Build this

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