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Feb 6, 2026 • 15min
This simple app makes $250K per month | Starter Story
Discover how a simple app is raking in $250K monthly through clever transcription solutions. Anton shares the journey of developing Letterly, pivoting from a different startup to find success. He emphasizes that simplicity trumps free alternatives by enhancing user experience, onboarding, and retention. Learn about the tech stack and costs behind the app and the importance of quick launches with validated ideas. Anton's insights provide a valuable playbook for aspiring founders looking to build effective software.

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Feb 6, 2026 • 16min
My mobile app made $800K in 365 days | Starter Story
Discover how a mobile app skyrocketed to $800K in one year! The creator shares insights on finding inspiration through TikTok and validating ideas. He reveals his growth strategy, focusing on warm accounts and viral content. Learn about a specific video that raked in $12.5K and dive into the app’s onboarding and monetization tactics. Plus, get a peek at the tech stack and essential tools he used, along with valuable advice on navigating failures and embracing opportunities.

Feb 6, 2026 • 2min
Dude built a $1M app in 5 hours, now lives out of a van 🚐 | Starter Story
A $1M app was built in just five hours, thanks to a viral tweet that showcased its demo. The story dives into how this quick creation turned heads in the crypto community. Listeners get insights on the creative process behind a successful launch and the excitement around unclaimed funds. It's a captivating journey of innovation, hustle, and the joys of living simply out of a van!

Feb 6, 2026 • 2min
My app failed, then I changed one thing, and made $80K | Starter Story
Explore the fascinating journey of an app that went from failure to success with just one crucial change. Hear how Praneeth transformed his floundering project and ultimately made $80K. Listen to insights on the innovation process and the importance of adaptability in entrepreneurship. Get inspired by real-world examples of overcoming setbacks and finding financial success through strategic pivots.

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Feb 6, 2026 • 13min
I make $40K/month with this one website | Starter Story
Angus Chang, the founder of Bank Statement Converter, transformed a personal need into a thriving micro-SaaS business that now earns $40K a month. He details how a simple one-feature website can flourish by identifying real-world problems. Angus emphasizes the importance of launching minimal products for quick validation and adopting a lean startup mentality. He shares his marketing experiments, insights on solo entrepreneurship, and technical challenges faced while building his platform. His journey offers invaluable advice for aspiring SaaS founders on focusing on genuine user needs.

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Feb 6, 2026 • 17min
He's Launching A New $1M Business Every Month | Starter Story
Join the journey of an entrepreneur determined to launch twelve $1M businesses in just one year. Discover his secrets to rapid scaling and the power of productized services as a launchpad for bigger ventures. Hear about past failures that shaped his quick-launch strategies and the importance of strong branding and market validation. Learn how he effectively partners with creators and builds a supportive team culture. Plus, dive into actionable advice for aspiring business owners and the frameworks that keep his ambitious projects on track.

Feb 5, 2026 • 24min
He Built A $600,000 One Person Business (with video editing) | Starter Story
Scott Millard is a freelance video editor who transformed his passion into a $600,000 one-person business, primarily serving B2B SaaS companies with short animated videos. He shares his journey from freelancing to a thriving company, hitting $50,000 a month in just a year. Scott emphasizes the power of productized services over hourly rates, the intricacies of cold outreach for client acquisition, and the significance of niche marketing. He also offers invaluable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to turn their skills into a successful venture.

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Feb 5, 2026 • 16min
How I Built It: $20K/Month Chrome Extension | Starter Story
Saeed Ezzati, a software engineer and solo founder of the SuperPower ChatGPT browser extension, shares his journey of scaling to $20–30K monthly revenue. He discusses the importance of building on established platforms and how to quickly validate ideas for Chrome extensions. Saeed shares organic growth strategies, his monetization approach through sponsorships and premium features, and insights on the risk of relying on AI technologies. His practical advice is a must-listen for aspiring solo developers!

Feb 5, 2026 • 12min
How I Built A $1M Business From This Starbucks | Starter Story
Pat shares his journey from a mundane 9-5 accounting job to running a million-dollar business. He reveals how questions sparked his first product idea, and how fear held him back until he found motivation in the book 'Deep Work.' With just two focused hours daily at Starbucks, he launched his project and built an audience that went viral on Reddit. Monetizing through sponsorships and case studies validated his approach, leading him to quit his job and fully commit to his dream.

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Feb 5, 2026 • 17min
I make $10K/month from 28 apps | Starter Story
Max shares how he built 28 apps in just eight months, generating $10K monthly while juggling a full-time job. He discusses the tiny-app strategy, which focuses on rapid development of simple apps instead of one complex project. Max explains his keyword research techniques using Astro, demonstrating how to assess app revenue potential. His 48-hour playbook emphasizes quick shipping and iteration. With a lean cost structure, he reveals key insights into his development tech stack and the importance of releasing MVPs to succeed.


