The Path to $100,000 ARR - What Flopped with Paid Ads

Want to instantly increase your app's retention and revenue in just 30 minutes? 💥In this video, Steve P. Young reveals a simple retention hack used by top apps (even finance ones!): adding games inside your app with Gamezop.Why this works:✅ Just a 5% boost in retention = up to 95% more profit✅ 26% of users churn after day one — let’s fix that✅ Gamification keeps users coming back daily✅ It works for any app category: fitness, finance, utility, entertainment🔥 Featured Tool: GamezopPlug-and-play games, quizzes, horoscopes, even cricket news — all inside your app, with ad revenue sharing.✅ No coding headache✅ Takes less than 30 minutes✅ Boosts MAU, DAU, and RevenueGamezop enables apps to integrate games, quizzes, astrology, and sports. Ads shown inside this content generate earnings that are shared between Gamezop and the host platforms.Any app can embed Gamezop’s content platforms in 30 minutes to grow engagement and unlock additional revenue.Use this link to get started, and get a limited-time 60% revenue share:https://business.gamezop.com/?utm_source=appmasters*********************************************SPONSORSEveryone's talking about web2app funnels - the breakthrough strategy maximizing mobile revenue. But building them in-house takes months of development. web2wave eliminates the complexity with their innovative all-in-one platform✅ AI funnel generator✅ powerful drag-and-drop quiz builder✅ streamlined payments✅ comprehensive analytics✅ smart A/B testing✅ and moreLaunch high-performing web2app funnels in days, not months.Visit https://web2wave.com/ to create your web2app funnel for free.*********************************************Apps are shifting billions. Timing is everything. iOS users are your VIPs.If you're in e-commerce and still running last year's playbook, you're already behind.The State of eCommerce App Marketing 2025 by AppsFlyer breaks down $4.2B in spend to show exactly how top Shopping apps are winning - from smarter UA and AI-driven scaling to the death of “just Android” and the rise of web-to-app.Peak season is coming. Want to win it? Check out the report: https://shorturl.at/Av8fR*********************************************Follow us:YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠Instagram: ⁠@App MastersTwitter: ⁠@App MastersTikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠*********************************************

29 Juli 13min

In this episode, we’re joined by Fatemeh Vahdatpour, a solo female founder who scaled her Android utility apps to over 7 million installs, 2 million active users, and generated $200K+ in revenue using only ASO, AdMob, and some Google Ads, no subscriptions, no outside funding.Fatemeh has launched four successful startups from scratch and now runs her app business from Dubai, where she’s building AI-powered apps in a fast-paced, tax-friendly startup hub.She’ll reveal her exact Google Ads & ASO playbook for scaling utility apps on a budget, what most indie devs get wrong about Android growth, and how she uses lean AI workflows to launch and iterate faster than the competition.We also explore her journey as a solo female app founder and how she’s built a life of freedom, travel, and growth, all powered by apps.You will discover:✅ How to scale an Android app using Google Ads and ASO✅ Why most indie developers fail with Google Ads and how to fix it✅ How to launch AI-powered apps without a big team✅ Her early-stage growth strategy: from $0 to $200K+ using only AdMobLearn More:Connect with her:https://www.linkedin.com/in/fatemeh-vahdatpour/ Work with us: https://www.appmasters.comIndie App Santa: https://www.indieappsanta.comGet training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/*********************************************SPONSORSArcads is the fastest and best indie-friendly platform to create authentic, AI-powered UGC-style video ads — all from just text input.- Emotionally resonant, human-like videos- Perfect for app demos, testimonials, and paid social creatives- Built for speed, built to convertWhether you're launching or scaling, Arcads makes it easy to test and iterate video ads.Try it now: https://www.arcads.ai/?comet_custom=appmasters*********************************************Everyone's talking about web2app funnels - the breakthrough strategy maximizing mobile revenue. But building them in-house takes months of development. web2wave eliminates the complexity with their innovative all-in-one platform✅ AI funnel generator✅ powerful drag-and-drop quiz builder✅ streamlined payments✅ comprehensive analytics✅ smart A/B testing✅ and moreLaunch high-performing web2app funnels in days, not months.Visit https://web2wave.com/ to create your web2app funnel for free.*********************************************Follow us:YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠Instagram: ⁠@App MastersTwitter: ⁠@App MastersTikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠*********************************************

26 Juli 1h 10min

In this episode, we’re joined by Fatemeh Vahdatpour, a solo female founder who scaled her Android utility apps to over 7 million installs, 2 million active users, and generated $200K+ in revenue using only ASO, AdMob, and some Google Ads, no subscriptions, no outside funding.Fatemeh has launched four successful startups from scratch and now runs her app business from Dubai, where she’s building AI-powered apps in a fast-paced, tax-friendly startup hub.She’ll reveal her exact Google Ads & ASO playbook for scaling utility apps on a budget, what most indie devs get wrong about Android growth, and how she uses lean AI workflows to launch and iterate faster than the competition.We also explore her journey as a solo female app founder and how she’s built a life of freedom, travel, and growth, all powered by apps.You will discover:✅ How to scale an Android app using Google Ads and ASO✅ Why most indie developers fail with Google Ads and how to fix it✅ How to launch AI-powered apps without a big team✅ Her early-stage growth strategy: from $0 to $200K+ using only AdMobLearn More:Connect with her:https://www.linkedin.com/in/fatemeh-vahdatpour/ Work with us: https://www.appmasters.comIndie App Santa: https://www.indieappsanta.comGet training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/*********************************************SPONSORSArcads is the fastest and best indie-friendly platform to create authentic, AI-powered UGC-style video ads — all from just text input.- Emotionally resonant, human-like videos- Perfect for app demos, testimonials, and paid social creatives- Built for speed, built to convertWhether you're launching or scaling, Arcads makes it easy to test and iterate video ads.Try it now: https://www.arcads.ai/?comet_custom=appmasters*********************************************Everyone's talking about web2app funnels - the breakthrough strategy maximizing mobile revenue. But building them in-house takes months of development. web2wave eliminates the complexity with their innovative all-in-one platform✅ AI funnel generator✅ powerful drag-and-drop quiz builder✅ streamlined payments✅ comprehensive analytics✅ smart A/B testing✅ and moreLaunch high-performing web2app funnels in days, not months.Visit https://web2wave.com/ to create your web2app funnel for free.*********************************************Follow us:YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠Instagram: ⁠@App MastersTwitter: ⁠@App MastersTikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠*********************************************

26 Juli 1h 11min

What’s working in app marketing right now, and where is it headed in Q4 2025?In this video, we break down the latest, data-backed insights from Appsflyer’s new report: The State of eCommerce App Marketing - 2025 Edition.Whether you're in eCommerce or not, these trends reveal what’s shaping user acquisition, remarketing, web-to-app funnels, and fraud prevention, especially as we head into Q4 2025.You’ll Learn:✅ Why iOS users convert faster and spend more than Android users (with real data)✅ How to use remarketing to boost retention and lifetime value✅ Why Web-to-App Funnels are dominating in 2025 — and how to implement them✅ Growth tactics from top apps like Timu that increase repeat purchases✅ The “5% Retention Strategy” that can grow revenue by up to 95%If you're an app marketer, indie developer, or growth leader preparing for holiday season spikes, this report offers proven strategies to reduce costs, increase ROAS, and stay ahead of the competition in 2025.📌 Key Recommendations from the Report:Start user acquisition campaigns earlier to reduce CPI riskShift more budget toward iOS for higher returnsMake remarketing a core growth lever in mature or saturated markets🔗 Download the full report → https://shorturl.at/uJmak🚀 Need expert help with your UA or ASO strategy? Visit → https://appmasters.com*********************************************SPONSORSEveryone's talking about web2app funnels - the breakthrough strategy maximizing mobile revenue. But building them in-house takes months of development. web2wave eliminates the complexity with their innovative all-in-one platform✅ AI funnel generator✅ powerful drag-and-drop quiz builder✅ streamlined payments✅ comprehensive analytics✅ smart A/B testing✅ and moreLaunch high-performing web2app funnels in days, not months.Visit https://web2wave.com/ to create your web2app funnel for free.*********************************************Apps are shifting billions. Timing is everything. iOS users are your VIPs.If you're in e-commerce and still running last year's playbook, you're already behind.The State of eCommerce App Marketing 2025 by AppsFlyer breaks down $4.2B in spend to show exactly how top Shopping apps are winning - from smarter UA and AI-driven scaling to the death of “just Android” and the rise of web-to-app.Peak season is coming. Want to win it? Check out the report: https://shorturl.at/Av8fR*********************************************Follow us:YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠Instagram: ⁠@App MastersTwitter: ⁠@App MastersTikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠*********************************************

24 Juli 11min

What’s working in app marketing right now, and where is it headed in Q4 2025?In this video, we break down the latest, data-backed insights from Appsflyer’s new report: The State of eCommerce App Marketing - 2025 Edition.Whether you're in eCommerce or not, these trends reveal what’s shaping user acquisition, remarketing, web-to-app funnels, and fraud prevention, especially as we head into Q4 2025.You’ll Learn:✅ Why iOS users convert faster and spend more than Android users (with real data)✅ How to use remarketing to boost retention and lifetime value✅ Why Web-to-App Funnels are dominating in 2025 — and how to implement them✅ Growth tactics from top apps like Timu that increase repeat purchases✅ The “5% Retention Strategy” that can grow revenue by up to 95%If you're an app marketer, indie developer, or growth leader preparing for holiday season spikes, this report offers proven strategies to reduce costs, increase ROAS, and stay ahead of the competition in 2025.📌 Key Recommendations from the Report:Start user acquisition campaigns earlier to reduce CPI riskShift more budget toward iOS for higher returnsMake remarketing a core growth lever in mature or saturated markets🔗 Download the full report → https://shorturl.at/uJmak🚀 Need expert help with your UA or ASO strategy? Visit → https://appmasters.com*********************************************SPONSORSEveryone's talking about web2app funnels - the breakthrough strategy maximizing mobile revenue. But building them in-house takes months of development. web2wave eliminates the complexity with their innovative all-in-one platform✅ AI funnel generator✅ powerful drag-and-drop quiz builder✅ streamlined payments✅ comprehensive analytics✅ smart A/B testing✅ and moreLaunch high-performing web2app funnels in days, not months.Visit https://web2wave.com/ to create your web2app funnel for free.*********************************************Apps are shifting billions. Timing is everything. iOS users are your VIPs.If you're in e-commerce and still running last year's playbook, you're already behind.The State of eCommerce App Marketing 2025 by AppsFlyer breaks down $4.2B in spend to show exactly how top Shopping apps are winning - from smarter UA and AI-driven scaling to the death of “just Android” and the rise of web-to-app.Peak season is coming. Want to win it? Check out the report: https://shorturl.at/Av8fR*********************************************Follow us:YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠Instagram: ⁠@App MastersTwitter: ⁠@App MastersTikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠*********************************************

24 Juli 9min

In this episode, I break down a simple but powerful morning routine app that's making nearly $1M a year, without running paid ads, and share my own morning routine!You'll learn:✅ How Routinery ranks #1 for “morning routine”✅ What’s working in its onboarding & paywall strategy✅ Monetization tactics that drive conversions fast✅ The one growth strategy that most devs ignore✅ My personal morning routine & productivity boost formulaIf you're building a habit tracker, productivity app, or trying to monetize without ads, this teardown gives you the exact roadmap.Plus, I shared a powerful tip on how to monetize users who may never subscribe—and turn that into real revenue.Get MagicMind today:You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 50% offyour first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code:APPM50 at checkoutYou can claim it at: ⁠https://www.magicmind.com/APPM50⁠Work with us: ⁠https://www.appmasters.com⁠Indie App Santa: ⁠https://www.indieappsanta.com⁠Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/⁠*********************************************SPONSORSArcads is the fastest and best indie-friendly platform to create authentic, AI-powered UGC-style video ads — all from just text input.- Emotionally resonant, human-like videos- Perfect for app demos, testimonials, and paid social creatives- Built for speed, built to convertWhether you're launching or scaling, Arcads makes it easy to test and iterate video ads.Try it now: ⁠https://www.arcads.ai/?comet_custom=appmasters⁠*********************************************Apps are shifting billions. Timing is everything. iOS users are your VIPs.If you're in e-commerce and still running last year's playbook, you're already behind.The State of eCommerce App Marketing 2025 by AppsFlyer breaks down $4.2B in spend to show exactly how top Shopping apps are winning - from smarter UA and AI-driven scaling to the death of “just Android” and the rise of web-to-app.Peak season is coming. Want to win it? Check out the report: ⁠https://shorturl.at/Av8fR⁠*********************************************Follow us:YouTube: ⁠⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@App Masters⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠@App Masters⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠@stevepyoung⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠App Masters⁠⁠*********************************************

22 Juli 12min

In this episode, I break down a simple but powerful morning routine app that's making nearly $1M a year, without running paid ads, and share my own morning routine!You'll learn:✅ How Routinery ranks #1 for “morning routine”✅ What’s working in its onboarding & paywall strategy✅ Monetization tactics that drive conversions fast✅ The one growth strategy that most devs ignore✅ My personal morning routine & productivity boost formulaIf you're building a habit tracker, productivity app, or trying to monetize without ads, this teardown gives you the exact roadmap.Plus, I shared a powerful tip on how to monetize users who may never subscribe—and turn that into real revenue.Get MagicMind today:You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 50% offyour first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code:APPM50 at checkoutYou can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/APPM50Work with us: https://www.appmasters.comIndie App Santa: https://www.indieappsanta.comGet training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/*********************************************SPONSORSArcads is the fastest and best indie-friendly platform to create authentic, AI-powered UGC-style video ads — all from just text input.- Emotionally resonant, human-like videos- Perfect for app demos, testimonials, and paid social creatives- Built for speed, built to convertWhether you're launching or scaling, Arcads makes it easy to test and iterate video ads.Try it now: https://www.arcads.ai/?comet_custom=appmasters*********************************************Apps are shifting billions. Timing is everything. iOS users are your VIPs.If you're in e-commerce and still running last year's playbook, you're already behind.The State of eCommerce App Marketing 2025 by AppsFlyer breaks down $4.2B in spend to show exactly how top Shopping apps are winning - from smarter UA and AI-driven scaling to the death of “just Android” and the rise of web-to-app.Peak season is coming. Want to win it? Check out the report: https://shorturl.at/Av8fR*********************************************Follow us:YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠Instagram: ⁠@App MastersTwitter: ⁠@App MastersTikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠*********************************************

22 Juli 13min

In this episode, we’re joined by Nahshon “Nay” Cook-Nelson, the growth expert behind explosive campaigns for top brands like Monopoly Go, Hootsuite, and QuickBooks. His strategies have generated over 200 million organic views, and now he’s revealing how indie developers can apply the same AI-powered frameworks to grow their apps.Nay is the Growth Marketing Lead at NineTwoThree Studio, where he helps scale apps through creative campaigns and streamlined AI content creation workflows. With deep experience in paid social, influencer marketing, content systems, and AI-led ad testing, he’s here to break down what’s working right now in growth marketing.You’ll learn how to supercharge your app marketing with AI—even on a small budget. From choosing the right tools to crafting content that works across every stage of the funnel, Nay shares practical, real-world strategies you can implement today.You will discover:✅ How to use AI to level up your ad creatives✅ Content workflows with and without AI✅ The “AI Prioritization Index” for deciding what to build next✅ How to run high-impact campaigns without blowing your budget✅ Indie-friendly growth tools you should useLearn More:https://www.linkedin.com/in/naycook/Work with us: https://www.appmasters.comIndie App Santa: https://www.indieappsanta.comGet training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/*********************************************SPONSORSArcads is the fastest and best indie-friendly platform to create authentic, AI-powered UGC-style video ads — all from just text input.- Emotionally resonant, human-like videos- Perfect for app demos, testimonials, and paid social creatives- Built for speed, built to convertWhether you're launching or scaling, Arcads makes it easy to test and iterate video ads.Try it now: https://www.arcads.ai/?comet_custom=appmasters*********************************************Everyone's talking about web2app funnels - the breakthrough strategy maximizing mobile revenue. But building them in-house takes months of development. web2wave eliminates the complexity with their innovative all-in-one platform✅ AI funnel generator✅ powerful drag-and-drop quiz builder✅ streamlined payments✅ comprehensive analytics✅ smart A/B testing✅ and moreLaunch high-performing web2app funnels in days, not months.Visit https://web2wave.com/ to create your web2app funnel for free.*********************************************Follow us:YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠Instagram: ⁠@App MastersTwitter: ⁠@App MastersTikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠*********************************************

19 Juli 1h 6min