How to Code Apps Solo That Make $15,000

Finding app ideas and building a profitable business can be a daunting task, especially for solo founders. In this article, we will break down the steps to find your killer app idea, build it, market it, and sell it online.

Introduction to Finding App Ideas

Introduction to finding app ideas The speaker has been in the app game for 10 years and has helped clients launch 56 apps, making millions. They also launched three micro-SaaS products that pulled in over $15,000. The key to success is not to reinvent the wheel but to copy what's already working.

Copying What Works

Copy what works The speaker emphasizes that originality is dead, especially when starting out. It's not about reinventing the wheel; it's about getting your foot in the door and making that first buck. They suggest copying ideas that are already working and adding a unique feature to make it stand out.

The Pain of Earning the First Dollar

The pain of earning the first dollar The speaker understands how tough it is to earn that first dollar, but they encourage not to overthink it. They suggest finding an idea that's already working and cloning it, rather than trying to come up with something completely new.

Cloning Ideas

Cloning ideas The speaker suggests cloning ideas that are already working, rather than trying to come up with something completely new. They encourage finding 10 competitors and copying ideas that you like, and then adding a unique feature to make it stand out.

The Importance of Speed

The importance of speed The speaker emphasizes the importance of speed in launching a product. They suggest using no-code tools to launch quickly and focusing on getting the product out there and learning on the go.

Building the Application

Building the application The speaker provides guidance on building the application, suggesting starting with a simple landing page and using AI tools to test the waters. They also recommend using a conventional stack, such as Next.js, PostreSQL, and Supabase, and focusing on speed and capitalizing on what's trending.

Marketing and Selling the Product

Marketing and selling the product The speaker provides guidance on marketing and selling the product, suggesting starting with something simple like Product Hunt and focusing on storytelling. They also recommend using ads on X, running ads on Google, and hunting down influencers in your niche.

Cross-Promotions and YouTube Channel

Cross-promotions and YouTube! channel The speaker suggests arranging cross-promotions with influencers and starting your own YouTube channel. They provide a formula for creating a successful YouTube channel, including finding a keyword that resonates with your audience and investing in a decent microphone.

Conclusion

Conclusion In conclusion, finding app ideas and building a profitable business can be a challenging task, but by copying what works, focusing on speed, and using the right tools and strategies, solo founders can launch successful products and make a significant income.

Final Thoughts

Final thoughts The speaker encourages solo founders to take action and start building their product, focusing on getting it out there and learning on the go. They also suggest following them on X for more ideas, exact prompts, and real-life studies of solo founders who started without money.

Last Reminder

Last reminder The speaker reminds solo founders to always overdeliver, especially at the beginning, and to focus on providing value to their customers.

Final Reminder

Final reminder The speaker encourages solo founders to start their own YouTube channel and to focus on providing value to their audience. They also suggest following them on X for more ideas and exact prompts.

Very Final Reminder

Very final reminder The speaker reminds solo founders to take action and start building their product, focusing on getting it out there and learning on the go. They also suggest following them on X for more ideas, exact prompts, and real-life studies of solo founders who started without money.