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$1M+

Median revenue

$30K /mo

Middle half earn $10K – $200K/mo

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AI cold email automation

Leadflow AI is an Cold Email tool for non Technical guys who struggle with sending up the infrastructur

tryleadflow.ai

$100K /mo Reported

Affordable postcard marketing system

How we turned $0-out-of-pocket community cards into recurring revenue

communitycardplaybook.com

$4K /mo Reported

Online group card tool

Digital group cards for heartfelt celebrations.

thankbox.com

$30K /mo Reported

Post-alcohol recovery powder

Post-drinking supplement to restore body balance.

tomolabs.co

$200K /mo Reported

Token creation platform

"Ecosystem for creating and trading custom digital tokens."

mintme.com

$10K /mo Reported

Clean multi-purpose skincare

Luxurious, clean skincare for discerning beauty enthusiasts.

evolue.com

$200K /mo Reported

Upscale 24/7 gym experience

Game-based fitness classes with 24/7 gym access.

hexboxfitness.com

$20K /mo Reported

Collaborative mind mapping tool

"Creative mind mapping and task management suite."

meister.co

$1M /mo Reported

Animated video creation service

Custom whiteboard animation for engaging video marketing.

yourvideoscribe.com

$10K /mo Reported

Minimalist travel backpack company

Minimalist backpacks that provide meals for families in need.

adventuristbackpacks.com

$30K /mo Reported

Employee training software

Process documentation and training software for small businesses

trainual.com

$200K /mo Reported

420-friendly art classes

Cannabis-friendly art classes for creative relaxation.

brushtokesoc.com

$3K /mo Reported

Food and symptom tracker

Personalized wellness tracking journals for digestive health.

thefooddiary.co

$800 /mo Reported

Podcast production assistance

Podcast production agency for busy entrepreneurs.

counterweightcreative.co

$20K /mo Reported

Subscription copywriting service

Subscription-based copywriting service for startup growth.

scriblymedia.com

$40K /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

Brain health supplement brand

Nootropic supplements enhancing brain health transparency.

naturalstacks.com

$800K /mo Reported

Podcast production agency

Fully-managed podcast production service for businesses

cofruition.com

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Video interview screening tool

Video-based candidate screening tool for streamlined hiring.

hirevire.com

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SaaS starter kit

SaaS starter kit for developers and indie hackers

supastarter.dev

$10K /mo Estimated

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.
L AI cold email automation tryleadflow.ai Leadflow AI is an Cold Email tool for non Technical guys who struggle with sending up the infrastructur	$100K /mo Reported		SaaS +2	Direct sales Affiliate program +1	Growing technology busi... +2		Founded 2026 · Solo founder · $7K to start	66	Build this
CC Affordable postcard marketing system communitycardplaybook.com How we turned $0-out-of-pocket community cards into recurring revenue	$4K /mo Reported		Digital Products & Courses +4	SEO Email marketing +1	Real Estate Agents +6	CH HI CA +6	Founded 2024 · 2 co-founders · $10 to start	71	Build this
Online group card tool thankbox.com Digital group cards for heartfelt celebrations.	$30K /mo Reported		One-time purchase +5	Word of mouth SEO +1	Teams within Businesses +11	CU +27	Founded 2020 · 3 people · $3K to start	64	Build this
Post-alcohol recovery powder tomolabs.co Post-drinking supplement to restore body balance.	$200K /mo Reported	Monetizing hangovers-humanity's greatest innovation.	E-commerce +5	Advertising on social media Press +1	Health-Conscious Adults +8	GO +10	Founded 2017 · 2 people · $100K to start	66	Build this
Token creation platform mintme.com "Ecosystem for creating and trading custom digital tokens."	$10K /mo Reported		Platform +7	Word of mouth Referral Program +1	Digital Creators +15	CU PH RO +1	Founded 2020 · 29 people · $100K to start	52	Build this
Clean multi-purpose skincare evolue.com Luxurious, clean skincare for discerning beauty enthusiasts.	$200K /mo Reported		E-commerce +5	Press Email marketing +1	Beauty Enthusiasts +12	+1	Founded 2015 · 10 people · $50K to start	54	Build this
Upscale 24/7 gym experience hexboxfitness.com Game-based fitness classes with 24/7 gym access.	$20K /mo Reported		Subscription +7	SEO Email marketing +1	Fitness Enthusiasts +7	+5	Founded 2019 · 7 people · Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, United States	59	Build this
Collaborative mind mapping tool meister.co "Creative mind mapping and task management suite."	$1M /mo Reported		Subscription +3	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	SMBs +11	+17	Founded 2007 · 85 people · $20K to start	66	Build this
Animated video creation service yourvideoscribe.com Custom whiteboard animation for engaging video marketing.	$10K /mo Reported		Productized service +1	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Digital Entrepreneurs S... +6	+1	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · Tallinn, Estonia, Estonia	65	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
Employee training software trainual.com Process documentation and training software for small businesses	$200K /mo Reported		Subscription +3	Affiliate program Advertising on social media +1	Small businesses +3	+7	Founded 2017 · 59 people · Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, United States	64	Build this
420-friendly art classes brushtokesoc.com Cannabis-friendly art classes for creative relaxation.	$3K /mo Reported	Because creativity clearly wasn't enhanced enough without cannabis.	E Commerce +9	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Cannabis Enthusiasts In... +11	+4	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · California, USA, United States	53	Build this
Food and symptom tracker thefooddiary.co Personalized wellness tracking journals for digestive health.	$800 /mo Reported		Physical product +5	Organic social media Influencer partnerships +1	Individuals with Digest... +10	+13	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Yorkshire, Virginia, USA, United Kingdom	50	Build this
Podcast production assistance counterweightcreative.co Podcast production agency for busy entrepreneurs.	$20K /mo Reported		Agency +3	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Busy Companies +8	CO +63	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Canada	74	Build this
Subscription copywriting service scriblymedia.com Subscription-based copywriting service for startup growth.	$40K /mo Reported		Subscription +2	Word of mouth SEO	Startups +7	+30	Founded 2018 · 3 people · Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark, Denmark	69	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
Brain health supplement brand naturalstacks.com Nootropic supplements enhancing brain health transparency.	$800K /mo Reported		E-commerce +3	Podcasting Brand collaborations and giveaways +1	Cognitive Health Enthus... +14	+6	Founded 2013 · 10 people · Seattle, Washington, USA, United States	60	Build this
Podcast production agency cofruition.com Fully-managed podcast production service for businesses	—		Services +2	Advertising on social media Press +1	Small businesses +5		Founded 2020 · Solo founder · Copenhagen, Denmark, Denmark	62	Build this
Video interview screening tool hirevire.com Video-based candidate screening tool for streamlined hiring.	—		Subscription +3	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Small businesses +1	PL TE +3	Founded 2022 · 2 co-founders · Built in 365 days	57	Build this
SaaS starter kit supastarter.dev SaaS starter kit for developers and indie hackers	$10K /mo Estimated		SaaS +2	Email marketing Press +1	Small businesses +7	TA LU TU +3	Founded 2021 · Solo founder · SaaS	82	Build this

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