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EPISODE · Jan 6, 2026 · 26 MIN

How Building a Community Took Me from Side Hustles to 7 Figures

from App Marketing by App Masters · host Steve Young

How do you go from endless side projects to building a 7-figure business you love?The answer isn’t a marketing hack, or even an app idea — it’s community.In this video, Steve P. Young takes you behind the scenes of his entrepreneurial journey — from launching his first app while working full-time, to quitting his corporate job, to scaling App Masters into a global business.You’ll discover how joining the right community changed everything — and how starting his own mastermind (that later became the App Founders Community) became the foundation for long-term success.You’ll Learn:✅ The real reason community accelerates success faster than any marketing hack✅ How to find and join a community that supports your goals✅ Why mentorship and collaboration beat “solo hustle” every time✅ The framework Steve used to grow from $0 → 7 figuresYou can also watch this video here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKlscFzwNnA👥 Want to Join the App Founders Community?Get mentorship, accountability, and insider growth tactics from real app founders →👉 https://appfounders.coWant expert guidance to grow your app? Book a quick call with App Masters:https://appmasters.com/contact-us/Get training, coaching, and community: https://appmasters.com/academy/*********************************************SPONSORSGot tons of freemium users who won’t upgrade? Encore turns free users into paying customers and reduces churn by adding smart, curated affiliate offers at key user moments. Everyone wins with Encore.Learn more at https://encorekit.com/*********************************************Launch a high-performing branded Web Shop in minutes—or build a fully custom storefront without the hassle.Xsolla’s modular solution reduces platform fees, supports 1,000+ global payment methods, and ships with built-in LiveOps and customization tools—so every purchase puts more revenue back in your studio’s pocket.Check out now: https://tinyurl.com/43hda5tf*********************************************Follow us:YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠Instagram: ⁠@App MastersTwitter: ⁠@App MastersTikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠*********************************************

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