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The Shortcut to Scale: The Distribution First Mindset

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We’ve all been told the same story: build a great product, and success will follow. But history tells a different tale.

The truth is, most great products never make it—not because they weren’t good enough, but because they never found their way to the people who needed them.

In this talk at App Growth Summit, Steve shared why distribution is the real engine of growth—and how focusing on your channels first can unlock exponential scale. From household brands to breakthrough startups, the winners didn’t simply build better; they built more innovative paths to market.

This is a talk about flipping the script: why the fastest way to grow isn’t adding more features, but finding the right shortcut to scale.

You’ll learn:

✅ How one app went from $0 → $90,000 ARR — completely free using lifetime deals + smart ASO

✅ The “brandjacking” keyword hack that indie devs use to rank #1 without big budgets

✅ How a no-code founder used paid tests + AI tools to hit $1M ARR with no app

✅ Why “content-first” launches are dominating 2025 — and how one viral TikTok created a brand-new app category

If you’re serious about app growth — this talk is your 2025 playbook.

Something exciting is brewing at AppsFlyer - their first Fall Release is almost here!

We’d love to tell you more... but you’ll have to register for the November 18 online event to find out what’s shaping the future of marketing. 👀

https://shorturl.at/gmZog

You can also watch this video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dxk4TIvRa30

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SPONSORS

The new Appsflyer Benchmarks site

Attention mobile marketers! Want to invest smarter? The new AppsFlyer Benchmarks site is here! Check out performance over time across countries, media types, and app categories to find growth opportunities, optimize spend, and see how you stack up.

With two years of data, quarterly updates, and an upcoming AI co-pilot, it’s the must-have tool for smarter UA. Check it out today and take the guesswork out of your next move.

Check out now:

https://tinyurl.com/537v4e9e

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Arcads is the fastest and best indie-friendly platform to create authentic, AI-powered UGC-style video ads — all from just text input.

- Emotionally resonant, human-like videos

- Perfect for app demos, testimonials, and paid social creatives

- Built for speed, built to convert

Whether you're launching or scaling, Arcads makes it easy to test and iterate video ads.

Try it now: ⁠https://www.arcads.ai/?comet_custom=appmasters

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Follow us:

YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠
Instagram: ⁠@App Masters
Twitter: ⁠@App Masters
TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠
Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠

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Manage episode 516128652 series 2978375
Content provided by Steve Young. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Steve Young or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

We’ve all been told the same story: build a great product, and success will follow. But history tells a different tale.

The truth is, most great products never make it—not because they weren’t good enough, but because they never found their way to the people who needed them.

In this talk at App Growth Summit, Steve shared why distribution is the real engine of growth—and how focusing on your channels first can unlock exponential scale. From household brands to breakthrough startups, the winners didn’t simply build better; they built more innovative paths to market.

This is a talk about flipping the script: why the fastest way to grow isn’t adding more features, but finding the right shortcut to scale.

You’ll learn:

✅ How one app went from $0 → $90,000 ARR — completely free using lifetime deals + smart ASO

✅ The “brandjacking” keyword hack that indie devs use to rank #1 without big budgets

✅ How a no-code founder used paid tests + AI tools to hit $1M ARR with no app

✅ Why “content-first” launches are dominating 2025 — and how one viral TikTok created a brand-new app category

If you’re serious about app growth — this talk is your 2025 playbook.

Something exciting is brewing at AppsFlyer - their first Fall Release is almost here!

We’d love to tell you more... but you’ll have to register for the November 18 online event to find out what’s shaping the future of marketing. 👀

https://shorturl.at/gmZog

You can also watch this video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dxk4TIvRa30

*********************************************

SPONSORS

The new Appsflyer Benchmarks site

Attention mobile marketers! Want to invest smarter? The new AppsFlyer Benchmarks site is here! Check out performance over time across countries, media types, and app categories to find growth opportunities, optimize spend, and see how you stack up.

With two years of data, quarterly updates, and an upcoming AI co-pilot, it’s the must-have tool for smarter UA. Check it out today and take the guesswork out of your next move.

Check out now:

https://tinyurl.com/537v4e9e

*********************************************

Arcads is the fastest and best indie-friendly platform to create authentic, AI-powered UGC-style video ads — all from just text input.

- Emotionally resonant, human-like videos

- Perfect for app demos, testimonials, and paid social creatives

- Built for speed, built to convert

Whether you're launching or scaling, Arcads makes it easy to test and iterate video ads.

Try it now: ⁠https://www.arcads.ai/?comet_custom=appmasters

*********************************************

Follow us:

YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠
Instagram: ⁠@App Masters
Twitter: ⁠@App Masters
TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠
Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠

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