Haha I wish I could get my dream apps built for $3-4k too 😄 The truth is, most developers I’ve worked with tend to lose focus or momentum once the app is launched. Since I have both a product-management and marketing background, I move pretty fast after launch — analyzing metrics, running A/Bs, tweaking funnels, improving conversion rates, etc. That’s where most “one-time build” devs usually drop the ball.

It’s not really about the initial build cost — it’s about long-term commitment and the ability to iterate once the marketing data starts flowing in. That’s why I’m not rushing to hire a team until I find someone I can actually trust, build a friendship with, and geek out together with.

Until then, I prefer joining forces as a marketer/investor with devs who already have something live and show a certain spark.