Starter Story I copied a business for sale and turned it into $20K/month | Starter Story
Oct 20, 2025
Discover how one entrepreneur transformed a business idea into a $20K/month success by copying a successful app rather than buying it. Learn the compelling reasons behind choosing to rebuild instead of purchase, and get inspired by Adrian's journey from inspiration to implementation. This episode is packed with insights on innovative business strategies and finding lucrative opportunities in the marketplace.
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Proven Ideas Reduce Risk
- If something is already working, copying it can be a morally acceptable shortcut to success.
- Proven demand de-risks idea selection and speeds up building a business.
Copied A For-Sale App And Scaled It
- Adrian saw a successful app for sale and rebuilt it himself instead of buying it.
- His rebuilt app now makes $20,000 per month.
Find Ideas On Marketplaces For Sale
- Look for apps or businesses listed for sale to find validated ideas worth copying.
- Rebuild yourself rather than buying when you can to save acquisition cost and learn faster.