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Imagine a company raking in millions, run by just one person. No office, no team of experts, no HR department — just a single, determined individual absolutely crushing it. Sounds like a fairy tale, right? Well, buckle up, because we’re about to dive into tiny but mighty businesses that are making waves with just one or two people behind the wheel.
Small Businesses with Big Outcomes
Most of us grew up thinking that success means a big office, a huge team, and some HR person sending out those awkward motivational emails. But today, that’s just not the case. Some of the most successful businesses are lean — really lean. Forget the startup hype with 100 employees; let’s talk about the lone wolves and dynamic duos out there. Here’s what’s possible when you trade quantity for quality.
Take Eric Barone, aka the guy who single-handedly built Stardew Valley. No fancy office, no huge dev team — just Eric, working out of a small room, spending four years creating one of the most beloved indie games of all time. Today, Stardew Valley has sold over 20 million copies and pulled in more than $150 million in revenue. And it all started with just one person. Just one!
Then there’s Peter Levels, the genius behind Nomad List. Peter’s a digital nomad — the kind of guy who…
