How I Built the #1 App on The App Store (Twice)

Start building & deploying paywalls in 10 minutes flat: https://superwall.com/ Private dinners for $100k/mo app founders: https://75v4gfh4e3l.typeform.com/to/C... Spy on outlier TikToks that went viral promoting apps: https://spytok.com/ Join a community of world class consumer app founders and growth hackers: https://joinconsumerclub.com/ Hosted & produced by Joseph Choi:   / josephkchoi   Roger:   / realrogerchen   Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - The Vision Behind Lobby & Bro 01:37 - Validating Ideas Without Building 03:24 - How Bro Hit #1 on the App Store 05:09 - TikTok Strategy & Creator Scaling 08:51 - Using Ads for Fast Product Feedback 12:04 - What Actually Went Viral 15:55 - Making Online Conversations Feel IRL 20:01 - Lobby’s Breakout Growth Story 23:02 - The Group Picture Viral Loop 27:47 - Designing Spontaneous Social Experiences 29:01 - The Future of Social + AI 37:33 - Advice for Consumer App Builders 40:52 - Final Thoughts & Next Steps I sat down with Roger, the developer behind the #1 app on the App Store, not once, but twice. In this podcast, Roger breaks down his full journey through app development, sharing how he went from idea to launch to dominating the charts. If you're curious about mobile app development, need a real-world app development roadmap, or just want to know how to make an app that wins, this conversation is packed with value. Roger shares deep insights into coding, how he approached app development for beginners, and his path as a software developer. We dive into programming, the realities of software development, and what it takes to succeed in full stack development. Whether you're working on your next business idea or just want to understand the business model behind successful apps, Roger lays it all out. He also talks about how to develop an app, how to create an app, and how to generate and test strong app ideas. If you're hunting for new business ideas, best business ideas, or want to hear from someone who's actually done it, don’t miss this episode.