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$30K /mo

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Insulated beverage containers

Insulated drinkware for adult beverage enthusiasts.

brumate.com

$10M /mo Reported

Prank musical greeting cards

Prank musical cards that never stop playing.

jokergreeting.com

$300K /mo Reported

Anonymous prank gift service

Anonymous chocolate prank gifts for light-hearted fun.

dickatyourdoor.com

$100K /mo Reported

Miniature construction supplies

Miniature construction supplies for creative model builders.

minimaterials.com

$30K /mo Reported

Ergonomic ice cream scoop

Ergonomic kitchen tools for ice cream lovers.

midnightkitchentools.com

$70K /mo Reported

Gourmet marshmallow treats

Gourmet marshmallow café and e-commerce sensation.

xomarshmallow.com

$100K /mo Reported

Handcrafted metal windbells

Handcrafted wind chimes inspired by American Southwest decor.

lagoluna.com

$600 /mo Reported

Custom 3d art products

3D optical illusions for personalized art gifts.

vidavin.ir

$50K /mo Reported

Socks that create jobs

"Sustainable socks providing jobs for homeless youth."

hippyfeet.com

$90K /mo Reported

Handcrafted wooden cutting boards

High-end handcrafted cutting boards for culinary enthusiasts.

brooklynbutcherblocks.com

$30K /mo Reported

Diy face mask kits

DIY Face Mask Kits with Coffee and Tea Antioxidants.

keautybeauty.com

$2K /mo Reported

Sorority-inspired fine jewelry

Effortless, high-quality fine jewelry with personality.

maziandzo.com

$5K /mo Reported

Curated coffee subscription service

New Zealand coffee roasters subscription service.

fernweh.nz

$3K /mo Reported

Custom comic book subscription

Kid-friendly comic book subscription box with customizable ratings.

comiccrate.org

$2K /mo Reported

Exotic goods e-commerce store

Online store for global tribal jewelry and exotic crafts.

kashgar.com.au

$30K /mo Reported

Handcrafted jewelry and accessories

Handcrafted jewelry inspired by Indian languages and poetry.

quirksmith.com

$40K /mo Reported

Custom playing card retailer

Online retailer and creator of unique playing card decks.

playingcarddecks.com

$100K /mo Reported

Hand-lettered stationery products

Hand-lettered gifts and digital designs for joyful connections.

jordynalisondesigns.com

$4K /mo Reported

Eco-friendly moisturizer bars

'Eco-friendly solid moisturizers with memory-making scents.'

lolobody.com

$90K /mo Reported

Custom groomsmen sock gifts

Customizable socks and gifts for groomsmen.

nocoldfeet.co

$100K /mo Reported

Honey-based bath and beauty

Honeybee-inspired natural foods and bath goods.

beeinspiredgoods.com

$30K /mo Reported

Premium tongue cleaning tool

Premium Italian tongue scrapers for optimal oral health.

amanotonguecleanser.com

$5K /mo Reported

Custom logo bling pendants

Custom wooden pendants crafted from logos.

bigheadcustom.com

$10K /mo Reported

Hot sauce subscription box

Hot sauce subscription club for chili enthusiasts.

flaminglicks.com

$10K /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.
Insulated beverage containers brumate.com Insulated drinkware for adult beverage enthusiasts.	$10M /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Adult Beverage Enthusiasts +4	+18	Founded 2016 · 57 people · $5K to start	62	Build this
Prank musical greeting cards jokergreeting.com Prank musical cards that never stop playing.	$300K /mo Reported		E-commerce	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	People interested in pr... +4	+27	Founded 2015 · 3 people · $1K to start	72	Build this
Anonymous prank gift service dickatyourdoor.com Anonymous chocolate prank gifts for light-hearted fun.	$100K /mo Reported	Chocolate anatomy for when words fail to convey your tasteful insults.	E-commerce	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	People interested in pr... +3	+49	Founded 2015 · 3 people · California, USA, United States	67	Build this
Miniature construction supplies minimaterials.com Miniature construction supplies for creative model builders.	$30K /mo Reported	For when playing God with LEGO wasn't satisfying enough.	E-commerce +1	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	DIY Enthusiasts +5	+21	Founded 2015 · 2 people · Portland, OR, United States	58	Build this
Ergonomic ice cream scoop midnightkitchentools.com Ergonomic kitchen tools for ice cream lovers.	$70K /mo Reported		E Commerce +3	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Home Cooks +2		Founded 2014 · 4 people · $30K to start	64	Build this
Gourmet marshmallow treats xomarshmallow.com Gourmet marshmallow café and e-commerce sensation.	$100K /mo Reported	Because marshmallows clearly weren't pretentious enough yet.	E Commerce +5	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Millennials +3	+2	Founded 2016 · 7 people · $200 to start	50	Build this
LL Handcrafted metal windbells lagoluna.com Handcrafted wind chimes inspired by American Southwest decor.	$600 /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Homeowners +2		Founded 2021 · Solo founder · $6K to start	62	Build this
Custom 3d art products vidavin.ir 3D optical illusions for personalized art gifts.	$50K /mo Reported	Art that messes with your eyes and your wallet simultaneously.	E-commerce +3	Advertising on social media Organic social media	Gift Shoppers +3	YO	Founded 2017 · 7 people · $2K to start	47	Build this
Socks that create jobs hippyfeet.com "Sustainable socks providing jobs for homeless youth."	$90K /mo Reported		E-commerce +3	Outsourcing Organic social media +1	Socially Conscious Cons... +4	+29	Founded 2016 · 2 people · $30K to start	70	Build this
Handcrafted wooden cutting boards brooklynbutcherblocks.com High-end handcrafted cutting boards for culinary enthusiasts.	$30K /mo Reported		E Commerce +4	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Culinary Enthusiasts +3	+35	Founded 2010 · Solo founder · $20K to start	71	Build this
Diy face mask kits keautybeauty.com DIY Face Mask Kits with Coffee and Tea Antioxidants.	$2K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Skincare Enthusiasts +2		Founded 2018 · 2 people · $50K to start	52	Build this
Sorority-inspired fine jewelry maziandzo.com Effortless, high-quality fine jewelry with personality.	$5K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Organic social media	Women +2	+27	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $20K to start	69	Build this
Curated coffee subscription service fernweh.nz New Zealand coffee roasters subscription service.	$3K /mo Reported		Subscription +1	Direct sales Email marketing +1	Coffee Lovers +3		Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $600 to start	67	Build this
Custom comic book subscription comiccrate.org Kid-friendly comic book subscription box with customizable ratings.	$2K /mo Reported		Subscription	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Parents +4		Founded 2018 · 2 co-founders · $100 to start	69	Build this
Exotic goods e-commerce store kashgar.com.au Online store for global tribal jewelry and exotic crafts.	$30K /mo Reported	Selling global authenticity to people who've never left their ZIP code.	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Collectors +4	+18	Founded 1990 · 2 people · Darwin, Australia, Australia	60	Build this
Handcrafted jewelry and accessories quirksmith.com Handcrafted jewelry inspired by Indian languages and poetry.	$40K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media	Women +2		Founded 2016 · 5 people · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, India	50	Build this
Custom playing card retailer playingcarddecks.com Online retailer and creator of unique playing card decks.	$100K /mo Reported		E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Playing Card Collectors +3	+1	Founded 2017 · 2 people · $80K to start	72	Build this
Hand-lettered stationery products jordynalisondesigns.com Hand-lettered gifts and digital designs for joyful connections.	$4K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Gift Shoppers +2	+17	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · Michigan, USA, United States	68	Build this
Eco-friendly moisturizer bars lolobody.com 'Eco-friendly solid moisturizers with memory-making scents.'	$90K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Direct sales	Eco-Conscious Consumers +3	+25	Founded 2006 · 4 people · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, United States	63	Build this
Custom groomsmen sock gifts nocoldfeet.co Customizable socks and gifts for groomsmen.	$100K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Direct sales SEO	Grooms +3	AD +32	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · $20K to start	61	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
Premium tongue cleaning tool amanotonguecleanser.com Premium Italian tongue scrapers for optimal oral health.	$5K /mo Reported	Because brushing your teeth was clearly missing some extra gagging.	E-commerce +3	Word of mouth SEO	Health-Conscious Consumers +6	+6	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · London, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom	51	Build this
Custom logo bling pendants bigheadcustom.com Custom wooden pendants crafted from logos.	$10K /mo Reported		Custom orders +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Rappers +4	+11	Founded 2012 · 3 people · $100 to start	60	Build this
Hot sauce subscription box flaminglicks.com Hot sauce subscription club for chili enthusiasts.	$10K /mo Reported		Subscription +2	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Chili Enthusiasts +2	+23	Founded 2015 · 3 people · Wimborne Minster, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom	58	Build this

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