The 3 mistakes that kill most micro-apps

Ah, but here are the mistakes most people make when they set out to do this on their own. I'll explain why those mistakes happen and how I can help you avoid them.

I see aspiring builders make these all the time. They're not the result of a lack of skill, but a lack of a system.

Mistake #1: Building Without Validating

This is the most common and painful mistake. You get a brilliant idea, sacrifice your weekend to build it, and launch to the sound of crickets. Why? Because you never confirmed if anyone actually wanted it. This is why the "$1 Pre-Sale Test" is a non-negotiable part of our system.

Mistake #2: Over-Engineering the V1

This comes from a good place—wanting to build a great product. But it's fatal. You add user accounts, a settings page, and multiple features to an app that doesn't even have a paying customer yet. The "perfect" becomes the enemy of the profitable. A V1 should do one thing well. That's it.

Mistake #3: Having No Launch Plan

You finish the build, upload the code to a server, and then... what? You post a single tweet and hope for the best. A launch isn't a single action; it's a sequence. It requires a prepared sales page, a plan for distribution (like Product Hunt or Indie Hackers), and a commitment to engage with feedback.

The AI Hustle Lab is designed to help you avoid these mistakes by providing a clear, repeatable playbook for every stage.

The best way to avoid these mistakes is to follow a proven template. Tomorrow, I'm going to share a big piece of our internal system with you—our complete "Micro-App Launch Checklist."

As always, thanks for reading!

See you tomorrow,

Francisco Pinheiro, Founder @ The AI Hustle Lab

P.S. Every builder makes these mistakes at least once. The key is to learn from them and install a system so you don't make them again.

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