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$50K /mo

Middle half earn $10K – $200K/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

Self-published career guide

Online community and resources for unconventional career paths

pathlesspath.com

$20K /mo Estimated

AI Excel formula generator

AI tool that generates Excel formulas instantly

betteranalyst.com

$30K /mo Reported

Frontend coding challenge platform

Real coding projects for aspiring developers

frontendmentor.io

$30K /mo Reported

Process design consulting service

Process design and strategic advising for entrepreneurs.

simplyhudson.co

$7K /mo Reported

Stoic-inspired graphic apparel

"Stoic-inspired art on graphic tees and stickers."

etsy.com

$10K /mo Reported

Clean multi-purpose skincare

Luxurious, clean skincare for discerning beauty enthusiasts.

evolue.com

$200K /mo Reported

Physical time tracking tool

"IoT gadget for hands-free time tracking."

timeflip.io

$50K /mo Reported

Automated meeting scheduler

Appointment scheduling services for busy professionals.

dfymeetings.com

$80K /mo Reported

Hotel price comparison tool

Browser extension for comparing hotel prices instantly.

ratepunk.com

$50K /mo Reported

Affordable coworking space

Affordable coworking space for startups in NYC.

thefarmsoho.com

$800K /mo Reported

Support ecosystem for startups

Startup support ecosystem for global entrepreneurs.

liv.it

$50K /mo Reported

Handmade travel hammock brand

Handmade Mexican travel hammocks for adventurous nomads.

vivamaca.com

$200 /mo Reported

Digital wallet for payments

Digital wallet revolutionizing payments across Europe.

icard.com

$2M /mo Reported

Carry-on travel backpacks

Carry-on travel backpacks for hassle-free adventures.

tortugabackpacks.com

$300K /mo Reported

Secret pocket travel apparel

Travel apparel with secret pockets to thwart pickpockets.

clevertravelcompanion.com

$50K /mo Reported

Customized weight loss plans

VPT offers an AI-driven eHealth platform focused on sustainable weight loss and prevention of lifestyle-related diseases. Available on web and mobile, it uses a freemium model with ad-supported and PRO plans. Our users are health-conscious individuals, and future clients include clinics and insurers. Backed by scientific publications, our small expert team combines tech, health, and business skills to drive impact globally.

virtual-personaltrainer.com

$400K /mo Reported

Personal finance blogging guide

Personal finance and entrepreneurship blog for online money-making.

prosmartrepreneur.com

$10K /mo Reported

Remote job marketplace

Remote job marketplace with upskilling for digital nomads.

searchremotely.com

$40K /mo Reported

Tax residency optimization service

Save an extra chunk of your annual income with tax-savvy strategies.

savvynomad.io

$100K /mo Reported

Blogging business guide

"Digital marketing insights for aspiring entrepreneurs."

bloggersideas.com

$70K /mo Reported

Email unsubscribe management tool

"Tool to easily unsubscribe from unwanted emails."

leavemealone.com

$10K /mo Reported

Group travel for young adults

Small group travel adventures for young adults.

under30experiences.com

$300K /mo Reported

Vacation rental cleaning franchise

Cleaning franchise specializing in vacation rentals.

maidthisfranchise.com

$200K /mo Reported

Freelancer growth newsletter

Freelance growth newsletter for remote workers.

wedoitremotely.com

$500 /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
Self-published career guide pathlesspath.com Online community and resources for unconventional career paths	$20K /mo Estimated	Subscription +2	Organic social media Email List Growth +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +7	SU +3	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $7K to start	85	Build this
AI Excel formula generator betteranalyst.com AI tool that generates Excel formulas instantly	$30K /mo Reported	SaaS +2	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Finance Professionals +9	+8	Founded 2022 · Solo founder · $200 to start	87	Build this
Frontend coding challenge platform frontendmentor.io Real coding projects for aspiring developers	$30K /mo Reported	Freemium +1	Word of mouth SEO +1	Beginner Freelancers +9	+10	Founded 2018 · 2 co-founders · $8K to start	77	Build this
Process design consulting service simplyhudson.co Process design and strategic advising for entrepreneurs.	$7K /mo Reported	Consulting +3	Word of mouth	Entrepreneurs +3	+13	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $20K to start	63	Build this
Stoic-inspired graphic apparel etsy.com "Stoic-inspired art on graphic tees and stickers."	$10K /mo Reported	E Commerce +3	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Digital Nomads +2	+8	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · Built in 1 day	63	Build this
Clean multi-purpose skincare evolue.com Luxurious, clean skincare for discerning beauty enthusiasts.	$200K /mo Reported	E-commerce +5	Press Email marketing +1	Beauty Enthusiasts +12	+1	Founded 2015 · 10 people · $50K to start	54	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
Automated meeting scheduler dfymeetings.com Appointment scheduling services for busy professionals.	$80K /mo Reported	Agency +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Small Business Owners +4	+15	Founded 2015 · 15 people · $500 to start	56	Build this
Hotel price comparison tool ratepunk.com Browser extension for comparing hotel prices instantly.	$50K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +1	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Frequent Travelers +3	AD FI +64	Founded 2022 · 20 people · $5K to start	66	Build this
Affordable coworking space thefarmsoho.com Affordable coworking space for startups in NYC.	$800K /mo Reported	Membership +2	Email marketing Referral Program +1	Startups +5	+40	Founded 2014 · 15 people · New York, New York, USA, United States	66	Build this
Support ecosystem for startups liv.it Startup support ecosystem for global entrepreneurs.	$50K /mo Reported	Consulting +4	SEO Word of mouth +1	Entrepreneurs +5	LO +3	Founded 2014 · 17 people · $10K to start	42	Build this
Handmade travel hammock brand vivamaca.com Handmade Mexican travel hammocks for adventurous nomads.	$200 /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	SEO Press +1	Digital Nomads +4	+3	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · United States	56	Build this
Digital wallet for payments icard.com Digital wallet revolutionizing payments across Europe.	$2M /mo Reported	Freemium +2	Word of mouth SEO +1	Digital Nomads +9	+27	Founded 2008 · 200 people · Varna, Varna, Bulgaria, Bulgaria	55	Build this
Carry-on travel backpacks tortugabackpacks.com Carry-on travel backpacks for hassle-free adventures.	$300K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Affiliate program Email marketing +1	Travelers +2	+50	Founded 2010 · 9 people · Remote, United States	64	Build this
Secret pocket travel apparel clevertravelcompanion.com Travel apparel with secret pockets to thwart pickpockets.	$50K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Press Affiliate program +1	Nomadic Travellers Look... +7	+3	Founded 2011 · 2 people · Remote, Oregon, USA, United States	69	Build this
Customized weight loss plans virtual-personaltrainer.com VPT offers an AI-driven eHealth platform focused on sustainable weight loss and prevention of lifestyle-related diseases. Available on web and mobile, it uses a freemium model with ad-supported and PRO plans. Our users are health-conscious individuals, and future clients include clinics and insurers. Backed by scientific publications, our small expert team combines tech, health, and business skills to drive impact globally.	$400K /mo Reported	Advertising +4	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Fitness Enthusiasts +2	GO +15	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · United States	75	Build this
Personal finance blogging guide prosmartrepreneur.com Personal finance and entrepreneurship blog for online money-making.	$10K /mo Reported	Blogging +6	Affiliate program Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Side Hustlers +9	CO +3	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $4 to start	69	Build this
Remote job marketplace searchremotely.com Remote job marketplace with upskilling for digital nomads.	$40K /mo Reported	Marketplace +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Digital Nomads +3		Founded 2019 · 5 people · $10K to start	57	Build this
S Tax residency optimization service savvynomad.io Save an extra chunk of your annual income with tax-savvy strategies.	$100K /mo Reported	Subscription +1	SEO Search engine marketing +1	Digital Nomads +3	FR	Founded 2023 · Solo founder · $20K to start	76	Build this
Blogging business guide bloggersideas.com "Digital marketing insights for aspiring entrepreneurs."	$70K /mo Reported	Consulting +2	Facebook Community Brand Authenticity +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +3		Founded 2014 · 15 people · $50 to start	60	Build this
Email unsubscribe management tool leavemealone.com "Tool to easily unsubscribe from unwanted emails."	$10K /mo Reported	One-time purchase +4	Word of mouth Referral Program +1	Digital Nomads +5	+22	Founded 2018 · 2 co-founders · $1K to start	79	Build this
Group travel for young adults under30experiences.com Small group travel adventures for young adults.	$300K /mo Reported	Guided tours +2	Word of mouth Facebook Community +1	Young Adults +2	+44	Founded 2012 · 5 people · $5K to start	71	Build this
Vacation rental cleaning franchise maidthisfranchise.com Cleaning franchise specializing in vacation rentals.	$200K /mo Reported	Franchise +2	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Airbnb Hosts +4	+1	Founded 2013 · 6 people · $800 to start	72	Build this
WD Freelancer growth newsletter wedoitremotely.com Freelance growth newsletter for remote workers.	$500 /mo Reported	Subscription +3	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Freelancers +3	CA	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · Built in 2 days	67	Build this

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