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$10K+

$50K+

$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$30K /mo

Middle half earn $8K – $200K/mo

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Audience research software

Audience research software for marketers

sparktoro.com

$200K /mo Reported

Video podcast hosting

Podcast hosting and distribution platform with video support

transistor.fm

$400K /mo Estimated

Amazon ppc management agency

Amazon PPC agency empowering purpose-driven e-commerce brands.

profitablepineapple.com

$200K /mo Reported

Independent whisky eCommerce store

E-commerce store for unique independent whisky brands.

topwhiskies.com

$20K /mo Reported

Online maths tutoring platform

Scalable online maths tutoring for disadvantaged UK students.

thirdspacelearning.com

$800K /mo Reported

Dog lover lifestyle store

Lifestyle store for passionate dog-loving philanthropists.

iheartdogs.com

$2M /mo Reported

Vintage watch marketplace

Vintage watch retailer for passionate collectors and enthusiasts.

theoandharris.com

$200K /mo Reported

Hair ties for guys

Hair ties and tips for men with long hair.

thelonghairs.us

$100K /mo Reported

E-commerce for nordic brands

E-commerce platform for global Moomin merchandise.

moomin.com

$500K /mo Reported

Men's grooming products

Men's grooming products for urban beardsmen

beardbrand.com

$100K /mo Reported

AI sales training platform

Predictive enablement platform for sales team proficiency

luster.ai

$8K /mo Estimated

Ultralight dog adventure packs

Ultralight, durable backpacks for adventurous dogs.

dogpak.com

$4K /mo Reported

Wordpress themes and plugins

Website development tools and resources hub.

visualmodo.com

$30K /mo Reported

Jawline-enhancing chewing gum

Jawline-enhancing chewing gum for improved facial definition.

steeljawlinegum.com

$9K /mo Reported

Texas travel inspiration hub

"Discover Texas travel gems with My Curly Adventures."

mycurlyadventures.com

$4K /mo Reported

Financial advisor review platform

Inclusive platform connecting everyone to financial advisors and resources.

wealthtender.com

$30K /mo Reported

Online word counting tool

"Free online tool for word counting and writing aid."

thewordcounter.com

$20K /mo Reported

Local news newsletter service

Local media brand spotlighting life in Mallorca, Spain.

themallorcan.com

$2K /mo Reported

Pet adoption advocacy platform

"Digital platform for dog adoption in India."

dogwithblog.in

$400 /mo Reported

Css animation tutorials

Web animation tutorials for developers.

cssanimation.rocks

$500 /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.
Audience research software sparktoro.com Audience research software for marketers	$200K /mo Reported	Subscription +5	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Marketers and Market Re... +15	+17	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $600K to start	73	Build this
Video podcast hosting transistor.fm Podcast hosting and distribution platform with video support	$400K /mo Estimated	Subscription +9	SEO Organic social media	Podcasters +2	ST TA +1	Founded 2018 · 2 co-founders · $10K to start	74	Build this
Amazon ppc management agency profitablepineapple.com Amazon PPC agency empowering purpose-driven e-commerce brands.	$200K /mo Reported	Agency +4	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Ecommerce Brands +3	OP +2	Founded 2018 · 10 people · Ohio City, OH, USA, United States	54	Build this
Independent whisky eCommerce store topwhiskies.com E-commerce store for unique independent whisky brands.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Email marketing SEO +1	Whisky Enthusiasts +3	GO	Founded 2016 · 2 co-founders · $300 to start	65	Build this
Online maths tutoring platform thirdspacelearning.com Scalable online maths tutoring for disadvantaged UK students.	$800K /mo Reported	Subscription +3	Direct sales Email marketing +1	Schools +4	SA	Founded 2013 · 80 people · $100K to start	55	Build this
Dog lover lifestyle store iheartdogs.com Lifestyle store for passionate dog-loving philanthropists.	$2M /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Dog Owners +3	+5	Founded 2013 · 50 people · Anaheim, California, USA, United States	55	Build this
Vintage watch marketplace theoandharris.com Vintage watch retailer for passionate collectors and enthusiasts.	$200K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Collectors of Artisanal... +5	+13	Founded 2015 · 3 people · New Jersey, USA, United States	58	Build this
Hair ties for guys thelonghairs.us Hair ties and tips for men with long hair.	$100K /mo Reported	E Commerce +3	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Men with Long Hair +1	+21	Founded 2014 · 3 people · $10K to start	67	Build this
E-commerce for nordic brands moomin.com E-commerce platform for global Moomin merchandise.	$500K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Moomin Fans and Collectors +8	CU AD +30	Founded 2014 · 30 people · $100K to start	59	Build this
Men's grooming products beardbrand.com Men's grooming products for urban beardsmen	$100K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Email marketing Viral growth +1	Urban Beardsmen +4	+15	Founded 2012 · 11 people · Austin, Texas, USA, United States	60	Build this
AI sales training platform luster.ai Predictive enablement platform for sales team proficiency	$8K /mo Estimated	Paid modules +9	Referral Program Organic social media	Sales Teams +2	CU	Founded 2023 · 2 co-founders · Built in 14 days	68	Build this
Ultralight dog adventure packs dogpak.com Ultralight, durable backpacks for adventurous dogs.	$4K /mo Reported	E-commerce +5	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Dog Owners +3	+32	Founded 2023 · Solo founder · $20K to start	70	Build this
Wordpress themes and plugins visualmodo.com Website development tools and resources hub.	$30K /mo Reported	Freemium +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Developers +4	+41	Founded 2010 · 3 people · $10K to start	59	Build this
Jawline-enhancing chewing gum steeljawlinegum.com Jawline-enhancing chewing gum for improved facial definition.	$9K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	SEO Organic social media	Men +3	+5	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $200 to start	74	Build this
Texas travel inspiration hub mycurlyadventures.com "Discover Texas travel gems with My Curly Adventures."	$4K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +3	SEO	Travelers Seeking Local... +5	+23	Founded 2017 · 2 people · Texas, USA, United States	68	Build this
Financial advisor review platform wealthtender.com Inclusive platform connecting everyone to financial advisors and resources.	$30K /mo Reported	Subscription +3	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Financial Advisors +2	+32	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $100K to start	60	Build this
WC Online word counting tool thewordcounter.com "Free online tool for word counting and writing aid."	$20K /mo Reported	Free tool +3	SEO	Students +4	CU +13	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $30K to start	62	Build this
Local news newsletter service themallorcan.com Local media brand spotlighting life in Mallorca, Spain.	$2K /mo Reported	Sponsorship +2	Word of mouth SEO +1	Local Businesses +3	+6	Founded 2022 · Solo founder · $200 to start	72	Build this
Pet adoption advocacy platform dogwithblog.in "Digital platform for dog adoption in India."	$400 /mo Reported	Blog +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Pet Lovers +3		Founded 2010 · 2 people · $2K to start	64	Build this
Css animation tutorials cssanimation.rocks Web animation tutorials for developers.	$500 /mo Reported	Course +3	Word of mouth SEO +1	Web Developers +5	+17	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · Built in 60 days	77	Build this

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