How He Scaled His App Portfolio to $868K ARR (as a Solo Founder)

In this podcast, you will discover how Jack has been able to break through the competitive mindfulness space. We’re joined by Jack Shukman, Co-Founder of The Way, a meditation app developed in collaboration with his Zen master uncle. Jack’s remarkable journey spans a transition from corporate life — having worked at Credit Suisse and Boston Consulting Group — to entrepreneurship, where he’s redefined mindfulness in the digital age. With a deep understanding of digital product design and scaling for global brands, Jack offers a fresh perspective on app growth and design innovation. In this episode, Jack will delve into meditation app trends, community-led growth, and breaking UX conventions. 👉 You’ll learn: - Emerging trends and challenges in the meditation app market - Growth strategies: product-led, community-led, organic vs. paid - How breaking UX rules create meaningful user experiences Learn More: www.thewayapp.com https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-way-meditation-path/id6459996442 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-shukman-71b7b060/ Book a consultation call: https://calendly.com/appmasters-alok/30min Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/ ********************************************* SPONSORS Looking to sell your app outside the app stores on the web? Use Paddle to manage your payments and reduce churn. No hefty app store fees and more money in your pocket. Check them out at Paddle.com ********************************************* Follow us: YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠ Instagram: ⁠@App Masters Twitter: ⁠@App Masters TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠ *********************************************

21 Des 20241h 1min

Discover how to cut your AI expenses and keep them at just a small fraction of your revenue. In this Podcast, we’ll share strategies to help you lower your AI costs through better planning and advanced technical tools. Plus, you will learn how to ask the right questions in ChatGPT to simplify complex technical concepts! Whether you're just starting out or already running AI-driven processes, these tips will help you maximize efficiency and savings. Book a consultation call: https://calendly.com/appmasters-alok/30min Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/ ********************************************* SPONSORS Want to drive organic traffic and expand your user base? ASOMobile gives you the best ASO tools to build a solid semantic core, optimize every detail of your app page, and attract more users. See what’s possible at asomobile.net ********************************************* Follow us: YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠ Instagram: ⁠@App Masters Twitter: ⁠@App Masters TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠ *********************************************

18 Des 20247min

In this Podcasts, you’ll learn top strategies for scaling your app sustainably and maximizing user acquisition. From optimizing your ad spend to choosing the right acquisition channels like Apple Search Ads and Meta, these expert insights will help you identify the best time to scale. Discover how to get the highest return on your ad spend, lock in user engagement, and create a loyal customer base for long-term success. Watch now to unlock the strategies to attain growth and scale smartly! Book a consultation call: https://calendly.com/appmasters-alok/30min Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/ ********************************************* SPONSORS Looking to sell your app outside the app stores on the web? Use Paddle to manage your payments and reduce churn. No hefty app store fees and more money in your pocket. Check them out at Paddle.com ********************************************* Follow us: YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠ Instagram: ⁠@App Masters Twitter: ⁠@App Masters TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠ *********************************************

11 Des 20249min

In this interview with Paddle, we’ll discuss 9 proven strategies to optimize key areas like onboarding, pricing pages, and the checkout experience. Whether it’s improving your homepage or creating high-converting landing pages, these actionable tips are designed to help you turn visitors into paying users. Discover small tweaks that make a big impact and boost your app's success! This video is a webinar recording from Paddle's 2024 Happy Hour: https://www.paddle.com/events/happy-hour-2024 Learn more about Paddle: https://www.paddle.com/ Book a consultation call: https://calendly.com/appmasters-alok/30min Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/ ********************************************* SPONSORS Want to drive organic traffic and expand your user base? ASOMobile gives you the best ASO tools to build a solid semantic core, optimize every detail of your app page, and attract more users. See what’s possible at asomobile.net ********************************************* Follow us: YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠ Instagram: ⁠@App Masters Twitter: ⁠@App Masters TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠ *********************************************

7 Des 202450min

In this video, we reveal the exact formula for scaling your Meta Ads from $500 to $20,000 a day and discovering that unicorn ad that skyrockets your results. 🚀 👉🏻 Here’s what you’ll learn: ✅ How to build a robust creative testing process ✅ How to craft the perfect hook ✅ How to leverage key metrics to optimize performance We’ll also share strategies for analyzing competitor insights, collaborating with UGC creators, and structuring ad sets to identify winning ads and scale them effectively. Watch now to discover the step-by-step approach to creating high-converting ads and taking your campaigns to the next level! 🚀 Book a consultation call: https://calendly.com/appmasters-alok/30min Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/ ********************************************* SPONSORS Looking to sell your app outside the app stores on the web? Use Paddle to manage your payments and reduce churn. No hefty app store fees and more money in your pocket. Check them out at Paddle.com ********************************************* Follow us: YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠ Instagram: ⁠@App Masters Twitter: ⁠@App Masters TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠ *********************************************

4 Des 20249min

In this Podcast we'll uncover for you the exact onboarding flow that's achieving an impressive 22% trial activation rate and generating over $200,000 a month! Learn these proven techniques to increase your trial activations. Watch now to see the breakdown and learn how to drive real revenue with a powerful onboarding strategy! Link to live stream with Ivy: https://www.youtube.com/live/H3NbHEucY8k?si=4993onfWMwDRzSjJ Link to the mentioned video: https://youtu.be/1c-NnSSd6Aw Book a consultation call: https://calendly.com/appmasters-alok/30min Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/ ********************************************* SPONSORS Want to drive organic traffic and expand your user base? ASOMobile gives you the best ASO tools to build a solid semantic core, optimize every detail of your app page, and attract more users. See what’s possible at asomobile.net ********************************************* Follow us: YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠ Instagram: ⁠@App Masters Twitter: ⁠@App Masters TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠ *********************************************

27 Nov 20249min

App Masters is back to answer all your app store optimization questions going into the holiday season, Q5, and the new year. Topics Covered: - How to maximize your holiday promos using screenshots, CPPS, and in-app events - Are holiday-specific keywords worth going after? - The best way to maximize Q5 Use code APPMASTERS40 to get 40% off any plan with ASOMobile! 😎 https://asomobile.net/en Book a consultation call: https://calendly.com/appmasters-alok/30min Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/ ********************************************* SPONSORS Looking to sell your app outside the app stores on the web? Use Paddle to manage your payments and reduce churn. No hefty app store fees and more money in your pocket. Check them out at Paddle.com ********************************************* Follow us: YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠ Instagram: ⁠@App Masters Twitter: ⁠@App Masters TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠ *********************************************

23 Nov 20241h 15min

Struggling to get your first app subscribers? In this episode, you will discover expert advice to help indie developers grow their apps from zero. Learn about actionable steps to attract subscribers, optimize your onboarding, and avoid common paywall mistakes. Start building a loyal user base today! Link to Adapty blog post: https://adapty.io/blog/how-to-get-your-first-subscribers/ Book a consultation call: https://calendly.com/appmasters-alok/30min Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/ ********************************************* SPONSORS Looking to sell your app outside the app stores on the web? Use Paddle to manage your payments and reduce churn. No hefty app store fees and more money in your pocket. Check them out at Paddle.com ********************************************* Follow us: YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠ Instagram: ⁠@App Masters Twitter: ⁠@App Masters TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠ *********************************************

20 Nov 202417min