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88% founder-reported, the rest researched

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$10K+

$50K+

$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$40K /mo

Middle half earn $10K – $300K/mo

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Video podcast hosting

Podcast hosting and distribution platform with video support

transistor.fm

$400K /mo Estimated

Underground music discovery hub

Indie Rock News Portal for Music Discoverers

snakeoilmusicnews.bigcartel.com

$100 /mo Reported

Startup stories podcast

Podcast uncovering tech visionaries' startup journeys.

codestory.co

$5K /mo Reported

Cat interaction experience

Cat cafe with adoptable cats and handcrafted drinks.

catcafesd.com

$40K /mo Reported

Axe throwing experience venue

Axe throwing venue hosting unforgettable events and tournaments.

forgedaxe.ca

$100K /mo Reported

Indoor hatchet throwing venue

"Indoor axe-throwing for unforgettable adult parties."

stumpyshh.com

$300K /mo Reported

Business growth consulting hub

Business consultancy and resources for aspiring entrepreneurs.

thrivette.com

$10K /mo Reported

Podcast-driven brand network

"Multifaceted global network for digital content and branding."

thedigitalvibe.com

$20K /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.
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
Underground music discovery hub snakeoilmusicnews.bigcartel.com Indie Rock News Portal for Music Discoverers	$100 /mo Reported	Merchandise sales +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Music Fans +4	+7	Founded 2019 · 2 people · Built in 5 days	69	Build this
Startup stories podcast codestory.co Podcast uncovering tech visionaries' startup journeys.	$5K /mo Reported	Advertising +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Podcast Listeners +3		Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $1K to start	71	Build this
Cat interaction experience catcafesd.com Cat cafe with adoptable cats and handcrafted drinks.	$40K /mo Reported	Admission fee +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Tourists +2	+6	Founded 2015 · 2 people · $100K to start	54	Build this
Axe throwing experience venue forgedaxe.ca Axe throwing venue hosting unforgettable events and tournaments.	$100K /mo Reported	In person events +3	SEO Email marketing +1	Tourists +4	CO +33	Founded 2017 · 9 people · Whistler Resort Municipality, British Columbia, Canada, Canada	61	Build this
Indoor hatchet throwing venue stumpyshh.com "Indoor axe-throwing for unforgettable adult parties."	$300K /mo Reported	Franchise +2	Press Organic social media +1	Event Planners +3		5 people · Eatontown, New Jersey, USA, United States · Other	44	Build this
Business growth consulting hub thrivette.com Business consultancy and resources for aspiring entrepreneurs.	$10K /mo Reported	Consulting +4	Word of mouth	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +5	+84	Founded 2018 · 2 people · $10K to start	64	Build this
Podcast-driven brand network thedigitalvibe.com "Multifaceted global network for digital content and branding."	$20K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +5	Affiliate program SEO	Entrepreneurs Seeking M... +8	+26	Founded 2015 · 3 people · $10K to start	69	Build this

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