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    I Copied A Huge App. Now I Make $80K/Month

    09/08/2026 | 13 mins.
    Tomer took one of the most successful apps in the world and built it for his local market. Today, just 12 months after launching, he's already doing over $80K/month.

    This video breaks down his playbook for reverse-engineering a proven app idea and building your own.

    *iOS App Ideas:* http://go.starterstory.com/lp-test-3-ios-app-ideas-description

    Follow Tomer: https://twitter.com/tomercn
    Check Cal Buddy: https://calbuddy.co.il/

    🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
    🏁 We're hiring: starterstory.com/jobs

    Chapters:
    Chapters

    00:00:00 You don’t need an original idea
    00:01:04 What’s your story?
    00:01:38 What’s the app?
    00:02:15 Founder background
    00:03:03 Build process
    00:04:01 Finding the app idea
    00:04:43 More app ideas!
    00:05:32 App differentiation
    00:06:40 Growth and marketing
    00:08:00 Influencer strategy
    00:09:05 Partnership breakdown
    00:09:54 Tech stack
    00:10:24 Final advice
    00:11:05 Pat and Gus reflections: you don’t need a new idea!

    This video is an educational case study of this founder’s experience. It is not financial advice and does not guarantee any income or results. Every business is different and your results may vary.
  • Starter Story

    How I Work: $40K/Month Solopreneur

    02/08/2026 | 10 mins.
    Over the past few years, Jack Friks has completely changed his life through bootstrapping and building apps on the internet. In this video, we do a deep into how he works: how he spends his time, finds ideas, and his approach to work that viewers can take and use in their daily life.

    *Get our free $1M Solopreneur MVP guide:* https://clickhubspot.com/dg4j

    Follow Jack: https://twitter.com/jackfriks
    Check out his projects: https://www.jackfriks.com/

    🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
    🏁 We're hiring: starterstory.com/jobs

    Chapters:
    Chapters

    00:00:00 Meet Jack Friks
    00:00:32 Morning routine
    00:01:19 Doing his best work
    00:01:47 Working in sprints
    00:02:44 Work routine
    00:03:33 Stress, anxiety, and work
    00:04:39 Finding ideas
    00:05:29 Lessons learned
    00:06:57 Evening routine
    00:08:34 Number 1 piece of advice for builders
    00:08:51 Keep going!
  • Starter Story

    $18K/Month From This Ridiculously Simple App Idea

    26/07/2026 | 15 mins.
    Ryan is a former product designer who quit his job to finally build his own app. With the help of AI coding tools, the first app he ever built hit $18K/month.

    But here's the crazy part... this type of app has been built hundreds of times. Why was his successful?

    In this video, we will dive into the simple app he built, how he got his first users, and his advice on how to pick winning app ideas.

    *Free: iOS Bootcamp:* http://go.starterstory.com/lp-test-2-ios-bootcamp-description

    Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanqyao/
    Check out Cat on Chair: https://catonchair.app/en/

    🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
    🏁 We're hiring: starterstory.com/jobs

    Chapters
    Chapters

    00:00:00 I love niche apps
    00:00:50 What’s your story?
    00:01:19 App breakdown and data
    00:02:46 Ryan’s background
    00:03:20 Simple apps win
    00:03:54 Design and AI
    00:04:10 Build timeline
    00:05:35 Target customers
    00:06:16 Tech stack
    00:06:48 Finding the app idea
    00:08:15 Why does this app work?
    00:09:47 Building a hand-crafted app
    00:10:19 How to build cool, unique apps
    00:11:11 Cat on Chair Demo
    00:12:33 Final advice
    00:13:20 Pat and Gus reflections: building unique apps

    This video is an educational case study of this founder’s experience. It is not financial advice and does not guarantee any income or results. Every business is different and your results may vary.
  • Starter Story

    This Stupidly Simple App Makes $100K/Month

    19/07/2026 | 17 mins.
    Michael built one of the most unbelievable app ideas I've ever seen. And today he makes over $100K per month. But the real story is the IDEA. What's the secret? How does it make money?

    So in this video, we break down how Michael found this unbelievable app idea and the framework any builder can use to find their own crazy app ideas too.

    *Free: 100+ App Ideas in Health, Wealth & Self-Improvement:* https://clickhubspot.com/vq21

    Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelque22
    Check out Go Tall: https://www.gotall.app/

    🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
    🏁 We're hiring: starterstory.com/jobs

    Chapters:
    Chapters

    00:00:00 I can't believe this exists...
    00:00:58 What's your story?
    00:01:31 App breakdown
    00:02:41 Michael's background
    00:03:32 Health and Self-Improvement Apps
    00:04:36 Finding the unbelievable idea
    00:06:27 Advice for finding ideas
    00:08:40 Growth and marketing
    00:10:20 Tech stack
    00:10:52 Go Tall demo
    00:12:59 Advice: let go of your ego
    00:14:35 Pat and Gus reflections: what an unbelievable idea!
    00:17:01 Build YOUR app idea

    This video is an educational case study of this founder’s experience. It is not financial advice and does not guarantee any income or results. Every business is different and your results may vary.
  • Starter Story

    Should I Quit My Job At Meta For My $30K/Month SaaS?

    15/07/2026 | 15 mins.
    I traveled to Los Angeles to meet a guy who built a $30K/month golf app while he had a full-time job at a big tech company.
    But now he's facing a big decision: should he stay at his full-time job and keep building on the side? Or is it finally time to go all-in on his business?
    In this video, you will learn the incredible story behind how he built this successful business and by the end... you'll find out whether he stayed or quit!
    *190+ Micro-SaaS Ideas Making Millions:* https://clickhubspot.com/58ys
    Follow Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-robinson-543b2678/
    Check out Live Tourney: https://www.livetourney.com/
    🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
    🏁 We're hiring: starterstory.com/jobs
    Chapters:
    Chapters

    00:00:00 Stay or quit?
    00:00:43 Arrival!
    00:01:02 Meet Matt
    00:01:25 Business breakdown
    00:01:43 Career life
    00:02:13 Improve Pat’s swing!
    00:02:47 Idea and build
    00:03:32 How the app works
    00:04:12 Is this a dumb decision?
    00:04:40 Go build something!
    00:05:44 What’s the plan?
    00:06:55 The inflection point
    00:07:40 Back against the wall
    00:08:28 How to build with a full-time job
    00:09:42 What it feels to build a successful app
    00:10:30 Takeaways and reflections
    00:11:31 The final decision!
    00:12:08 Leaving the job
    00:12:43 A family decision
    00:13:18 What’s next?
    00:14:42 Wrap up

    This video is an educational case study of this founder’s experience. It is not financial advice and does not guarantee any income or results. Every business is different and your results may vary.
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Want to know how real people build real businesses? That's what we do at Starter Story. Every episode, we sit down with founders who've actually done it. They share the real numbers, the real mistakes, and the strategies that actually moved the needle. We've talked to thousands of entrepreneurs – app builders, bootstrapped SaaS founders, agency owners, and everything in between. If someone is building something interesting, we want to know how. New episodes weekly. Hit subscribe.
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