Max built a simple iOS app to solve his own problem at the gym. But here’s the thing… before this app, he had never shipped a single line of code in his life. In fact, he was going down the traditional route: college, internships, everything. But he found apps and decided to go all-in. Today, his app makes $14K/month and is growing. This is his app story for anyone looking to get started with apps in 2026. *Get HubSpot's free CRM, the one that updates itself:* https://clickhubspot.com/2b1y Say hi to Max: https://x.com/MaxHirsch13 Check out Maxed AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/maxed-ai-smart-fitness-app/id6759180029 🔔 Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild 🏁 We're hiring: starterstory.com/jobs Chapters: 0:00 - Zero to $14K in 6 months 0:49 - What’s your story? 1:19 - What’s the app? 2:29 - What makes your app different? 3:03 - How to keep track of your customers 3:45 - Founder background 4:49 - Finding the idea 5:32 - Tech stack 6:04 - Growth and marketing 7:38 - What’s working for growing apps right now 8:23 - Building a personal brand 9:15 - App demo 10:14 - Final advice 11:15 - Pat and Gus reflections This video is an educational case study of this founder’s experience. It is not financial advice and does not guarantee any income or results. Every business is different and your results may vary.