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- 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
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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. - 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/
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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! - 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/
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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. - 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/
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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. - 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/
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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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