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$80K /mo

Middle half earn $5K – $200K/mo

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Founder interview platform

Media platform showcasing founder success stories.

starterstory.com

$80K /mo Estimated

At-home sperm analysis kit

Mail-in sperm testing and storage for future fatherhood.

givelegacy.com

$200K /mo Reported

Litter cleanup service

On-foot litter cleanup service for commercial properties

cleanlots.com

$60K /mo Reported

Done-for-you book writing

"Ghostwriting and self-publishing solutions for aspiring authors."

rudbits.com

$300K /mo Reported

Natural skincare from beeswax

All-natural skincare products from farm-fresh Australian ingredients.

flowerdalevalley.com.au

$5K /mo Reported

Self-published island guidebooks

"Guides and tales about La Palma astronomy."

dragontree.sheilacrosby.com

$200 /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.
Founder interview platform starterstory.com Media platform showcasing founder success stories.	$80K /mo Estimated ▼ 9% · 29 mo		Subscription +4	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs ... +8	+15	$100 to start · Tampa, United States · Education	92	Build this
At-home sperm analysis kit givelegacy.com Mail-in sperm testing and storage for future fatherhood.	$200K /mo Reported	When mailing sperm becomes your side hustle.	E-commerce +3	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Men Planning Fatherhood +4		Founded 2018 · 6 people · Boston, Massachusetts, USA, United States	56	Build this
Litter cleanup service cleanlots.com On-foot litter cleanup service for commercial properties	$60K /mo Reported		Service business +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Property Management Com... +3	+21	Founded 1981 · Solo founder · Alberta, Canada, Canada	60	Build this
Done-for-you book writing rudbits.com "Ghostwriting and self-publishing solutions for aspiring authors."	$300K /mo Reported		Course +4	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Established Entrepreneurs +6	CO +26	Founded 2014 · 3 people · Built in 30 days	81	Build this
Natural skincare from beeswax flowerdalevalley.com.au All-natural skincare products from farm-fresh Australian ingredients.	$5K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Skincare Enthusiasts +4	+5	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Hazeldene, Victoria, Australia, Australia	56	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

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