Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 19 hours ago
Jake Glacer built one of the simplest apps I've ever seen. You almost can't believe it makes any money. But Jake found a viral idea, started marketing from the very beginning, and grew to over $50K/month in just 4 months. In this video, we break down how something this simple actually works and why a niche app like this is so easy to market.
*iOS App Ideas:* go.starterstory.com/ios-app-ideas-lm-description
Follow Jake: linkedin.com/in/jakeglacer
Check out Erly: erly.co
đ Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
đ We're hiring: starterstory.com/jobs
Chapters:
0:00 - Simples app idea ever?
0:59 - Whatâs your story?
1:24 - Whatâs the app?
2:22 - Founder background
3:00 - More simple iOS app ideas
4:03 - Finding the idea
5:59 - Build the app
7:27 - How to find successful ideas
8:59 - Growth and marketing
9:59 - Marketing example
11:05 - Deal structure
11:52 - Tracking marketing results
13:01 - Tech stack
13:59 - App demo
14:50 - Final advice: focus on marketing
15:51 - Pat and Gus reflections: a crazy simple idea
This video is an educational case study of this founderâs experience. It is not financial advice and does not guarantee any income or results. Every business is different and your results may vary.
Jake Glacer built one of the simplest apps I've ever seen. You almost can't believe it makes any money. But Jake found a viral idea, started marketing from the very beginning, and grew to over $50K/month in just 4 months. In this video, we break down how something this simple actually works and why a niche app like this is so easy to market.
*iOS App Ideas:* go.starterstory.com/ios-app-ideas-lm-description
Follow Jake: linkedin.com/in/jakeglacer
Check out Erly: erly.co
đ Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
đ We're hiring: starterstory.com/jobs
Chapters:
0:00 - Simples app idea ever?
0:59 - Whatâs your story?
1:24 - Whatâs the app?
2:22 - Founder background
3:00 - More simple iOS app ideas
4:03 - Finding the idea
5:59 - Build the app
7:27 - How to find successful ideas
8:59 - Growth and marketing
9:59 - Marketing example
11:05 - Deal structure
11:52 - Tracking marketing results
13:01 - Tech stack
13:59 - App demo
14:50 - Final advice: focus on marketing
15:51 - Pat and Gus reflections: a crazy simple idea
This video is an educational case study of this founderâs experience. It is not financial advice and does not guarantee any income or results. Every business is different and your results may vary.
