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Build and launch mobile app generating revenue within 30 days
Entrepreneurs building consumer mobile apps with limited development experience
30 daysWhat Success Looks Like
Live app in app store with paying customers and validated product-market fit signals
Steps to Execute
Days 1-3: Define wedge use case and validate with Reddit/TikTok research
Days 4-7: Create wireframes and prototype using Lovable/Bolt + Expo
Days 8-15: Build core habit loop with first-win optimization
Days 16-20: Implement telemetry, paywall, and onboarding flow
Days 21-25: Optimize ASO and begin channel testing
Days 26-30: Focus on retention improvements and early revenue
Checklist
Inputs Needed
- Target habit niche identified
- Development tools access (Lovable/Bolt/Expo)
- App store developer accounts
- Basic understanding of chosen distribution channel
Outputs
- Published mobile app
- Initial paying user base
- Validated distribution channel
- Core metrics dashboard
Example
“Developer identifies sleep tracking niche through Reddit research, builds prototype in week 1, creates simple photo-based sleep environment scorer, launches with TikTok sleep content, gets first paying users by day 25”
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