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David Barnard, Jacob Eiting
Interviews with the experts behind the biggest apps in the App Store. Hosts David Barnard and Jacob Eiting dive deep to unlock insights, strategies, and stories that you can use to carve out your slice of the 'trillion-dollar App Store opportunity'.
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Oct 1, 2025 • 49min
What Subscription Apps Can Learn About Monetization From Gaming — Mathias Gredal Nørvig, Subway Surfers
Mathias Gredal Nørvig, CEO of Cybo and visionary behind Subway Surfers, shares invaluable insights on sustainable app growth and monetization strategies. He discusses the power of viral marketing over hefty ad budgets, highlighting how a lean team can foster creativity and cultural relevance. Mathias advocates for user-friendly monetization tactics, like rewarded ads that expand audience reach while preserving player experience. He also champions season passes as transparent and fair alternatives to traditional subscriptions, offering lessons for apps seeking long-term user engagement.

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Sep 17, 2025 • 47min
Value-Driven Growth: LinkedIn's Billion-Dollar Subscription Strategy — Ora Levit, LinkedIn
Ora Levit, Vice President of Product Management at LinkedIn, oversees the platform's billion-dollar subscription services. She discusses the importance of a value-driven growth approach, emphasizing that true long-term growth comes from continuously enhancing user benefits. Ora explains how LinkedIn personalizes experiences based on user intent to prevent churn. She also shares insights into the culture of experimentation, revealing that running over a thousand tests annually helps teams learn and innovate continuously, while addressing the interesting phenomenon of user 'boomerang' behavior.

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Sep 3, 2025 • 55min
The Post-Attribution Playbook for Growth — Eric Seufert, Mobile Dev Memo
Eric Seufert, a quantitative marketer and author of Mobile Dev Memo, joins to discuss critical growth strategies for app businesses. He reveals how disorganized measurement cripples growth and emphasizes the need for a unified framework. Eric warns against unnecessary channel diversification, urging companies to maximize one channel before moving on. He also highlights that the success of ads often defies explanation, advocating for a focus on systems over individual outcomes. Rapid execution with informed adjustments is key to unlocking potential in mobile growth.

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Aug 20, 2025 • 1h 33min
Signal Engineering: Strategic Data Filtering for Better Ad Performance — Thomas Petit, Independent Consultant
In this engaging discussion, Thomas Petit, an independent app growth consultant for subscription apps, shares his insights on signal engineering to optimize ad spend. He emphasizes that the real AI opportunity lies in smarter analysis rather than just faster production. Thomas highlights the importance of ensuring accurate event data for ad networks and maintaining a balance between exploiting winning ads and exploring new creative concepts. His tips on using AI for performance prediction offer a fresh perspective for app marketers looking to boost ROI.

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Aug 6, 2025 • 48min
Optimizing Funnels, Pricing, and Retention at Zumba — Nicole Page & Lucy Levy, Zumba
In this lively discussion, Lucy Levy, Chief Consumer Officer at Zumba, and Nicole Page, Senior Product Manager at Zumba, dive into the brand's incredible journey from VHS to app. They reveal how customer insights shaped Zumba's evolution and enhanced retention rates. With a focus on structured programs over endless free content, they highlight how beginner-friendly onboarding redefined user engagement. The shift to simplified web checkouts showcases clever strategies that drove higher subscriptions despite an initial dip in conversions.

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Jul 23, 2025 • 2h 17min
The Past, Present, and Future of Building on Apple — John Gruber, Daring Fireball
Join John Gruber, sole proprietor of Daring Fireball and Apple expert, as he dives deep into Apple’s fascinating 40-year history with developers. He shares how Apple’s near-bankruptcy in the '90s reshaped its cautious partnership with developers. Discover the rise of the App Store, the shift from begging for apps to a selectivity approach, and the need for an 'App Store 3.0' reset in response to current challenges. John also reflects on the impact of the developer community on iPhone success and the evolving dynamics in the app ecosystem.

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Jul 9, 2025 • 45min
Turning a Side Project into a Six-Figure Subscription Business – Eric Duffett, Shot Pattern
Eric Duffett, a high school teacher-turned-indie developer, shares his rollercoaster journey from a failed app to creating Shot Pattern, a golf GPS tool. He reveals the vital strategy of validating user demand before coding to avoid pitfalls. Eric emphasizes leveraging existing user habits to streamline adoption, particularly in automating golf measurements. He discusses rejecting a tempting acquisition offer to focus on long-term vision and investing in his project, which transformed his side hustle into a thriving business.

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Jun 18, 2025 • 1h 13min
WWDC 2025: What Subscription Apps Need to Know
Charlie Chapman, Senior Developer Advocate at RevenueCat, discusses key shifts in app development following WWDC 2025. He highlights the 'Liquid Glass' design—a unique opportunity for apps to stand out and gain visibility. Furthermore, he explains the importance of creating dedicated landing pages for specific keywords to enhance user acquisition. Charlie also addresses the practical applications of Apple's new on-device AI models, suggesting they excel at micro-tasks rather than as main features, ensuring developers can still delight users with innovative solutions.

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Jun 11, 2025 • 1h 5min
Building Apps Faster: How AI and React Native are Changing the Game – Charlie Cheever, Expo
Charlie Cheever, Co-Founder and CEO of Expo, shares insights on how React Native is transforming the app development landscape. He highlights why React Native has become the go-to choice for startups, emphasizing its ability to streamline development with instant iteration cycles. Cheever discusses how AI enhances productivity and accelerates development, allowing for rapid testing and deployment. He explains that unifying teams with a single codebase leads to consistency across platforms, driving user trust and fostering innovation in a competitive market.

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May 28, 2025 • 44min
What Reading.com Learned Testing Prices and Funnels — Tim Dikun, Teaching.com
Tim Dikun, the Chief Operating Officer of Teaching.com, shares insights on enhancing web2app funnels through trust and innovative strategies. He emphasizes replacing free trials with money-back guarantees to attract high-intent users and improve lifetime value. Dikun highlights the significance of parental involvement in children's learning, showing how it boosts educational outcomes. He also discusses the need for flexible development approaches, warning against rigid frameworks that stifle creativity in product design.