Billy Quit his Job to Start an AI App Agency: Here's How | Ep. # 150
Billy Quit his Job to Start an AI App Agency: Here's How | Ep. # 150  
Podcast: The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Small Business Deep Dives with Entrepreneurs
Published On: Mon Mar 31 2025
Description: I sat down with Billy Howell to explore his journey into building and selling apps with AI as a self-taught solopreneur. Billy shared how he transitioned from defense consulting into the world of simple app creation. We talked about the power of AI-driven tools like Replit for rapidly creating simple solutions, and his first successful app. He talked about leveraging Upwork to find initial clients and build a freelance business. Billy also touched on his strategy for tackling "shiny object syndrome" and the potential for reselling custom-built apps. If you're curious about creating simple apps and potentially starting your own agency, Billy's experience is a must-hear. Find Billy on Twitter (Billy J Howell) and explore his work at https://stupid-simple-apps.com/.Timestamps below. Enjoy!---Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-ytAsk me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-askLearn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjkLearn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cofFollow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-xFree weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nlShare this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-allScrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os---00:00 From Zero to Full-Time: The Journey of a Self-Taught Coder02:59 Vibe Coding: Building Apps with Natural Language05:47 Choosing the Right AI Coding Tools09:06 Navigating Upwork: Finding Clients and Jobs11:58 Building Custom Solutions for Niche Markets14:56 The Last 10%: Overcoming Development Hurdles17:49 Shiny Object Syndrome: Managing Multiple Projects21:09 Scaling Your Freelance Business24:01 Distribution Strategies for SaaS Tools26:56 Personal Branding and Sharing Your Journey