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$40K /mo

Middle half earn $10K – $600K/mo

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Clean air purification systems

Cleanroom-grade air purification for homes and public spaces.

airtulip.co

$20K /mo Reported

Designer cat furniture brand

Luxury cat furniture for modern pet owners.

tuftandpaw.com

$1M /mo Reported

Dried flower arrangement shop

Online store selling long-lasting dried flower arrangements.

millarose.com.au

$10K /mo Reported

Handcrafted metal windbells

Handcrafted wind chimes inspired by American Southwest decor.

lagoluna.com

$600 /mo Reported

Metal wall decor designs

Metal wall art for modern interiors.

hoagard.com

$400K /mo Reported

Eco-friendly laundry detergents

Eco-friendly, effective laundry detergent leveraging green chemistry.

dirtylabs.com

$20K /mo Reported

Electric shovel innovation

Battery-powered shovel for effortless digging.

rotoshovel.com

$50K /mo Reported

Smart home appliance store

E-commerce store for smart home appliances and garage motors.

sfk.gr

$20K /mo Reported

Local waste removal service

Residential and construction waste removal in Colorado Springs.

socowaste.com

$200K /mo Reported

Innovative problem-solving products

"Innovative product solutions for everyday problems."

innovationsandmore.com

$2K /mo Reported

Diy solar power kits

DIY solar kits for off-grid living.

renogy.com

$3M /mo Reported

Junk removal and demolition

Residential and commercial junk hauling and demolition service.

a-plus-enterprises.com

$40K /mo Reported

Chimney and dryer vent services

Chimney and dryer vent services in Virginia.

patriotchimney.net

$20K /mo Reported

Reusable collapsible straw

Collapsible, reusable straw for eco-conscious individuals.

finalstraw.com

$700K /mo Reported

Attic access insulation cover

Attic insulation covers to prevent energy loss.

batticdoor.com

$100K /mo Reported

Stress-free moving service

Customer-first moving services with friendly, reliable movers.

skinnywimpmoving.com

$200K /mo Reported

Custom photo product creator

"Custom photo products for personalized home decor."

canvaschamp.com

$2M /mo Reported

Fragrance-producing moss biotechnolgy

Biotech company engineering moss for natural fragrances.

mosspirationbiotech.com

$4K /mo Reported

Faux tree base cover

Faux tree bark wrap for artificial Christmas trees.

thechristmastreehugger.com

$40K /mo Reported

Eco-friendly fabric protectant

Eco-friendly fabric protector using advanced nanotechnology.

detrapel.com

$2M /mo Reported

Vintage nautical lighting shop

"Vintage nautical lights and maritime antiques vendor."

anyoldvintage.com

$40K /mo Reported

All-terrain folding carts

UpCart: All-terrain folding carts for easy stair climbing.

upcart.com

$600K /mo Reported

Magnetic levitation display

Levitating planters for home and office decor.

levdisplay.com

$4K /mo Reported

Custom t-shirt quilt maker

Custom t-shirt quilts from your cherished memories.

projectrepat.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.
Clean air purification systems airtulip.co Cleanroom-grade air purification for homes and public spaces.	$20K /mo Reported	Aerospace engineers cleaning your air? Sounds reassuringly expensive!.	Product sales +4	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Homeowners +7		Founded 2021 · 5 people · $300K to start	49	Build this
Designer cat furniture brand tuftandpaw.com Luxury cat furniture for modern pet owners.	$1M /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Cat Owners +2	+2	Founded 2016 · 14 people · $1K to start	68	Build this
Dried flower arrangement shop millarose.com.au Online store selling long-lasting dried flower arrangements.	$10K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Pay Per Click Advertising SEO +1	Homeowners +3	+1	Founded 2020 · 3 people · $300 to start	66	Build this
LL Handcrafted metal windbells lagoluna.com Handcrafted wind chimes inspired by American Southwest decor.	$600 /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Homeowners +2		Founded 2021 · Solo founder · $6K to start	62	Build this
Metal wall decor designs hoagard.com Metal wall art for modern interiors.	$400K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Brand Authenticity +1	Homeowners +2		Founded 2014 · 43 people · Built in 90 days	48	Build this
Eco-friendly laundry detergents dirtylabs.com Eco-friendly, effective laundry detergent leveraging green chemistry.	$20K /mo Reported		Direct to consumer +2	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Homeowners +2	+3	Founded 2018 · 7 people · $3M to start	54	Build this
Electric shovel innovation rotoshovel.com Battery-powered shovel for effortless digging.	$50K /mo Reported	Finally, technology for those too lazy to dig but still ambitious enough to buy a shovel.	E Commerce +3	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Homeowners +2	GM	Founded 2019 · 2 people · Built in 650 days	64	Build this
Smart home appliance store sfk.gr E-commerce store for smart home appliances and garage motors.	$20K /mo Reported		E-commerce +4	Word of mouth SEO +1	Homeowners +4		Founded 2019 · 3 people · $2K to start	63	Build this
Local waste removal service socowaste.com Residential and construction waste removal in Colorado Springs.	$200K /mo Reported		Service business	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Homeowners +2	+24	Founded 2016 · 32 people · $200K to start	40	Build this
Innovative problem-solving products innovationsandmore.com "Innovative product solutions for everyday problems."	$2K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Email marketing Press +1	Homeowners +2		Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $500 to start	63	Build this
Diy solar power kits renogy.com DIY solar kits for off-grid living.	$3M /mo Reported		E-commerce +3	SEO Word of mouth +1	Retirees +4		Founded 2010 · 45 people · $200K to start	63	Build this
Junk removal and demolition a-plus-enterprises.com Residential and commercial junk hauling and demolition service.	$40K /mo Reported	Turning teenage clutter habits into a legit profitable venture.	Service business +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Homeowners +3	CU +6	Founded 2017 · 3 people · West Pittston, Pennsylvania, USA, United States	62	Build this
Chimney and dryer vent services patriotchimney.net Chimney and dryer vent services in Virginia.	$20K /mo Reported		Service business	Word of mouth SEO	Homeowners	+29	Founded 2018 · 5 people · Blue Ridge, Georgia, USA, United States	53	Build this
Reusable collapsible straw finalstraw.com Collapsible, reusable straw for eco-conscious individuals.	$700K /mo Reported	Metal straws that collapse-saving turtles one inconvenient fold at a time.	Product sales +3	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Environmental Advocates... +8	+1	Founded 2018 · 4 people · Santa Fe, Argentina, United States	67	Build this
Attic access insulation cover batticdoor.com Attic insulation covers to prevent energy loss.	$100K /mo Reported		E Commerce +4	SEO Press +1	Homeowners in Canada +9	+10	Founded 2013 · 2 people · Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA, United States	63	Build this
Stress-free moving service skinnywimpmoving.com Customer-first moving services with friendly, reliable movers.	$200K /mo Reported		Franchise +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Households in the UK +4		Founded 2015 · 12 people · $20K to start	43	Build this
Custom photo product creator canvaschamp.com "Custom photo products for personalized home decor."	$2M /mo Reported		E-commerce	SEO Email marketing +1	Gift Buyers for Special... +7	+8	Founded 2012 · 180 people · $10K to start	48	Build this
Fragrance-producing moss biotechnolgy mosspirationbiotech.com Biotech company engineering moss for natural fragrances.	$4K /mo Reported	Using moss as perfume-nature's way of saying you've gone too far.	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth SEO +1	Interior Designers Usin... +3	+25	Founded 2016 · 3 people · Hørsholm, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark, Denmark	66	Build this
Faux tree base cover thechristmastreehugger.com Faux tree bark wrap for artificial Christmas trees.	$40K /mo Reported	Wrapping fake trees in fake bark-holiday authenticity at its finest.	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Direct sales	Home Enthusiasts +5		Founded 2017 · 2 people · Atlanta, Georgia, USA, United States	61	Build this
Eco-friendly fabric protectant detrapel.com Eco-friendly fabric protector using advanced nanotechnology.	$2M /mo Reported		E-commerce +3	Advertising on social media Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Pet Owners Seeking Heal... +9	+65	Founded 2013 · 24 people · $60K to start	63	Build this
Vintage nautical lighting shop anyoldvintage.com "Vintage nautical lights and maritime antiques vendor."	$40K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	SEO Email marketing +1	Domestic Customers on a... +8	+12	Founded 2014 · 3 people · Fowey, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom	50	Build this
All-terrain folding carts upcart.com UpCart: All-terrain folding carts for easy stair climbing.	$600K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Households in the UK +7	+6	Founded 2015 · 4 people · Columbus, Ohio, USA, United States	55	Build this
L Magnetic levitation display levdisplay.com Levitating planters for home and office decor.	$4K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Press Email marketing +1	DIY Enthusiasts +6	+7	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Denver, Colorado, USA, United States	66	Build this
Custom t-shirt quilt maker projectrepat.com Custom t-shirt quilts from your cherished memories.	$800K /mo Reported		Custom product +1	Email marketing Press +1	Individuals Looking to ... +3	+4	Founded 2012 · 2 people · Boston, Massachusetts, USA, United States	75	Build this

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