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$100K /mo

Middle half earn $30K – $300K/mo

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Music production tool marketplace

E-commerce site selling music production software tools.

modernproducers.com

$200K /mo Reported

The Global Drone Service Foundation. DJI drone repair & refurbishment specialist.

reboot-hub.com

$3K /mo Reported

Collaborative video gifting tool

Video maker for celebrations, collaborative videos, and digital gifts.

vidday.com

$80K /mo Reported

Ergonomic ice cream scoop

Ergonomic kitchen tools for ice cream lovers.

midnightkitchentools.com

$70K /mo Reported

Gourmet marshmallow treats

Gourmet marshmallow café and e-commerce sensation.

xomarshmallow.com

$100K /mo Reported

Online group card tool

Digital group cards for heartfelt celebrations.

thankbox.com

$30K /mo Reported

Post-alcohol recovery powder

Post-drinking supplement to restore body balance.

tomolabs.co

$200K /mo Reported

Automated forex trading robot

Automated Forex trading tools for time-saving investments.

sinryadvice.net

$100K /mo Reported

Interactive piano tutorial app

"Piano song tutorials app for music lovers."

onlinepianist.com

$70K /mo Reported

Bitcoin exchange platform

Vietnam's premier Bitcoin exchange service.

bitcoinvn.io

$30K /mo Reported

Handcrafted wooden cutting boards

High-end handcrafted cutting boards for culinary enthusiasts.

brooklynbutcherblocks.com

$30K /mo Reported

Personalized sleep mask solution

100% blackout sleep masks for ultimate rest.

mantasleep.com

$800K /mo Reported

Roadside snack retailer

"Nostalgic roadside chain specializing in pecan snacks."

stuckeys.com

$2M /mo Reported

Electric shovel innovation

Battery-powered shovel for effortless digging.

rotoshovel.com

$50K /mo Reported

Stoic-inspired graphic apparel

"Stoic-inspired art on graphic tees and stickers."

etsy.com

$10K /mo Reported

Sustainable workwear for women

Sustainable workwear that feels like pajamas.

lezethelabel.com

$50K /mo Reported

Superfood greens powder supplement

Greens powder for enhanced energy and focus.

humantonik.com

$200K /mo Reported

Hemp-based wellness products

Global leader in hemp-based wellness products.

elixinolwellness.com

$800K /mo Reported

Clean multi-purpose skincare

Luxurious, clean skincare for discerning beauty enthusiasts.

evolue.com

$200K /mo Reported

Meaningful connection tool

Mindful card games for meaningful connections.

vertellis.nl

$400K /mo Reported

Functional energy gum

Functional gum and mint company enhancing energy and focus.

neurogum.com

$500K /mo Reported

Ride-on suitcase for kids

Ride-on suitcases combining fun and functionality for kids.

trunki.co.uk

$1M /mo Reported

Third-party tested cbd products

Third-party tested CBD for people, pets, and athletes.

cbdstoremi.com

$20K /mo Reported

Stress-relief wearable device

Wearable tech for rapid stress relief.

thetouchpointsolution.com

$300K /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.
Music production tool marketplace modernproducers.com E-commerce site selling music production software tools.	$200K /mo Reported		E Commerce +6	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Independent Musicians +4	+20	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · $500 to start	60	Build this
RH The Global Drone Service Foundation. DJI drone repair & refurbishment specialist. reboot-hub.com	$3K /mo Reported		Service business +2	SEO Word of mouth +1	Marketing influencers +3	N8	Founded 2025 · Solo founder · $2K to start	65	Build this
Collaborative video gifting tool vidday.com Video maker for celebrations, collaborative videos, and digital gifts.	$80K /mo Reported		One-time purchase +4	Word of mouth SEO +1	Small to Medium Businesses +4		Founded 2015 · 7 people · Winnipeg, Canada	65	Build this
Ergonomic ice cream scoop midnightkitchentools.com Ergonomic kitchen tools for ice cream lovers.	$70K /mo Reported		E Commerce +3	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Home Cooks +2		Founded 2014 · 4 people · $30K to start	64	Build this
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
Online group card tool thankbox.com Digital group cards for heartfelt celebrations.	$30K /mo Reported		One-time purchase +5	Word of mouth SEO +1	Teams within Businesses +11	CU +27	Founded 2020 · 3 people · $3K to start	64	Build this
Post-alcohol recovery powder tomolabs.co Post-drinking supplement to restore body balance.	$200K /mo Reported	Monetizing hangovers-humanity's greatest innovation.	E-commerce +5	Advertising on social media Press +1	Health-Conscious Adults +8	GO +10	Founded 2017 · 2 people · $100K to start	66	Build this
Automated forex trading robot sinryadvice.net Automated Forex trading tools for time-saving investments.	$100K /mo Reported		E-commerce +5	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Forex Traders +10	+14	Founded 2019 · 6 people · $400 to start	66	Build this
Interactive piano tutorial app onlinepianist.com "Piano song tutorials app for music lovers."	$70K /mo Reported		Subscription +3	Word of mouth SEO +1	Music Learners +8	+4	Founded 2010 · 8 people · $10K to start	64	Build this
Bitcoin exchange platform bitcoinvn.io Vietnam's premier Bitcoin exchange service.	$30K /mo Reported		Marketplaces & Platforms +11	Brand Authenticity Word of mouth +1	Crypto Traders +11	+1	Founded 2013 · 10 people · $5K to start	51	Build this
Handcrafted wooden cutting boards brooklynbutcherblocks.com High-end handcrafted cutting boards for culinary enthusiasts.	$30K /mo Reported		E Commerce +4	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Culinary Enthusiasts +3	+35	Founded 2010 · Solo founder · $20K to start	71	Build this
Personalized sleep mask solution mantasleep.com 100% blackout sleep masks for ultimate rest.	$800K /mo Reported		E Commerce +3	Advertising on social media Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Light Sleepers +2		Founded 2017 · 18 people · $50K to start	57	Build this
Roadside snack retailer stuckeys.com "Nostalgic roadside chain specializing in pecan snacks."	$2M /mo Reported		Brick & mortar +7	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Retailers +5		Founded 1937 · 40 people · $40 to start	50	Build this
Electric shovel innovation rotoshovel.com Battery-powered shovel for effortless digging.	$50K /mo Reported	Finally, technology for those too lazy to dig but still ambitious enough to buy a shovel.	E Commerce +3	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Homeowners +2	GM	Founded 2019 · 2 people · Built in 650 days	64	Build this
Stoic-inspired graphic apparel etsy.com "Stoic-inspired art on graphic tees and stickers."	$10K /mo Reported		E Commerce +3	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Digital Nomads +2	+8	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · Built in 1 day	63	Build this
Sustainable workwear for women lezethelabel.com Sustainable workwear that feels like pajamas.	$50K /mo Reported		E-commerce +6	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Women Professionals +10	+1	Founded 2018 · 2 co-founders · $5K to start	69	Build this
Superfood greens powder supplement humantonik.com Greens powder for enhanced energy and focus.	$200K /mo Reported		E-commerce +5	Advertising on social media Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +8	+39	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $50K to start	73	Build this
Hemp-based wellness products elixinolwellness.com Global leader in hemp-based wellness products.	$800K /mo Reported		E-commerce +5	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +10	+4	Founded 2018 · 35 people · $1M to start	42	Build this
Clean multi-purpose skincare evolue.com Luxurious, clean skincare for discerning beauty enthusiasts.	$200K /mo Reported		E-commerce +5	Press Email marketing +1	Beauty Enthusiasts +12	+1	Founded 2015 · 10 people · $50K to start	54	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
Functional energy gum neurogum.com Functional gum and mint company enhancing energy and focus.	$500K /mo Reported		Subscription +6	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	College Students +3	+16	Founded 2015 · 12 people · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	60	Build this
Ride-on suitcase for kids trunki.co.uk Ride-on suitcases combining fun and functionality for kids.	$1M /mo Reported	Turning airport tantrums into profitable joyrides since inception.	E Commerce +3	Word of mouth Direct sales	Parents +1		Founded 2006 · 80 people · $20K to start	56	Build this
Third-party tested cbd products cbdstoremi.com Third-party tested CBD for people, pets, and athletes.	$20K /mo Reported		Retail +6	SEO Word of mouth +1	People 50+ +10	CU +15	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $4K to start	68	Build this
Stress-relief wearable device thetouchpointsolution.com Wearable tech for rapid stress relief.	$300K /mo Reported		E-commerce +5	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Moms +6		Founded 2015 · 5 people · $300K to start	62	Build this

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