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Median revenue

$70K /mo

Middle half earn $10K – $100K/mo

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Ai-powered headshot generator

AI headshot generator for professional portraits.

headshotpro.com

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Collaborative video gifting tool

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

vidday.com

$80K /mo Reported

Online group card tool

Digital group cards for heartfelt celebrations.

thankbox.com

$30K /mo Reported

Audiobook publishing course

Online education for aspiring book publishers.

publishing.com

$100K /mo Reported

Therapeutic cuddle sessions

"Professional cuddling service for emotional connection seekers."

snugglewithsam.com

$10K /mo Reported

Spanish-language bible app

Spanish-language Bible app for US-based Spanish speakers.

trevormckendrick.com

$10K /mo Reported

Viral marketing strategy library

"Membership site for creative marketing and psychology tips."

kickstartsidehustle.com

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Ai-powered logo maker

AI-powered logo and branding design tool for entrepreneurs.

looka.com

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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.
H Ai-powered headshot generator headshotpro.com AI headshot generator for professional portraits.	—		Digital Products & Courses +2	SEO	Professionals +2	ST	Founded 2023 · Solo founder · Built in 30 days	76	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
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
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
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
Spanish-language bible app trevormckendrick.com Spanish-language Bible app for US-based Spanish speakers.	$10K /mo Reported		In app purchases +2	Email marketing Press +1	Spanish-speaking Consum... +3		Founded 2012 · Solo founder · Austin, Texas, USA, United States	70	Build this
Viral marketing strategy library kickstartsidehustle.com "Membership site for creative marketing and psychology tips."	—		Subscription +5	SEO Organic social media	Entrepreneurs +2		Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $60 to start	71	Build this
Ai-powered logo maker looka.com AI-powered logo and branding design tool for entrepreneurs.	—		Freemium & Upsells +4	SEO Organic social media	Entrepreneurs +2	PH MY	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · $2K to start	82	Build this

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