Are you vibe-coding apps? Now that everybody is building apps with AI, there’s a huge problem that is occurring.

The problem? A bigger wasteland of AI slop with no distribution.

In this episode, Steve P. Young breaks down why most app founders are focused on the wrong thing, and why distribution, monetization, and finding what people are already searching for matter far more than shipping another feature.

You'll learn how to find app ideas based on demand, simple paywall tweaks that can dramatically increase revenue, and why building with a distribution-first mindset will separate your app from the rest of the AI slop.

If you're thinking about building an app with AI, this is the conversation I wish somebody had with me before I got started.

You’ll learn:

✅ How to find app ideas based on keywords people are already searching for

✅ Why distribution matters more than features in the age of AI

✅ Simple paywall and pricing changes that can multiply revenue

✅ Why some apps making six figures a month are ridiculously simple

👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment below if you have any questions or want to share your own experience!

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Want better results and ROI from your Apple Search Ads?

In this video, I break down the exact Apple Ads campaign structure we use to manage over $70,000 per month in ad spend across mobile apps.

You'll learn the two core campaigns we recommend starting with, how to structure your account for scale, and the common mistakes that waste budget and limit growth.

Whether you're launching your first app or managing an established portfolio, this Apple Search Ads tutorial will help you build a stronger paid acquisition strategy in 2026.

You'll learn:

✅ The 2 Apple Ads campaigns every app should start with

✅ How we structure accounts managing $70K+ monthly spend

✅ Campaign setup best practices for 2026

✅ Common Apple Search Ads mistakes to avoid

✅ How to improve efficiency and scale profitable growth

✅ When to expand beyond the initial campaign structure

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Follow us:

YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠
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Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠

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