I Have An App Idea with Amanda Spann

I Have An App Idea with Amanda Spann

By Amanda SpannBusinessEntrepreneurshipTechnology
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I Have An App Idea with Amanda Spann episodes

  • How to Build a Fitness App [Jack Petion of Co-fit, Fitness App]

     In This Episode of I Have An App Idea…

    Amanda Spann chats with Jack Petion, founder of CoFit, a community-focused fitness app helping users discover and attend local fitness events led by freelance organizers. Jack opens up about how his day job prepared him for entrepreneurship, what he’s learned about himself along the way, and how CoFit is creating meaningful connections through movement.

    Whether you're dreaming of launching your own app or just looking for a little inspiration, this convo is packed with real talk and actionable insight.

    ✨ Let’s Stay Connected + Build Your App Together

    📲 Follow Me:

     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamandaspann
     TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theamandaspann

    💡 Interested in building an app? Get support + tools here:

     https://bit.ly/Letsbuildanapp

    📘 FREE 90-Day App Planner

     App Idea to Income: A step-by-step guide to skip the guesswork and start building with confidence.
     https://bit.ly/Letsbuildanapp

    🧠 App Brainstorm Activity

     Get clarity on your idea with this simple, guided framework:
     https://bit.ly/appbrainstormactivity

    💰 App Development Budget Planner

     Plan your build with confidence—know the real costs:
     https://bit.ly/appbudgetplan

    🔒 App Safeguarding Checklist

     Protect your idea before you build:
     https://bit.ly/appsafeguard

    ✅ App Validation Activity Guide

     Test your idea before you invest:
     https://bit.ly/appvalidationactivity

    🤖 AI Tools Supercharge List

     Use AI to build faster and smarter:
     https://bit.ly/aisuperchargelist

    💸 Revenue Models for Apps

     Discover how top apps make money:
     https://bit.ly/apprevenuemodel

    👩‍💻 App Developer Interview Checklist

     Ask the right questions before you hire:
     https://bit.ly/appinterviewchecklist

    📊 App Developer Scoring Guide

     Score and compare developer candidates with ease:
     https://bit.ly/appdevscoring

     

    52 min
  • He Built An Auto Detailing App With No Tech Background [Myron Walker of Link Car Care App]

    When Myron kept getting stranded with flat tires, he didn’t set out to build a tech empire, he just wanted a faster way to call roadside assistance. Deonna, a nightlife insider, never planned to code an app, she just wanted to stop watching talented DJs struggle to get booked. This episode is a masterclass in turning everyday frustrations into thriving tech solutions, even when you’re figuring it out as you go.

     KEY TAKEAWAYS YOU CAN’T MISS

    1. Your “Bad” First App Might Be Your Best Teacher

      Myron’s first app (Link Roadside, built with an overseas dev team) flopped—but taught him everything about milestones, cultural alignment, and protecting his budget. Spoiler: He now uses escrow accounts for every project.

    2. Start With a “Good Enough” MVP (You Don’t Need Perfection)

      Deonna learned the hard way: Overloading your app with features = wasted time. Her pivot? Testing demand with a simple website prototype before coding a single line.

    3. The $6.33/Hour Hustle That Built a Car Care Empire

      Myron started detailing cars out of his Jeep using clients’ water hoses. His secret? Upselling add-ons (spray wax, interior shampoos) to turn $60 washes into $120+ bookings.

    4. Why DJs Are the Hidden Goldmine of the Gig Economy

      Deonna’s aha moment: DJs are drowning in admin work (bookings, payments, taxes). Her app, Vinyl Control, streamlines it all—and solves a problem even venues didn’t know they had.

    5. “Trust ≠ Blind Faith”

      Myron’s rule for outsourcing devs: “If they’re not asking ‘Have you thought about XYZ?’, keep looking.”

      🔗 WHERE TO FIND THEM

      • Myron: https://linkcarcare.com/ | Download the Link Car Car app Download here:  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.link.carcare

      • Deonna:  | IG: 

         

        🔗 Helpful Links

        📚 Visit the I Have An App Idea Book & Podcast Site: ihaveanappidea.net

        🚀 Ready to build your app? Join the official training program: theappaccelerator.com
        📸 Follow us on Instagram:
        →https://instagram.com/theamandaspann

         →https://instagram.com/theappaccelerator

         📺 Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@IHaveAnAppIdea

        56 min
      • The App Idea She Almost Quit On [ Shante Frazier of WellCapped, Wigs & Hair Extensions Rentals]

        When Shante Frazier co-founded WellCapped, a platform for renting and reselling wigs and hair extensions, she wasn’t even convinced it was the right idea. But sometimes, the things we resist the most are the ones that change everything. In this episode, we dive into how she went from hesitation to building a thriving business, why you don’t have to have everything figured out from day one, and how betting on the right opportunities can unlock freedom, wealth, and unexpected success.

         

        🔗 Helpful Links

        📚 Visit the I Have An App Idea Book & Podcast Site: ihaveanappidea.net

        🚀 Ready to build your app? Join the official training program: theappaccelerator.com
        📸 Follow us on Instagram:
        →https://instagram.com/theamandaspann

         →https://instagram.com/theappaccelerator

         📺 Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@IHaveAnAppIdea

        46 min
      • What No One Tells You Before You Create An App [E. Mackey of Blvcker, the Spades Card Game]

        In this episode, we chat with E. Mackey, the founder of Blvck Spades and the Blvcker app, a digital community where people can play, learn, and connect through the game of spades.However Mackey’s journey wasn’t without challenges—like many first-time founders, he faced setbacks from not knowing what he didn’t know about building an app. In this episode we’ll unpack his lessons learned, the costly mistakes he made, and how he found his way forward. If you’ve ever felt lost in the process, this episode is for you.

        🔗 Helpful Links

        📚 Visit the I Have An App Idea Book & Podcast Site: ihaveanappidea.net

        🚀 Ready to build your app? Join the official training program: theappaccelerator.com
        📸 Follow us on Instagram:
        →https://instagram.com/theamandaspann

         →https://instagram.com/theappaccelerator

         📺 Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@IHaveAnAppIdea

         

        56 min

      About I Have An App Idea with Amanda Spann

      From the publisher's feed

      You have an app idea and Amanda Spann will show you how to build it. I Have an App Idea is the go-to podcast for people with no tech experience like teachers, nurses, barbers, and lawyers,  who want to turn their app idea into a startup business.