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I turned a viral idea into a $25K/month app
4 november 2026 · 12 min
Ben turned one viral idea of himself singing in French into Canary, an app that teaches languages through music. Less than a year later, it makes about $25K a month, and he runs it solo. This video is a playbook for how to test an app idea with content, build a simple first version, and grow it fast. Lees meer
*Database: 229 consumer iOS apps generating $10K+/mo in revenue* https://clickhubspot.com/8k8k
Say hi to Ben: https://x.com/bengu_ez
Check out Canary: https://www.singwithcanary.com/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
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Chapters00:00:00 $25K in 9 months
00:00:58 Meet Ben!
00:01:17 What’s the app? (Sing with Canary)
00:02:02 The year of apps!
00:02:30 Business breakdown
00:02:50 Ben’s background
00:03:46 Building with an audience?
00:04:34 How he built it
00:05:15 Tech stack and tools
00:05:54 Early growth
00:07:04 What marketing tactics are working right now?
00:07:59 Finding app ideas
00:08:54 Canary app demo
00:09:46 Final advice for builders
00:10:40 Reflections!
00:11:33 More simple app ideasThis 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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How I Built It: $400K/Month iOS App
1 november 2026 · 12 min
Yoni built one of the most popular iOS apps in recent years: Brainrot. In this video, we break down the story behind how he took it from a simple idea to an app that is making an astonishing $400K/month. And, most importantly, we get his thoughts on what’s working right now for building and growing apps in 2026. Lees meer
*120+ Businesses you can start with less than $500:* https://clickhubspot.com/1tva
Say hi to Yoni: https://twitter.com/YoniSmolyar
Check out Brainrot: https://thebrainrotapp.com/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
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Chapters00:00:00 the $400K/month app
00:00:58 Meet Yoni
00:01:27 Brainrot
00:02:00 Yoni’s background
00:02:30 Start your own business
00:03:07 Building a personal brand
00:03:38 Idea behind Brainrot
00:04:11 Launch and early traction
00:04:41 More growth strategies
00:05:47 When to go all-in?
00:06:29 Building apps in 2026
00:09:04 Yoni’s advice for finding app ideas
00:10:04 Tech stack and tools
00:10:29 Brainrot demo
00:11:18 Final adviceThis 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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I Make $30K/Month From the Most Boring Website on the Internet
28 oktober 2026 · 13 min
Jake built a simple, boring website called Excel Exercises. The main goal of the site? Help people learn Excel… that’s it! In this episode, we’ll dive into how this website makes $30K/month, how he built and grew it with very little effort, and his advice for people looking for dead-simple app ideas in 2026. Lees meer
*Simple apps making millions:* https://clickhubspot.com/guvq
Say hi to Jake: https://x.com/shimota_tweets
Check out Excel Exercises: https://excelexercises.com/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
🏁 We're hiring: starterstory.com/jobsChapters:
Chapters00:00:00 Simplest website I've ever seen
00:00:51 What's your story?
00:01:26 What is Excel Exercises?
00:02:15 Numbers behind the business
00:02:55 Simple ideas win!
00:03:35 Background
00:04:19 Finding the idea
00:05:42 Building Excel Exercises
00:06:17 Tech stack and tools
00:07:03 Zero to $10K/month
00:08:01 Growth to $30K/month
00:08:55 How Jake finds simple ideas
00:10:10 App demo
00:11:07 Final advice
00:12:22 Reflections: the simplest website everThis 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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I Built a $10K/Month App in 88 Days
25 oktober 2026 · 19 min
Frederick is an indie app builder who went from $0 to $10,000 a month with a health and fitness app. He believes the specific app barely matters… what actually moves the needle is the repeatable marketing playbook behind it. This video breaks down his end-to-end journey and the exact methods he used to grow his app to $10K/month. Lees meer
*iOS App Ideas Database:* https://clickhubspot.com/obng
Say hi to Frederick: https://x.com/frederickjames
Check out channel: https://www.youtube.com/@frederickjaames🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
🏁 We're hiring: starterstory.com/jobsChapters:
Chapters00:00:00 Simple $10K/month app
00:00:50 What’s your story?
00:01:20 App metrics
00:02:09 App category
00:02:28 Founder background
00:03:12 Finding the app idea
00:03:52 iOS apps ideas
00:04:21 Building the app
00:06:14 Tech stack
00:07:28 Zero to $5K/month
00:09:23 $5K to $10K/month
00:12:35 Is this profitable?
00:13:16 Why choose paid ads?
00:14:57 Final advice
00:16:38 Reflections and takeawaysThis 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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How I Built It: $30K/Month Micro-SaaS
21 oktober 2026 · 16 min
Charlie bootstrapped his micro-saas, Links, to over $30K/month, which allowed him to quit his job... twice! In this episode, he shares exactly how he grew Liinks to $30K/month (even in a saturated market), and his advice for building a side project that might help you quit your full-time job, right now in 2026 Lees meer
*Side project ideas you can build with your 9-5:* https://clickhubspot.com/xls2
Say hi to Charlie: https://x.com/charliie
Check out Liinks: https://www.liinks.co/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
🏁 We're hiring: starterstory.com/jobsChapters:
Chapters00:00:00 zero to $30K/month
00:01:03 What’s your story?
00:01:32 What’s the app?
00:02:34 Building side projects
00:03:30 Business metrics
00:04:15 Founder background
00:05:47 Finding the app idea
00:06:59 Liinks growth strategies
00:08:23 Pricing strategy and breakdown
00:09:40 Leaving the 9-5
00:10:53 Mindset behind quitting your job
00:12:45 Tech stack and tools
00:13:32 App demo
00:15:01 Final adviceThis 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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This app is making $2,000 PER DAY
18 oktober 2026 · 15 min
Rasty built and launched his first iOS app in 3 weeks. And today, that simple idea makes $41,000 per month. The secret? Well, he didn't dance on TikTok or spam Instagram. No, his old school approach is much simpler than that. This episode is about how a founder built something absurdly simple, out-marketed much bigger players, and built a successful app. Lees meer
*Free database: simple apps making millions:* https://clickhubspot.com/b4qr
Say hi to Rasty: https://x.com/synopsi
Check out Vaultaire: https://vaultaire.app/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
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Chapters00:00:00 $41K in a single month
00:01:08 What's your story?
00:01:44 What's the app?
00:02:51 More simple iOS app ideas
00:03:34 App statistics
00:04:45 Founder background
00:06:26 App growth strategy
00:07:44 AI agent marketing and content team
00:09:52 Tech stack
00:10:47 App demo
00:11:10 the FBI story!!
00:11:48 Final advice
00:12:47 Pat and Gus reflections: this dude is awesome!
00:14:36 Download simple iOS app ideasThis 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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I built this app for my dad. Now it makes $18K/month
14 oktober 2026 · 16 min
Kourosh built an app in a very crowded market... and yet still managed to grow it to over $18K/month. His secret is insanely simple: everyone else is chasing tech-savvy power users, but Kourosh built this app for a type of custer everyone is ignoring (his dad). This video is the story of how to build a successful product in a "saturated" market. Lees meer
*50+ AI app ideas making millions:* https://clickhubspot.com/q8ij
Say hi to Kourash: https://x.com/BuildingWaves
Check out Voicy: https://usevoicy.com/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
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Chapters00:00:00 He built this for his dad!
00:01:09 What's your story?
00:01:59 What's the app?
00:03:24 Founder background
00:04:14 More AI app ideas
00:04:56 Finding the idea for Voicy
00:05:50 Build process
00:07:28 Tech stack
00:08:21 Growth story
00:09:51 Unique customers
00:11:22 Building in a crowded market
00:13:06 Final advice
00:14:28 Reflections
00:15:17 FREE app ideasThis 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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My First SaaS Project Just Hit $11K/Month
11 oktober 2026 · 13 min
Vadim is 19 years old and, before this year, had never shipped an app in his life. In March, he quit his marketing job to build apps… 5 months later, he hit $10K/month with over 20K users. Lees meer
His process has been 100% building with AI and posting content on IG shamelessly. This video is proof that you do NOT need to be technical or have a clever growth hack to build an app business that makes real money.
*Get HubSpot's free CRM, the one that updates itself:* https://clickhubspot.com/qy9n
Say hi to Vadim: https://x.com/VadimStrizheus
Check out Vugola: https://www.vugolaai.com/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
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Chapters00:00:00 Zero to $10K in 5 months
00:00:56 What’s your story?
00:01:22 What’s the app?
00:02:10 Know your customers!
00:02:52 Founder background
00:03:27 Finding the app idea
00:04:13 How he built it
00:05:05 Building the MVP
00:05:23 Tech stack and tools
00:05:51 Zero to $1K MRR
00:06:45 Hitting $10K per month
00:09:02 Time vs money with content
00:09:55 App demo
00:10:46 Final advice
00:11:45 Reflections: anyone can be a builder!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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I Make $13K/Month From This Simple App
7 oktober 2026 · 13 min
Max built a simple iOS app to solve his own problem at the gym. But here’s the thing… before this app, he had never shipped a single line of code in his life. In fact, he was going down the traditional route: college, internships, everything. But he found apps and decided to go all-in. Today, his app makes $14K/month and is growing. This is his app story for anyone looking to get started with apps in 2026. Lees meer
*Get HubSpot's free CRM, the one that updates itself:* https://clickhubspot.com/2b1y
Say hi to Max: https://x.com/MaxHirsch13
Check out Maxed AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/maxed-ai-smart-fitness-app/id6759180029🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
🏁 We're hiring: starterstory.com/jobsChapters:
Chapters00:00:00 Zero to $14K in 6 months
00:00:49 What’s your story?
00:01:19 What’s the app?
00:02:29 What makes your app different?
00:03:03 How to keep track of your customers
00:03:45 Founder background
00:04:49 Finding the idea
00:05:32 Tech stack
00:06:04 Growth and marketing
00:07:38 What’s working for growing apps right now
00:08:23 Building a personal brand
00:09:15 App demo
00:10:14 Final advice
00:11:15 Pat and Gus reflectionsThis 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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This crazy simple app makes $50K/month
4 oktober 2026 · 17 min
6 months ago, Lino had never built an app in his life. Then he stumbled upon the app community on X, made some connections, and started building. Just 6 months later, he's grown his first app to over $50K per month and changed his life forever. In this video, he will break down his unbelievable app idea and how he grew it so fast. Lees meer
*iOS App Ideas Database:* https://clickhubspot.com/a68v
Say hi to Lino: https://x.com/LinoLeighton
Check out AbMaxx: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/abmaxx-become-shredded/id6757769125🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
🏁 We're hiring: starterstory.com/jobsChapters:
Chapters00:00:00 Can you change your life in 6 months?
00:01:08 What’s your story?
00:01:34 What’s the app?
00:02:15 Finding the idea
00:02:49 More iOS app ideas!
00:03:27 an old idea, remixed
00:04:03 Building process
00:05:22 Tech stack
00:06:01 Zero to $10K/month
00:07:24 $10K to $60K/month
00:08:34 Lino’s app playbook
00:12:05 App demo
00:13:20 Final advice
00:14:45 Pat and Gus reflectionsThis 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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I built this website in 8 hours with Claude. Now it makes $40K/month
27 september 2026 · 16 min
Frank had never built software in his life. Until one weekend, he got a crazy idea and decided to just build it with Claude. Lees meer
Today, the app he built in just a few hours, makes over $40K per month. In this video, we break down the growth story and how anyone can build and launch their idea all thanks to coding with AI.
*Find your business idea with our free database (over 3k+ ideas):* https://clickhubspot.com/von4
Say hi to Frank: https://x.com/frankmikesmith
Check out GeoSports: https://geosports.app/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
🏁 We're hiring: starterstory.com/jobsChapters:
Chapters00:00:00 Built in a few hours
00:00:46 What's your story?
00:01:24 Business breakdown
00:02:58 Build your own app!
00:04:06 Founder background
00:05:11 But you had an audience?
00:06:43 Finding the idea
00:07:27 Building the app
00:08:10 Tools and tech stack
00:08:43 Advice for building apps
00:10:35 Growth timeline
00:11:42 Zero to $40K/month
00:12:44 Final advice
00:13:58 Gus reflectionsThis 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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This Simple Widget Makes $50K/Month
20 september 2026 · 14 min
Tom built a tiny widget that solves one painful problem. He launched it about 1 year ago, and today it makes $55K per month – 100% bootstrapped. This video is the story of how spotting one real problem and building the simplest possible solution turned into a real business. Lees meer
*90+ Million-dollar problems (business ideas):* https://clickhubspot.com/tu8n
Say hi to Tom: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-holliday-505469161/
Check out Avenue: https://www.avenue2.au/
Follow Avenue on IG: https://www.instagram.com/avenue2.au🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
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Chapters00:00:00 The simple app I found on X
00:01:03 What's your story?
00:01:28 What's the app?
00:01:59 Solving an age old problem
00:02:29 Revenue breakdown
00:02:50 Problems worth solving
00:03:29 Founder background
00:04:13 Finding the idea
00:04:51 Build timeline
00:05:45 Hiring without revenue?
00:06:18 Growth and marketing
00:07:29 Building for the trades
00:08:29 Tom's advice for building apps
00:09:10 Tools and tech stack
00:09:51 App demo
00:10:29 Final advice
00:11:19 Gus reflectionsThis 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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How I Work: $140K/Month App Developer
16 september 2026 · 9 min
Jay built nomadtable, a mobile app that makes $140K/month. Before that he was a software engineer, until one trip changed his life forever. This episode is a day in the life of a solo app builder in 2026.
*iOS App ideas:* https://clickhubspot.com/qy55 Lees meerFollow Jay: https://twitter.com/jayvraavi
Check out NomadTable: https://nomadtable.app/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
🏁 We're hiring: starterstory.com/jobsChapters:
Chapters00:00:00 Meet Jay
00:00:53 Morning routine
00:01:33 The story behind nomad table
00:02:43 iOS app ideas
00:03:14 Afternoon routine
00:04:17 Building apps in 2026
00:05:10 Building apps while traveling
00:05:46 Evening routine
00:06:38 Lessons from building
00:07:40 Advice for builders -
This app replaced my 9-5 ($155K/year)
13 september 2026 · 15 min
Ken spent nearly his entire career in big tech before to build a mobile app. In his first year since he launched, he hit his $10K/month goal, and grew the game to $155K in revenue with zero paid marketing. This video is the story of why he left a comfortable job to build a game, and how he grew it on his own. Lees meer
*Free database: 100+ Solopreneurs making $1M/year* https://clickhubspot.com/1k92
Say hi to Ken: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennethylaw/
Check out Harpagia: https://kayelleapps.com/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
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Chapters00:00:00 the $10K game
00:00:54 Gus is hosting!
00:01:10 What’s your story?
00:01:48 Business breakdown
00:02:24 Revenue overview
00:03:39 Founder background
00:04:34 Successful solo devs
00:05:23 Quitting tech backstory
00:06:33 App timeline
00:07:38 Growth and marketing
00:09:27 The opportunity in games
00:10:45 App demo
00:11:41 Tech stack
00:12:28 Final advice
00:13:25 Gus reflectionsThis 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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How I Built This $160K/Month Gym App
9 september 2026 · 18 min
Mauro built a gym app that last month made $160,000. What sets him apart is not the product or marketing... but his app development approach. He treats the product like a science experiment: A/B testing, validating features, and only building stuff that moves the needled.This video breaks down how to think like a product management expert, stop guessing, and start building what actually moves the needle.
*FREE iOS App Ideas:* https://clickhubspot.com/l6tq Lees meerSay hi to Mauro: https://x.com/Mauro_Botanes
Check out Symmetry: https://symmetry.club/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
🏁 We're hiring: starterstory.com/jobsThis 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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I make $25K/month from one simple website
6 september 2026 · 15 min
Meet Roman. He built Career Hound, a simple job board website that makes around $25K/month. It's a saturated idea, but the reason he's successful is NOT about the product. It's all about the marketing. This video is the story of how a "boring" product wins entirely on distribution.
*One-page websites making $10K/month:* https://clickhubspot.com/m8ed Lees meerSay hi to Roman: https://x.com/rlakhnyuk
Check out Career Hound: https://www.careerhound.io/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
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Chapters00:00:00 Dead simple websites win
00:01:11 What’s your story?
00:01:37 What’s the website?
00:02:50 Founder background
00:03:30 Coming up with the idea
00:04:09 Simple, one-page websites
00:04:59 What makes your website different?
00:05:53 Marketing: timely vs timeless content
00:07:24 Marketing examples
00:08:58 Working with ‘older’ creators
00:10:23 The marketing system secret
00:10:47 Advice to builders
00:12:13 Tech stack
00:12:43 Final advice
00:13:35 Gus reflections: it’s all about the marketingThis 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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I was stuck at $100 for 2 years until I made one change. Now my app makes $10K/month
2 september 2026 · 14 min
Piotr built Visualizee, an AI rendering tool that lets architects and designers generate realistic home renders in seconds. This might sound like a success story... but Piotr was stuck at $150 per month for YEARS. Then, one single product pivot changed his entire business and grew it to $10K per month.
*The AI Playbook: 50+ AI app ideas making millions:* https://clickhubspot.com/qs4m Lees meerSay hi to Piotr: https://x.com/pobidowski
Check out Visualizee: https://visualizee.ai/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
🏁 We're hiring: starterstory.com/jobsChapters:
Chapters00:00:00 2 years to hit $10K
00:00:57 What’s your story?
00:01:33 Business breakdown
00:03:40 App idea
00:04:04 Build process and timeline
00:04:50 AI app ideas
00:05:51 The pivot
00:07:02 Takeaways and learnings from the pivot
00:07:26 Results and data
00:07:53 What would you do differently next time?
00:09:09 Tech stack and tools
00:09:51 Advice
00:10:31 Pat and Gus reflections: stay in the game!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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The Insanely Obvious Secret Behind This $69K/Month SaaS
30 augustus 2026 · 17 min
Gaurav built Fastlane, a marketing SaaS for indie developers. He’s grown it to $1M ARR and thousands of users, but the real story is about what he did to build it. In a few months, he had thousands of customer calls where he learned what worked, what didn’t, and exactly how to build the product for his ideal customer. Lees meer
This video breaks down why talking to customers is the most important thing you can do if you want to build a successful SaaS.
*90+ Business Ideas ($1M+ problems worth solving):* https://clickhubspot.com/mod5Say hi to Gaurav: https://twitter.com/gauravsbuilding
Check out Fastlane: https://www.usefastlane.ai/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
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Chapters00:00:00 Don't skip this!
00:00:57 What's your story?
00:01:44 Business breakdown
00:02:29 Finding the idea
00:03:26 Background and build timeline
00:04:40 Tech stack and tools
00:05:14 Solve painful problems
00:06:09 The secret behind his success
00:07:45 The system that helped him win
00:09:32 Go talk to customers!
00:10:12 Customer calls breakdown
00:12:54 App demo
00:13:50 How customer calls influenced the product
00:14:07 Final advice
00:15:09 Pat and Gus reflections: face the fear of rejectionThis 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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I make $32K/month from 3 simple, boring websites
23 augustus 2026 · 14 min
Rashid built three simple websites that make over $32,000 per month. But what's actually interesting is that he built essentially three identical websites. They all solve a very similar problem for a slightly different user. This is the story of how a guy built a few simple, boring websites and scaled them to where they are today.
*90+ Business Ideas ($1M+ problems worth solving):* http://go.starterstory.com/lp-test-4-million-dollar-problems-description Lees meerFollow Rashid: https://twitter.com/Rashidkhasanov
Check out his websites:
- https://angelmatch.io/
- https://investorhunt.co/
- https://journalisthunt.com/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
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Chapters00:00:00 Making money with simple websites
00:01:00 What’s your story?
00:01:33 Business overview
00:02:14 Revenue and numbers
00:03:23 Painful problems win!
00:04:34 Founder background
00:05:48 Finding the business idea
00:06:33 Growth and marketing
00:07:33 Secret behind the websites
00:08:15 Ideas to start in 2026
00:08:57 Database product playbook
00:10:12 Tech stack and tools
00:10:57 Final advice
00:11:57 Pat and Gus reflections: solve a painful problem!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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He built 100 apps and made $0. Can he fix it in 30 days?
22 augustus 2026 · 14 min
Meet Gaurabh. He built almost 100 apps in 60 days. But... he had a problem. Despite shipping all these projects, he has made exactly ZERO dollars. What happened? What was going on? Why hadn't he made any money? Lees meer
In this first episode of the Starter Story challenge, we challenge him to finally monetize his app. Can he actually do it?
*Side project ideas you can build with your 9-5:* https://clickhubspot.com/jzxlApply for the challenge → https://forms.gle/eFqR1QdT4N5tBWyo9
Follow Gaurabh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaurabhmathure/
Check out his projects:
- https://attn.design/
- https://vuemagnet.com/
- https://mastersofattention.com/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
🏁 We're hiring: starterstory.com/jobsChapters:
Chapters00:00:00 $1K in 30 days
00:00:42 Welcome to the challenge
00:01:05 100 apps... zero revenue
00:01:34 What's the problem?
00:02:21 The Challenge
00:03:05 Do you accept the challenge?
00:03:23 It begins!
00:03:50 100 side project ideas
00:04:48 Update
00:05:02 The first 30 days
00:06:11 Making $100
00:06:53 The next 30 days
00:08:08 Numbers behind the content
00:08:58 Talking to customers
00:09:42 Revenue and results
00:10:35 Congrats on the challenge!!
00:11:09 Lessons learned and advice
00:12:57 What's next?
00:13:29 Join the challenge
00:13:36 Wrap upThis 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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How I Work: $22K/Month Solopreneur
20 augustus 2026 · 9 min
Rob builds apps, travels the world, and is an inspiration to all indie builders in the game. Over the past few years, he has been documenting his journey of building a $20K/month SaaS on X, sharing what it really looks like to be an indie developer in this day and age.
*Free $1M Solopreneur MVP Guide:* https://clickhubspot.com/66mr Lees meerFollow Rob: https://twitter.com/robj3d3
Check out his projects: http://robhallam.com/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
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Chapters00:00:00 Meet Rob
00:00:58 Morning routine
00:01:38 Building while traveling
00:03:00 Start your solopreneur journey
00:03:28 Afternoon routine
00:04:19 Prioritizing work
00:05:53 Biggest lessons learned
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I Spent 24 Hours With iOS Millionaires
16 augustus 2026 · 14 min
I traveled to New York to spend 24 hours with the guys who built and sold Cal AI for millions. The video answers one main question: now that AI lets anyone build an app, is it still possible to build a successful one in 2026? Along the way, we talked about what it was like to build a company with your friends, and what they're doing now that they've sold. Lees meer
*Free iOS Bootcamp:* https://clickhubspot.com/bqt8
Follow Blake: https://x.com/blakeandersonw
Follow Zach: https://x.com/zach_yadegari
Cal AI: https://calai.app/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
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Chapters00:00:00 iOS Millionaires
00:01:20 What’s your story?
00:02:24 Numbers behind Cal AI
00:02:48 Meet the other co-founders
00:03:36 What was it like to work together?
00:03:59 Did you know it’d be successful?
00:04:48 Becoming co-founders
00:05:38 Managing conflict and trust
00:06:58 Build your own iOS app
00:07:39 Opportunity in apps in 2026
00:08:32 Does copying apps still work?
00:09:15 Advice for building apps
00:10:00 NYC office tour
00:10:25 What did it feel like to sell Cal AI?
00:10:58 The game of entrepreneurship
00:11:42 What are you working on now?
00:12:46 Final thoughts from PatThis 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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I Copied A Huge App. Now I Make $80K/Month
9 augustus 2026 · 14 min
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. Lees meer
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
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Chapters00:00:00 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.
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How I Work: $40K/Month Solopreneur
2 augustus 2026 · 10 min
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. Lees meer
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Follow Jack: https://twitter.com/jackfriks
Check out his projects: https://www.jackfriks.com/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
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Chapters00:00:00 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
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$18K/Month From This Ridiculously Simple App Idea
26 juli 2026 · 16 min
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. Lees meer
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.
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Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanqyao/
Check out Cat on Chair: https://catonchair.app/en/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
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Chapters00:00:00 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 appsThis 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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This Stupidly Simple App Makes $100K/Month
19 juli 2026 · 18 min
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? Lees meer
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
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Chapters00:00:00 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 ideaThis 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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Should I Quit My Job At Meta For My $30K/Month SaaS?
15 juli 2026 · 15 min
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!
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Follow Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-robinson-543b2678/
Check out Live Tourney: https://www.livetourney.com/
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Chapters:
Chapters Lees meer00:00:00 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 upThis 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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She Built This $300K/Month App in 60 Days
12 juli 2026 · 17 min
Sarah turned a simple idea into an app called Stella. In JUST 2 months she hit $340K/Month. But... there’s a bigger story here: building apps is getting easier and easier. So who is going to win? Well, in this video, we break down how Sarah built a $300K/month app, and why she thinks she's the first of a much bigger wave. Lees meer
*Free: iOS Bootcamp:* https://clickhubspot.com/xg54
Follow Sarah: https://twitter.com/hhpriestess
Check out Stella: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stella-manifest-anything/id6757347283🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
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Chapters00:00:00 She built this app
00:00:55 Meet Sarah
00:01:26 App breakdown
00:02:36 "But you have a following?"
00:03:27 Sarah's background
00:04:34 The year of iOS
00:05:15 Finding the app idea
00:06:23 Tech stack
00:07:08 The next wave of builders
00:08:58 Distribution and virality
00:10:16 Marketing examples
00:12:41 Advice to younger self
00:14:32 Pat and Gus: the next wave of buildersThis 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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This Insanely Simple App Makes $50K/Month
5 juli 2026 · 19 min
Jake Glacer built one of the simplest apps I've ever seen. You almost can't believe it makes any money. But Jake found a viral idea, started marketing from the very beginning, and grew to over $50K/month in just 4 months. In this video, we break down how something this simple actually works and why a niche app like this is so easy to market. Lees meer
*iOS App Ideas:* https://go.starterstory.com/ios-app-ideas-lm-description
Follow Jake: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeglacer/
Check out Erly: https://erly.co/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
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Chapters00:00:00 Simples app idea ever?
00:00:59 What’s your story?
00:01:24 What’s the app?
00:02:22 Founder background
00:03:00 More simple iOS app ideas
00:04:03 Finding the idea
00:05:59 Build the app
00:07:27 How to find successful ideas
00:08:59 Growth and marketing
00:09:59 Marketing example
00:11:05 Deal structure
00:11:52 Tracking marketing results
00:13:01 Tech stack
00:13:59 App demo
00:14:50 Final advice: focus on marketing
00:15:51 Pat and Gus reflections: a crazy simple ideaThis 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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How I Work: $10M/Year Serial Entrepreneur
1 juli 2026 · 11 min
Sam Parr is a serial entrepreneur who makes over $10M/year from his companies. Everyone who follows him wonders the same thing: how does he get so much done? This is a day in his life and how he actually works. Lees meer
*Get Sam’s guide to Run Your Life Like A $100M Business:* https://clickhubspot.com/cfgm
Follow Sam: https://twitter.com/thesamparr & https://www.instagram.com/thesamparr/
Check out Hampton: https://joinhampton.com/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
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Chapters00:00:00 Meet Sam Parr
00:00:30 Morning routine
00:01:14 Phone addiction
00:01:44 Staying focused
00:02:30 Daily habits
00:03:42 Work routine
00:05:02 Lessons from 1,000 podcasts
00:06:11 Traits of a successful founder
00:08:06 Finding business ideas
00:08:44 Dealing with uncertainty
00:09:20 Evening routine
00:10:38 Advice to all builders -
We Built This $20K/Month App (Zero Coding Experience)
28 juni 2026 · 13 min
We traveled to Los Angeles, CA to meet the guys behind a $20K/month track app, hear their story, and learn about how they built this... while still in college (without knowing how to code!) Lees meer
*Free: iOS App Bootcamp:* https://clickhubspot.com/bo6a
Follow Christian: https://x.com/Christianisrac
Follow Braylin: https://x.com/Braylin2x
Check out 3AK: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/3ak-track-field/id6756290066🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
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Chapters00:00:00 The track app
00:00:34 Meeting the guys
00:01:10 What’s the app?
00:01:31 Founders background
00:02:10 Warm up and stretch!
00:02:41 Building the app (tools and tech)
00:03:33 Build your own iOS app
00:04:51 Coming up with app ideas
00:05:31 App demo
00:06:15 Pat tests the track app!
00:08:01 Building niche apps
00:08:44 Dropping out and balancing everything
00:09:47 The story behind the founders
00:10:50 Day in the life, making money in college
00:11:32 Final advice
00:12:27 Pat’s closing reflectionsThis 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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I Built a $10K/Month App With This One System
21 juni 2026 · 15 min
An built an app that has thousands of users and hit 6-figures ARR. But after almost running out of cash for this app, he spent 2 months developing a framework that completely transformed his business. In this video, we break down his entire system and how any builder can this for their own app. Lees meer
*Get our Organic Short Form Playbook:* https://clickhubspot.com/szvp
*Grab An's Content Tracker:* https://www.starterstory.com/short-form-tracker?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=an-nayal-tracker
*VSC Framework Deep Dive:* https://onelink.to/starterstoryFollow An: https://twitter.com/consumerxai and https://www.youtube.com/@UCBQ73vil_z6FNvxhTJFopZg
Check out his projects: https://www.annayal.com/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
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Chapters00:00:00 Validate before building anything
00:01:07 What’s your story?
00:01:47 App breakdown and “ugly” spreadsheet
00:02:43 Founder background
00:03:43 Finding the app idea
00:04:12 More ways to grow apps
00:04:59 The VSC Framework
00:07:26 Content examples
00:08:47 The “ugly” content tracking spreadsheet
00:10:37 App demo
00:11:50 Tech stack and tools
00:12:36 Advice to founders
00:13:12 Pat and Gus reflections: create a system -
The First App I Ever Built Makes $25K/Month
14 juni 2026 · 18 min
Kyan is a college student who built his first app and turned it into a $25K/month business. This is the story about how he found a tiny problem and turned it into a profitable app in just 5 months. Lees meer
*Free: $1M Attention Guide:* https://clickhubspot.com/pgxp
Follow Kyan: https://x.com/kyanbuilds
Check out ToneAdapt: https://www.toneadapt.com/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
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Chapters00:00:00 Zero to $25K in 5 months
00:01:04 What's your story?
00:01:41 App breakdown
00:03:01 Kyan's background
00:03:40 Finding and validating the idea
00:04:20 The Attention Playbook
00:05:03 Solve your own problem
00:05:22 Build process and tech stack
00:06:51 Growth and marketing
00:07:39 Being "cringe"
00:08:20 Find something you already know
00:09:30 Find a tiny problem
00:10:11 Ship V1 FAST
00:10:32 Post 3x per day
00:11:09 Scale winning content
00:12:15 ToneAdapt demo
00:14:12 Advice to younger self
00:15:05 Pat and Gus reflections: a cool little idea -
I Built A $1M SaaS In A Hidden Niche
10 juni 2026 · 13 min
Zac built an analytics SaaS, and just hit $1M ARR, But here's the thing... you've probably never heard of it. And that's the whole point! Lees meer
His business model is unique and that's exactly why he is successful. So, in this video, we break down why agencies are the dream customer nobody's building for and his advice for doing it all over again.
*30+ Business Ideas in Unsexy Niches:* https://clickhubspot.com/ma5x
Follow Zac: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zcherin/
Check out Hiro: https://www.hiroanalytics.com/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
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Chapters00:00:00 Zero to $1M
00:00:56 What's your story?
00:01:25 SaaS breakdown
00:02:24 Business model
00:03:01 Zac's background
00:03:34 Find your overlooked business idea
00:04:16 Tools and tech stack
00:05:01 Building for agencies
00:07:10 Risks to the business
00:08:02 How to build a SaaS like this
00:09:19 Advice for founders
00:10:24 Pat and Gus reflections: the agency model -
I Built Two Apps That Make $120K/Month
7 juni 2026 · 15 min
Kyle Fowler is a regular guy who runs two mobile apps that together do over $120,00K per month. This is the story of how a self-taught developer turned a hobby into one successful app... and then did it again. Lees meer
*Steal 90+ Business Ideas:* https://clickhubspot.com/3bnt
Follow Kyle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylefowler2/
Check out Cardstock: https://www.openbraceapps.com/
Check out Scanémon: https://www.scanemon.com/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
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Chapters00:00:00 Building from your hobbies
00:00:57 What’s your story?
00:01:30 App businesses breakdown
00:02:51 Founder background
00:03:58 Solve your own problems!
00:04:44 Building the apps
00:05:23 Timeline and launch
00:06:05 Tech stack and costs
00:06:28 Idea and validation
00:07:59 Finding $1M app ideas
00:09:20 Marketing apps in 2026
00:10:11 App demo
00:11:01 Final advice
00:12:08 Pat and Gus reflections -
I Built A $30K/Month App: Here's My Exact Process [Idea, Build, Marketing]
31 mei 2026 · 14 min
Benjamin Chen is a 20-year-old NYU student who’s built 45+ apps and scaled his latest app to $30K/month. What makes Benji different is he has a repeatable system that’s helped him build, launch, and grow his apps fast. This video breaks down the exact system he uses to scale apps profitably. Lees meer
*Free iOS App Bootcamp:* https://clickhubspot.com/r91p
Follow Benji: https://twitter.com/benjiianc
Check out Snag: https://snagapp.com/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
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Chapters00:00:00 The system behind a successful app
00:01:05 Who is Benji?
00:01:26 App breakdown
00:02:25 Founder background
00:03:37 Build process
00:04:14 Build your own iOS apps!!
00:04:50 Tech stack and tools
00:05:39 Finding app ideas
00:06:39 Marketing apps
00:08:11 UGC example
00:08:50 Paid ads strategy
00:09:42 App Playbook (Step-by-Step)
00:11:59 Advice
00:13:02 Pat and Gus reflections: the proven system -
I Built A Micro-Version Of A $1B SaaS. Now I Make $50K/Month
28 mei 2026 · 12 min
David (and his brother Daniel) launched Shipper, an AI app builder. But here's the secret... they didn't reinvent the wheel. They just saw a billion-dollar opportunity and thought, "if we capture just 1% of the market, maybe it could change our lives?" This is the story of how they grew shipper to over $50K/month by building a micro-version of a billion-dollar market. Lees meer
*Free Database: 50+ AI App Ideas Making Millions* https://clickhubspot.com/zgul
Follow David: https://twitter.com/chhddavid
Check out Shipper: https://shipper.now/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
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Chapters00:00:00 Every idea is taken…
00:00:49 What’s your story?
00:01:27 Business breakdown
00:02:46 Founder background
00:03:29 More AI App Ideas
00:04:14 Idea behind the business
00:04:54 Build story
00:05:45 Tech stack
00:06:17 Growth and marketing
00:07:21 Finding the 1% difference
00:09:15 Advice to younger self
00:10:05 Pat and Gus reflections: Copy & Paste -
I Built A $30K/Month in 35 Days
24 mei 2026 · 18 min
Cedric Roberge built an app called Pep AI. In just ONE MONTH, he hit 10,000 users and $30K in revenue (wow!!). This video breaks down how a college student found a trending niche, built the app, and scaled to $30K/month. Lees meer
*Free iOS Bootcamp:* https://clickhubspot.com/60ej
Follow Cedric: https://twitter.com/Cedric_Roberge
Check out Pep AI: https://pepaiapp.com/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
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Chapters00:00:00 Knowing where to look
00:00:53 Who is Cedric?
00:01:13 App data and overview
00:02:20 Founder background
00:03:19 Build timeline and tech stack
00:04:44 Start building with AI
00:05:40 How to find a great app idea
00:06:51 Identifying viral ideas
00:08:09 Find ideas on social media
00:09:11 Review existing apps
00:09:59 Growth and Marketing
00:12:06 App Demo
00:13:34 8 - Advice to founders
00:15:13 Pat and Gus reflections: the power of building with AI -
I Make $1.7M/Year In The Most Boring Niche Imaginable
21 mei 2026 · 16 min
Everyone is chasing the next trending idea, but this guy built a $1.7M/year business in the most boring category you can imagine. In this video, we break down how he found the idea and built it. And you'll learn why building in unsexy categories might be the best way to make millions. Lees meer
*Free: 30+ Business Ideas in Unsexy Niches:* https://clickhubspot.com/1okf
Follow Bohdan:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bohdan-drozdov/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bohdansventures
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/bo_in_the_wild/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
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Chapters00:00:00 Nobody is paying attention to this category
00:00:59 Who is Bo?
00:01:24 App data and background
00:02:18 Build boring apps!
00:03:36 Finding the idea for Savvy Nomad
00:04:32 Why this boring app works
00:06:27 3 boring business app ideas
00:09:04 Boring apps playbook
00:11:53 How the business works
00:12:44 Tech stack
00:13:30 Advice to founders
00:14:27 Pat and Gus reflections: find unsexy ideas -
My Two Apps Make $150K/Month Each
17 mei 2026 · 17 min
Nicole has multiple apps to over $150K/month. The questions is... how? What's the secret? How did she do it? Turns out, it's a finely tuned system that she has perfected. In this video, we break down what that system is and how anyone can put it into practice. Lees meer
*Get the free Mobile App Growth Cheat Sheet:* https://clickhubspot.com/zfj2
Follow Nicole: https://twitter.com/madebycol
Check out Glam Up: https://www.glamup.ai/
Check Out Sprout: https://www.usesprout.com/
Grab Nicole's Playbook: https://tally.so/r/BzZpA4🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
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Chapters00:00:00 I couldn’t believe this post…
00:01:07 Who is Nicole?
00:01:55 App background and data
00:03:15 Founder background
00:04:01 Building is easy, Marketing is (still) hard!
00:04:59 Finding the app idea
00:05:56 Growth overview
00:06:40 Data and numbers behind the content
00:07:26 App growth playbook
00:07:44 Where to market your app
00:08:33 Building a UGC system
00:09:01 Source content creators
00:09:36 Onboard creators for your app
00:10:25 Managing UGC creators
00:10:54 System and optimize your system
00:11:58 App demo
00:12:52 Build and tech stack
00:13:24 Final advice
00:14:06 Pat and Gus takeaways -
I Built a $20K/Month App in 83 Days
10 mei 2026 · 16 min
In this video, we break down how a simple mobile app turned into a $20K/month business. But the real story is about how he validated the idea BEFORE writing a single line of code. By the end of this video, you will have playbook you can use to go validate your app. Lees meer
*Get our Mobile App Growth Cheat Sheet:* https://clickhubspot.com/rbh7
Follow Brian: https://twitter.com/brianshinsh
Check out Once: https://once.film/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
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Chapters00:00:00 The commitment metric
00:00:56 Meet Brian Shin
00:01:27 Business breakdown
00:02:35 Mobile app growth tactics
00:03:22 Founder background
00:04:25 App idea
00:05:48 Build process
00:06:35 Tech Stack
00:07:07 Validating the app
00:08:30 Validation Playbook
00:11:23 How the app works
00:12:18 Stop overthinking!
00:13:15 Pat and Gus reflections -
How I Work: $77K/Month Solopreneur
26 april 2026 · 11 min
Marc Lou makes $77K/month as a solopreneur. Everyone who follows him wonders the same thing: how does he ship so much? This is a day in his life and how he actually works. Lees meer
*Get our free $1M Solopreneur guide:* https://clickhubspot.com/gjmh
Follow Marc: https://x.com/marclou
Check out his projects: https://marclou.com/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
🏁 We're hiring: starterstory.com/jobsChapters:
Chapters00:00:00 Meet Marc Lou
00:00:52 Morning routine
00:01:36 Deep work
00:02:34 Shipping 35 startups
00:03:37 How Marc finds ideas
00:05:12 Ship list
00:05:57 The biggest barrier to success
00:06:50 Validating ideas
00:07:51 Evening routine
00:08:31 Bed routine
00:09:12 Advice to all builders
00:10:03 Don't you dare give up -
I Spent 24 Hours With A SaaS Millionaire
19 april 2026 · 16 min
I traveled to Los Angeles, CA to spend 24 hours with Jeremy Redman and dive deep into his $3M SaaS business. Lees meer
*Free database → 190+ micro-SaaS ideas making millions:* https://clickhubspot.com/ofg
Follow Jeremy: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJeremyRedman & https://twitter.com/thejeremyredman
Check out his latest projects:
- https://leadquest.ai/
- https://sideproduct.com/
- https://snagthem.com/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
🏁 We're hiring: starterstory.com/jobsThis 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.
Chapters:
Chapters00:00:00 Most Successful Solopreneur OAT
00:00:49 Is SaaS dead?
00:01:33 Meet Jeremy Redman
00:02:05 Business overview and stats
00:03:48 House tour
00:04:10 Jeremy's background
00:05:12 Find your $1M idea
00:05:58 The FU purchase
00:06:24 The tentpole strategy overview
00:07:24 Tentpole step-by-step breakdown
00:10:18 Advice for starting over
00:11:03 What it's really like to sell your business
00:13:54 Advice to founders
00:14:59 Pat's final reflections -
I Made $1.5M From An App You’ve Never Heard Of
12 april 2026 · 14 min
An unexpected phone call gave Jordan Rejaud the idea for an app that's now done $1.5M in revenue. And he's done it with zero ads, no content, and a customer base most founders would never think to build for. Lees meer
*Free database → 190+ Micro-SaaS Ideas Making Millions:* https://clickhubspot.com/emfw
Follow Jordan: https://x.com/jordanrejaud
Check out Parakeet Chat: https://parakeet.chat/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
🏁 We're hiring: starterstory.com/jobsThis 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.
Chapters:
Chapters00:00:00 You've never heard of this app
00:00:54 What's your story?
00:01:26 Founder background
00:02:03 Building the app
00:02:28 Find a niche app idea
00:03:11 Tech stack (and why it doesn't matter)
00:04:27 How he found the app idea
00:05:28 Validating the idea
00:06:20 Advice for actually validating ideas
00:07:35 Growth
00:08:43 What does this app do?
00:09:42 How does it make money?
00:10:11 App revenue and statistics
00:11:27 Advice: Make more mistakes
00:12:58 Pat and Gus reflections: build niche apps! -
I Left College to Build This Niche App (Now I Make $20K/Month)
8 april 2026 · 14 min
Ethan dropped out of college after realizing AI could build in a day what took him a week. 6 months later, his app makes $20K/month. This is his exact playbook for finding, building, and marketing a niche app. Lees meer
*Free bootcamp → Build Your Own Mobile App:* https://clickhubspot.com/wrbj
Follow Ethan: https://x.com/aureliuscajigas
Check out CutCoach: https://www.cutcoach.app/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
🏁 We're hiring: starterstory.com/jobsThis 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.
Chapters:
Chapters00:00:00 Don't build for anyone
00:01:07 What's your story?
00:01:38 App dashboards and data
00:02:32 Ethan's background
00:03:27 Finding the niche app idea
00:04:30 How he built the app
00:05:15 Learn to build an iOS app
00:06:01 Niche app playbook
00:07:57 Tech stack
00:08:24 App marketing playbook
00:09:35 How he scaled to $20K/month
00:10:45 CutCoach app demo
00:11:45 Advice to younger self
00:12:41 Pat and Gus reflections
00:13:48 Go build your own niche app! -
This App Makes $35K/Month With One Influencer
5 april 2026 · 22 min
Flo's app was stuck at a few hundred bucks for over a year. Then one partnership changed everything and grew his app to $35K/month. Lees meer
*Get our free organic short form playbook:* https://clickhubspot.com/wsf
Follow Flo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/florian-vates-195429244/
Check out MonAI: https://www.get-monai.app/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
🏁 We're hiring: starterstory.com/jobsThis 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.
Chapters:
Chapters00:00:00 Distribution is harder than ever before
00:01:02 What's your story?
00:01:28 App overview and stats
00:02:17 Founder background
00:02:57 How he found the app idea
00:03:45 Distribution overview
00:04:41 How Flo works with the influencer
00:06:58 Influencer example and impact
00:08:31 Learn distribution from successful founders
00:09:26 Influencer marketing playbook
00:14:09 MonAI demo
00:15:30 Tech stack and tools
00:16:30 Flo's final advice
00:18:06 Pat and Gus reflections -
I Built A $14K/Month App In 4 Months
1 april 2026 · 13 min
Evan built a mobile app and scaled it to $14K/month in just 4 months. And he did it with just ONE strategy. This is his exact playbook for building a successful mobile app in 2026. Lees meer
*Get our free Organic Short Form Playbook:* https://clickhubspot.com/sml
Follow Evan: https://x.com/EvanYadegari
Check out Locked: https://trylocked.app/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
🏁 We're hiring: starterstory.com/jobsThis 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.
We received signed permission from Evan's parent/guardian for him to appear on this channel.
Chapters:
0:00 - Meet the kid making $14K/month
1:29 - What’s your story?
1:45 - App overview and metrics
2:39 - Founder background
3:36 - Build timeline
4:05 - Growth strategy overview
4:43 - Influencer content example
5:30 - Data behind the content
6:27 - Organic Short Form Playbook
7:19 - The Influencer Playbook
9:17 - How the app works (Locked demo)
10:01 - App tech stack
10:32 - Advice to other founders
11:24 - Pat and Gus: what did you think? -
My App Made $120K in 24 Hours
29 maart 2026 · 24 min
Most app founders launch in silence. Umberto made $120K in 24 hours from an app that wasn't even finished. This is his exact launch playbook. Lees meer
*Free Course: Ship your first iOS app in 7 days* https://clickhubspot.com/gfd
Follow Umberto: https://www.linkedin.com/in/umberto-mezzadra-a6a77113/
Check out Floga: https://floga.io/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
🏁 We're hiring: starterstory.com/jobsThis 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.
Chapters:
0:00 - The fastest way to validate your idea
1:19 - What's your story?
1:44 - App breakdown and stats
2:35 - Coming up with the app idea
4:30 - Lifetime Deals Strategy
6:44 - Build your own iOS app
8:18 - The email launch sequence
11:37 - How to have a great launch (playbook)
15:22 - Are lifetime deals bad?
17:44 - Floga app demo
18:48 - Tech stack
19:14 - Stop waiting for perfection
20:08 - Pat and Gus reflections: our takeaways -
I Built a $100K/Month Android App
25 maart 2026 · 24 min
While everyone else fights over iOS, 92% of Steve's mobile app revenue comes from Android. This is his exact playbook. Lees meer
*Get our free Mobile App Growth Cheat Sheet:* https://clickhubspot.com/dkn
Follow Steve: https://x.com/stevehoyek
Check out Journable: https://www.journable.com/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
🏁 We're hiring: starterstory.com/jobsThis 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.
Chapters:
0:00 - Everyone is sleeping on Android
1:05 - Founder intro
1:25 - Business overview and metrics
2:40 - Finding the idea for Journable
3:54 - Android vs iOS
5:42 - Growth overview
6:56 - Google ads strategy
7:38 - Ad example
8:43 - Mobile app growth tactics
9:16 - The Android playbook
14:11 - Android app ideas
16:44 - How Journable works
18:05 - Tech stack
19:07 - Start documenting your journey
20:31 - Pat and Gus reflections: what we learned -
I Make $250K/Month From 13 Businesses (After Losing Everything to AI)
22 maart 2026 · 12 min
Jacky was making $500K/month. Then AI and Google's algorithm updates wiped out nearly everything. This is how he rebuilt to $250K/month across 13 different businesses... and the one distribution strategy that made the comeback possible. Lees meer
*Get our free guide to find a $1M business idea:* https://clickhubspot.com/emx
Follow Jacky: https://x.com/indexsy
Check out his projects: https://jackychou.com/🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
🏁 We're hiring: starterstory.com/jobsThis 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.
Chapters:
0:00 - Don’t focus on just one thing
1:46 - Business breakdowns
2:31 - Jacky’s background
3:07 - AI almost killed his business
4:03 - Find your next idea
4:40 - The platform that saved his business
5:37 - YouTube strategy overview
6:12 - How to get started on YouTube
8:50 - Diversify your revenue
9:28 - Pat and Gus reflections