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$1M+

Median revenue

$80K /mo

Middle half earn $40K – $100K/mo

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Blue light blocking products

Blue light blocking screen protectors for digital devices.

ocushield.com

$300K /mo Reported

Age-defying deodorizing soap

Deodorizing skincare targeting age-related body odor.

miraiclinical.com

$100K /mo Reported

Meaningful connection tool

Mindful card games for meaningful connections.

vertellis.nl

$400K /mo Reported

Fruit-infusing water bottle

Infusion water bottle for flavorful hydration.

pressabottle.com

$50K /mo Reported

Board games in book boxes

Historical board games hidden in book boxes.

facadegames.com

$30K /mo Reported

Root cause hair loss solution

Clinically-proven hair loss solutions targeting root causes.

sayarcare.com

$80K /mo Reported

Protein-packed cake mix

High-protein, gluten-free cake mixes for healthy indulgence.

lilbuff.com

$80K /mo Reported

Comfortable reusable face masks

Stylish, comfortable masks for allergy and health protection.

breathehealthy.com

$90K /mo Reported

3-in-1 barbecue tool

Multipurpose grilling tool designed for BBQ enthusiasts.

bbqcroc.com

$40K /mo Reported

Everyday carry tool card

Everyday carry tools for efficient problem-solvers.

levergear.com

$40K /mo Reported

Secret pocket travel apparel

Travel apparel with secret pockets to thwart pickpockets.

clevertravelcompanion.com

$50K /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.
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
Age-defying deodorizing soap miraiclinical.com Deodorizing skincare targeting age-related body odor.	$100K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Pay Per Click Advertising Email marketing +1	Baby Boomers +2	+38	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · $20K to start	74	Build this
Meaningful connection tool vertellis.nl Mindful card games for meaningful connections.	$400K /mo Reported		E Commerce +7	Advertising on social media Word of mouth +1	Families +3	+6	Founded 2020 · 10 people · Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands, Netherlands	65	Build this
Fruit-infusing water bottle pressabottle.com Infusion water bottle for flavorful hydration.	$50K /mo Reported		E-commerce +3	Advertising on social media Direct sales	Health Conscious Consumers +2	+40	Founded 2015 · 3 co-founders · $100K to start	52	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
Root cause hair loss solution sayarcare.com Clinically-proven hair loss solutions targeting root causes.	$80K /mo Reported		E-commerce +5	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Individuals Seeking Hai... +11	+44	Founded 2017 · 4 people · New York, New York, USA, United States	65	Build this
Protein-packed cake mix lilbuff.com High-protein, gluten-free cake mixes for healthy indulgence.	$80K /mo Reported		E Commerce +4	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Professional Athletes +9		Founded 2016 · 10 people · Cleveland, Ohio, USA, United States	62	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
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
Everyday carry tool card levergear.com Everyday carry tools for efficient problem-solvers.	$40K /mo Reported		E-commerce +4	Press Affiliate program +1	Everyday Carry Enthusiasts +8	+12	Founded 2015 · 3 people · Greenville, South Carolina, USA, United States	58	Build this
Secret pocket travel apparel clevertravelcompanion.com Travel apparel with secret pockets to thwart pickpockets.	$50K /mo Reported		E-commerce +3	Press Affiliate program +1	Nomadic Travellers Look... +7	+3	Founded 2011 · 2 people · Remote, Oregon, USA, United States	69	Build this

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