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$10K+

$50K+

$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$10K /mo

Middle half earn $1K – $80K/mo

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Job search advice website

Job search advice website for job seekers and career changers

careersidekick.com

$50K /mo Reported

Pool and hot tub care guide

Swim University: Expert advice for effortless pool and hot tub care.

swimuniversity.com

$80K /mo Estimated

AI daily planning app

Visual daily planner for focused productivity

structured.app

$1K /mo Estimated

Digital camera review hub

Digital camera reviews and buying guides website.

neocamera.com

$1K /mo Reported

Tv episode ranking tool

"Website ranking TV episodes for binge-watchers."

episode.ninja

$1K /mo Reported

Sports underdog story platform

Media platform sharing inspiring sports underdog stories.

jokermag.com

$2K /mo Reported

Remote job resource hub

"Resource hub for remote work enthusiasts."

crowdworknews.com

$10K /mo Reported

Personal finance blogging guide

Personal finance blog for earning, saving, and living smarter.

makingsenseofcents.com

$80K /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.
Job search advice website careersidekick.com Job search advice website for job seekers and career changers	$50K /mo Reported	Digital products +3	Email marketing SEO +1	Job Seekers +1	+10	Founded 2013 · Solo founder · $200 to start	80	Build this
Pool and hot tub care guide swimuniversity.com Swim University: Expert advice for effortless pool and hot tub care.	$80K /mo Estimated	Digital Products & Courses +2	Organic social media Email List Growth +1	Homeowners +2	+1	Founded 2006 · 3 people · Boulder, CO, USA, United States	74	Build this
AI daily planning app structured.app Visual daily planner for focused productivity	$1K /mo Estimated	Repeat customers +21	SEO Organic social media	Individuals Facing Dati... +6	WA LA AD GO +2	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · Built in 120 days	60	Build this
Digital camera review hub neocamera.com Digital camera reviews and buying guides website.	$1K /mo Reported	Display advertising +2	Word of mouth SEO	Photography Enthusiasts +3	AD +17	Founded 2005 · Solo founder · $400 to start	73	Build this
Tv episode ranking tool episode.ninja "Website ranking TV episodes for binge-watchers."	$1K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +1	SEO Word of mouth	Binge Watchers +3	+8	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Lisle, IL, USA, United States	70	Build this
Sports underdog story platform jokermag.com Media platform sharing inspiring sports underdog stories.	$2K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +4	Word of mouth SEO +1	Athletes +2	+6	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $200 to start	76	Build this
Remote job resource hub crowdworknews.com "Resource hub for remote work enthusiasts."	$10K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +3	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Remote Job Seekers +2	EM	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · $500 to start	75	Build this
Personal finance blogging guide makingsenseofcents.com Personal finance blog for earning, saving, and living smarter.	$80K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +4	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Side Hustlers +3	CO +18	Founded 2011 · Solo founder · $100 to start	82	Build this

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