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$100K /mo

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Detoxifying beauty essentials

Detoxifying beauty products for busy, active lifestyles.

blaq.co

$700K /mo Reported

Custom gummy vitamin packs

Custom gummy vitamin packs delivered for health-conscious consumers.

vitafive.com

$300K /mo Reported

Craft brewery from croatia

Croatian craft brewery pioneering bold beer flavors.

varionica.com

$60K /mo Reported

Solid cologne for men

Handcrafted solid colognes for men.

alfredlane.com

$20K /mo Reported

Ancient grain snack chips

Ancient Grain Snacks with Bold Flavors.

kapopsnacks.com

$100K /mo Reported

Natural skincare bar products

Eco-friendly skincare with plastic-free, plant-based bar formulations.

spinstersistersco.com

$100K /mo Reported

Portable laptop monitor solution

Portable dual-screen monitors for laptop productivity.

mobilepixels.us

$1M /mo Reported

Four-way volleyball game

Innovative four-way volleyball game for competitive play.

vivereltd.com

$1M /mo Reported

Craft granola for you

Craft Granola for Health-Conscious Snackers

birdseedforhumans.com

$8K /mo Reported

Cbd product manufacturing platform

CBD and hemp product manufacturer for wellness enthusiasts.

cannafacturer.com

$70K /mo Reported

No-tie sneaker lace system

No-tie sneaker laces for hassle-free slip-ons.

u-lace.com

$100K /mo Reported

Craft vodka distillery

Craft Vodka Distillery for Independent Spirits.

ourwolfspirit.com

$300K /mo Reported

Interactive board game creator

Interactive tabletop games with stunning art designs.

arkongame.com

$2K /mo Reported

Protein snack innovation

Low-carb, keto-friendly candy with a protein punch.

eatcandycan.com

$20K /mo Reported

Board games in book boxes

Historical board games hidden in book boxes.

facadegames.com

$30K /mo Reported

Men's grooming product line

Men's grooming products for beards and moustaches.

canyouhandlebar.com

$100K /mo Reported

Stylish iphone case designer

Fashion-forward iPhone cases with unique, eye-catching designs.

felonycase.com

$100K /mo Reported

Self-published island guidebooks

"Guides and tales about La Palma astronomy."

dragontree.sheilacrosby.com

$200 /mo Reported

Natural applesauce brand

All-natural applesauce company delighting taste buds in the Midwest.

holmesmouthwatering.com

$40K /mo Reported

Artist-collaborative underwear

Artist-collaborated cotton underwear with stunning global prints.

stonekin.co

$80K /mo Reported

Physical time tracking tool

"IoT gadget for hands-free time tracking."

timeflip.io

$50K /mo Reported

Adventure-inspired soap products

Scented soaps for adventurous souls craving Wild West aromas.

LiveOutlaw.com

$400K /mo Reported

Comfortable reusable face masks

Stylish, comfortable masks for allergy and health protection.

breathehealthy.com

$90K /mo Reported

Portable party punch beverage

Wine-based party punch for festival-goers.

beatboxbeverages.com

$10M /mo Reported

Korean flavor sauce brand

Korean-inspired sauces and snacks for food enthusiasts.

kpopfoods.com

$200K /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.
Detoxifying beauty essentials blaq.co Detoxifying beauty products for busy, active lifestyles.	$700K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Affiliate program Brand Authenticity	Busy Professionals +3	GO +5	Founded 2016 · 6 people · $20K to start	67	Build this
Custom gummy vitamin packs vitafive.com Custom gummy vitamin packs delivered for health-conscious consumers.	$300K /mo Reported	Direct to consumer +4	Pay Per Click Advertising Organic social media +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +8	+25	Founded 2015 · 3 people · $200K to start	62	Build this
Craft brewery from croatia varionica.com Croatian craft brewery pioneering bold beer flavors.	$60K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Beer Lovers +2	FA	Founded 2014 · 8 people · $10K to start	44	Build this
Solid cologne for men alfredlane.com Handcrafted solid colognes for men.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Direct sales Email marketing +1	Men +4	+31	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · $2K to start	66	Build this
Ancient grain snack chips kapopsnacks.com Ancient Grain Snacks with Bold Flavors.	$100K /mo Reported	Retail distribution +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +2		Founded 2019 · 50 people · Built in 365 days	38	Build this
Natural skincare bar products spinstersistersco.com Eco-friendly skincare with plastic-free, plant-based bar formulations.	$100K /mo Reported	Direct to consumer +2	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Eco-Conscious Consumers +3	+9	Founded 2012 · 10 people · $1K to start	62	Build this
Portable laptop monitor solution mobilepixels.us Portable dual-screen monitors for laptop productivity.	$1M /mo Reported	E Commerce +4	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Remote Workers +2	+19	Founded 2018 · 4 people · $100K to start	58	Build this
Four-way volleyball game vivereltd.com Innovative four-way volleyball game for competitive play.	$1M /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Families +3	+45	Founded 2017 · 2 people · Miami, Florida, USA, United States	66	Build this
Craft granola for you birdseedforhumans.com Craft Granola for Health-Conscious Snackers	$8K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +2	+23	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Bend, Oregon, USA, United States	58	Build this
Cbd product manufacturing platform cannafacturer.com CBD and hemp product manufacturer for wellness enthusiasts.	$70K /mo Reported	Manufacturing +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Wellness Enthusiasts +3	FO	Founded 2019 · 8 people · $90K to start	40	Build this
No-tie sneaker lace system u-lace.com No-tie sneaker laces for hassle-free slip-ons.	$100K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Press Partnerships +1	Parents +4		2 people · Rochester, New York, USA, United States · Clothing & Fashion	59	Build this
Craft vodka distillery ourwolfspirit.com Craft Vodka Distillery for Independent Spirits.	$300K /mo Reported	Retail distribution +1	Advertising on social media Brand Authenticity +1	Liquor Store Owners +4	+39	Founded 2017 · 5 people · Eugene, Oregon, USA, United States	60	Build this
Interactive board game creator arkongame.com Interactive tabletop games with stunning art designs.	$2K /mo Reported	Kickstarter +2	Press Affiliate program +1	Board Game Enthusiasts +2	+11	Founded 2015 · 2 co-founders · Camarillo, California, USA, United States	59	Build this
Protein snack innovation eatcandycan.com Low-carb, keto-friendly candy with a protein punch.	$20K /mo Reported	Retail distribution +4	Organic social media Advertising on social media +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +9	+4	Founded 2021 · 2 people · $100K to start	50	Build this
Board games in book boxes facadegames.com Historical board games hidden in book boxes.	$30K /mo Reported	Kickstarter +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media	Party Game Lovers +7	+7	Founded 2015 · 2 people · Columbus, Ohio, USA, United States	60	Build this
Men's grooming product line canyouhandlebar.com Men's grooming products for beards and moustaches.	$100K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Barbershops +9	+4	Founded 2012 · 10 people · $400 to start	54	Build this
Stylish iphone case designer felonycase.com Fashion-forward iPhone cases with unique, eye-catching designs.	$100K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Fashion-Focused iPhone ... +7	+51	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Canada	74	Build this
DP Self-published island guidebooks dragontree.sheilacrosby.com "Guides and tales about La Palma astronomy."	$200 /mo Reported	Self publishing +3	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Tourists visiting the a... +6	+7	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · El Paso, Spain, Spain	54	Build this
Natural applesauce brand holmesmouthwatering.com All-natural applesauce company delighting taste buds in the Midwest.	$40K /mo Reported	Retail distribution +1	Direct sales Facebook Community +1	Local Foodies +6	+34	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · $500K to start	62	Build this
Artist-collaborative underwear stonekin.co Artist-collaborated cotton underwear with stunning global prints.	$80K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Women Aged 35-55 Buying... +5	+2	Founded 2007 · 2 people · Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia, Australia	57	Build this
Physical time tracking tool timeflip.io "IoT gadget for hands-free time tracking."	$50K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Corporate Lawyers +9	+23	Founded 2016 · 5 people · $100K to start	47	Build this
Adventure-inspired soap products LiveOutlaw.com Scented soaps for adventurous souls craving Wild West aromas.	$400K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Advertising on social media SEO	Cowboy/Western Lifestyl... +9	+49	Founded 2013 · 13 people · $200 to start	61	Build this
Comfortable reusable face masks breathehealthy.com Stylish, comfortable masks for allergy and health protection.	$90K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Press Direct sales +1	Cancer Warriors +9	+2	Founded 2009 · 3 people · Virginia, USA, United States	59	Build this
Portable party punch beverage beatboxbeverages.com Wine-based party punch for festival-goers.	$10M /mo Reported	Retail distribution	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Music Festival Attendees +6		Founded 2013 · 164 people · $200K to start	46	Build this
Korean flavor sauce brand kpopfoods.com Korean-inspired sauces and snacks for food enthusiasts.	$200K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Direct sales Email marketing +1	Kickstarter Backers for... +8	+37	Founded 2017 · 5 people · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	58	Build this

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