He Made $10M with 3 iPhone Apps | Starter Story

October 6, 2026

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Blake Anderson taught himself to code with ChatGPT in May 2023 and, within a year, built three iPhone apps that collectively generate nearly $20 million in annual revenue. His first app, Riz GPT, a dating assistant, hit $2.5 million in annual revenue. His second, Umax, a "glow-up" app focused on attractiveness, does about $5 million annually. His third, Cal AI, a calorie-counting app he co-founded, launched six months ago and now does over $1 million per month. Anderson's story is not about technical genius or a perfect product; it is about recognizing a structural shift in two domains—AI capabilities and social media distribution—and moving fast while the window was open.

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1 (02:06) **The $10M No-Code App Founder** - Blake Anderson introduces himself and how he taught himself to code with ChatGPT to build three AI apps generating nearly $20M/year.
2 (05:26) **Backstory: From Degeneracy to Desperation** - Blake shares his low point after college, living at home with no job while friends earned six figures.
3 (06:43) **Riz GPT: The First App and the $100 Bet** - The origin story of the dating advice app and the breakthrough that launched it.
4 (10:44) **Two Million-Dollar App Ideas Right Now** - Blake identifies specific, actionable niches for new AI mobile apps.
5 (11:48) **Method for Finding Winning Ideas** - Blake's two distinct approaches for identifying high-potential problems to solve.
6 (12:58) **Validation Process: Become the Customer** - How Blake validates ideas before building.
7 (13:44) **Blueprint: How to Build an App From Scratch** - Blake's recommended tech stack and process for a complete beginner.

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Blake Anderson

Show Notes

He Made $10M with 3 iPhone Apps

This is how Blake Anderson built 3 AI iPhone apps that have earned him over $10M.

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