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Tabletop game publisher

Tabletop strategy games publisher in St. Louis.

stonemaiergames.com

$2M /mo Reported

Modular vinyl storage solutions

"Modern flatpack furniture for vinyl record enthusiasts."

bentolabs.design

$5K /mo Reported

Ergonomic ice cream scoop

Ergonomic kitchen tools for ice cream lovers.

midnightkitchentools.com

$70K /mo Reported

High-power grill torch

High-power propane torches for grilling enthusiasts.

grillblazer.com

$200K /mo Reported

Refillable natural deodorant

Refillable natural deodorant tackling bathroom plastic waste.

wearewild.com

$3M /mo Reported

Custom bicycle component engraver

Custom cycling accessories for passionate bicycle enthusiasts.

dispatch.bike

$30K /mo Reported

Post-sex clean-up solution

Post-sex cleanup solutions with humor and practicality.

awkwardessentials.com

$100K /mo Reported

Designer cat furniture brand

Luxury cat furniture for modern pet owners.

tuftandpaw.com

$1M /mo Reported

3-in-1 baby comfort tool

3-in-1 baby soother: dummy, teether, comforter.

dumforter.co.uk

$9K /mo Reported

Healthy low-sugar snacks

Keto snack brand with low sugar bars.

lovegoodfats.com

$3M /mo Reported

Socks that create jobs

"Sustainable socks providing jobs for homeless youth."

hippyfeet.com

$90K /mo Reported

Cargo bikes for families

Cargo bikes for eco-friendly load-carrying adventures.

yubabikes.com

$1M /mo Reported

Mealtime mess solution

Mealtime tools making feeding fun and mess-free.

bibado.co.uk

$400K /mo Reported

Post-alcohol recovery powder

Post-drinking supplement to restore body balance.

tomolabs.co

$200K /mo Reported

Africa-inspired handbag brand

Africa-inspired handbags empowering women and preserving culture.

shopolori.com

$20K /mo Reported

Refillable hair care system

Eco-friendly hair and body care in refillable aluminum bottles.

plaineproducts.com

$200K /mo Reported

Ancient grain snack chips

Ancient Grain Snacks with Bold Flavors.

kapopsnacks.com

$100K /mo Reported

Eco-friendly laundry detergents

Eco-friendly, effective laundry detergent leveraging green chemistry.

dirtylabs.com

$20K /mo Reported

Handcrafted classic motorcycles

Handmade, classically styled lightweight motorcycles from Indiana.

janusmotorcycles.com

$200K /mo Reported

Natural grooming products maker

Natural grooming products, crafted for men in America.

americanprovenance.com

$80K /mo Reported

Handcrafted wooden cutting boards

High-end handcrafted cutting boards for culinary enthusiasts.

brooklynbutcherblocks.com

$30K /mo Reported

Diabetes-focused meal replacements

Meal replacement to manage diabetes naturally.

type2diet.com

$1K /mo Reported

Premium microplastic-free salt

Microplastic-free salt sourced from Andean springs.

onlysalt.co

$10K /mo Reported

Cold brew coffee with cbd

CBD-infused organic cold brew coffee for a calming buzz.

jibbycoffee.com

$9K /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.
Tabletop game publisher stonemaiergames.com Tabletop strategy games publisher in St. Louis.	$2M /mo Reported		Direct to consumer +3	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Board Game Enthusiasts +4	+21	Founded 2012 · 4 people · $2K to start	78	Build this
Modular vinyl storage solutions bentolabs.design "Modern flatpack furniture for vinyl record enthusiasts."	$5K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Vinyl Record Collectors +1	+21	Founded 2023 · Solo founder · $10K to start	75	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
High-power grill torch grillblazer.com High-power propane torches for grilling enthusiasts.	$200K /mo Reported	Arming BBQ enthusiasts with propane-powered overkill.	Direct to consumer +2	Affiliate program Facebook Community +1	Grilling Enthusiasts +3	+29	Founded 2022 · 3 people · $500K to start	72	Build this
Refillable natural deodorant wearewild.com Refillable natural deodorant tackling bathroom plastic waste.	$3M /mo Reported	Because the real environmental crisis was deodorant sticks, apparently.	E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Eco-Conscious Consumers +1		Founded 2020 · 50 people · $100K to start	52	Build this
Custom bicycle component engraver dispatch.bike Custom cycling accessories for passionate bicycle enthusiasts.	$30K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Cycling Enthusiasts +2	AD CA +34	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $20K to start	71	Build this
Post-sex clean-up solution awkwardessentials.com Post-sex cleanup solutions with humor and practicality.	$100K /mo Reported	Taking cleanup duty where literally no one asked it to go.	E-commerce +3	Advertising on social media Organic social media	Women +2	+1	Founded 2020 · 4 people · $5K to start	55	Build this
Designer cat furniture brand tuftandpaw.com Luxury cat furniture for modern pet owners.	$1M /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Cat Owners +2	+2	Founded 2016 · 14 people · $1K to start	68	Build this
3-in-1 baby comfort tool dumforter.co.uk 3-in-1 baby soother: dummy, teether, comforter.	$9K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Parents +4	DI	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $200K to start	56	Build this
Healthy low-sugar snacks lovegoodfats.com Keto snack brand with low sugar bars.	$3M /mo Reported		Retail +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +2	EX	Founded 2017 · 20 people · $400 to start	60	Build this
Socks that create jobs hippyfeet.com "Sustainable socks providing jobs for homeless youth."	$90K /mo Reported		E-commerce +3	Outsourcing Organic social media +1	Socially Conscious Cons... +4	+29	Founded 2016 · 2 people · $30K to start	70	Build this
Cargo bikes for families yubabikes.com Cargo bikes for eco-friendly load-carrying adventures.	$1M /mo Reported		Product sales +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Families +3		Founded 2007 · 30 people · $6K to start	57	Build this
Mealtime mess solution bibado.co.uk Mealtime tools making feeding fun and mess-free.	$400K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Parents +2	+25	Founded 2015 · 11 people · $30K to start	55	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
Africa-inspired handbag brand shopolori.com Africa-inspired handbags empowering women and preserving culture.	$20K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Women +3	+30	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $10K to start	66	Build this
Refillable hair care system plaineproducts.com Eco-friendly hair and body care in refillable aluminum bottles.	$200K /mo Reported		Refill +3	Affiliate program Advertising on social media +1	Eco-Conscious Consumers +1	+23	Founded 2017 · 6 people · $50K to start	62	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
Eco-friendly laundry detergents dirtylabs.com Eco-friendly, effective laundry detergent leveraging green chemistry.	$20K /mo Reported		Direct to consumer +2	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Homeowners +2	+3	Founded 2018 · 7 people · $3M to start	54	Build this
Handcrafted classic motorcycles janusmotorcycles.com Handmade, classically styled lightweight motorcycles from Indiana.	$200K /mo Reported		Direct to consumer +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Motorcycle Enthusiasts +3	CU AD +24	Founded 2011 · 16 people · $30K to start	58	Build this
Natural grooming products maker americanprovenance.com Natural grooming products, crafted for men in America.	$80K /mo Reported		Direct to consumer +2	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Men +2	+47	Founded 2015 · 9 people · $200K 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
Diabetes-focused meal replacements type2diet.com Meal replacement to manage diabetes naturally.	$1K /mo Reported		Subscription +1	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	People With Diabetes +2	+1	Founded 2019 · 3 people · $5K to start	52	Build this
Premium microplastic-free salt onlysalt.co Microplastic-free salt sourced from Andean springs.	$10K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity	Health-Conscious Consumers +1	+19	Founded 2019 · 2 co-founders · $30K to start	73	Build this
Cold brew coffee with cbd jibbycoffee.com CBD-infused organic cold brew coffee for a calming buzz.	$9K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Coffee Drinkers +2	+8	Founded 2020 · 2 co-founders · $30K to start	69	Build this

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