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$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$100K /mo

Middle half earn $10K – $200K/mo

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Self-publishing support service

Publishing company helping authors write, publish, and market books.

paperravenbooks.com

$100K /mo Reported

Affordable postcard marketing system

How we turned $0-out-of-pocket community cards into recurring revenue

communitycardplaybook.com

$4K /mo Reported

Online coaching business builder

Online business growth hub for personal trainers.

personaltrainersbusinessincubator.com

$200K /mo Reported

Vending business training courses

Online courses for starting a vending machine business.

ikravevending.com

$30K /mo Reported

Targeted marketing solutions

Full-service marketing solutions for diverse business needs.

marketingsource.com

$500K /mo Reported

Print on demand apparel service

Print On Demand business coaching for aspiring entrepreneurs.

cinquantacoxsmith.com

$10K /mo Reported

Freelance writing consultancy

Freelance writing and coaching for aspiring freelancers.

eva-gutierrez.com

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Drop shipping store builder

Drop shipping mentorship for aspiring entrepreneurs.

ecomkingvault.com

$100K /mo Reported

Online fitness transformation coach

Online fitness coaching for busy entrepreneurs.

tobiasyoungfitness.com

$50K /mo Reported

Audiobook publishing course

Online education for aspiring book publishers.

publishing.com

$100K /mo Reported

Digital marketing coaching tool

Digital marketing consulting for small businesses.

getjourneybuilder.com

$20K /mo Reported

Online language tutoring platform

Online language tutoring platform for global learners.

languatalk.com

$300K /mo Reported

Business growth consulting hub

Business consultancy and resources for aspiring entrepreneurs.

thrivette.com

$10K /mo Reported

Diy campervan conversion kits

DIY campervan conversion kits with modular elegance.

zenvanz.com

$200K /mo Reported

Done-for-you book writing

"Ghostwriting and self-publishing solutions for aspiring authors."

rudbits.com

$300K /mo Reported

Author coaching and editing

Editorial services elevating authors' manuscript mastery.

angelellaeditorial.com

$5K /mo Reported

Probiotic skincare solutions

"Active probiotic skincare for sensitive skin solutions."

amperna.com

$300K /mo Reported

Dating profile photo service

Dating profile photography for singles seeking genuine matches.

thematchartist.com

$100K /mo Reported

Customized nutrition coaching

Customized nutrition coaching for sustainable lifestyle changes.

haleyhugheswellness.com

$4K /mo Reported

Online nutrition coaching program

Online nutrition coaching company with a community-driven approach

strongeru.com

$600K /mo Reported

Resume and LinkedIn writing service

Resume and LinkedIn writing for telecom professionals.

mikemcritchie.com

$3K /mo Reported

Therapeutic cuddle sessions

"Professional cuddling service for emotional connection seekers."

snugglewithsam.com

$10K /mo Reported

Podcast creation community

Daily podcast sparking entrepreneurial inspiration.

eofire.com

$200K /mo Reported

Better-for-you gourmet frostings

Vegan, low-sugar frostings for health-conscious dessert lovers.

dollopgourmet.com

$30K /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.
Self-publishing support service paperravenbooks.com Publishing company helping authors write, publish, and market books.	$100K /mo Reported		Consulting +4	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Aspiring Authors +3	CO +24	Founded 2008 · 18 people · Built in 90 days	65	Build this
CC Affordable postcard marketing system communitycardplaybook.com How we turned $0-out-of-pocket community cards into recurring revenue	$4K /mo Reported		Digital Products & Courses +4	SEO Email marketing +1	Real Estate Agents +6	CH HI CA +6	Founded 2024 · 2 co-founders · $10 to start	71	Build this
Online coaching business builder personaltrainersbusinessincubator.com Online business growth hub for personal trainers.	$200K /mo Reported		Course +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Personal Trainers +3	+16	Founded 2020 · 13 people · Built in 89 days	68	Build this
Vending business training courses ikravevending.com Online courses for starting a vending machine business.	$30K /mo Reported		Online courses +4	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +3	CO +22	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $2K to start	74	Build this
Targeted marketing solutions marketingsource.com Full-service marketing solutions for diverse business needs.	$500K /mo Reported		Consulting +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Small Business Owners +5	+22	Founded 1978 · 3 people · $10K to start	69	Build this
CC Print on demand apparel service cinquantacoxsmith.com Print On Demand business coaching for aspiring entrepreneurs.	$10K /mo Reported		Coaching +3	Word of mouth SEO +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +3	+87	Founded 2009 · Solo founder · $100 to start	80	Build this
Freelance writing consultancy eva-gutierrez.com Freelance writing and coaching for aspiring freelancers.	—		Freelancing +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Entrepreneurs +2	+12	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Built in 1 day	68	Build this
Drop shipping store builder ecomkingvault.com Drop shipping mentorship for aspiring entrepreneurs.	$100K /mo Reported		Coaching +1	Advertising on social media SEO	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +2	+3	Founded 2017 · 6 people · $1K to start	56	Build this
Online fitness transformation coach tobiasyoungfitness.com Online fitness coaching for busy entrepreneurs.	$50K /mo Reported		Coaching +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Entrepreneurs +1	+6	Founded 2015 · 4 people · Canada, United States	63	Build this
Audiobook publishing course publishing.com Online education for aspiring book publishers.	$100K /mo Reported		Course +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +2	KA +1	Founded 2018 · 2 people · Chester, New Jersey, USA, United States	69	Build this
Digital marketing coaching tool getjourneybuilder.com Digital marketing consulting for small businesses.	$20K /mo Reported		Coaching +6	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Small Business Owners +2	+88	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · Greensboro, NC, USA, United States	76	Build this
Online language tutoring platform languatalk.com Online language tutoring platform for global learners.	$300K /mo Reported		Marketplace +6	Pay Per Click Advertising Search engine marketing +1	Language Learners +9	+5	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Singapore, Singapore, Singapore	60	Build this
Business growth consulting hub thrivette.com Business consultancy and resources for aspiring entrepreneurs.	$10K /mo Reported		Consulting +4	Word of mouth	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +5	+84	Founded 2018 · 2 people · $10K to start	64	Build this
Diy campervan conversion kits zenvanz.com DIY campervan conversion kits with modular elegance.	$200K /mo Reported		Product sales +2	Word of mouth	Van Life Enthusiasts +2	AD +7	Founded 2017 · 15 people · $200K to start	43	Build this
Done-for-you book writing rudbits.com "Ghostwriting and self-publishing solutions for aspiring authors."	$300K /mo Reported		Course +4	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Established Entrepreneurs +6	CO +26	Founded 2014 · 3 people · Built in 30 days	81	Build this
Author coaching and editing angelellaeditorial.com Editorial services elevating authors' manuscript mastery.	$5K /mo Reported		Coaching +5	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity	Authors +3	+14	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · Baltimore, Maryland, USA, United States	73	Build this
Probiotic skincare solutions amperna.com "Active probiotic skincare for sensitive skin solutions."	$300K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Press +1	People With Sensitive Skin +3		Founded 2016 · 5 people · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Australia	63	Build this
Dating profile photo service thematchartist.com Dating profile photography for singles seeking genuine matches.	$100K /mo Reported		Coaching +2	SEO Customer Reviews +1	Singles +3	+10	Founded 2018 · 2 co-founders · Austin, Texas, USA, United States	67	Build this
Customized nutrition coaching haleyhugheswellness.com Customized nutrition coaching for sustainable lifestyle changes.	$4K /mo Reported		Coaching +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Individuals Seeking Per... +4	+17	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · Anchorage, AK, USA, United States	53	Build this
Online nutrition coaching program strongeru.com Online nutrition coaching company with a community-driven approach	$600K /mo Reported		Coaching +1	Word of mouth Referral Program +1	Teenagers Seeking Nutri... +6	CO +4	Founded 2015 · 54 people · Newburgh, New York, USA, United States	60	Build this
Resume and LinkedIn writing service mikemcritchie.com Resume and LinkedIn writing for telecom professionals.	$3K /mo Reported		Consulting +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Mid-Career Professional... +4		Founded 2015 · Solo founder · El Dorado, California, USA, United States	52	Build this
Therapeutic cuddle sessions snugglewithsam.com "Professional cuddling service for emotional connection seekers."	$10K /mo Reported	Turning spooning into a tax-deductible career-humanity peaked.	Coaching +9	Brand Authenticity Advertising on social media +1	Individuals Seeking Pos... +16	+46	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · Boston, Massachusetts, USA, United States	73	Build this
Podcast creation community eofire.com Daily podcast sparking entrepreneurial inspiration.	$200K /mo Reported		Course +4	Word of mouth SEO +1	Aspiring Podcasters See... +9	+75	Founded 2012 · 4 people · $9K to start	50	Build this
Better-for-you gourmet frostings dollopgourmet.com Vegan, low-sugar frostings for health-conscious dessert lovers.	$30K /mo Reported		Retail +2	Word of mouth SEO	E-commerce Shoppers Int... +6	+13	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · Rochester, New York, USA, United States	64	Build this

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