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42: Making Slow Fast Slow Work

Thoroughly Considered · 27 Sept 2018 · 38m · Episode 42

What this episode covers

Myke Hurley joins hosts Tom Gerhardt and Dan Provost of Studio Neat to brainstorm how to monetize their free app, Slow Fast Slow, which receives 1,000-2,000 daily organic downloads. The team discusses the app's history, its role in driving traffic to their physical product store, and the challenges of converting utility app users into customers. They consider options like in-app purchases, email list growth, and rebranding the app as a broader video utility suite to justify future development.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Studio Neat, Apple
Products
Slow Fast Slow, Highball, Frameographer, Spark Camera
Tools
iTunes Connect
Also
WWDC

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