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$200K /mo

Middle half earn $10K – $300K/mo

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Natural skincare essentials

Chemical-free skincare solutions for the whole family.

raganaturals.com

$10K /mo Reported

Premium catnip product line

Catnip novelty products mimicking cannabis culture for pet owners.

smarterpaw.com

$200K /mo Reported

Female-focused nootropic supplement

Female-focused nootropics enhancing mind wellness and productivity.

wearefredi.com

$4K /mo Reported

Natural dry eye solutions

Natural eye care products for dry eye relief.

eyelovethesun.com

$500K /mo Reported

Silicone office supply holders

"Amazon FBA brand selling stylish silicone pen holders."

amazon.com

$10K /mo Reported

Weighted blanket for wellness

Weighted blankets for enhanced sleep and anxiety relief.

balooliving.com

$400K /mo Reported

Affordable bike tools online

Affordable, high-quality bike tools for all cyclists.

probiketool.com

$800K /mo Reported

Innovative bike lock solutions

Innovative bike locks merging seats and security.

seatylock.com

$300K /mo Reported

Viral meme push button

Viral meme-inspired push button toy business.

thenutbutton.com

$10K /mo Reported

Men's grooming product line

Men's grooming products for beards and moustaches.

canyouhandlebar.com

$100K /mo Reported

Sweatpants overalls hybrid

Sweatpants and overalls combined for ultimate comfort.

swoveralls.com

$300K /mo Reported

Walnut wood sunglasses brand

Woodies: Affordable walnut wood sunglasses for stylish minimalists.

woodies.com

$300K /mo Reported

Penny art kit creator

"Create Lincoln portraits using 846 unique pennies."

pennyportrait.com

$500 /mo Reported

Chafing protection roll-on

Anti-chafing roll-on for beachgoers.

beachgladiator.com

$9K /mo Reported

Magnetic levitation display

Levitating planters for home and office decor.

levdisplay.com

$4K /mo Reported

Hangover recovery supplements

"Post-drinking recovery supplements for a healthier tomorrow."

flyby.co

$200K /mo Reported

Korean flavor sauce brand

Korean-inspired sauces and snacks for food enthusiasts.

kpopfoods.com

$200K /mo Reported

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.
Natural skincare essentials raganaturals.com Chemical-free skincare solutions for the whole family.	$10K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Parents +3	+1	Founded 2017 · 2 people · $5K to start	61	Build this
Premium catnip product line smarterpaw.com Catnip novelty products mimicking cannabis culture for pet owners.	$200K /mo Reported	When cat owners need their pets to match their questionable life choices.	Retail distribution +2	Advertising on social media Direct sales	Pet Owners +2	AD +49	Founded 2015 · 11 people · $50K to start	43	Build this
Female-focused nootropic supplement wearefredi.com Female-focused nootropics enhancing mind wellness and productivity.	$4K /mo Reported		E-commerce +3	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Women +2	+28	Founded 2020 · 2 people · $100K to start	52	Build this
Natural dry eye solutions eyelovethesun.com Natural eye care products for dry eye relief.	$500K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media Facebook Community +1	Dry Eye Sufferers +2		Founded 2015 · 5 people · $1K to start	60	Build this
Silicone office supply holders amazon.com "Amazon FBA brand selling stylish silicone pen holders."	$10K /mo Reported		Amazon fba +2	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Office Managers +2	SE	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	69	Build this
Weighted blanket for wellness balooliving.com Weighted blankets for enhanced sleep and anxiety relief.	$400K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Consumers +3	+53	Founded 2017 · 5 people · $20K to start	72	Build this
Affordable bike tools online probiketool.com Affordable, high-quality bike tools for all cyclists.	$800K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	SEO Organic social media +1	Cyclists of All Abilities +8		Founded 2015 · 2 people · Marlow Bottom, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom	65	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
Viral meme push button thenutbutton.com Viral meme-inspired push button toy business.	$10K /mo Reported	Because nothing is safe from monetization-not even internet stupidity.	E-commerce +3	SEO Word of mouth +1	Individuals Interested ... +6	+4	Founded 2017 · 2 co-founders · New York, USA, United States	53	Build this
Men's grooming product line canyouhandlebar.com Men's grooming products for beards and moustaches.	$100K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Barbershops +9	+4	Founded 2012 · 10 people · $400 to start	54	Build this
Sweatpants overalls hybrid swoveralls.com Sweatpants and overalls combined for ultimate comfort.	$300K /mo Reported		E-commerce +3	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Individuals Seeking Com... +7	+46	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · New York, New York, USA, United States	80	Build this
Walnut wood sunglasses brand woodies.com Woodies: Affordable walnut wood sunglasses for stylish minimalists.	$300K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Pay Per Click Advertising Email marketing +1	Amazon Customers +5	+25	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · $5K to start	77	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
Chafing protection roll-on beachgladiator.com Anti-chafing roll-on for beachgoers.	$9K /mo Reported		Product +3	Word of mouth Organic social media +1	Beachgoers +5	+1	Founded 2015 · 4 people · Virginia, USA, United States	40	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
Hangover recovery supplements flyby.co "Post-drinking recovery supplements for a healthier tomorrow."	$200K /mo Reported	Pills for hangovers: modern problems require capitalist solutions.	E Commerce +7	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Health-Conscious Supple... +6	+3	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · New York, New York, USA, United States	77	Build this
Korean flavor sauce brand kpopfoods.com Korean-inspired sauces and snacks for food enthusiasts.	$200K /mo Reported		E-commerce +3	Direct sales Email marketing +1	Kickstarter Backers for... +8	+37	Founded 2017 · 5 people · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	58	Build this

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