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89% founder-reported, the rest researched

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$10K+

$50K+

$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$20K /mo

Middle half earn $10K – $60K/mo

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Full-service marketing agency

Full-service marketing agency enhancing business growth and leadership.

halfabubbleout.com

$100K /mo Reported

Litter cleanup service

On-foot litter cleanup service for commercial properties

cleanlots.com

$60K /mo Reported

Military thriller book publisher

Military thrillers from veteran-turned-author.

frontline-books.com

$20K /mo Reported

Ballroom dance practice guide

Guidance and resources for ballroom dancers' solo practice journeys.

thegirlwiththetreetattoo.com

$300 /mo Reported

Workplace humor training

"Humor training for workplace effectiveness."

humorthatworks.com

$10K /mo Reported

Team mindset optimization tool

"Unlocking team potential through mentalist-inspired training."

likeamindreader.com

$20K /mo Reported

AI-fluent offshore staffing

Offshore staffing solution connecting Sri Lankan talent with U.S. companies.

oceanstalent.com

$1M /mo Estimated

Movie mistake finder tool

'Website showcasing mistakes in movies and TV shows.'

moviemistakes.com

$4K /mo Reported

Family travel inspiration blog

Family travel tips and stories blog.

travelsbetween.com

$20K /mo Reported

Startup resource aggregator

Startup insights and resources for aspiring entrepreneurs.

alltopstartups.com

$10K /mo Reported

Work/life balance coaching

Work-life balance coaching for purpose-driven entrepreneurs.

caryjack.com

$30K /mo Reported

Business coaching accelerator

"Business accelerator for coaches and freelancers."

robinwaite.com

$30K /mo Reported

Online music coaching platform

Online coaching platform for aspiring guitarists and musicians.

rockstarmind.com

$80K /mo Reported

Podcast-driven brand network

"Multifaceted global network for digital content and branding."

thedigitalvibe.com

$20K /mo Reported

Personal finance advice site

Personal finance insights for aspiring wealth builders.

financialsamurai.com

$30K /mo Reported

Thank you note generator

Thank-you note writing guide and examples platform.

tonsofthanks.com

$8K /mo Reported

Creator commerce platform

Platform for creators to sell digital products

gumroad.com

$900K /mo Estimated

Startup go-to-market agency

Marketing agency that propels startups to $2M ARR.

crowdtamers.com

$10K /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.
Full-service marketing agency halfabubbleout.com Full-service marketing agency enhancing business growth and leadership.	$100K /mo Reported	Consulting +3	SEO Word of mouth	Small Business Owners +2		Founded 2002 · 8 people · Chico, California, USA, United States	50	Build this
Litter cleanup service cleanlots.com On-foot litter cleanup service for commercial properties	$60K /mo Reported	Service business +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Property Management Com... +3	+21	Founded 1981 · Solo founder · Alberta, Canada, Canada	60	Build this
Military thriller book publisher frontline-books.com Military thrillers from veteran-turned-author.	$20K /mo Reported	Book sales +2	Email marketing Email List Growth +1	Thriller Readers +2		Founded 2015 · 2 people · Tampa, Florida, USA, United States	65	Build this
Ballroom dance practice guide thegirlwiththetreetattoo.com Guidance and resources for ballroom dancers' solo practice journeys.	$300 /mo Reported	Book sales +3	Affiliate program Email marketing +1	Adult Ballroom Dance St... +3	+16	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · Hope, ME, USA, United States	70	Build this
Workplace humor training humorthatworks.com "Humor training for workplace effectiveness."	$10K /mo Reported	Training +4	Word of mouth Press +1	Engineering and Technol... +6	+24	Founded 2009 · Solo founder · New York, New York, USA, United States	71	Build this
LM Team mindset optimization tool likeamindreader.com "Unlocking team potential through mentalist-inspired training."	$20K /mo Reported	Consulting +5	Email marketing Press +1	Corporate Clients Inter... +6	+19	Founded 1983 · Solo founder · Chicago, Illinois, USA, United States	75	Build this
AI-fluent offshore staffing oceanstalent.com Offshore staffing solution connecting Sri Lankan talent with U.S. companies.	$1M /mo Estimated	Yield generating products +30	Word of mouth Referrals +1	Startup Founders +2	GS GO +1	Founded 2021 · 337 people · $200K to start	58	Build this
Movie mistake finder tool moviemistakes.com 'Website showcasing mistakes in movies and TV shows.'	$4K /mo Reported	Advertising +2	Word of mouth SEO +1	Movie Enthusiasts +3	PH MY	Founded 1996 · Solo founder · $100 to start	72	Build this
Family travel inspiration blog travelsbetween.com Family travel tips and stories blog.	$20K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +5	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Parents +2		Founded 2009 · Solo founder · $2K to start	60	Build this
Startup resource aggregator alltopstartups.com Startup insights and resources for aspiring entrepreneurs.	$10K /mo Reported	Newsletter +4	Email marketing SEO	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +3	+16	Founded 2018 · 2 people · England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom	74	Build this
Work/life balance coaching caryjack.com Work-life balance coaching for purpose-driven entrepreneurs.	$30K /mo Reported	Podcast +7	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Entrepreneurs +3	KA RI MI +6	4 people · Built in 90 days · Bozeman, MT, USA, United States	65	Build this
Business coaching accelerator robinwaite.com "Business accelerator for coaches and freelancers."	$30K /mo Reported	Coaching +9	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Coaches +4	AD +32	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · Built in 120 days	79	Build this
Online music coaching platform rockstarmind.com Online coaching platform for aspiring guitarists and musicians.	$80K /mo Reported	Coaching +3	Advertising on social media Email marketing	Aspiring Guitarists +4	AD AD AD +4	Founded 2014 · 3 people · $600 to start	69	Build this
Podcast-driven brand network thedigitalvibe.com "Multifaceted global network for digital content and branding."	$20K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +5	Affiliate program SEO	Entrepreneurs Seeking M... +8	+26	Founded 2015 · 3 people · $10K to start	69	Build this
Personal finance advice site financialsamurai.com Personal finance insights for aspiring wealth builders.	$30K /mo Reported	Blog +5	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Entrepreneurs +4		Founded 2009 · Solo founder · San Francisco, CA, USA, United States	75	Build this
Thank you note generator tonsofthanks.com Thank-you note writing guide and examples platform.	$8K /mo Reported	Display ads +3	Word of mouth SEO +1	General Public +4	+16	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · $10 to start	72	Build this
Creator commerce platform gumroad.com Platform for creators to sell digital products	$900K /mo Estimated	Per meal +14	Affiliate program Email marketing +1	Creators +2		Founded 2011 · 17 people · Built in 2 days	73	Build this
Startup go-to-market agency crowdtamers.com Marketing agency that propels startups to $2M ARR.	$10K /mo Reported	Agency +4	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Startup Founders +2	FI +2	Founded 2021 · 4 people · Built in 58 days	64	Build this

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