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Median revenue

$200K /mo

Middle half earn $40K – $500K/mo

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Natural soapberry skincare

Gentle skincare for sensitive skin using Soapberry.

treetotub.com

$500K /mo Reported

Aluminum-free deodorant brand

Aluminum-free deodorant supporting breast cancer research.

smartypits.com

$200K /mo Reported

Natural hand care for athletes

Natural skincare solutions for athletes and active lifestyles.

w.o.d.welder.com

$40K /mo Reported

Idea	Revenue	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.
Natural soapberry skincare treetotub.com Gentle skincare for sensitive skin using Soapberry.	$500K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Consumers Seeking Natur... +6	+10	Founded 2016 · 23 people · San Francisco, California, USA, United States	54	Build this
Aluminum-free deodorant brand smartypits.com Aluminum-free deodorant supporting breast cancer research.	$200K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Health-Conscious Consum... +5	+40	Founded 2014 · 13 people · Bend, OR, USA, United States	64	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

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