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$10K+

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$1M+

Median revenue

$70K /mo

Middle half earn $20K – $200K/mo

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Exclusive lifestyle management ecosystem

perfect.live

$100K /mo Reported

Online group card tool

Digital group cards for heartfelt celebrations.

thankbox.com

$30K /mo Reported

Interactive piano tutorial app

"Piano song tutorials app for music lovers."

onlinepianist.com

$70K /mo Reported

Token creation platform

"Ecosystem for creating and trading custom digital tokens."

mintme.com

$10K /mo Reported

Superfood greens powder supplement

Greens powder for enhanced energy and focus.

humantonik.com

$200K /mo Reported

Hemp-based wellness products

Global leader in hemp-based wellness products.

elixinolwellness.com

$800K /mo Reported

Clean multi-purpose skincare

Luxurious, clean skincare for discerning beauty enthusiasts.

evolue.com

$200K /mo Reported

Third-party tested cbd products

Third-party tested CBD for people, pets, and athletes.

cbdstoremi.com

$20K /mo Reported

Online language tutoring platform

Online language tutoring platform for global learners.

languatalk.com

$300K /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

Food and symptom tracker

Personalized wellness tracking journals for digestive health.

thefooddiary.co

$800 /mo Reported

Children's book publishing platform

Children's books introducing physics through imagination.

finnandremy.com

$2K /mo Reported

Root cause hair loss solution

Clinically-proven hair loss solutions targeting root causes.

sayarcare.com

$80K /mo Reported

Therapeutic cuddle sessions

"Professional cuddling service for emotional connection seekers."

snugglewithsam.com

$10K /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

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.
Exclusive lifestyle management ecosystem perfect.live	$100K /mo Reported		Services +4	Press Affiliate program +1	Restaurants in Italy +2		Founded 2022 · 100 people · $300K to start	42	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
Interactive piano tutorial app onlinepianist.com "Piano song tutorials app for music lovers."	$70K /mo Reported		Subscription +3	Word of mouth SEO +1	Music Learners +8	+4	Founded 2010 · 8 people · $10K to start	64	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
Superfood greens powder supplement humantonik.com Greens powder for enhanced energy and focus.	$200K /mo Reported		E-commerce +5	Advertising on social media Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +8	+39	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $50K to start	73	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
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
Third-party tested cbd products cbdstoremi.com Third-party tested CBD for people, pets, and athletes.	$20K /mo Reported		Retail +6	SEO Word of mouth +1	People 50+ +10	CU +15	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $4K to start	68	Build this
Online language tutoring platform languatalk.com Online language tutoring platform for global learners.	$300K /mo Reported		Marketplace +6	Pay Per Click Advertising Search engine marketing +1	Language Learners +9	+5	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Singapore, Singapore, Singapore	60	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
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
Children's book publishing platform finnandremy.com Children's books introducing physics through imagination.	$2K /mo Reported		Print on demand +7	Press Advertising on social media +1	Parents of Young Childr... +12	+17	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $1K to start	74	Build this
Root cause hair loss solution sayarcare.com Clinically-proven hair loss solutions targeting root causes.	$80K /mo Reported		E-commerce +5	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Individuals Seeking Hai... +11	+44	Founded 2017 · 4 people · New York, New York, USA, United States	65	Build this
Therapeutic cuddle sessions snugglewithsam.com "Professional cuddling service for emotional connection seekers."	$10K /mo Reported	Turning spooning into a tax-deductible career-humanity peaked.	Coaching +9	Brand Authenticity Advertising on social media +1	Individuals Seeking Pos... +16	+46	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · Boston, Massachusetts, USA, United States	73	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

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