This video is a really interesting interview with a guy named Julian, who created a Notion app – basically a tool that makes it easier to use Notion – and it’s making him a ton of money! He's only 28 and was working a stressful 9-to-5 job before this. The cool part is, he built the app in just six days! He wasn't trying to create something huge; he focused on a small, useful feature that Notion users really needed.
He didn't just build it, though. He’s smart. He smartly used existing Notion communities – like Reddit and Facebook groups – to get his app in front of people, and it became super popular very quickly. Instead of a big, expensive product launch, he just let his app's value do the talking. A clever trick he used was that the app itself encouraged users to share their work, making his app get even more attention.
What's really impressive is how he monetized it. It started free; he added more features over time and then made some of the advanced stuff paid. That's a really clever way to grow a user base first and then start making money. He’s transparent about his struggles, too – customer service was initially a nightmare, but he solved this by hiring help and using AI chatbots to make things more manageable.
The video also gives you a glimpse into his tech stack (the tools he uses), and the business advice he would give his younger self is simple and impactful: just start building and don't overthink things. It's an inspiring story of how a simple idea, smart execution, and a little hustle can lead to serious success.
