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Median revenue

$40K /mo

Middle half earn $20K – $200K/mo

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Clean air purification systems

Cleanroom-grade air purification for homes and public spaces.

airtulip.co

$20K /mo Reported

Vibration muscle recovery tools

Muscle recovery tech for vibrant wellness.

pulseroll.com

$200K /mo Reported

3D printed waterproof casts

"Custom 3D-printed waterproof casts for active lifestyles."

activarmor.com

$60K /mo Reported

Custom shoe painting service

Custom hand-painted sneakers for street culture enthusiasts.

bstreetshoes.com

$60K /mo Reported

Plant-based athlete supplements

All-natural supplements for niche sports athletes.

athsport.co

$300K /mo Reported

Premium full spectrum cbd

High-potency CBD oil for active lifestyles.

gold-spectrum.com

$30K /mo Reported

Premium cycling gear retailer

"Premium cycling gear retailer for enthusiasts in India."

mastermindbikes.com

$60K /mo Reported

Functional energy gum

Functional gum and mint company enhancing energy and focus.

neurogum.com

$500K /mo Reported

Complete meal powder solution

Powdered meals for busy, health-conscious individuals.

kuikmeal.com

$10K /mo Reported

Drinkable pickle brine

Drinkable pickle brine for cocktails and hangover cures.

brinebrothers.com

$10K /mo Reported

Mobility coaching app

Mobility coaching app for athletes and desk jockeys.

movewellapp.com

$1K /mo Reported

Dissolvable protein scoops

Dissolvable protein pods for on-the-go nutrition.

vade-nutrition.com

$500K /mo Reported

Whole body cryotherapy service

Cryotherapy and wellness services for pain and recovery.

vegascryotherapy.com

$40K /mo Reported

Social music streaming app

Social app for live music sharing.

earbudsmusic.com

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Natural pain relief balm

Natural pain relief balm for athletes and weekend warriors.

battlebalm.com

$10K /mo Reported

Custom protein powder creator

Cognitive-enhancing supplements for fitness and productivity.

denovonutrition.com

$20K /mo Reported

Natural hand care for athletes

Natural skincare solutions for athletes and active lifestyles.

w.o.d.welder.com

$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.
Clean air purification systems airtulip.co Cleanroom-grade air purification for homes and public spaces.	$20K /mo Reported	Aerospace engineers cleaning your air? Sounds reassuringly expensive!.	Product sales +4	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Homeowners +7		Founded 2021 · 5 people · $300K to start	49	Build this
Vibration muscle recovery tools pulseroll.com Muscle recovery tech for vibrant wellness.	$200K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Athletes +3	SI GO +4	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · $10K to start	72	Build this
3D printed waterproof casts activarmor.com "Custom 3D-printed waterproof casts for active lifestyles."	$60K /mo Reported		Productized service +2	Email marketing SEO +1	Doctors +4	+11	Founded 2014 · 3 people · $800K to start	66	Build this
Custom shoe painting service bstreetshoes.com Custom hand-painted sneakers for street culture enthusiasts.	$60K /mo Reported		Made to order +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Sneaker Enthusiasts +3	+17	8 people · $1K to start · Built in 30 days	63	Build this
Plant-based athlete supplements athsport.co All-natural supplements for niche sports athletes.	$300K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Martial Arts Athletes +3	TY	Founded 2012 · 4 people · $2K to start	70	Build this
Premium full spectrum cbd gold-spectrum.com High-potency CBD oil for active lifestyles.	$30K /mo Reported		E-commerce	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Athletes +3		Founded 2020 · 5 people · $100K to start	51	Build this
Premium cycling gear retailer mastermindbikes.com "Premium cycling gear retailer for enthusiasts in India."	$60K /mo Reported		Retail storefront +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Cycling Enthusiasts +3		Founded 2015 · 26 people · $100K to start	44	Build this
Functional energy gum neurogum.com Functional gum and mint company enhancing energy and focus.	$500K /mo Reported		Subscription +6	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	College Students +3	+16	Founded 2015 · 12 people · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	60	Build this
Complete meal powder solution kuikmeal.com Powdered meals for busy, health-conscious individuals.	$10K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Health-Conscious Indivi... +3		Founded 2018 · 6 people · $20K to start	46	Build this
Drinkable pickle brine brinebrothers.com Drinkable pickle brine for cocktails and hangover cures.	$10K /mo Reported	Because nothing cures regretful decisions like drinking salty cucumber water.	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth SEO +1	Bartenders +4	+17	Founded 2017 · 2 co-founders · New York, New York, USA, United States	55	Build this
Mobility coaching app movewellapp.com Mobility coaching app for athletes and desk jockeys.	$1K /mo Reported		Subscription +1	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Athletes Looking to Per... +3	+4	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Austin, Texas, USA, United States	75	Build this
Dissolvable protein scoops vade-nutrition.com Dissolvable protein pods for on-the-go nutrition.	$500K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media	Athletes with Active Li... +5	+3	Founded 2016 · 7 people · East Lansing, Michigan, USA, United States	58	Build this
Whole body cryotherapy service vegascryotherapy.com Cryotherapy and wellness services for pain and recovery.	$40K /mo Reported		Membership +2	Word of mouth Press +1	Individuals Seeking Nat... +5		Founded 2014 · 2 people · Alberta, Canada, United States	56	Build this
Social music streaming app earbudsmusic.com Social app for live music sharing.	—		Freemium	Organic social media TikTok Influencer Marketing +1	Young Millennials and G... +7		Founded 2018 · 7 people · Austin, Texas, USA, United States	62	Build this
Natural pain relief balm battlebalm.com Natural pain relief balm for athletes and weekend warriors.	$10K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Press +1	Pro Athletes +7	+20	Founded 2013 · 5 people · San Diego, California, USA, United States	68	Build this
Custom protein powder creator denovonutrition.com Cognitive-enhancing supplements for fitness and productivity.	$20K /mo Reported		E-commerce +5	Press Direct sales +1	Powerlifters +13	+17	Founded 2013 · 5 people · Archbald, Pennsylvania, USA, United States	57	Build this
WO Natural hand care for athletes w.o.d.welder.com Natural skincare solutions for athletes and active lifestyles.	$40K /mo Reported		E Commerce +8	Customer Reviews Press +1	Crossfit Enthusiasts +13	+22	Founded 2013 · 2 co-founders · Greenland, New Hampshire, USA, United States	73	Build this

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