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$10K+

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$1M+

Median revenue

$80K /mo

Middle half earn $1K – $200K/mo

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Shirt sleeve holder band

Elastic bands to keep dress shirt sleeves neatly rolled.

flxcuf.com

$2K /mo Reported

Innovative bike lock solutions

Innovative bike locks merging seats and security.

seatylock.com

$300K /mo Reported

Food and symptom tracker

Personalized wellness tracking journals for digestive health.

thefooddiary.co

$800 /mo Reported

Chefs' waterproof notebook

Chef-focused waterproof notebooks for culinary professionals.

stonejournal.co

$100K /mo Reported

Portable laptop stand

Portable laptop stand preventing work-related back and neck pain.

tryposture.com

$1K /mo Reported

Dog hair containment onesie

Dog onesies to control shedding and reduce anxiety.

sheddefender.com

$80K /mo Reported

Penny art kit creator

"Create Lincoln portraits using 846 unique pennies."

pennyportrait.com

$500 /mo Reported

Chicken injury protection saddle

Affordable protective vests for chickens.

chickenarmor.com

$800 /mo Reported

Podcast creation community

Daily podcast sparking entrepreneurial inspiration.

eofire.com

$200K /mo Reported

3-in-1 barbecue tool

Multipurpose grilling tool designed for BBQ enthusiasts.

bbqcroc.com

$40K /mo Reported

Time-lock storage container

Time-lock container curbing cravings and impulsive habits.

thekitchensafe.com

$200K /mo Reported

Handboard wave riding gear

Portable handboards enhancing bodysurfing fun and performance.

slydehandboards.com

$80K /mo Reported

Guided journaling tool for men

Journaling tool tailored for men's emotional growth.

mindjournals.com

$600K /mo Reported

DTC premium home essentials

Direct-to-consumer home goods brand specializing in luxury bedding.

parachutehome.com

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Idea	Revenue	Wait, What?	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.
Shirt sleeve holder band flxcuf.com Elastic bands to keep dress shirt sleeves neatly rolled.	$2K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Men +2	+15	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $2K to start	50	Build this
Innovative bike lock solutions seatylock.com Innovative bike locks merging seats and security.	$300K /mo Reported		Physical product +4	Affiliate program Advertising on social media +1	Bike Riders Seeking Sec... +6	+31	Founded 2012 · 22 people · $3M to start	42	Build this
Food and symptom tracker thefooddiary.co Personalized wellness tracking journals for digestive health.	$800 /mo Reported		Physical product +5	Organic social media Influencer partnerships +1	Individuals with Digest... +10	+13	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Yorkshire, Virginia, USA, United Kingdom	50	Build this
Chefs' waterproof notebook stonejournal.co Chef-focused waterproof notebooks for culinary professionals.	$100K /mo Reported		Physical product +2	Press Advertising on social media +1	Chefs +5		Founded 2018 · 5 people · London, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom	50	Build this
P Portable laptop stand tryposture.com Portable laptop stand preventing work-related back and neck pain.	$1K /mo Reported		Direct to consumer +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Startups and Consulting... +5		Founded 2018 · Solo founder · Galway City, Ireland, Ireland	50	Build this
Dog hair containment onesie sheddefender.com Dog onesies to control shedding and reduce anxiety.	$80K /mo Reported	Controlling canine anxiety and shedding with adorable humiliation.	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Pet Owners Seeking Hair... +6		Founded 2016 · 2 people · $50K to start	50	Build this
Penny art kit creator pennyportrait.com "Create Lincoln portraits using 846 unique pennies."	$500 /mo Reported		Physical product +3	SEO	Coin Collectors and Num... +10	+21	Founded 2008 · Solo founder · $2K to start	50	Build this
Chicken injury protection saddle chickenarmor.com Affordable protective vests for chickens.	$800 /mo Reported		Direct to consumer +4	Press Customer Reviews +1	Homesteaders +3	WI	Founded 2011 · 2 people · Oregon, USA, United States	50	Build this
Podcast creation community eofire.com Daily podcast sparking entrepreneurial inspiration.	$200K /mo Reported		Course +4	Word of mouth SEO +1	Aspiring Podcasters See... +9	+75	Founded 2012 · 4 people · $9K to start	50	Build this
3-in-1 barbecue tool bbqcroc.com Multipurpose grilling tool designed for BBQ enthusiasts.	$40K /mo Reported	The Swiss Army knife of BBQ tools, for people who clearly take grilling too seriously.	Physical product +2	Direct sales Customer Reviews +1	Outdoor Cooking Enthusi... +5		Founded 2016 · 2 people · Montreal, Quebec, Canada, United States	50	Build this
Time-lock storage container thekitchensafe.com Time-lock container curbing cravings and impulsive habits.	$200K /mo Reported	Turning lack of self-control into a subscription service.	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Great customer service +1	Health-Conscious Consum... +7	+18	Founded 2012 · 18 people · Southlake, Texas, USA, United States	50	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
Guided journaling tool for men mindjournals.com Journaling tool tailored for men's emotional growth.	$600K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Men Seeking Emotional S... +3	+17	Founded 2016 · 3 people · $5K to start	50	Build this
DTC premium home essentials parachutehome.com Direct-to-consumer home goods brand specializing in luxury bedding.	—		Repeat customers +8	SEO Organic social media	Homeowners +2		Founded 2014 · Solo founder · $60K to start	50	Build this

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