Pat Walls

Starter Story

Business EN ↓ 86 episodes

Want to know how real people build real businesses? That's what we do at Starter Story. Every episode, we sit down with founders who've actually done it. They share the real numbers, the real mistakes, and the strategies that actually moved the needle. We've talked to thousands of entrepreneurs – app builders, bootstrapped SaaS founders, agency owners, and everything in between. If someone is building something interesting, we want to know how. New episodes weekly. Hit subscribe.

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Pat Walls

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How I Built It: $400K/Month Mobile App 06.11.2025 15:35

Julian Gargicevich discovered a fitness app that was crushing it, but when he tried it, he thought: " Maybe I can build something better." He built his MVP in 2 months, posted it on Reddit, and his app had almost immediate product-market fit. Now his team is at $400K/month with 70K+ subscribers. End AI Analysis Paralysis → https://clickhubspot.com/4d74f4 Build your own app with AI→ https://build.s...

I vibe coded a $20K/month mobile app in 14 days 26.10.2025 13:26

Connor Burd is a 23-year-old founder who has built several apps that make $100K/month. He vibe-coded his latest project in just 14 days, and it’s already at $20K/month. This video breaks down his repeatable framework for revenue-first apps, why he only uses Facebook ads to grow, and the exact vibe coding process that lets him build in 2 weeks what used to take him 6-8 months. Build your own app wi...

This app made over $1M 31.08.2025 15:16

Ania Wysocka experienced a panic attack in university and decided to build a mental health app. Today, Rootd has been downloaded more than 4M times, and has made over $1M! 🛠️ Want to build your own app with AI? Check out Starter Story Build → https://build.starterstory.com/build/ai-build-accelerator?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=ania Check out Rootd: https://www.rootd.io/ Follow Ania's journey:...

I cloned 3 apps and now make $35K/month 26.07.2025 13:38

This is how Samuel Rondot built 3 apps that are making a total $35K per month, by copying already successful projects. Discover real-world design inspiration → https://go.starterstory.com/samuel Start your side project using AI today → https://build.starterstory.com/build/ai-build-accelerator?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=samuelrondot Follow Samuel's journey: https://x.com/samuelrdt 🔔 Follow th...

I make $40K/month with this one website 20.07.2025 10:52

This is how Angus Cheng built a simple tool that makes $40K/month. Extend your startup’s runway → https://go.starterstory.com/angus Build your own AI app→ https://build.starterstory.com/build/ai-build-accelerator?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=anguscheng Follow Angus’ journey: https://x.com/BallerIndustry 🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild 🏁 We're hiring: starterstory.com/jobs Chap...

This App Makes $25,000/Month 25.06.2025 14:48

This is how Lukas Hermann built a simple app to $25,000/month. Build on a growing marketplace → https://go.starterstory.com/lukas Build your own simple app→ https://build.starterstory.com/build/ai-build-accelerator?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=lukashermann Follow Lukas: https://x.com/_lhermann 🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild 🏁 We're hiring: starterstory.com/jobs Chapters: 0:00...

How I Built It: $15K/month Mobile App 21.06.2025 13:26

This is how Sebastian Röhl built a mobile app to $15K MRR Complete your LLC filing today → https://go.starterstory.com/zenbusiness Learn how to build mobile apps → http://build.starterstory.com/build/ios-bootcamp?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=sebastian Follow Sebastian: https://x.com/SebastianRoehl 🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild 🏁 We're hiring: starterstory.com/jobs Chapters:...

How I Built It: $40K/Month iPhone App 24.09.2024 17:02

This is how Steven Cravotta built a viral iPhone app to over $40,000/month. 📚 52+ Micro-SaaS Business Ideas → https://www.starterstory.com/micro?utm_campaign=stevencravotta&utm_source=youtube Follow Steven's Journey 🐦 Twitter - https://x.com/StevenCravotta 🎥 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@stevencravotta 🎥 Steven's Wordle Story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFWQzrBmLyc 🔔 Subscribe - ht...

I Built A $1M App In 5 Hours 06.04.2024 14:38

This is the breakdown of how Dawson Botsford went from working a corporate 9-5 to building a $1M app in just 5 hours, all as a solo developer. 📚 Get the FREE Solo Dev Report: 50 Solo Developers Making $10K+/Month → https://www.starterstory.com/solo?utm_campaign=dawsonbotsford&utm_source=youtube Follow Dawson 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/DawsonBotsford 🔔 Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/@s...

I Built a $1M AI App [No Code] 11.02.2024 16:14

This is the breakdown of how David Bressler went from working a full-time job to building an AI app valued at over $1M in just over 1 year. 📚 52+ Micro-SaaS Business Ideas - https://www.starterstory.com/micro?utm_campaign=davidbressler&utm_source=youtube Follow David 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/bresslertweets 🔔 Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/@starterstory 📸 Instagram - https://www.ins...

I Make $1.3M/Year With One Skill 17.05.2023 10:57

📚 Make Your First $1 (10x Faster) with Case Studies - https://www.starterstory.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=brett&yts=true 📩 Business Ideas Newsletter (free) - https://www.starterstory.com/newsletter/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=brett In this episode, I meet up with Brett from DesignJoy so I could ask him how he built a $1.3M per year one-person business WHILE working a 9-5. He revea...