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This App Makes $25,000/Month

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In this Starter Story video, I share how I built a simple app that now generates $25,000/month. The story covers everything from validating the idea on Reddit to running the business with my wife, and why people are willing to pay for what seems like a simple timer tool.

#Video

#Topics Covered

  • 0:45 - Who is Lukas? - Background and introduction
  • 1:19 - Validating idea on Reddit - How I used Reddit to test the concept
  • 2:12 - Building MVP - Creating the minimum viable product
  • 3:08 - Running the business with his wife - Co-founding with my spouse
  • 4:06 - Lukas’ background - My journey in software development
  • 5:15 - Build on a marketplace - Platform strategy insights
  • 6:40 - Growing the app - Scaling strategies and growth tactics
  • 8:03 - Word of mouth growth - How organic referrals drove expansion
  • 9:09 - Tech stack - The technology behind Stagetimer
  • 9:51 - Costs to run the business - Real operational expenses
  • 10:18 - How Stagetimer works - Product demonstration
  • 11:00 - Why would people pay for this? - Value proposition explanation
  • 11:35 - How he found this idea - The origin story
  • 12:19 - Lessons learned - Key insights from the journey
  • 12:55 - “Just get started” - Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs
  • 13:43 - Final word - Closing thoughts

#What Viewers Are Saying

@situation0: “The biggest shock here is a German guy openly talking about his revenue 😄”

@glowshedfilms: “Nice to see a more sincere relatable story and less of the click bait. Also notice you seem to be posting more frequently! Thats cool :)”

@ahmettavsan293: “This guy’s journey is such a reminder that it’s never too late to change direction, stop procrastinating, and take control of your life. If he can turn things around like this, it makes me believe I can do the same. I can’t wait to see what he launches in 30 days. Keep going, man! You’re crushing it!”

@user-mx1oc4rr5f: “Great real story, no exaggerated claims about making $1M in 15 min”

@paul7439: “As a German myself totally can relate to the ending words of Lukas. Although I have to admit fear is not totally gone yet hahaha. I started my first micro saas in the music production space 2 month ago. Switched from free trial to direct subscription and got my first 2 paying customer without any marketing. Feels incredible 🎉”