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📣 Community Update — Effective Immediately
Effective immediately, this community is evolving. “Learn AppSheet Together” is now “Build Apps Together.” This reflects a simple shift: from learning tools → building real apps with real outcomes. What’s staying the same: - All existing AppSheet content - AppSheet as a core platform - Your access and membership What’s changing: - More focus on shipping, not studying - Practical builds over theory - Premium content centered on business, delivery, and monetization You don’t need to be an expert — just interested in building useful things. You’ll start seeing clearer direction, tighter builds, and experiments with AI tools used as accelerators alongside AppSheet. Let’s build. — Michael
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What's Your Morning Mantra?
Mine: Today, I create clarity. One build, one offer, one step forward.
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You’re not lacking ideas or intelligence — you’re overloaded with half-decisions, internal debate, and unresolved logic. The reset today isn’t about finding the right answer; it’s about clearing false urgency and untested assumptions. Start by asking: - What decision am I mentally revisiting without new data? - Where am I mistaking activity for progress? The beginning point is silence and simplification, not momentum.
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You don’t need a bold pivot or a surge of intensity. You need balance between vision and execution. If one side has been dominating — strategy without delivery, or delivery without direction — today is about bringing them back into alignment.
Masterclass about Market Research with Paulo Costa
🎯 Market Research That Actually Prevents You From Wasting 6 Months Key Insights from My Interview with Paulo Costa This wasn’t academic market research. This was builder-grade, reality-tested advice for anyone creating software, SaaS, or AI tools. Here are the biggest takeaways 👇 1️⃣ Market Research Exists to Kill Bad Ideas Early Market research isn’t about proving your idea is good. It’s about discovering: - If people actually need what you’re building - If competitors already solve the problem better than you can - If the business is sustainable and scalable, not just “cool” A good idea that can’t scale or can’t be priced profitably is still a bad business. 2️⃣ Start With the Problem — Not Innovation Trying to be “first” or “revolutionary” is dangerous. Instead, ask: - What problem exists right now? - Who is already solving it? - Where are they falling short? If no one has ever built something like your idea, that’s a warning sign, not a flex. 3️⃣ Competition Is a Signal, Not a Threat A crowded market usually means: - People are already paying for solutions - Demand is proven - You just need better positioning, not reinvention Your job is not to invent something new —Your job is to solve a real problem better, faster, or more clearly. 4️⃣ Don’t “Hallucinate” Solutions for Markets You Don’t Understand You cannot successfully build software for: - Law firms - Medical practices - Supermarkets - Construction companies …if you don’t understand how they actually operate. The best founders: - Have lived the problem - Or sit directly with people who do - And map real workflows before building anything Technology exists to optimize processes, not replace understanding. 5️⃣ Market Research = Conversations, Not Spreadsheets The most valuable research doesn’t come from: - Reports - Percentages - Industry PDFs It comes from: - Talking to real people - Watching how they work - Asking what breaks, not what they want
Market Research - How to do it, Why do we need to do it?
On Tuesday 13th 9am Chicago/Central Time. I'm hosting Paulo Costa who is community owner of Plan Your Tech. Paulo is going to lead a masterclass on Market Research, the importance of it and how to do it. The target audience is any entrepreneur looking sell a product or service. Come one, come all! meet.google.com/gcf-cncm-szi
Start one of these businesses in 2026
1. AI-Powered Compliance Tracker Target: Construction, healthcare, logistics, finance. Problem: Businesses face increasing compliance/regulation requirements. App Idea: Build an AppSheet or Airtable app that auto-logs compliance checks, integrates AI to summarize gaps, and sends alerts before deadlines. Revenue Model: Subscription per seat ($99–$499/month), plus setup fees. Why 2026? Regulations and ESG reporting are only increasing, and companies want lightweight, mobile-friendly tools instead of enterprise bloat. 2. Field-Service Niche Apps (Vertical SaaS) Target: Contractors, property managers, solar installers, pest control. Problem: They juggle scheduling, invoicing, and technician accountability with paper or spreadsheets. App Idea: White-label dispatcher/work-order apps — mobile-first with GPS check-ins, photo uploads, and customer review capture. Revenue Model: SaaS ($199–$599/month per crew), with optional add-ons (e.g., storm data, weather alerts).Why 2026? The “vertical SaaS” wave is accelerating — niche-specific apps scale faster than broad platforms. 3. AI-Driven Micro-Learning App for Teams Target: Mid-sized businesses with distributed workforces. Problem: Training is expensive, clunky, and not engaging. App Idea: A mobile app that delivers 5-minute micro-lessons, quizzes, and AI-chat coaching tied to company SOPs or compliance. Revenue Model: Per-employee monthly fee ($10–$20/user).Why 2026? Corporate learning budgets are growing, and AI is making “just-in-time” training possible. 4. Client Intake + Workflow Automator Target: Service businesses (law firms, accountants, agencies, clinics).Problem: Intake forms and follow-ups are scattered across email, forms, spreadsheets. App Idea: A no-code app that unifies intake → auto-assigns staff → tracks status → sends branded updates to clients. Revenue Model: Setup fee + monthly subscription ($249–$799/month).Why 2026? SMBs want automation without paying for Salesforce or HubSpot.
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$450 to build the following: Google AppSheet Developer Needed – Delivery Management App for Furniture Company Posted yesterday Worldwide Specialized profiles can help you better highlight your expertise when submitting proposals to jobs like these. Create a specialized profile. Summary We are a small but growing furniture company looking to hire an experienced Google AppSheet developer to build a delivery management app for our internal team. The goal is to streamline how our office staff assigns deliveries and how our delivery drivers execute and report them in real time. ⸻ Project Overview We operate with 3 delivery vehicles and drivers. The app will have two user roles: 1. Office Staff (Web / Tablet preferred) 2. Delivery Team (Mobile app) All data should sync seamlessly between both sides. ⸻ Office Staff Requirements Office staff should have an easy-to-use interface where they can: • Create and assign deliveries • Select delivery vehicle and driver • Enter: • Delivery date & time • Client name • Contact details (phone/email) • Delivery address + GPS pin • Notes / special instructions • Upload a PDF delivery order (DO) • View delivery status in real time: • Pending • In progress • Delivered • See uploaded delivery photos and signatures • Access a calendar view for short- and long-term planning ⸻ Delivery Team (Driver App) Requirements Drivers should be able to use the app on their mobile devices to: • View assigned deliveries only • See all delivery details (address, contact, notes, PDF DO) • Print or view the delivery order (PDF) • Update delivery status: • In progress • Delivered • Upload photos of delivered items • Capture a digital signature on the mobile device • Sync all updates back to the office automatically ⸻ Technical Expectations • Built using Google AppSheet • Backend can be Google Sheets or another suitable AppSheet-compatible database • Clean UX, simple flows, minimal clicks • Proper user access control (office vs drivers)
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$60/hr to build AppSheet Developer / Data Workflow Engineer (Contract) Summary We’re looking for an experienced AppSheet developer to help us design and implement a structured data layer that powers internal workflows, reporting, and automation (including QA automation) for a high-volume direct-to-consumer business. This is a hands-on build role, not a consulting or strategy-only engagement. What You’ll Work On • Design AppSheet apps backed by Google Sheets as the data store • Create structured, standardized data models for offers, funnels, pricing, URLs, and tracking • Build forms and controlled-edit interfaces for internal teams (QC, ops, GTM) • Output multiple “views” of the same data: Client / partner–friendly sheets Automation / QA–friendly sheets • Implement role-based permissions and edit controls • Ensure two-way sync between AppSheet UI and Google Sheets • Preserve schema integrity (no broken formats, no manual rework) • Support incremental rollout without disrupting existing workflows What We Care About (Must-Have) Proven experience building production AppSheet apps Strong understanding of Google Sheets as a backend Experience designing data schemas, not just screens Ability to enforce data standards and validation rules Comfort working with messy legacy spreadsheets and normalizing them Clear communicator who can document workflows and assumptions Nice to Have Experience with Airtable (for comparison or migration evaluation)
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