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$30K /mo

Middle half earn $10K – $200K/mo

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Founder interview platform

Media platform showcasing founder success stories.

starterstory.com

$80K /mo Estimated

AI Excel formula generator

AI tool that generates Excel formulas instantly

betteranalyst.com

$30K /mo Reported

Self-publishing support service

Publishing company helping authors write, publish, and market books.

paperravenbooks.com

$100K /mo Reported

Viral video meme generator

Create Viral Video Memes In Seconds.

automemes.ai

$2K /mo Reported

AI customer support chatbot

AI chatbot builder for seamless customer support

myaskai.com

$20K /mo Reported

AI voice note transcriber

Voice-to-text AI tool for transforming thoughts into text

audiopen.ai

$20K /mo Reported

Ai-powered knowledge organizer

AI-powered extension for building personal knowledge bases.

recall.wiki

$9K /mo Reported

Ai-powered product photography

"AI design tool for e-commerce product photography."

blendnow.com

$100K /mo Reported

Startup intro connection platform

"Intro-driven network for startup founders, investors, and job seekers."

seedscout.com

$9K /mo Reported

Online coaching business builder

Online business growth hub for personal trainers.

personaltrainersbusinessincubator.com

$200K /mo Reported

Ai-powered domain name generator

AI-powered domain name generator for businesses.

smartynames.com

$1K /mo Reported

SaaS mentorship marketplace

Hire professional mentors for career growth.

mentorcruise.com

$30K /mo Reported

Notion form builder tool

Form builder integrating smoothly with Notion.

noteforms.com

$40K /mo Reported

Pallet recycling service

Pallet recycling business for high-profit minimal work.

thesimplestbiz.info

$30K /mo Reported

Mobile home cash flow system

Real estate investing stories for mobile home enthusiasts.

adventuresinmobilehomes.com

$10K /mo Reported

Handcrafted cbd wellness products

Small-batch CBD care products for humans and pets.

healingharbors.com

$20K /mo Reported

Video conferencing marketplace

Online video communication platform for marketplace creators.

modelnet.club

$100K /mo Reported

Exclusive travel discount platform

Exclusive membership discounts for global travelers.

hotelsetc.com

$300K /mo Reported

Candle making supply shop

Candle-making ingredients supplier for crafters and businesses.

suppliesforcandles.co.uk

$1M /mo Reported

Digital inheritance manager

Digital inheritance manager securing unclaimed assets for beneficiaries.

dglegacy.com

$40K /mo Reported

Graphic design resource library

Graphic design library for creators and entrepreneurs.

designious.com

$20K /mo Reported

Targeted marketing solutions

Full-service marketing solutions for diverse business needs.

marketingsource.com

$500K /mo Reported

Automated forex trading robot

Automated Forex trading tools for time-saving investments.

sinryadvice.net

$100K /mo Reported

Parking lot striping service

Parking lot and sports court striping specialists.

1800striper.com

$60K /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.
Founder interview platform starterstory.com Media platform showcasing founder success stories.	$80K /mo Estimated ▼ 9% · 29 mo		Subscription +4	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs ... +8	+15	$100 to start · Tampa, United States · Education	92	Build this
AI Excel formula generator betteranalyst.com AI tool that generates Excel formulas instantly	$30K /mo Reported		SaaS +2	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Finance Professionals +9	+8	Founded 2022 · Solo founder · $200 to start	87	Build this
Self-publishing support service paperravenbooks.com Publishing company helping authors write, publish, and market books.	$100K /mo Reported		Consulting +4	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Aspiring Authors +3	CO +24	Founded 2008 · 18 people · Built in 90 days	65	Build this
AA Viral video meme generator automemes.ai Create Viral Video Memes In Seconds.	$2K /mo Reported		Subscription +1	Word of mouth Product-led growth +1	Content Creators +4	CH	Founded 2025 · Solo founder · $80 to start	84	Build this
AI customer support chatbot myaskai.com AI chatbot builder for seamless customer support	$20K /mo Reported		Subscription +2	Word of mouth SEO +1	SaaS Businesses +5	CA FI +20	Founded 2023 · 2 co-founders · $100 to start	77	Build this
AI voice note transcriber audiopen.ai Voice-to-text AI tool for transforming thoughts into text	$20K /mo Reported ▲ 0% · 19 mo		Subscription +1	Affiliate program Word of mouth	Entrepreneurs +6	PL	Founded 2023 · Solo founder · $30 to start	82	Build this
Ai-powered knowledge organizer recall.wiki AI-powered extension for building personal knowledge bases.	$9K /mo Reported		Subscription +1	Pay Per Click Advertising Referral Program +1	Entrepreneurs +3		Founded 2023 · 3 people · Built in 180 days	65	Build this
Ai-powered product photography blendnow.com "AI design tool for e-commerce product photography."	$100K /mo Reported		Subscription +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Ecommerce Sellers +6	FI +25	Founded 2021 · 28 people · Built in 31 days	62	Build this
Startup intro connection platform seedscout.com "Intro-driven network for startup founders, investors, and job seekers."	$9K /mo Reported		Subscription +2	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Startup Founders +4	CU +14	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $1K to start	82	Build this
Online coaching business builder personaltrainersbusinessincubator.com Online business growth hub for personal trainers.	$200K /mo Reported		Course +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Personal Trainers +3	+16	Founded 2020 · 13 people · Built in 89 days	68	Build this
Ai-powered domain name generator smartynames.com AI-powered domain name generator for businesses.	$1K /mo Reported		Affiliate marketing +1	Word of mouth SEO +1	Entrepreneurs +2	+5	Founded 2022 · Solo founder · $2K to start	72	Build this
SaaS mentorship marketplace mentorcruise.com Hire professional mentors for career growth.	$30K /mo Reported		Commission +2	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Professionals +3	PR LO +26	Founded 2018 · 5 people · Built in 180 days	60	Build this
Notion form builder tool noteforms.com Form builder integrating smoothly with Notion.	$40K /mo Reported		SaaS +1	Word of mouth SEO +1	Huge Tech Companies +4	+10	Founded 2021 · Solo founder · Built in 6 days	87	Build this
SB Pallet recycling service thesimplestbiz.info Pallet recycling business for high-profit minimal work.	$30K /mo Reported		Brokerage +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Entrepreneurs +2	+8	Founded 1998 · Solo founder · Birmingham, Alabama, United States, United States	64	Build this
Mobile home cash flow system adventuresinmobilehomes.com Real estate investing stories for mobile home enthusiasts.	$10K /mo Reported	Trading fancy condos for trailers-America's true entrepreneurial spirit.	Investment +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Mobile Home Investors +3	+18	Founded 2007 · Solo founder · $4K to start	62	Build this
Handcrafted cbd wellness products healingharbors.com Small-batch CBD care products for humans and pets.	$20K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Pet Owners +4	FA +5	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · $200K to start	48	Build this
Video conferencing marketplace modelnet.club Online video communication platform for marketplace creators.	$100K /mo Reported		Custom software develop... +4	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Entrepreneurs +4	CU FI +27	Founded 2001 · 50 people · $200K to start	52	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
Candle making supply shop suppliesforcandles.co.uk Candle-making ingredients supplier for crafters and businesses.	$1M /mo Reported		B2b +2	Pay Per Click Advertising SEO	Crafters +3		Founded 2016 · 100 people · $10K to start	51	Build this
Digital inheritance manager dglegacy.com Digital inheritance manager securing unclaimed assets for beneficiaries.	$40K /mo Reported	Finally profiting from people's digital legacies, or lack thereof.	Subscription +1	Affiliate program Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Entrepreneurs +4	+32	Founded 2020 · 2 co-founders · Berlin, Germany, Germany	81	Build this
Graphic design resource library designious.com Graphic design library for creators and entrepreneurs.	$20K /mo Reported		Membership +3	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Graphic Designers +3	FA +1	Founded 2008 · 2 people · Built in 30 days	60	Build this
Targeted marketing solutions marketingsource.com Full-service marketing solutions for diverse business needs.	$500K /mo Reported		Consulting +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Small Business Owners +5	+22	Founded 1978 · 3 people · $10K to start	69	Build this
Automated forex trading robot sinryadvice.net Automated Forex trading tools for time-saving investments.	$100K /mo Reported		E-commerce +5	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Forex Traders +10	+14	Founded 2019 · 6 people · $400 to start	66	Build this
Parking lot striping service 1800striper.com Parking lot and sports court striping specialists.	$60K /mo Reported		Franchise +2	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Property Managers +4		Founded 1999 · 8 people · $100K to start	47	Build this

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