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Greg's 50K MRR App Framework
A 5-point criteria system for identifying mobile app ideas with $50K+ monthly revenue potential by targeting groups that spend money, have repeating problems, use visual inputs, care about accuracy, and have bad existing solutions
How It Works
Works by filtering app ideas through demographic spending power, problem frequency, input modality preference, accuracy requirements, and competitive landscape gaps to predict market viability
Components
Identify target group that spends money (demographic with disposable income)
Confirm they have a repeating problem (weekly/daily frequency)
Verify they use photos/videos as natural inputs
Ensure they care about accuracy (stakes involved)
Confirm existing tools are inadequate (competitive gap)
When to Use
Before building any mobile app, when evaluating app ideas, when pivoting existing apps, or when analyzing competitor success patterns
When Not to Use
For web-only products, one-time use tools, entertainment apps without clear monetization, or markets where existing solutions are excellent
Anti-Patterns to Avoid
Example
“Vinyl record collectors (spend money) want to know record values (repeating problem) by taking photos (visual input) with high accuracy (thousands of dollars at stake) but currently must drive to record stores (bad existing tools)”
Related Knowledge
Build a profitable niche mobile app using proven frameworks and targeting strategies
$10K+ monthly recurring revenue within 6 months through focused niche targeting and simple app execution
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Bet on the Founder Model
When choosing between similar technical tools, the deciding factor should be trust and connection with the founder/leade