Dumb iPhone Apps Are Making People Rich Again (Here’s how)
About This Episode
Shaan and Sam interview Pat Walls, the founder of Starter Story, regarding his recent acquisition by HubSpot and the systems he used to scale his media empire. They discuss the resurgence of 'dumb' iOS apps as a lucrative business model and the massive untapped opportunity in B2B video services for major corporations.
Episode Description
Show Notes
- 0:00Being pre-close
- 2:11Starter Story
- 5:49Pushscroll
- 10:12Puffcount
- 12:315-0 Scanner
- 14:23Cal.ai
- 16:10B2B Video
- 30:30Busyness is for losers
- 33:57EOS
- 39:56I am my own biggest obstacle
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Key Takeaways
Validate mobile app ideas by creating viral TikTok content before building the software to ensure there is a pull from the market before writing code.
Treat simple iOS apps as the modern equivalent of info products by targeting high-intent niches in health, wealth, and productivity using AI coding tools.
Implement a 'Think Week' or period of isolation to distinguish between 'ego businesses' and actual high-momentum opportunities to overcome growth plateaus.
Business Ideas Mentioned
Social-First Accountability Apps
SaaS
Fortune 500 YouTube Packaging Agency
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Turnkey Man-on-the-Street Video Production
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