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$10K+

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$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$30K /mo

Middle half earn $6K – $50K/mo

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Product comparison platform

Affiliate-driven wellness product review and comparison site

finvsfin.com

$80K /mo Reported

Procurement innovation conference

"Global conference connecting startups with procurement innovation."

dpw.ai

$200K /mo Reported

Automotive podcast network

Automotive podcast for car enthusiasts worldwide.

carsofcarlisle.com

$400 /mo Reported

Personal finance creator conference

"Conference for personal finance creators and brands."

finconexpo.com

$80K /mo Reported

Utility and insurance comparison

Utilities and financial products comparison site for New Zealanders.

glimp.co.nz

$100K /mo Reported

Ui component library for vue

Open-source Vue.js UI library for beautiful web apps.

vuetifyjs.com

$30K /mo Reported

Lifestyle influencer marketing

Lifestyle blog monetized through sponsorships and affiliate marketing.

katiedidwhat.com

$20K /mo Reported

Mental health podcast network

Mental health podcast network for the sobriety journey.

soberpoweredmedia.com

$5K /mo Reported

Local news newsletter service

Local media brand spotlighting life in Mallorca, Spain.

themallorcan.com

$2K /mo Reported

Side hustle ideas blog

Side hustle blog, podcast, and community for aspiring entrepreneurs

sidehustlenation.com

$40K /mo Reported

Expert hr software reviews

"Expert HR software review platform for informed choices."

selectsoftwarereviews.com

$3K /mo Reported

Military real estate coaching

Real estate investing community for military members.

frommilitarytomillionaire.com

$50K /mo Reported

Hr training and resources hub

Online resource hub for innovative HR leaders.

workology.com

$1M /mo Reported

Blogging and marketing insights

Blogging and marketing insights for aspiring entrepreneurs.

ryrob.com

$40K /mo Reported

Game design resource hub

Podcast and community for board game designers.

boardgamedesignlab.com

$10K /mo Reported

Niche content traffic generator

Blog network offering niche recommendations and product insights.

increasing.com

$40K /mo Reported

Food truck business guide

"Resource hub for aspiring food truck entrepreneurs."

foodtruckempire.com

$5K /mo Reported

Telegram flight price tracker

Telegram bot for tracking cheap flight prices.

airtrackbot.com

$8K /mo Reported

Weekly ai tools newsletter

Weekly AI tools newsletter for staying informed effortlessly.

worldofai.beehiiv.com

$6K /mo Reported

Ecommerce podcast insights

Shopify insights podcast for ecommerce enthusiasts.

unofficialshopifypodcast.com

$9K /mo Reported

Crypto newsletter for beginners

Crypto education newsletter for novice investors.

coinsnacks.com

$30K /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.
Product comparison platform finvsfin.com Affiliate-driven wellness product review and comparison site	$80K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +2	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Health and Wellness Con... +4	+45	Founded 2019 · 10 people · Santa Monica, California, USA, United States	65	Build this
Procurement innovation conference dpw.ai "Global conference connecting startups with procurement innovation."	$200K /mo Reported	Conference +4	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Procurement Professionals +4	VI GO +16	Founded 2019 · 6 people · $10K to start	56	Build this
Automotive podcast network carsofcarlisle.com Automotive podcast for car enthusiasts worldwide.	$400 /mo Reported	Sponsorship +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Car Enthusiasts +1	+6	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $3K to start	63	Build this
Personal finance creator conference finconexpo.com "Conference for personal finance creators and brands."	$80K /mo Reported	Conference +3	Facebook Community Email marketing +1	Personal Finance Creators +1	CO +43	Founded 2011 · Solo founder · $30 to start	77	Build this
Utility and insurance comparison glimp.co.nz Utilities and financial products comparison site for New Zealanders.	$100K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +2	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	New Zealand Consumers +4	+11	Founded 2016 · 6 people · $2K to start	70	Build this
Ui component library for vue vuetifyjs.com Open-source Vue.js UI library for beautiful web apps.	$30K /mo Reported	Digital products +4	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Developers +2	+1	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Built in 540 days	70	Build this
Lifestyle influencer marketing katiedidwhat.com Lifestyle blog monetized through sponsorships and affiliate marketing.	$20K /mo Reported	Sponsorship +2	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Entrepreneurs +3	CO	Founded 2012 · 2 people · $100 to start	72	Build this
Mental health podcast network soberpoweredmedia.com Mental health podcast network for the sobriety journey.	$5K /mo Reported	Sponsorship +7	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Podcasters +10	GO +10	Founded 2022 · Solo founder · $1K to start	69	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
Side hustle ideas blog sidehustlenation.com Side hustle blog, podcast, and community for aspiring entrepreneurs	$40K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +5	Word of mouth SEO +1	Side Hustlers +3	+4	Founded 2013 · Solo founder · $300 to start	79	Build this
Expert hr software reviews selectsoftwarereviews.com "Expert HR software review platform for informed choices."	$3K /mo Reported	Content monetization +3	Word of mouth	HR Professionals +4	+1	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $50 to start	66	Build this
Military real estate coaching frommilitarytomillionaire.com Real estate investing community for military members.	$50K /mo Reported	Membership community +5	Word of mouth Facebook Community +1	Service Members +3	+26	Founded 2018 · 4 people · $20K to start	73	Build this
Hr training and resources hub workology.com Online resource hub for innovative HR leaders.	$1M /mo Reported	Digital Products & Courses +9	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	HR Professionals +2	+15	Founded 2005 · 4 people · $10K to start	67	Build this
Blogging and marketing insights ryrob.com Blogging and marketing insights for aspiring entrepreneurs.	$40K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +3	Email marketing SEO +1	New Bloggers +6	CO +34	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · $500 to start	86	Build this
Game design resource hub boardgamedesignlab.com Podcast and community for board game designers.	$10K /mo Reported	Podcast +7	Word of mouth Facebook Community +1	Board Game Designers +8	+3	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · $300 to start	73	Build this
Niche content traffic generator increasing.com Blog network offering niche recommendations and product insights.	$40K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +3	Affiliate program Advertising on social media +1	Side Hustlers +2	CO +65	Founded 2019 · 8 people · $500 to start	75	Build this
Food truck business guide foodtruckempire.com "Resource hub for aspiring food truck entrepreneurs."	$5K /mo Reported	Blog +4	Affiliate program Facebook Community +1	Food Truck Entrepreneurs +8	+6	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · $500 to start	74	Build this
Telegram flight price tracker airtrackbot.com Telegram bot for tracking cheap flight prices.	$8K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +2	Word of mouth Referral Program +1	Travel Enthusiasts +5	+2	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Kyiv, Ukraine, Ukraine	81	Build this
Weekly ai tools newsletter worldofai.beehiiv.com Weekly AI tools newsletter for staying informed effortlessly.	$6K /mo Reported	Newsletter +2	Email marketing Brand Authenticity +1	Entrepreneurs +3	CU +33	Founded 2023 · Solo founder · $100 to start	84	Build this
Ecommerce podcast insights unofficialshopifypodcast.com Shopify insights podcast for ecommerce enthusiasts.	$9K /mo Reported	Sponsorship +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	E-commerce Stores using... +6	CA +26	Founded 2014 · 2 co-founders · Skokie, Illinois, USA, United States	66	Build this
Crypto newsletter for beginners coinsnacks.com Crypto education newsletter for novice investors.	$30K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +2	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Novice Investors +2	+1	Founded 2017 · 3 people · $500 to start	73	Build this

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