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$90K /mo

Middle half earn $20K – $300K/mo

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Tabletop game publisher

Tabletop strategy games publisher in St. Louis.

stonemaiergames.com

$2M /mo Reported

Waterless hair wellness serums

Sustainable vegan haircare products for women’s hair density.

lunanectar.com

$50K /mo Reported

Infused honey delights

Infused honey brand with unique flavors.

chandlerhoney.ca

$10K /mo Reported

3-in-1 baby comfort tool

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

dumforter.co.uk

$9K /mo Reported

Handcrafted cbd wellness products

Small-batch CBD care products for humans and pets.

healingharbors.com

$20K /mo Reported

Natural grooming products maker

Natural grooming products, crafted for men in America.

americanprovenance.com

$80K /mo Reported

Roadside snack retailer

"Nostalgic roadside chain specializing in pecan snacks."

stuckeys.com

$2M /mo Reported

Sustainable hiking socks

"Sustainable hiking socks inspired by Pacific Northwest beauty."

ftgusocks.com

$3K /mo Reported

Community-sourced hot sauce

Community-driven hot sauce, supporting urban gardens.

smallaxepeppers.com

$90K /mo Reported

Custom sign-making service

B2B signage solutions for business branding.

frontsigns.com

$800K /mo Reported

Hemp-based wellness products

Global leader in hemp-based wellness products.

elixinolwellness.com

$800K /mo Reported

Permanent RV jack pads

Permanent RV jack pads for hassle-free leveling.

rvsnappad.com

$800K /mo Reported

Premium catnip product line

Catnip novelty products mimicking cannabis culture for pet owners.

smarterpaw.com

$200K /mo Reported

Vegan kids' footwear brand

Vegan outdoor footwear for active kids.

stonz.com

$300K /mo Reported

Cufflink compatibility adapter

Silicone adapters for wearing cufflinks on standard shirts.

cuffstyle.com

$50K /mo Reported

Honey-based bath and beauty

Honeybee-inspired natural foods and bath goods.

beeinspiredgoods.com

$30K /mo Reported

Autoimmune-friendly baked goods

Gluten-free baked goods for autoimmune and keto diets.

x.com

$100K /mo Reported

No-tie sneaker lace system

No-tie sneaker laces for hassle-free slip-ons.

u-lace.com

$100K /mo Reported

Cbd product manufacturing platform

CBD and hemp product manufacturer for wellness enthusiasts.

cannafacturer.com

$70K /mo Reported

Liquid-activated fun toys

Light-up liquid-activated sensory and drink cubes.

glopals.com

$400K /mo Reported

Farm-to-fork ice cream maker

Farm-to-fork artisan ice cream in Sacramento.

thegoodscoopicecream.com

$20K /mo Reported

Eco-friendly product retailer

Eco-friendly retailer for solar tech and electric vehicles.

tutiendaenergetica.es

$100K /mo Reported

Zero-proof balsamic beverage

Non-alcoholic balsamic beverages for sophisticated zero-proof sipping.

drinkshrub.com

$5K /mo Reported

Customizable no-blowout thongs

Customizable thongs with interchangeable, blowout-resistant straps.

boomerangzthongs.com.au

$40K /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
Waterless hair wellness serums lunanectar.com Sustainable vegan haircare products for women’s hair density.	$50K /mo Reported		E-commerce +3	Direct sales Email marketing +1	Women +3	+29	Founded 2019 · 2 people · $4K to start	78	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
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
Handcrafted cbd wellness products healingharbors.com Small-batch CBD care products for humans and pets.	$20K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Pet Owners +4	FA +5	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · $200K to start	48	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
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
Sustainable hiking socks ftgusocks.com "Sustainable hiking socks inspired by Pacific Northwest beauty."	$3K /mo Reported		E-commerce +4	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Outdoor Enthusiasts +3		Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $5K to start	59	Build this
Community-sourced hot sauce smallaxepeppers.com Community-driven hot sauce, supporting urban gardens.	$90K /mo Reported		Retail +1	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Foodies +3	YO	Founded 2014 · 3 people · $50K to start	56	Build this
Custom sign-making service frontsigns.com B2B signage solutions for business branding.	$800K /mo Reported		Service +3	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Business Owners +4	+19	Founded 2016 · 42 people · $2M to start	33	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
Permanent RV jack pads rvsnappad.com Permanent RV jack pads for hassle-free leveling.	$800K /mo Reported		E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	RVers +3	+44	Founded 2015 · 20 people · $50K to start	57	Build this
Premium catnip product line smarterpaw.com Catnip novelty products mimicking cannabis culture for pet owners.	$200K /mo Reported	When cat owners need their pets to match their questionable life choices.	Retail distribution +2	Advertising on social media Direct sales	Pet Owners +2	AD +49	Founded 2015 · 11 people · $50K to start	43	Build this
Vegan kids' footwear brand stonz.com Vegan outdoor footwear for active kids.	$300K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Parents +3	+37	Founded 2004 · 7 people · $200K to start	49	Build this
Cufflink compatibility adapter cuffstyle.com Silicone adapters for wearing cufflinks on standard shirts.	$50K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Retailers +3	+2	Founded 2019 · 4 people · Wilmington, Massachusetts, USA, United States	52	Build this
Honey-based bath and beauty beeinspiredgoods.com Honeybee-inspired natural foods and bath goods.	$30K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Email marketing SEO	Health Conscious Consumers +3	+8	Founded 2012 · 3 people · Maryland, USA, United States	55	Build this
Autoimmune-friendly baked goods x.com Gluten-free baked goods for autoimmune and keto diets.	$100K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Autoimmune Sufferers +4		Founded 2015 · 20 people · Alabama, USA, United States	39	Build this
No-tie sneaker lace system u-lace.com No-tie sneaker laces for hassle-free slip-ons.	$100K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Press Partnerships +1	Parents +4		2 people · Rochester, New York, USA, United States · Clothing & Fashion	59	Build this
Cbd product manufacturing platform cannafacturer.com CBD and hemp product manufacturer for wellness enthusiasts.	$70K /mo Reported		Manufacturing +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Wellness Enthusiasts +3	FO	Founded 2019 · 8 people · $90K to start	40	Build this
Liquid-activated fun toys glopals.com Light-up liquid-activated sensory and drink cubes.	$400K /mo Reported	Normal ice was clearly too boring for humanity.	Product sales +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Parents +5	+29	Founded 2016 · 27 people · $20K to start	52	Build this
Farm-to-fork ice cream maker thegoodscoopicecream.com Farm-to-fork artisan ice cream in Sacramento.	$20K /mo Reported		Brick & mortar +4	Word of mouth Great customer service +1	Local Consumers +4	+19	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · Sacramento, California, USA, United States	50	Build this
Eco-friendly product retailer tutiendaenergetica.es Eco-friendly retailer for solar tech and electric vehicles.	$100K /mo Reported		E-commerce +6	Direct sales Email marketing +1	Eco-Conscious Consumers +4	+12	Founded 2009 · 11 people · $50K to start	37	Build this
Zero-proof balsamic beverage drinkshrub.com Non-alcoholic balsamic beverages for sophisticated zero-proof sipping.	$5K /mo Reported	When sobriety gets fancy and you're literally sipping salad dressing.	Dtc +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Sober Consumers +3	+23	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Portland, Oregon, USA, United States	50	Build this
Customizable no-blowout thongs boomerangzthongs.com.au Customizable thongs with interchangeable, blowout-resistant straps.	$40K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Summer Footwear Retailers +6		Founded 2014 · 3 people · $50K to start	54	Build this

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