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$100K /mo

Middle half earn $40K – $300K/mo

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Baby hair taming solutions

Clean haircare products for babies and toddlers

tisfortame.com

$300K /mo Reported

Detoxifying beauty essentials

Detoxifying beauty products for busy, active lifestyles.

blaq.co

$700K /mo Reported

Blue light blocking products

Blue light blocking screen protectors for digital devices.

ocushield.com

$300K /mo Reported

Ancient grain snack chips

Ancient Grain Snacks with Bold Flavors.

kapopsnacks.com

$100K /mo Reported

Premium catnip product line

Catnip novelty products mimicking cannabis culture for pet owners.

smarterpaw.com

$200K /mo Reported

Four-way volleyball game

Innovative four-way volleyball game for competitive play.

vivereltd.com

$1M /mo Reported

No-tie sneaker lace system

No-tie sneaker laces for hassle-free slip-ons.

u-lace.com

$100K /mo Reported

Cbd product manufacturing platform

CBD and hemp product manufacturer for wellness enthusiasts.

cannafacturer.com

$70K /mo Reported

Craft vodka distillery

Craft Vodka Distillery for Independent Spirits.

ourwolfspirit.com

$300K /mo Reported

Scrubbing wiper blade system

Durable, innovative wipers delivering safety, clarity, reliability, performance, trust, style.

scrubblade.com

$900K /mo Reported

Minimalist travel backpack company

Minimalist backpacks that provide meals for families in need.

adventuristbackpacks.com

$30K /mo Reported

Drinkable pickle brine

Drinkable pickle brine for cocktails and hangover cures.

brinebrothers.com

$10K /mo Reported

Customizable no-blowout thongs

Customizable thongs with interchangeable, blowout-resistant straps.

boomerangzthongs.com.au

$40K /mo Reported

Portable party punch beverage

Wine-based party punch for festival-goers.

beatboxbeverages.com

$10M /mo Reported

Board games in book boxes

Historical board games hidden in book boxes.

facadegames.com

$30K /mo Reported

Men's grooming product line

Men's grooming products for beards and moustaches.

canyouhandlebar.com

$100K /mo Reported

Self-published island guidebooks

"Guides and tales about La Palma astronomy."

dragontree.sheilacrosby.com

$200 /mo Reported

Artist-collaborative underwear

Artist-collaborated cotton underwear with stunning global prints.

stonekin.co

$80K /mo Reported

Comfortable reusable face masks

Stylish, comfortable masks for allergy and health protection.

breathehealthy.com

$90K /mo Reported

Natural applesauce brand

All-natural applesauce company delighting taste buds in the Midwest.

holmesmouthwatering.com

$40K /mo Reported

Physical time tracking tool

"IoT gadget for hands-free time tracking."

timeflip.io

$50K /mo Reported

All-natural dog treats

Natural, healthy dog treats brand from Toronto.

treatshappen.com

$20K /mo Reported

Adventure-inspired soap products

Scented soaps for adventurous souls craving Wild West aromas.

LiveOutlaw.com

$400K /mo Reported

3-in-1 barbecue tool

Multipurpose grilling tool designed for BBQ enthusiasts.

bbqcroc.com

$40K /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.
Baby hair taming solutions tisfortame.com Clean haircare products for babies and toddlers	$300K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Facebook Community +1	Moms +2	+28	Founded 2018 · 5 people · $30K to start	65	Build this
Detoxifying beauty essentials blaq.co Detoxifying beauty products for busy, active lifestyles.	$700K /mo Reported		E-commerce +3	Affiliate program Brand Authenticity	Busy Professionals +3	GO +5	Founded 2016 · 6 people · $20K to start	67	Build this
Blue light blocking products ocushield.com Blue light blocking screen protectors for digital devices.	$300K /mo Reported	Monetizing paranoia about computer screens.	E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Families +2	+18	Founded 2015 · 12 people · $30K to start	60	Build this
Ancient grain snack chips kapopsnacks.com Ancient Grain Snacks with Bold Flavors.	$100K /mo Reported		Retail distribution +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +2		Founded 2019 · 50 people · Built in 365 days	38	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
Four-way volleyball game vivereltd.com Innovative four-way volleyball game for competitive play.	$1M /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Families +3	+45	Founded 2017 · 2 people · Miami, Florida, USA, United States	66	Build this
No-tie sneaker lace system u-lace.com No-tie sneaker laces for hassle-free slip-ons.	$100K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Press Partnerships +1	Parents +4		2 people · Rochester, New York, USA, United States · Clothing & Fashion	59	Build this
Cbd product manufacturing platform cannafacturer.com CBD and hemp product manufacturer for wellness enthusiasts.	$70K /mo Reported		Manufacturing +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Wellness Enthusiasts +3	FO	Founded 2019 · 8 people · $90K to start	40	Build this
Craft vodka distillery ourwolfspirit.com Craft Vodka Distillery for Independent Spirits.	$300K /mo Reported		Retail distribution +1	Advertising on social media Brand Authenticity +1	Liquor Store Owners +4	+39	Founded 2017 · 5 people · Eugene, Oregon, USA, United States	60	Build this
Scrubbing wiper blade system scrubblade.com Durable, innovative wipers delivering safety, clarity, reliability, performance, trust, style.	$900K /mo Reported	Because battling bugs is a multi-million dollar first-world problem.	E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Truck Drivers +3	AD +20	Founded 2007 · 10 people · $80K to start	66	Build this
Minimalist travel backpack company adventuristbackpacks.com Minimalist backpacks that provide meals for families in need.	$30K /mo Reported		E-commerce +5	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Travel Enthusiasts Seek... +13		Founded 2017 · 2 co-founders · $7K to start	50	Build this
Drinkable pickle brine brinebrothers.com Drinkable pickle brine for cocktails and hangover cures.	$10K /mo Reported	Because nothing cures regretful decisions like drinking salty cucumber water.	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth SEO +1	Bartenders +4	+17	Founded 2017 · 2 co-founders · New York, New York, USA, United States	55	Build this
Customizable no-blowout thongs boomerangzthongs.com.au Customizable thongs with interchangeable, blowout-resistant straps.	$40K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Summer Footwear Retailers +6		Founded 2014 · 3 people · $50K to start	54	Build this
Portable party punch beverage beatboxbeverages.com Wine-based party punch for festival-goers.	$10M /mo Reported		Retail distribution	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Music Festival Attendees +6		Founded 2013 · 164 people · $200K to start	46	Build this
Board games in book boxes facadegames.com Historical board games hidden in book boxes.	$30K /mo Reported		Kickstarter +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media	Party Game Lovers +7	+7	Founded 2015 · 2 people · Columbus, Ohio, USA, United States	60	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
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
Artist-collaborative underwear stonekin.co Artist-collaborated cotton underwear with stunning global prints.	$80K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Women Aged 35-55 Buying... +5	+2	Founded 2007 · 2 people · Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia, Australia	57	Build this
Comfortable reusable face masks breathehealthy.com Stylish, comfortable masks for allergy and health protection.	$90K /mo Reported		E-commerce +3	Press Direct sales +1	Cancer Warriors +9	+2	Founded 2009 · 3 people · Virginia, USA, United States	59	Build this
Natural applesauce brand holmesmouthwatering.com All-natural applesauce company delighting taste buds in the Midwest.	$40K /mo Reported		Retail distribution +1	Direct sales Facebook Community +1	Local Foodies +6	+34	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · $500K to start	62	Build this
Physical time tracking tool timeflip.io "IoT gadget for hands-free time tracking."	$50K /mo Reported		E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Corporate Lawyers +9	+23	Founded 2016 · 5 people · $100K to start	47	Build this
All-natural dog treats treatshappen.com Natural, healthy dog treats brand from Toronto.	$20K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	SEO Direct sales +1	Pet Owners Seeking Heal... +5	+1	Founded 2015 · 2 co-founders · Toronto, Ontario, Canada, United States	46	Build this
Adventure-inspired soap products LiveOutlaw.com Scented soaps for adventurous souls craving Wild West aromas.	$400K /mo Reported		E-commerce +3	Advertising on social media SEO	Cowboy/Western Lifestyl... +9	+49	Founded 2013 · 13 people · $200 to start	61	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

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