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First Sale Bootcamp
The First Sale Bootcamp: Build a Profit-Ready App FAST
Go from idea to monetization-ready app in less than a week with the First Sale Framework.
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👥 Join 23,959 builders shipping apps with AI — without hiring a developer or designer.

The Shift

Most people think making money from an app means building something huge and complicated.

It doesn’t.

With the right approach, you can build one simple feature that solves a real problem — and get paying customers within hours.

That’s exactly what this bootcamp shows you how to do.

What You’ll Do

✅ Learn how to use AI inside Replit to build a real, working web app
✅ Integrate payments with Stripe so you can accept real money from day one
✅ Deploy your app live on your own domain
✅ Use a repeatable framework to keep launching more apps in the future

And you’ll do it inside a motivated group of builders — all shipping and selling alongside you.

Take Action

Stop learning. Start earning.

The First Sale Bootcamp is about doing.

You’ll skip the endless “learning” phase and go straight to launching — with a clear process, daily structure, and a real deadline.

You’ll be building alongside a group — but the learning materials are async, so you can go at your own pace (even with a full-time job).

Inside the Operating System

✅ Daily build plans that remove guesswork and keep you moving fast
✅ Live leaderboard + milestones to stay accountable and motivated
✅ Hands-on support via Slack when you’re stuck

You won’t get lost in tutorials. You’ll build, launch, and get ready for customers — all in under a week.

Your Instructors

Daniel Kempe
Daniel Kempe
Daniel Kempe
Founder @ Quuu.co & Supawrite.com and generated millions in revenue
Pat Walls
Pat Walls
Pat Walls
Founder at Starter Story. Built over 25 apps and digital products that have earned millions in revenue.

The Framework

A Clear Process to Build, Monetize, and Launch Your First App — Fast

Skip the noise.

This is a builder-first framework that shows you how to:

  • Build with AI — Use Replit + GPT to generate your app, fix bugs, and move fast
  • Keep it simple — Stick to one feature so you can actually launch
  • Integrate payments — Set up Stripe so you can accept real money
  • Ship smarter — Deploy to your own domain and start testing with users immediately

You’ll Walk Away With

✅ A fully functional, payment-ready web app
✅ Stripe integration with live or test payments
✅ The First Sale Framework you can reuse to build more revenue streams

Here are just some of the tools you'll master
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Replit
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Stripe
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OpenAI
and many more...

Learn in-demand AI tools:
Replit (Free tier available)
Stripe (Free to get started)
OpenAI (Pay-per-use API)

The Operating System

This is way more than a course

We’ve built a custom Operating System to help you stay focused, track progress, and hit milestones.

From deep work sessions to live metrics shared with your group — it keeps you accountable and moving forward every day.

Deep Work OS
Deep Work OS
Lock in your daily focus and ship with momentum.
Step-by-step Framework
Step-by-step Framework
A structured curriculum that guides your build in real time.
Gamification
Gamification
Hit your goals and stay motivated with group accountability + leaderboards.
Hands-on Support
Hands-on Support
Weekly office hours, Slack community, and direct feedback when you need it.

The Schedule

Designed for people with full-time jobs

This bootcamp is built for people with full-time jobs, families, and busy schedules.

Lessons are self-paced and spread over 7 days — so you can learn on your own time, while still getting support inside Slack.

You’ll get feedback and connect with the community — while keeping lifetime access to all materials.

The Syllabus

Syllabus
8 units • 37 lessons
  • 1
    Onboarding
    Welcome To Starter Story Build [From Pat Walls]
    Onboarding: Join The Slack
  • 2
    Kickoff
    Welcome To The First Sale Bootcamp. Watch This First!
    Here's what you'll get out of this bootcamp
    What will we accomplish?
    Which tools will you need?
    How to get the most out of this bootcamp?
  • 3
    Day 1: Idea & Validation
    What are single feature apps?
    How To Find Your Idea
    Method 1: Problem-First Research
    Method 2: Community-Driven Research
    Method 3: Simplfying Complex Solutions
    Method 4: AI Enhancement of Simple Tools
    Commit To Your Idea & Share It
  • 4
    Day 2: Let's Get Building
    Introduction to Replit
    Ready to start building with Replit
  • 5
    Day 3: Core Development
    The Vibe-Debugging Framework
    Your MVP and feature roadmap
    Implementing Feature 1 (Image size consistency)
    Implementing Feature 2 (Image Styles)
    Further look at Replit features
  • 6
    Day 4: Monetization
    Introduction to Integrating with Stripe
    Kicking off the Stripe Integration & Adding our Stripe API Keys
    The Replit Dev URL (So we can test our Stripe integration)
    Testing & Debugging our new Stripe Integration
    Testing Stripe Integration and App Functionality 🚀
    Integrating Stripe Webhooks for synchronisation
  • 7
    Day 5: Polish & Deploy
    Polishing Your App UI/UX
    Deploying to Your Custom Domain
    Switching Stripe to Live Mode
    Testing Stripe checkout for free
    MY PROJECT IS LIVE! 🚀
    Can you give us your feedback?
    I shipped my app - now what?
  • 8
    Bonus: Getting your first sale
    Getting Your First Sale (Part 1)
    Getting Your First Sale (Part 2)
    Celebrate your first sale! 🎉
  • Testimonials

    Word on the Street

    Here’s what people are saying about their experience:

    Adam Rosato

    The AI bootcamp has given me a whole new buzz. I’m waking up early to work on my project, jumping back into it at night, and even spending my weekends building because I genuinely want to. It’s opened my eyes to what’s possible with AI, helped me get much better at prompting, and finally let me test ideas I’ve been sitting on for years.

    Abdul Bidiwi
    LegacyTextAI

    I started with 0 technical knowledge. By following the steps in the Starter Story program, I built and shipped my first tech product by myself within the week. More importantly, I know have a system, knowledge, and experience to do it again and again.

    Manny Ureno

    Amazing experience. The bootcamp cuts through all of the noise you hear online about vibe coding and helps you get straight into building.

    Rahul Kahani
    Rahul Kahani

    This got me moving forward on things I wish I started 3-4 months ago. Thank you!

    Greg Miliatis
    Greg Miliatis

    Committing to this program actually got me off the sidelines & taking action. In the past, I'd have an idea like this, then sit on it for months without doing anything. This changed everything for me.

    Jordan Castellani

    This bootcamp gives you a roadmap and structure that sets any project up for success in terms of taking an idea and turning it into a real website/app/product. Once you have the framework, you can rinse and repeat until you hit 'that' idea.

    Teo Coste

    The AI Bootcamp was a game-changer for me. I gained hands-on experience with tools like Lovable and Supabase, learned how to validate ideas, and built a real project. Clear, practical, and inspiring, highly recommended!

    Nicola Murru

    It’s amazing how quickly you can build a real app without knowing any code (with auth, database, payments) just by following the prompts and tips from the camp. Hands down the best course I’ve ever taken!

    David Efhan
    David Efhan

    I've accomplished more than I ever have and learned a lot along the way. Most importantly, I've made PROGRESS and finally have enough momentum to launch my idea.

    Benjamin Beverly

    Being part of the AI Build Bootcamp has been an amazing experience. I came in eager to dive into AI's latest capabilities, and I left with a fully launched project. Big thanks to Lazar and the Starter Story community for their support and for keeping all of us on track!

    In a Nutshell

    ✅ 12-day online bootcamp
    ✅ Slack support with your instructor + other course members ✅ Access to our Deep Work OS
    ✅ Access to our private Slack community (3,000+ builders)
    ✅ Lifetime access to all materials
    Price: $295

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do I need coding experience?
    Will I actually make a sale in this bootcamp?
    What tools will I need?
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