Examines a founder’s step-by-step blueprint for building and selling two AI apps, detailing revenue growth to $70k/year and buyouts of $200k and $235k. Covers client discovery, app development choices, a referral-based “shadow clone” growth model, revenue projection for valuation, and acquisition preparation including P&L and data-room materials. He shares practical tactics used on Reddit and LinkedIn, plus pitfalls encountered when maintaining growth.
– Find paying clients: use Reddit “honeypot” posts and LinkedIn Sales Navigator to attract pre-paying customers and validate demand.
– Build or outsource the app: choose low-code/mobile platforms (e.g., Vibe/ROR) or developer tools (Cursor, cloud code, Gemini) depending on complexity.
– Shadow clone referral system: incentivize initial clients with 30–40% commissions so they refer peers and effectively multiply your sales reach.
– Prepare for acquisition: project 6–12 month MRR for valuation (typical 3–5x multiple), and assemble P&L, company overview, demo video, and a secure data room.
Quotes:
I was offered $200,000 to sell my AI app.
I had absolutely no landing page — not even on the app store.
Turn your clients into mini marketers: the ‘shadow clone’ system.
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| Upload date: | 2026-01-17 |
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| Statistics updated: | 2026-02-14 |
Specification: My AI App Was Offered $200,000 Buyout: Here’s How It Happened
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