Episode Mentions
EntreArchitect Podcast with Mark R. LePage · May 8, 2026
EA659: Ashish Desai - How Architecture Firms Can Use Data to Thrive
“Marketplace platform connecting clients with graphic designers; Ashish Desai's previous role as CPO informed understanding of design professional business challenges”
Business metrics for architecture firms (utilization, realization, cash flow)AI applications in administrative workflows (invoicing, proposals, RFPs)Monthly billing and recurring revenue models
View Analysis
Starter Story · Oct 11, 2025
I Quit My $250K Job To Become an Author | Starter Story
“Design platform Paul used to hire a designer for his book cover ($742 cost)”
Self-publishing strategy and economicsCareer transition from corporate to entrepreneurshipBook marketing and audience building
View AnalysisStarter Story · Sep 5, 2025
How I Built It: $40K/Month iPhone App | Starter Story
“Platform used to crowdsource UI/UX design for mobile apps with 50-70+ designer submissions”
Mobile app ideation and problem validationNo-code app development and MVP buildingOutsourcing development on Upwork
View Analysis
Starter Story · Sep 24, 2024
How I Built It: $40K/Month iPhone App
“Crowdsourced design platform used to create app UI/UX by uploading sketches and receiving designs from 50-70 designers”
Mobile app development without coding experienceApp idea validation using market research and TikTok trendsOutsourcing app development on Upwork
View Analysis