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$10K /mo

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High-power grill torch

High-power propane torches for grilling enthusiasts.

grillblazer.com

$200K /mo Reported

Infused honey delights

Infused honey brand with unique flavors.

chandlerhoney.ca

$10K /mo Reported

Handmade sustainable jewelry

"Handmade eco-friendly jewelry and fashion creations."

smaragdasart.gr

$1K /mo Reported

Monthly baseball gear subscription

Subscription box delivering baseball gear and snacks monthly.

platecrate.com

$300K /mo Reported

Dried flower arrangement shop

Online store selling long-lasting dried flower arrangements.

millarose.com.au

$10K /mo Reported

Customizable soy candle makers

Eco-friendly soy candles with customizable global scents.

vintagevegancandles.com

$4K /mo Reported

Handmade custom chef knives

Artisan hand-forged knives crafted in Austin.

humbleblades.com

$2K /mo Reported

Eco-friendly candle collections

Eco-friendly soy candles inspired by nature's seasons.

terrasimply.com

$3K /mo Reported

Personalized jewelry boutique

Personalized, hand-engraved jewelry celebrating special moments.

mercimamanboutique.com

$400K /mo Reported

Handmade flower jewelry

Handmade resin jewelry with real flowers.

etsy.com

$1K /mo Reported

Custom wood wedding bands

Rustic decor and jewelry crafted by veterans.

valhallawoodforge.com

$9K /mo Reported

Handcrafted steel tongue drums

Handcrafted steel tongue drums for music and meditation.

goya.ie

$2K /mo Reported

Craft spirit subscription service

Subscription service for exploring craft spirits monthly.

tastersclub.com

$300K /mo Reported

Pocket-sized book subscription

Pocket-sized classic books for digital minimalists.

mousebookclub.com

$10K /mo Reported

Children's book publishing platform

Children's books introducing physics through imagination.

finnandremy.com

$2K /mo Reported

Mindful kids' clothing line

"Yoga-inspired ethical kids' clothing line."

satnambabe.com

$500 /mo Reported

Nespresso-compatible chocolate pods

Hot chocolate and coffee pods for Nespresso machines.

mugpods.com

$20K /mo Reported

Ethical jewelry for empowerment

Ethically-made LOVE bracelets empowering global female artisans.

loveisproject.com

$200K /mo Reported

Handmade timepieces from history

Handmade watches crafted from reclaimed historical materials.

novowatch.com

$20K /mo Reported

Custom moon phase jewelry

Custom jewelry capturing personal moon phases.

moonglow.com

$500K /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.
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
Infused honey delights chandlerhoney.ca Infused honey brand with unique flavors.	$10K /mo Reported	Because regular honey was clearly too boring for humanity.	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Gourmet Food Shoppers +2		Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $50K to start	57	Build this
SA Handmade sustainable jewelry smaragdasart.gr "Handmade eco-friendly jewelry and fashion creations."	$1K /mo Reported		E-commerce +3	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Eco-Conscious Shoppers +3		Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $500 to start	60	Build this
Monthly baseball gear subscription platecrate.com Subscription box delivering baseball gear and snacks monthly.	$300K /mo Reported		Subscription +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Parents +3	+7	Founded 2015 · 3 people · $2K to start	80	Build this
Dried flower arrangement shop millarose.com.au Online store selling long-lasting dried flower arrangements.	$10K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Pay Per Click Advertising SEO +1	Homeowners +3	+1	Founded 2020 · 3 people · $300 to start	66	Build this
Customizable soy candle makers vintagevegancandles.com Eco-friendly soy candles with customizable global scents.	$4K /mo Reported		E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Gift Buyers +2		Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $400 to start	58	Build this
Handmade custom chef knives humbleblades.com Artisan hand-forged knives crafted in Austin.	$2K /mo Reported		Custom orders +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Home Cooks +3		Founded 2015 · Solo founder · $5K to start	57	Build this
Eco-friendly candle collections terrasimply.com Eco-friendly soy candles inspired by nature's seasons.	$3K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Word of mouth	Home Decor Enthusiasts +3		Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $100 to start	57	Build this
Personalized jewelry boutique mercimamanboutique.com Personalized, hand-engraved jewelry celebrating special moments.	$400K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media	Women +2	+28	Founded 2007 · 42 people · $8K to start	57	Build this
Handmade flower jewelry etsy.com Handmade resin jewelry with real flowers.	$1K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Gift Buyers +4	+11	Founded 2015 · 2 people · Miami, Florida, USA, United States	57	Build this
Custom wood wedding bands valhallawoodforge.com Rustic decor and jewelry crafted by veterans.	$9K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Veterans +5	+16	Founded 2017 · 3 people · $400 to start	52	Build this
Handcrafted steel tongue drums goya.ie Handcrafted steel tongue drums for music and meditation.	$2K /mo Reported		Handmade products +1	Direct sales Word of mouth +1	Musicians +4		Founded 2018 · Solo founder · Dublin, Ireland, Ireland	55	Build this
Craft spirit subscription service tastersclub.com Subscription service for exploring craft spirits monthly.	$300K /mo Reported		Subscription +1	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Craft Spirits Enthusiasts +12	+7	Founded 2012 · 3 people · New York, USA, United States	73	Build this
Pocket-sized book subscription mousebookclub.com Pocket-sized classic books for digital minimalists.	$10K /mo Reported		Subscription +4	Email marketing SEO +1	Individuals Seeking Dig... +7	SA	Founded 2017 · 4 co-founders · Chicago, Illinois, USA, United Kingdom	62	Build this
Children's book publishing platform finnandremy.com Children's books introducing physics through imagination.	$2K /mo Reported		Print on demand +7	Press Advertising on social media +1	Parents of Young Childr... +12	+17	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $1K to start	74	Build this
Mindful kids' clothing line satnambabe.com "Yoga-inspired ethical kids' clothing line."	$500 /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Press Affiliate program +1	Moms Looking for Unique... +6		Founded 2016 · Solo founder · New York, New York, USA, United States	57	Build this
Nespresso-compatible chocolate pods mugpods.com Hot chocolate and coffee pods for Nespresso machines.	$20K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	E-commerce Shoppers Int... +5	+20	Founded 2015 · 2 people · Manchester, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom	71	Build this
Ethical jewelry for empowerment loveisproject.com Ethically-made LOVE bracelets empowering global female artisans.	$200K /mo Reported		Direct to consumer +2	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Female Artisans +7	+45	Founded 2017 · 2 people · Built in 90 days	79	Build this
Handmade timepieces from history novowatch.com Handmade watches crafted from reclaimed historical materials.	$20K /mo Reported	Turning rusty rails into luxury wristwear-hipster recycling at its finest.	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Watch Enthusiasts Inter... +5	+16	Founded 2011 · Solo founder · $5K to start	75	Build this
Custom moon phase jewelry moonglow.com Custom jewelry capturing personal moon phases.	$500K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Press	Boutique Customers +5		Founded 2012 · 11 people · Miami, Florida, USA, United States	47	Build this

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