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24 businesses

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<$10K

$10K+

$50K+

$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$20K /mo

Middle half earn $6K – $30K/mo

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Van life blog

Blog and media brand covering van life, RVs, boats, and tiny homes

thewaywardhome.com

$1K /mo Reported

Personal finance blog

Personal finance blog and digital products shop for families

thesavvycouple.com

$20K /mo Reported

No-code MVP validation course

Course teaching MVP creation without coding skills.

nocodemvp.com

$6K /mo Reported

Immersive italian learning platform

"Immersive Italian language learning platform."

thinkinitalian.com

$7K /mo Reported

Profit growth strategy tool

Profit growth strategies without reliance on paid ads.

theprofitfinders.com

$10K /mo Reported

Speaker development program

Speaker and thought leadership coach incubator.

bigtalksnyc.com

$50K /mo Reported

Workplace humor training

"Humor training for workplace effectiveness."

humorthatworks.com

$10K /mo Reported

Mom lifestyle blog platform

Mom lifestyle blog sharing tips for new mothers

mommyonpurpose.com

$2K /mo Reported

Business growth resource hub

Business blog offering digital marketing insights for entrepreneurs.

entrepreneurbusinessblog.com

$10K /mo Reported

Cohort-based tech training

Cohort-based tech education for global job seekers.

entrylevel.net

$30K /mo Reported

Executive coaching services

Coaching for service businesses targeting affluent clientele.

theaffluentnegroes.com

$50K /mo Reported

Debt management education platform

Online financial education for debt-strapped first responders.

arrestyourdebt.com

$4K /mo Reported

Pr strategy for small businesses

PR agency securing media exposure for small businesses.

mediamavenandmore.com

$50K /mo Reported

Keto weight loss coaching

Thyroid-focused keto coaching for women's weight loss.

ketogirlnutritionist.com

$50K /mo Reported

Virtual assistant training system

"Comprehensive training for aspiring Virtual Assistants."

fullybookedva.com

$50K /mo Reported

Productivity coaching program

"Coaching for creatives to optimize productivity and avoid burnout."

zackarnold.com

$10K /mo Reported

Blogging for passive income

Blog guiding entrepreneurs to passive income success.

pursuitofpassiveincome.com

$20K /mo Reported

Financial education platform

Finance education platform for smarter investments.

topdollarinvestor.com

$3K /mo Reported

Food truck business guide

"Resource hub for aspiring food truck entrepreneurs."

foodtruckempire.com

$5K /mo Reported

Blogging success course

Personal growth blog and courses for aspiring full-time bloggers

letsreachsuccess.com

$5K /mo Reported

Dog treat bakery course

Course teaching dog treat bakery entrepreneurship.

divadogbakery.com

$30K /mo Reported

Freelance writing success guide

Blog and YouTube channel for aspiring freelance writers.

writingrevolt.com

$30K /mo Reported

Mindfulness-based test prep software

Mindfulness-based test prep platform for students.

granite-education.com

$30K /mo Reported

Online piano learning course

Online piano course teaching adults in just 21 days.

pianoin21days.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.
Van life blog thewaywardhome.com Blog and media brand covering van life, RVs, boats, and tiny homes	$1K /mo Reported	Blogging +4	Email marketing SEO +1	Digital Nomads +4	CO +28	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $50 to start	79	Build this
Personal finance blog thesavvycouple.com Personal finance blog and digital products shop for families	$20K /mo Reported	Blogging +8	Outsourcing Partnerships +1	Families +8	CO +44	Founded 2016 · 2 people · $500 to start	67	Build this
No-code MVP validation course nocodemvp.com Course teaching MVP creation without coding skills.	$6K /mo Reported	Course +4	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Entrepreneurs +9	+18	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands, Netherlands	76	Build this
Immersive italian learning platform thinkinitalian.com "Immersive Italian language learning platform."	$7K /mo Reported	Subscription +2	SEO	Language Learners +2	+3	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · Built in 90 days	77	Build this
Profit growth strategy tool theprofitfinders.com Profit growth strategies without reliance on paid ads.	$10K /mo Reported	Consulting +5	Word of mouth Direct sales	Startup Founders +3	HI	Founded 2022 · Solo founder · $3K to start	62	Build this
BT Speaker development program bigtalksnyc.com Speaker and thought leadership coach incubator.	$50K /mo Reported	Coaching +5	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Professionals +3	+3	Founded 2017 · 8 people · $3K to start	63	Build this
Workplace humor training humorthatworks.com "Humor training for workplace effectiveness."	$10K /mo Reported	Training +4	Word of mouth Press +1	Engineering and Technol... +6	+24	Founded 2009 · Solo founder · New York, New York, USA, United States	71	Build this
Mom lifestyle blog platform mommyonpurpose.com Mom lifestyle blog sharing tips for new mothers	$2K /mo Reported	Advertising +4	Affiliate program Facebook Community +1	New Moms +4	CO +19	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · $2K to start	79	Build this
Business growth resource hub entrepreneurbusinessblog.com Business blog offering digital marketing insights for entrepreneurs.	$10K /mo Reported	Advertising +5	Word of mouth Facebook Community +1	Online Businesses +6	+73	Founded 2016 · 6 people · Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria, Nigeria	63	Build this
Cohort-based tech training entrylevel.net Cohort-based tech education for global job seekers.	$30K /mo Reported	Cohort based course +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Job Seekers +13	CU +22	Founded 2021 · 12 people · $2K to start	66	Build this
Executive coaching services theaffluentnegroes.com Coaching for service businesses targeting affluent clientele.	$50K /mo Reported	Coaching +3	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Service Business Owners +5	+28	Founded 2022 · Solo founder · $1K to start	74	Build this
Debt management education platform arrestyourdebt.com Online financial education for debt-strapped first responders.	$4K /mo Reported	Blogging +3	Word of mouth SEO +1	First Responders +3		Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $500 to start	73	Build this
Pr strategy for small businesses mediamavenandmore.com PR agency securing media exposure for small businesses.	$50K /mo Reported	Agency +3	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Small Business Owners +2	CO +33	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · Built in 180 days	73	Build this
Keto weight loss coaching ketogirlnutritionist.com Thyroid-focused keto coaching for women's weight loss.	$50K /mo Reported	Group coaching +7	Direct sales Organic social media +1	Women With Thyroid Diso... +11	CO	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $300 to start	71	Build this
Virtual assistant training system fullybookedva.com "Comprehensive training for aspiring Virtual Assistants."	$50K /mo Reported	Subscription +3	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Side Hustlers +6	+2	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · $200 to start	71	Build this
Productivity coaching program zackarnold.com "Coaching for creatives to optimize productivity and avoid burnout."	$10K /mo Reported	Online course +3	Podcasting Email List Growth +1	Creative Professionals +5	+3	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	66	Build this
PP Blogging for passive income pursuitofpassiveincome.com Blog guiding entrepreneurs to passive income success.	$20K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +4	Email marketing SEO	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +3	SU JA +2	Founded 2021 · Solo founder · $500 to start	79	Build this
Financial education platform topdollarinvestor.com Finance education platform for smarter investments.	$3K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +4	Affiliate program Advertising on social media +1	Individuals Interested ... +5	CO +42	Founded 2022 · Solo founder · $30K to start	62	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
Blogging success course letsreachsuccess.com Personal growth blog and courses for aspiring full-time bloggers	$5K /mo Reported	Online course +5	Email marketing SEO	Side Hustlers +4	CO +12	Founded 2013 · Solo founder · $100 to start	79	Build this
Dog treat bakery course divadogbakery.com Course teaching dog treat bakery entrepreneurship.	$30K /mo Reported	Course +2	Affiliate program Email marketing +1	Side Hustlers +2		Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $3K to start	75	Build this
Freelance writing success guide writingrevolt.com Blog and YouTube channel for aspiring freelance writers.	$30K /mo Reported	Online course +3	Email marketing SEO +1	Beginner Freelancers +5	CO +1	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · Dallas, TX, USA, United States	78	Build this
Mindfulness-based test prep software granite-education.com Mindfulness-based test prep platform for students.	$30K /mo Reported	Online course +11	Advertising on social media Facebook Community +1	Educational Institutes +12	+12	4 people · Built in 400 days · Nashville, Tennessee, USA, United States	59	Build this
Online piano learning course pianoin21days.com Online piano course teaching adults in just 21 days.	$30K /mo Reported	Course +1	Email marketing SEO +1	Adults +3	BO +3	Founded 2013 · Solo founder · Built in 200 days	78	Build this

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