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$1M+

Median revenue

$100K /mo

Middle half earn $40K – $400K/mo

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Innovative bike lock solutions

Innovative bike locks merging seats and security.

seatylock.com

$300K /mo Reported

Attic access insulation cover

Attic insulation covers to prevent energy loss.

batticdoor.com

$100K /mo Reported

Men's grooming product line

Men's grooming products for beards and moustaches.

canyouhandlebar.com

$100K /mo Reported

Artist-designed minimalist wallets

Artist-designed minimalistic wallets made from durable Tyvek.

paperwallet.com

$600K /mo Reported

Comfortable athletic cup

Comfortable athletic cups for young boy athletes.

thecomfycup.com

$30K /mo Reported

Physical time tracking tool

"IoT gadget for hands-free time tracking."

timeflip.io

$50K /mo Reported

Magnetic levitation display

Levitating planters for home and office decor.

levdisplay.com

$4K /mo Reported

Adventure-inspired soap products

Scented soaps for adventurous souls craving Wild West aromas.

LiveOutlaw.com

$400K /mo Reported

Comfortable reusable face masks

Stylish, comfortable masks for allergy and health protection.

breathehealthy.com

$90K /mo Reported

Korean flavor sauce brand

Korean-inspired sauces and snacks for food enthusiasts.

kpopfoods.com

$200K /mo Reported

Everyday carry tool card

Everyday carry tools for efficient problem-solvers.

levergear.com

$40K /mo Reported

All-natural dog treats

Natural, healthy dog treats brand from Toronto.

treatshappen.com

$20K /mo Reported

Gourmet whoopie pie bakery

Gourmet whoopie pies with creative flavor combinations.

capewhoopies.com

$80K /mo Reported

Conflict-driven flip flop brand

E-commerce for conflict-zone crafted products.

combatflipflops.com

$500K /mo Reported

Natural soy candle maker

Eco-friendly candles with soy wax and wood wicks.

waxandwick.co

$500K /mo Reported

Music licensing made simple

Music licensing solutions for indie artists.

easysong.com

$300K /mo Reported

Ergonomic ice cream scoop

Ergonomic ice cream scoop for effortless hard scooping.

midnightkitchentools.com

$20K /mo Reported

Reusable collapsible straw

Collapsible, reusable straw for eco-conscious individuals.

finalstraw.com

$700K /mo Reported

Hangover recovery supplements

"Post-drinking recovery supplements for a healthier tomorrow."

flyby.co

$200K /mo Reported

Natural soapberry skincare

Gentle skincare for sensitive skin using Soapberry.

treetotub.com

$500K /mo Reported

Dog hair containment onesie

Dog onesies to control shedding and reduce anxiety.

sheddefender.com

$80K /mo Reported

Acne and folliculitis serum

Acne and folliculitis treatment with mandelic acid.

almondclear.com

$20K /mo Reported

Walnut wood sunglasses brand

Woodies: Affordable walnut wood sunglasses for stylish minimalists.

woodies.com

$300K /mo Reported

Vintage-inspired travel patches

Vintage-inspired travel patches for standout luggage.

vagabondheart.co

$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.
Innovative bike lock solutions seatylock.com Innovative bike locks merging seats and security.	$300K /mo Reported	Physical product +4	Affiliate program Advertising on social media +1	Bike Riders Seeking Sec... +6	+31	Founded 2012 · 22 people · $3M to start	42	Build this
Attic access insulation cover batticdoor.com Attic insulation covers to prevent energy loss.	$100K /mo Reported	E Commerce +4	SEO Press +1	Homeowners in Canada +9	+10	Founded 2013 · 2 people · Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA, United States	63	Build this
Men's grooming product line canyouhandlebar.com Men's grooming products for beards and moustaches.	$100K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Barbershops +9	+4	Founded 2012 · 10 people · $400 to start	54	Build this
Artist-designed minimalist wallets paperwallet.com Artist-designed minimalistic wallets made from durable Tyvek.	$600K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Artists Looking for Col... +9		Founded 2007 · Solo founder · New York, New York, USA, United States	79	Build this
Comfortable athletic cup thecomfycup.com Comfortable athletic cups for young boy athletes.	$30K /mo Reported	Product +5	Pay Per Click Advertising SEO +1	Youth Boy Athletes +11	+32	Founded 2016 · 2 people · $30K to start	60	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
L Magnetic levitation display levdisplay.com Levitating planters for home and office decor.	$4K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Press Email marketing +1	DIY Enthusiasts +6	+7	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Denver, Colorado, USA, United States	66	Build this
Adventure-inspired soap products LiveOutlaw.com Scented soaps for adventurous souls craving Wild West aromas.	$400K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Advertising on social media SEO	Cowboy/Western Lifestyl... +9	+49	Founded 2013 · 13 people · $200 to start	61	Build this
Comfortable reusable face masks breathehealthy.com Stylish, comfortable masks for allergy and health protection.	$90K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Press Direct sales +1	Cancer Warriors +9	+2	Founded 2009 · 3 people · Virginia, USA, United States	59	Build this
Korean flavor sauce brand kpopfoods.com Korean-inspired sauces and snacks for food enthusiasts.	$200K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Direct sales Email marketing +1	Kickstarter Backers for... +8	+37	Founded 2017 · 5 people · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	58	Build this
Everyday carry tool card levergear.com Everyday carry tools for efficient problem-solvers.	$40K /mo Reported	E-commerce +4	Press Affiliate program +1	Everyday Carry Enthusiasts +8	+12	Founded 2015 · 3 people · Greenville, South Carolina, USA, United States	58	Build this
All-natural dog treats treatshappen.com Natural, healthy dog treats brand from Toronto.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	SEO Direct sales +1	Pet Owners Seeking Heal... +5	+1	Founded 2015 · 2 co-founders · Toronto, Ontario, Canada, United States	46	Build this
Gourmet whoopie pie bakery capewhoopies.com Gourmet whoopie pies with creative flavor combinations.	$80K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Facebook Community +1	Amazon Customers +7	+5	Founded 2013 · Solo founder · South Portland, Maine, USA, United States	50	Build this
Conflict-driven flip flop brand combatflipflops.com E-commerce for conflict-zone crafted products.	$500K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Facebook Community +1	Artisans and Entreprene... +7		Founded 2013 · 2 people · $2K to start	68	Build this
Natural soy candle maker waxandwick.co Eco-friendly candles with soy wax and wood wicks.	$500K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Email marketing Affiliate program +1	Amazon Customers +4	+4	Founded 2019 · 20 people · Schaumburg, Illinois, USA, United States	42	Build this
Music licensing made simple easysong.com Music licensing solutions for indie artists.	$300K /mo Reported	Agency +4	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Indie Artists +8	+17	Founded 2005 · 11 people · $80K to start	51	Build this
Ergonomic ice cream scoop midnightkitchentools.com Ergonomic ice cream scoop for effortless hard scooping.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Kickstarter Press +1	Ice Cream Parlors +6	+2	Founded 2014 · 4 people · South Lyon, Michigan, USA, United States	58	Build this
Reusable collapsible straw finalstraw.com Collapsible, reusable straw for eco-conscious individuals.	$700K /mo Reported	Product sales +3	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Environmental Advocates... +8	+1	Founded 2018 · 4 people · Santa Fe, Argentina, United States	67	Build this
Hangover recovery supplements flyby.co "Post-drinking recovery supplements for a healthier tomorrow."	$200K /mo Reported	E Commerce +7	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Health-Conscious Supple... +6	+3	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · New York, New York, USA, United States	77	Build this
Natural soapberry skincare treetotub.com Gentle skincare for sensitive skin using Soapberry.	$500K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Consumers Seeking Natur... +6	+10	Founded 2016 · 23 people · San Francisco, California, USA, United States	54	Build this
Dog hair containment onesie sheddefender.com Dog onesies to control shedding and reduce anxiety.	$80K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Pet Owners Seeking Hair... +6		Founded 2016 · 2 people · $50K to start	50	Build this
Acne and folliculitis serum almondclear.com Acne and folliculitis treatment with mandelic acid.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Pay Per Click Advertising SEO +1	Individuals Seeking Acn... +6	+19	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $500 to start	76	Build this
Walnut wood sunglasses brand woodies.com Woodies: Affordable walnut wood sunglasses for stylish minimalists.	$300K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Pay Per Click Advertising Email marketing +1	Amazon Customers +5	+25	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · $5K to start	77	Build this
Vintage-inspired travel patches vagabondheart.co Vintage-inspired travel patches for standout luggage.	$10K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Etsy Handmade Sellers +6	+17	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $2K to start	60	Build this

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