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EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 24 MIN

How I Built HerHouse With No Tech Background or Team

from Dream Big Have Adventures · host Tess Millhollon

What does it actually take to build an app when you don’t know how to code… don’t have a team… and don’t have $100,000 sitting in the bank?In this episode of Dream Big, Have Adventures, Tess shares the full, unfiltered story of building HerHouse — from a no-code MVP to app store approval, viral Facebook growth, pregnancy, burnout, failed Kickstarter, and finally rebuilding the platform with a professional team.If you’ve ever felt called to build something bigger than you— this episode will hit home.This isn’t the polished highlight reel.It’s the real founder journey.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:How a TED Talk sparked the decision to finally build HerHouseWhat “no-code” app development actually looks likeThe hardest part of building tech as a non-technical founderWhat went wrong with the first version of the appWhy churn and poor tech nearly killed the businessHow motherhood changed Tess’s capacity as an entrepreneurWhy she ran a Kickstarter (and what happened when it failed)How an investor partnership transformed the future of HerHouseWhat it feels like to build something before the world can see itThe Bigger LessonSometimes building a business feels like pushing a massive boulder up a mountain.But entrepreneurs see the mountain before anyone else does.They hold the vision.They keep pushing.They rebuild when necessary.And they trust that once critical mass is reached — the momentum becomes unstoppable.If you’re a non-technical founder with a big idea, this episode is proof:You don’t need to know how to code.You just need to care deeply enough to figure it out. Ready to Travel With Built-In Community?✨ Start with the free Solo Travel 101 workshop: >>Access Here>>🌍 Explore HerHouse with a 7-day free trial: >>Join Here>>📖 Grab Tess’s book Sherbet Skies: >>Buy Now>>Connect With TessWebsite: https://www.herhouse.co/Instagram (Tess): @tessmillhollonInstagram (HerHouse): @herhouse.coLinkedIn: @tess-millhollonTikTok:@herhouse.co

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