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$1M+

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$60K /mo

Middle half earn $40K – $80K/mo

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Gourmet marshmallow treats

Gourmet marshmallow café and e-commerce sensation.

xomarshmallow.com

$100K /mo Reported

Custom 3d art products

3D optical illusions for personalized art gifts.

vidavin.ir

$50K /mo Reported

Handcrafted cbd wellness products

Small-batch CBD care products for humans and pets.

healingharbors.com

$20K /mo Reported

Premium cycling gear retailer

"Premium cycling gear retailer for enthusiasts in India."

mastermindbikes.com

$60K /mo Reported

Gluten-free pastry haven

Exclusively gluten-free bakery in Portland.

kyrasbakeshop.com

$60K /mo Reported

Curated southern gift service

Southern handmade gifts for corporate events and more.

connectgifting.com

$200K /mo Reported

Hand-mounted wooden prints

Art prints and screen-printed goods from Portland bridges.

ursulabarton.com

$3K /mo Reported

Custom fit clothing service

Custom-fit apparel combining classic style with radical comfort.

senestudio.com

$40K /mo Reported

Vintage nautical lighting shop

"Vintage nautical lights and maritime antiques vendor."

anyoldvintage.com

$40K /mo Reported

Gourmet whoopie pie bakery

Gourmet whoopie pies with creative flavor combinations.

capewhoopies.com

$80K /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.
Gourmet marshmallow treats xomarshmallow.com Gourmet marshmallow café and e-commerce sensation.	$100K /mo Reported	Because marshmallows clearly weren't pretentious enough yet.	E Commerce +5	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Millennials +3	+2	Founded 2016 · 7 people · $200 to start	50	Build this
Custom 3d art products vidavin.ir 3D optical illusions for personalized art gifts.	$50K /mo Reported	Art that messes with your eyes and your wallet simultaneously.	E-commerce +3	Advertising on social media Organic social media	Gift Shoppers +3	YO	Founded 2017 · 7 people · $2K to start	47	Build this
Handcrafted cbd wellness products healingharbors.com Small-batch CBD care products for humans and pets.	$20K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Pet Owners +4	FA +5	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · $200K to start	48	Build this
Premium cycling gear retailer mastermindbikes.com "Premium cycling gear retailer for enthusiasts in India."	$60K /mo Reported		Retail storefront +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Cycling Enthusiasts +3		Founded 2015 · 26 people · $100K to start	44	Build this
Gluten-free pastry haven kyrasbakeshop.com Exclusively gluten-free bakery in Portland.	$60K /mo Reported		Retail storefront +1	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity	Health-Conscious Consumers +2		Founded 2009 · 11 people · $60K to start	39	Build this
Curated southern gift service connectgifting.com Southern handmade gifts for corporate events and more.	$200K /mo Reported		Subscription +2	Word of mouth Email marketing	Corporate Clients Seeki... +7		Founded 2013 · 6 people · Nashville, Tennessee, USA, United States	50	Build this
Hand-mounted wooden prints ursulabarton.com Art prints and screen-printed goods from Portland bridges.	$3K /mo Reported		E-commerce +5	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Female Makers and Desig... +9		Founded 2012 · Solo founder · Portland, Oregon, USA, United States	48	Build this
Custom fit clothing service senestudio.com Custom-fit apparel combining classic style with radical comfort.	$40K /mo Reported		Direct to consumer +2	Press Influencer partnerships +1	Travel Enthusiasts Seek... +7	+24	Founded 2017 · 3 people · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	50	Build this
Vintage nautical lighting shop anyoldvintage.com "Vintage nautical lights and maritime antiques vendor."	$40K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	SEO Email marketing +1	Domestic Customers on a... +8	+12	Founded 2014 · 3 people · Fowey, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom	50	Build this
Gourmet whoopie pie bakery capewhoopies.com Gourmet whoopie pies with creative flavor combinations.	$80K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Facebook Community +1	Amazon Customers +7	+5	Founded 2013 · Solo founder · South Portland, Maine, USA, United States	50	Build this

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