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$50K /mo

Middle half earn $20K – $300K/mo

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Cannabis-friendly lodging service

Cannabis-friendly lodging for safe 420-friendly stays.

linktr.ee

$20K /mo Reported

Exclusive travel discount platform

Exclusive membership discounts for global travelers.

hotelsetc.com

$300K /mo Reported

Eco-friendly tiny house rentals

"Tiny house getaways in stunning Australian nature."

tinyaway.com

$300K /mo Reported

Daily flight deal alerts

Free travel deals alerts via email and app.

iknowthepilot.com.au

$100K /mo Reported

Custom treehouse construction

Architectural treehouses blending modern engineering with nature.

o2treehouse.com

$60K /mo Reported

Surprise travel getaway planner

"Surprise getaway planning across the USA."

packupgo.com

$600K /mo Reported

Vacation rental homes

Beachside vacation rentals in Cardiff by-the-Sea.

cardiffvacations.com

$10K /mo Reported

Italian wine subscription service

Italian wine club featuring small organic producers.

roscioliwineclub.com

$90K /mo Reported

Smart wallet and key organizer

"Smart wallets with quick access and solar tracking."

ekster.com

$2M /mo Reported

Vehicle rooftop access step

Vehicle rooftop access step for adventurers.

mokidoorstep.com

$70K /mo Reported

Semi-private boat tour service

Private snorkel and boat tours in southern Thailand.

fivestarthailandtours.com

$60K /mo Reported

Visa requirement aggregator

Visa List: Simplifying global visa requirements for travelers.

visalist.io

$20K /mo Reported

Carry-on travel backpacks

Carry-on travel backpacks for hassle-free adventures.

tortugabackpacks.com

$300K /mo Reported

Minimalist travel backpack company

Minimalist backpacks that provide meals for families in need.

adventuristbackpacks.com

$30K /mo Reported

Minimalist washable paper wallets

Minimalist, eco-friendly wallets made from washable paper.

kaminowallet.com

$4K /mo Reported

Cork travel map decor

Eco-friendly cork maps for minimalist home décor.

geo101design.com

$4K /mo Reported

Tray table hook for travelers

Beverage and device holder for airplane tray tables.

theairhook.com

$8K /mo Reported

Reusable collapsible straw

Collapsible, reusable straw for eco-conscious individuals.

finalstraw.com

$700K /mo Reported

Customizable no-blowout thongs

Customizable thongs with interchangeable, blowout-resistant straps.

boomerangzthongs.com.au

$40K /mo Reported

Vintage-inspired travel patches

Vintage-inspired travel patches for standout luggage.

vagabondheart.co

$10K /mo Reported

Handcrafted leather accessories

Handcrafted leather goods for stationery enthusiasts.

galenleather.com

$40K /mo Reported

Urban hiking tour service

Urban hiking tours exploring San Francisco's hidden gems.

urbanhikersf.com

$3K /mo Reported

Outdoor gear organization bags

Adventure-ready organizational gear for outdoor enthusiasts.

gobigear.com

$20K /mo Reported

Secret pocket travel apparel

Travel apparel with secret pockets to thwart pickpockets.

clevertravelcompanion.com

$50K /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.
V Cannabis-friendly lodging service linktr.ee Cannabis-friendly lodging for safe 420-friendly stays.	$20K /mo Reported	Turning your cannabis habit into lucrative hospitality.	Marketplace +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Cannabis Tourists +3		Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $20K to start	57	Build this
Exclusive travel discount platform hotelsetc.com Exclusive membership discounts for global travelers.	$300K /mo Reported		Membership +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Travelers +3	+67	Founded 1996 · 14 people · $600K to start	56	Build this
Eco-friendly tiny house rentals tinyaway.com "Tiny house getaways in stunning Australian nature."	$300K /mo Reported		Rental +2	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Travelers +3	ZE +1	Founded 2017 · 40 people · $300K to start	31	Build this
Daily flight deal alerts iknowthepilot.com.au Free travel deals alerts via email and app.	$100K /mo Reported		Affiliate marketing +2	Advertising on social media Brand Authenticity +1	Travelers +3	+1	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · $2K to start	79	Build this
Custom treehouse construction o2treehouse.com Architectural treehouses blending modern engineering with nature.	$60K /mo Reported	Adults apparently still really want that treehouse mom never built.	Franchise +4	Direct sales Brand Authenticity	Families +4	+7	Founded 2004 · 8 people · $10K to start	53	Build this
Surprise travel getaway planner packupgo.com "Surprise getaway planning across the USA."	$600K /mo Reported	Because nothing says vacation relaxation like having no idea where you're going.	Service fee +2	Word of mouth SEO +1	Tourists Visiting New O... +8	CU +21	Founded 2016 · 30 people · $300 to start	63	Build this
Vacation rental homes cardiffvacations.com Beachside vacation rentals in Cardiff by-the-Sea.	$10K /mo Reported		Short term rental	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Families +4		Founded 2011 · 12 people · $30K to start	43	Build this
Italian wine subscription service roscioliwineclub.com Italian wine club featuring small organic producers.	$90K /mo Reported		Subscription +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Wine Enthusiasts +4	+9	Founded 2017 · 6 people · Built in 60 days	67	Build this
Smart wallet and key organizer ekster.com "Smart wallets with quick access and solar tracking."	$2M /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Affiliate program Advertising on social media +1	Everyday Consumers +2	+12	Founded 2015 · 18 people · Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands, Netherlands	58	Build this
Vehicle rooftop access step mokidoorstep.com Vehicle rooftop access step for adventurers.	$70K /mo Reported		Licensing +2	SEO Direct sales	Outdoor Enthusiasts +3		Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Newington, New Hampshire, USA, United States	52	Build this
Semi-private boat tour service fivestarthailandtours.com Private snorkel and boat tours in southern Thailand.	$60K /mo Reported		Tour operator +2	Word of mouth Direct sales	Travelers +3	+6	Founded 2015 · 9 people · Krabi Province, Thailand, Thailand	38	Build this
Visa requirement aggregator visalist.io Visa List: Simplifying global visa requirements for travelers.	$20K /mo Reported		Ads +3	SEO Organic social media	Travelers +3	CU +26	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $100 to start	87	Build this
Carry-on travel backpacks tortugabackpacks.com Carry-on travel backpacks for hassle-free adventures.	$300K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Affiliate program Email marketing +1	Travelers +2	+50	Founded 2010 · 9 people · Remote, United States	64	Build this
Minimalist travel backpack company adventuristbackpacks.com Minimalist backpacks that provide meals for families in need.	$30K /mo Reported		E-commerce +5	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Travel Enthusiasts Seek... +13		Founded 2017 · 2 co-founders · $7K to start	50	Build this
Minimalist washable paper wallets kaminowallet.com Minimalist, eco-friendly wallets made from washable paper.	$4K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Minimalists +2		Founded 2018 · Solo founder · Kochi, Japan	62	Build this
Cork travel map decor geo101design.com Eco-friendly cork maps for minimalist home décor.	$4K /mo Reported	For when regular maps just aren't pretentious enough.	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media SEO	Home Decor Enthusiasts +2	+16	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $200 to start	65	Build this
Tray table hook for travelers theairhook.com Beverage and device holder for airplane tray tables.	$8K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Direct sales	Frequent Flyers Seeking... +4	+30	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · Seattle, Washington, USA, United States	63	Build this
Reusable collapsible straw finalstraw.com Collapsible, reusable straw for eco-conscious individuals.	$700K /mo Reported	Metal straws that collapse-saving turtles one inconvenient fold at a time.	Product sales +3	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Environmental Advocates... +8	+1	Founded 2018 · 4 people · Santa Fe, Argentina, United States	67	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
Vintage-inspired travel patches vagabondheart.co Vintage-inspired travel patches for standout luggage.	$10K /mo Reported		E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Etsy Handmade Sellers +6	+17	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $2K to start	60	Build this
Handcrafted leather accessories galenleather.com Handcrafted leather goods for stationery enthusiasts.	$40K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Email marketing SEO +1	Travel enthusiasts seek... +7	+13	Founded 2012 · 4 people · Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey	57	Build this
Urban hiking tour service urbanhikersf.com Urban hiking tours exploring San Francisco's hidden gems.	$3K /mo Reported		Service business +3	SEO	Visitors to San Francisco +6	+1	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · San Francisco, California, USA, United States	65	Build this
Outdoor gear organization bags gobigear.com Adventure-ready organizational gear for outdoor enthusiasts.	$20K /mo Reported		E-commerce +4	Word of mouth SEO +1	Outdoor Adventurers +10	+2	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · Bend, Oregon, USA, United States	63	Build this
Secret pocket travel apparel clevertravelcompanion.com Travel apparel with secret pockets to thwart pickpockets.	$50K /mo Reported		E-commerce +3	Press Affiliate program +1	Nomadic Travellers Look... +7	+3	Founded 2011 · 2 people · Remote, Oregon, USA, United States	69	Build this

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