How to Fund App Marketing Without Losing Equity

Today's guest is a former Silicon Valley executive and single mom who created SupportPay to help manage the complex and conflict ridden process of managing child support and sharing expenses between parents. You will discover - How she built the first version of the app - Why you should focus on revenue first - Fundraising tips from raising over $7M - Focus on getting users - The SEO strategy that helped her grow - Being product first then monetizing data - Affiliate marketing as a great revenue driver - Month vs annual subscriptions - Promoting the premium features in email marketing strategies Sheri Atwood is the Founder and CEO at SupportPay. SPONSORS CHECKASO is an analytical ASO platform that provides you with up-to-date data on keywords, competitors, ratings, and reviews. It also rates your ASO level and gives you custom tips on how to improve it. This way, you can increase your app page visibility, organic traffic, and installs with every update. Try it now for 7 days for free at checkaso.io.. We all have developer horror stories. From language barriers to bad code to developing on time. That's why I recommend using B7Dev.com. They are affordable, fast and more importantly trust worthy. Go to B7Dev.com Want to increase your downloads and revenue? Check out our new ASO Masters service where we help you with ASO, optimizing your revenue and will even manage your Apple Search Ads and Google Ads. Learn more at ASO Masters. *************** Follow us: YouTube: AppMasters.com/YouTube Instagram: @stevepyoung Twitter: @stevepyoung Facebook: App Masters ***************

11 Elo 202141min

This photo scanner app that launched in 2020 makes over $300K a month. We break down how they are marketing the app and converting their downloads into paid customers. You will also discover how they lock their features to ensure a high conversion rate. You can watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8CYxrOmdp4 Get our greatest growth hacks to increase downloads & revenue: http://www.appmasters.com/training *************** Get your app audited: http://www.appmasters.com/audit *************** SPONSORS CHECKASO is an analytical ASO platform that provides you with up-to-date data on keywords, competitors, ratings, and reviews. It also rates your ASO level and gives you custom tips on how to improve it. This way, you can increase your app page visibility, organic traffic, and installs with every update. Try it now for 7 days for free at checkaso.io.. We all have developer horror stories. From language barriers to bad code to developing on time. That's why I recommend using B7Dev.com. They are affordable, fast and more importantly trust worthy. Go to B7Dev.com Want to increase your downloads and revenue? Check out our new ASO Masters service where we help you with ASO, optimizing your revenue and will even manage your Apple Search Ads and Google Ads. Learn more at ASO Masters. *************** Follow us: YouTube: AppMasters.com/YouTube Instagram: @stevepyoung Twitter: @stevepyoung Facebook: App Masters ***************

10 Elo 202113min

Today's guest 3X his app engagement and retention without updating his code and he will reveal all the tools and strategies that led to this explosive growth. Also, you will discover how to run a sweepstakes program, his top ""waste of time"" A/B tests and how to do feature mocking. This week's guest is William Labanowski, Founder / Lead Software Developer at WagerLab. Show Mentions: https://retool.com/ Topics Covered: 01:02 - How he 3x his app engagement with in-app content 09:10 - What is a good budget to spend on Apple Search Ads for a new social app 20:27 - GIF Maker App Audit 27:36 - How to start an App Marketing Agency 30:03 - How to run a Sweepstakes program 34:03 - Affiliate marketing as a revenue model 37:55 - Vector Logo Designer App Audit 49:57 - What's your best growth strategy 54:47 - MatchLyfe App Audit 56:53- The Google Ads trick to test your screenshot copy 01:01:20- What is the best soft launch strategy with little or no marketing budget? You can watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOOl4nHY7AU Get our greatest growth hacks to increase downloads & revenue: http://www.appmasters.com/training *************** Get your app audited: http://www.appmasters.com/audit *************** SPONSORS B7DEV.com is the one-stop shop for all your app development needs. They can help you with design, development and even marketing. Plus, they are offering an exclusive discount just for the App Masters community. Check them out at B7Dev.com CHECKASO is an analytical ASO platform that provides you with up-to-date data on keywords, competitors, ratings, and reviews. It also rates your ASO level and gives you custom tips on how to improve it. This way, you can increase your app page visibility, organic traffic, and installs with every update. Try it now for 7 days for free at checkaso.io Tired of overpaying for App Store Optimization? Get unlimited ASO and app marketing support to increase your keyword rankings, downloads, and revenue. Learn more at ASO Masters. *************** Follow us: YouTube: AppMasters.com/YouTube Instagram: @stevepyoung Twitter: @stevepyoung Facebook: App Masters ***************

9 Elo 20211h 7min

Today's guest is Bryan Clayton, the Co-founder and CEO at GreenPal. Before starting GreenPal, Bryan Clayton founded Peachtree Inc. which had a $10 million annual revenue before it was acquired by Lusa holdings in 2013. In 2020 GreenPal generated $20 million in annual revenue. Topics covered: - How he spent the first 4 years just in Tennessee - How he focused only on weekly transactions in the early days - How being a less "glamorous" business helped them succeed - The cold calling hack that enabled them to get their first 100 contractors - How passing out door hangers got them their early customers - What to avoid when building your app (possible youtube clip) - How they taught themselves how to code Show Mentions - Previous episode for GreenPal - YouTube University - Upwork SPONSORS CHECKASO is an analytical ASO platform that provides you with up-to-date data on keywords, competitors, ratings, and reviews. It also rates your ASO level and gives you custom tips on how to improve it. This way, you can increase your app page visibility, organic traffic, and installs with every update. Try it now for 7 days for free at checkaso.io.. We all have developer horror stories. From language barriers to bad code to developing on time. That's why I recommend using B7Dev.com. They are affordable, fast and more importantly trust worthy. Go to B7Dev.com Want to increase your downloads and revenue? Check out our new ASO Masters service where we help you with ASO, optimizing your revenue and will even manage your Apple Search Ads and Google Ads. Learn more at ASO Masters. *************** Follow us: YouTube: AppMasters.com/YouTube Instagram: @stevepyoung Twitter: @stevepyoung Facebook: App Masters ***************

4 Elo 202137min

Coming up, I'm going to show you a simple formula that will dramatically decrease your cost per install on Apple Search Ads and show you the best practices and the strategies to help you scale the app marketing channel. You can watch this video: https://youtu.be/gizhT5xgKZQ Get our greatest growth hacks to increase downloads & revenue: http://www.appmasters.com/training *************** Get your app audited: http://www.appmasters.com/audit *************** SPONSORS B7DEV.com is the one-stop shop for all your app development needs. They can help you with design, development and even marketing. Plus, they are offering an exclusive discount just for the App Masters community. Check them out at B7Dev.com CHECKASO is an analytical ASO platform that provides you with up-to-date data on keywords, competitors, ratings, and reviews. It also rates your ASO level and gives you custom tips on how to improve it. This way, you can increase your app page visibility, organic traffic, and installs with every update. Try it now for 7 days for free at checkaso.io Tired of overpaying for App Store Optimization? Get unlimited ASO and app marketing support to increase your keyword rankings, downloads, and revenue. Learn more at ASO Masters. *************** Follow us: YouTube: AppMasters.com/YouTube Instagram: @stevepyoung Twitter: @stevepyoung Facebook: App Masters ***************

3 Elo 202114min

This week, we have my friend Rich Wagstaff to share how he's been able to find success as an indie mobile app developer and reveal how he's been able to market his apps without any paid acquisition. Check out Rich's apps: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crossword/id1330947092 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/3-minute-mindfulness/id982502810 Topics Covered: 01:41 - How do you come up with app ideas (since you can code and design anything you want)? 06:20 - How to market your app on launch day? 12:30 - Do you need a community to market apps in 2021? 13:13 - How long to wait when testing new app store parameters? 14:05 - How did the apple watch version work out for meditation apps? 14:53 - When do you give up on an idea? 21:04 - Are Quora and Pinterest good for app marketing? 22:36 - How did you teach yourself how to code? 29:02 - Lockcard App Audit 44:26 - Can you get downloads upon launch? 46:33 - Slash buy local services App Audit 56:25 - FaxGo App Audit 01:01:14- Rich's advice for those with little traction on their app You can watch this video: http://youtu.be/Ur0tl6c6JvE Get our greatest growth hacks to increase downloads & revenue: http://www.appmasters.com/training *************** Get your app audited: http://www.appmasters.com/audit *************** SPONSORS B7DEV.com is the one-stop shop for all your app development needs. They can help you with design, development and even marketing. Plus, they are offering an exclusive discount just for the App Masters community. Check them out at B7Dev.com CHECKASO is an analytical ASO platform that provides you with up-to-date data on keywords, competitors, ratings, and reviews. It also rates your ASO level and gives you custom tips on how to improve it. This way, you can increase your app page visibility, organic traffic, and installs with every update. Try it now for 7 days for free at checkaso.io Tired of overpaying for App Store Optimization? Get unlimited ASO and app marketing support to increase your keyword rankings, downloads, and revenue. Learn more at ASO Masters. *************** Follow us: YouTube: AppMasters.com/YouTube Instagram: @stevepyoung Twitter: @stevepyoung Facebook: App Masters ***************

2 Elo 20211h 6min

Today's guest is Anja Obermüller, the Head of Product Marketing (adidas Training) at adidas Runtastic. As Head of Product Marketing at adidas Runtastic, Anja is responsible for coordinating marketing efforts in terms of UA, CRM and campaign management for the adidas Training app. You will discover: - Where to start with user retention - The Adjacent User Theory - How to effectively manage in-app messaging - The survey questions that helps them fix their product - The strategies that led to a 230% growth in user retention - How retention leds to lower CPIs - How to connect user retention to overarching company/product goals Anja Obermüller is the Head of Product Marketing (adidas Training) at adidas Runtastic. Show Mentions - How Adidas Runtastic Build Meaningful Relationships with Their Users - Fav app: Audible - The Adjacent User Theory SPONSORS CHECKASO is an analytical ASO platform that provides you with up-to-date data on keywords, competitors, ratings, and reviews. It also rates your ASO level and gives you custom tips on how to improve it. This way, you can increase your app page visibility, organic traffic, and installs with every update. Try it now for 7 days for free at checkaso.io.. We all have developer horror stories. From language barriers to bad code to developing on time. That's why I recommend using B7Dev.com. They are affordable, fast and more importantly trust worthy. Go to B7Dev.com Want to increase your downloads and revenue? Check out our new ASO Masters service where we help you with ASO, optimizing your revenue and will even manage your Apple Search Ads and Google Ads. Learn more at ASO Masters. *************** Follow us: YouTube: AppMasters.com/YouTube Instagram: @stevepyoung Twitter: @stevepyoung Facebook: App Masters ***************

28 Heinä 202133min

Coming up, I'm going to show you how to set up the two Apple Search Ads campaigns that will really allow you to scale. You can watch this video: https://youtu.be/rfD-fxkBWBQ Get our greatest growth hacks to increase downloads & revenue: http://www.appmasters.com/training *************** Get your app audited: http://www.appmasters.com/audit *************** SPONSORS B7DEV.com is the one-stop shop for all your app development needs. They can help you with design, development and even marketing. Plus, they are offering an exclusive discount just for the App Masters community. Check them out at B7Dev.com CHECKASO is an analytical ASO platform that provides you with up-to-date data on keywords, competitors, ratings, and reviews. It also rates your ASO level and gives you custom tips on how to improve it. This way, you can increase your app page visibility, organic traffic, and installs with every update. Try it now for 7 days for free at checkaso.io Tired of overpaying for App Store Optimization? Get unlimited ASO and app marketing support to increase your keyword rankings, downloads, and revenue. Learn more at ASO Masters. *************** Follow us: YouTube: AppMasters.com/YouTube Instagram: @stevepyoung Twitter: @stevepyoung Facebook: App Masters ***************

27 Heinä 202110min