đ¨đ˝âđťđąđ° Build, Launch & Monetize (Pro)
âGive a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.â
Welcome to the Build, Launch, Monetize course, where the goal is to create an app that makes money. This is only for those who are serious about coding and monetizing apps. Coding apps and building businesses is not easy. If you donât like coding, entreprenuership & problem solving, then this course is NOT for you.
0. Overview
Iâve condensed my 7 years of experience into this course. I started learning Flutter when it came out in around 2018 with the goal of building, launching, and monetizing my own app. Through countless hours of coding, debugging, launching, and iterating, Iâve gained valuable insights that I wish I had when I first started. Now I want to share that experience and knowledge with you to help shed light on your path to financial freedom as an independent developer.
Now, Itâs important to understand that there is no course in this world that can guarantee your success. Entrepreneurship and coding are both vast fields, and the reality is that most businesses and app ideas donât make it. There are multiple factors that influence whether your app venture will succeed or fail: market demand, timing, competition, execution, marketing, product-market fit (solves a real problem), monetization strategy, etc. Success in not guarenteed but what I can give you is hard-earned knowledge to increase the probability of success.
1. The Value of This Course
It starts completely from scratch and shows the entire process until app store submission as well as monetization. Specifically, by the end of the course you will:
- BUILD: Create a fully functional iOS app in Flutter from scratch.
- LAUNCH: Deploy the app to the App Store and set up a basic landing page (HTML/CSS).
- MONETIZE: Implement subscriptions with Revenuecat.
Youâre essentially gaining years of experience in a compressed format, with all the code and guidance Iâve refined over time. If youâre truly ready to learn and put in the effort, this can be life-changing.
2. Tech Stack Overview
- Flutter â A powerful cross-platform framework for high-performance apps with a single codebase.
- Firebase â Cloud services for authentication, real-time databases, analytics, and more.
- BLoC State Management â Keeps your Flutter code organized, scalable, and maintainable.
3. Why Focus on iOS (Not Android)?
Flutter makes it possible to build for both iOS and Android from a single codebase. However, each platform has its own nuances, and releasing on both at the same time can eat up a lot of resourcesâespecially for a solo developer.
In my experience:
- iOS has fewer device variations, making it simpler to maintain.
- iOS users tend to spend more on apps, which is crucial when youâre looking to earn revenue.
- Android is absolutely doable down the line, but if youâre an indie dev, itâs often best to start with iOS to validate your idea. If it shows promise, you can then expand to other platforms.
Iâm also making this course primarily for indie developers (solo devs) who donât have all the time and resources in the world. Being a solo indie dev, you need to prioritise and really think about what to spend your time on. With this in mind, for me personally (and many other indie developers) it makes logical and financial sense to start with iOS and see if your app takes off. That is the most important part. Once your app is validated and users are paying money, then those are good problems to have and then you can take it from there.
For these reasons, we will focus on developing for ios and releasing on the app store.
4. Who is this Course for?
- Solo / Indie Developers: You are a solo dev who wants to build an app and make a living from it. Striving for financial independence.
- Entrepreneurs: Beyond just the coding part, you have an entreprenurial spirit. You know that success is not guarenteed. Coding is not enough. You need to be able to market, sell, pick the right idea, solve problems, etc.
- Problem Solvers: You donât shy away from debugging, researching solutions, and learning new skills.
- Self-Starters: You have (or are willing to acquire) the foundational coding skills to keep pace.
5. Who is this Course NOT for?
- Copy-Paste Learners: If you only want to copy code without understanding, youâll quickly get stuck and frustrated.
- Error-Averse Individuals: Bugs, errors, and even App Store rejections are normal. If you dislike problem-solving, this courseâand app development in generalâwonât be a good fit.
- Non-Technical Individuals
6. How to Make the Most of This Course
This course condenses 7 years of my coding and teaching experience into a digestible package. Naturally, itâs impossible to cover every single concept in detail (that would take 7 years). Instead, I did my best to strike a balance between speed and depth. Hereâs how to maximize your learning:
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Pause and Explore
- If something isnât clear, pause, do some research, or ask AI tools for an explanation. This deep-dive ârabbit holeâ approach is an excellent way to grow.
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Copy-Paste, but Learn & Understand
- You can follow along exactly with my code, but mistakes (typos, missing packages) will happen. Use these issues as learning opportunities rather than roadblocks.
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Balance of âFishâ vs. âFishingâ
- I provide you with the âfishâ (the pre-built app), but the real value is learning how to âfishâ (code) yourself. That skill is what will empower you to create and monetize future apps.
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Adapt It to Your Level
- If youâre completely new, take your time. The course is designed so anyone can jump in, but true beginners might want to learn basic programming concepts first.
- I have a free beginner course on YouTubeâconsider checking it out for a foundational intro.
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Embrace Continuous Learning
- Technology evolves; Flutter, Firebase, and Appleâs guidelines can change. This course gives you timeless fundamentals, but you must stay updated by reading official docs.
Following these tips will help you replicate the app I build here and develop a strong skill set to tackle any new project.
7. Final Words
Building, launching, and monetizing apps is challenging but deeply rewarding. This course gives you a clear path, but ultimately, your effortâthe willingness to learn, troubleshoot, and adaptâdetermines your success.
âGive a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.â
Iâm here to teach you âhow to fish.â If youâre ready to dive in, letâs build something amazing, launch it to the App Store, and monetize it for real-world results.
Note on Course Format
- Runtime: ~4 hours
Thank you for reading! If this resonates with you, letâs get started on your journey to building a profitable iOS app. If not, thatâs totally fineâthis course isnât for everyone. Itâs for those who are serious about mastering app development and making real money from their ideas.
Ready to begin? Letâs code!