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$1M+

Median revenue

$60K /mo

Middle half earn $30K – $500K/mo

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Vibration muscle recovery tools

Muscle recovery tech for vibrant wellness.

pulseroll.com

$200K /mo Reported

Customizable protein snack store

Customizable healthy snack eCommerce for the health-conscious.

proteinpackage.co.uk

$90K /mo Reported

Plant-based athlete supplements

All-natural supplements for niche sports athletes.

athsport.co

$300K /mo Reported

Heelless running shoe brand

Heelless running shoes to prevent injuries for modern athletes.

smthedifference.com

$10K /mo Reported

Premium full spectrum cbd

High-potency CBD oil for active lifestyles.

gold-spectrum.com

$30K /mo Reported

Premium cycling gear retailer

"Premium cycling gear retailer for enthusiasts in India."

mastermindbikes.com

$60K /mo Reported

Organic yoga lifestyle brand

Organic yoga lifestyle brand for eco-conscious women.

deivee.com

$10K /mo Reported

Personal training redefined

Relationship-focused personal training company with diverse fitness services.

LiveFitkc.com

$60K /mo Reported

Humorous gym apparel brand

Dark humor gym apparel for gamers and lifters.

infiniteelgintensity.com

$8K /mo Reported

Upscale 24/7 gym experience

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

hexboxfitness.com

$20K /mo Reported

Gym sneaker design brand

Performance gym sneakers for style-conscious athletes.

heydayfootwear.com

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Custom meal delivery service

"Custom healthy meal delivery for busy individuals."

mealpro.net

$50K /mo Reported

Dissolvable protein scoops

Dissolvable protein pods for on-the-go nutrition.

vade-nutrition.com

$500K /mo Reported

Whole body cryotherapy service

Cryotherapy and wellness services for pain and recovery.

vegascryotherapy.com

$40K /mo Reported

Online nutrition coaching program

Online nutrition coaching company with a community-driven approach

strongeru.com

$600K /mo Reported

Protein-packed cake mix

High-protein, gluten-free cake mixes for healthy indulgence.

lilbuff.com

$80K /mo Reported

Quick-drying travel towels

Colorful, sand-free towels for adventure lovers.

us.dockandbay.com

$500K /mo Reported

Silicone wedding ring maker

Silicone wedding rings for active lifestyles.

qalo.com

$2M /mo Reported

Natural hand care for athletes

Natural skincare solutions for athletes and active lifestyles.

w.o.d.welder.com

$40K /mo Reported

High-protein pancake mix

High-protein, low-carb pancake mix.

absproteinpancakes.com

$30K /mo Reported

AI photo calorie tracker

AI calorie tracking app that logs meals from photos

calai.app

$2M /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.
Vibration muscle recovery tools pulseroll.com Muscle recovery tech for vibrant wellness.	$200K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Athletes +3	SI GO +4	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · $10K to start	72	Build this
Customizable protein snack store proteinpackage.co.uk Customizable healthy snack eCommerce for the health-conscious.	$90K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +3	+1	Founded 2017 · 4 people · $300 to start	61	Build this
Plant-based athlete supplements athsport.co All-natural supplements for niche sports athletes.	$300K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Martial Arts Athletes +3	TY	Founded 2012 · 4 people · $2K to start	70	Build this
Heelless running shoe brand smthedifference.com Heelless running shoes to prevent injuries for modern athletes.	$10K /mo Reported	Running isn't painful enough - let's make shoes without heels!.	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Runners +4	+24	Founded 2016 · 6 people · $200K to start	37	Build this
Premium full spectrum cbd gold-spectrum.com High-potency CBD oil for active lifestyles.	$30K /mo Reported		E-commerce	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Athletes +3		Founded 2020 · 5 people · $100K to start	51	Build this
Premium cycling gear retailer mastermindbikes.com "Premium cycling gear retailer for enthusiasts in India."	$60K /mo Reported		Retail storefront +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Cycling Enthusiasts +3		Founded 2015 · 26 people · $100K to start	44	Build this
Organic yoga lifestyle brand deivee.com Organic yoga lifestyle brand for eco-conscious women.	$10K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Eco-Conscious Women +2		2 co-founders · $100K to start · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, India	52	Build this
Personal training redefined LiveFitkc.com Relationship-focused personal training company with diverse fitness services.	$60K /mo Reported		Service business +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Fitness Enthusiasts +2	+12	Founded 2011 · Solo founder · $50K to start	55	Build this
Humorous gym apparel brand infiniteelgintensity.com Dark humor gym apparel for gamers and lifters.	$8K /mo Reported		E-commerce +3	Advertising on social media Email marketing	Lifters +3		Founded 2014 · Solo founder · Silver Spring, Maryland, USA, United States	69	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
Gym sneaker design brand heydayfootwear.com Performance gym sneakers for style-conscious athletes.	—		Direct to consumer +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Style-Conscious Athletes +3		Founded 2018 · 30 people · Framingham, Massachusetts, USA, United States	50	Build this
Custom meal delivery service mealpro.net "Custom healthy meal delivery for busy individuals."	$50K /mo Reported		E-commerce	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Busy Professionals +2		Founded 2017 · 15 people · Sacramento, California, USA, United States	50	Build this
Dissolvable protein scoops vade-nutrition.com Dissolvable protein pods for on-the-go nutrition.	$500K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media	Athletes with Active Li... +5	+3	Founded 2016 · 7 people · East Lansing, Michigan, USA, United States	58	Build this
Whole body cryotherapy service vegascryotherapy.com Cryotherapy and wellness services for pain and recovery.	$40K /mo Reported		Membership +2	Word of mouth Press +1	Individuals Seeking Nat... +5		Founded 2014 · 2 people · Alberta, Canada, United States	56	Build this
Online nutrition coaching program strongeru.com Online nutrition coaching company with a community-driven approach	$600K /mo Reported		Coaching +1	Word of mouth Referral Program +1	Teenagers Seeking Nutri... +6	CO +4	Founded 2015 · 54 people · Newburgh, New York, USA, United States	60	Build this
Protein-packed cake mix lilbuff.com High-protein, gluten-free cake mixes for healthy indulgence.	$80K /mo Reported		E Commerce +4	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Professional Athletes +9		Founded 2016 · 10 people · Cleveland, Ohio, USA, United States	62	Build this
Quick-drying travel towels us.dockandbay.com Colorful, sand-free towels for adventure lovers.	$500K /mo Reported		E-commerce +3	Advertising on social media Product expansion +1	Travel Enthusiasts +9	+21	Founded 2015 · 12 people · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, United States	44	Build this
Silicone wedding ring maker qalo.com Silicone wedding rings for active lifestyles.	$2M /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Word of mouth +1	Military Personnel +9	+26	Founded 2013 · 45 people · Santa Ana, California, USA, United States	53	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
AP High-protein pancake mix absproteinpancakes.com High-protein, low-carb pancake mix.	$30K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Press +1	Fitness Enthusiasts +7		Founded 2014 · Solo founder · Tampa, Florida, USA, United States	75	Build this
AI photo calorie tracker calai.app AI calorie tracking app that logs meals from photos	$2M /mo Estimated ▼ 57% · 3 mo		Subscription +1	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +2	SU +2	Founded 2022 · 2 co-founders · $100K to start	68	Build this

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