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$1M+

Median revenue

$10K /mo

Middle half earn $10K – $20K/mo

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Personal brand consulting service

Personal branding consultancy for executives and public figures.

mashmancg.com

$10K /mo Reported

Crowdfunding campaign manager

Crowdfunding agency raising millions for creators globally.

tcf.team

$300K /mo Reported

Custom sneaker design studio

Custom-designed sneakers for unique self-expression.

wokecustoms.com

$6K /mo Reported

Branded premium stationery provider

Branded premium stationery for corporate clients.

ferrotype.co.uk

$20K /mo Reported

Handmade goods marketplace

Online marketplace for handmade goods from independent artists.

justartisan.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.
Personal brand consulting service mashmancg.com Personal branding consultancy for executives and public figures.	$10K /mo Reported	Consulting +5	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Executives +6	+23	Founded 2024 · Solo founder · $2K to start	71	Build this
Crowdfunding campaign manager tcf.team Crowdfunding agency raising millions for creators globally.	$300K /mo Reported	Agency +5	Direct sales Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Creators +3	+4	Founded 2015 · 87 people · $10K to start	51	Build this
Custom sneaker design studio wokecustoms.com Custom-designed sneakers for unique self-expression.	$6K /mo Reported	Made to order +3	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Sneaker Enthusiasts +2	+9	Founded 2017 · 2 people · $500 to start	68	Build this
Branded premium stationery provider ferrotype.co.uk Branded premium stationery for corporate clients.	$20K /mo Reported	Agency +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Corporate Clients +2	AD +24	Founded 2019 · 2 people · $5K to start	60	Build this
Handmade goods marketplace justartisan.com Online marketplace for handmade goods from independent artists.	$10K /mo Reported	Marketplace +1	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Independent Artists +2	+1	Founded 2020 · 2 people · $30K to start	56	Build this

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