# From Zero to $42K/Month in 90 Days with AI | Starter Story

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Podcast: [Starter Story](https://stenobird.com/podcast/starter-story-7259465)
Published: 2026-07-17T08:09:00+00:00
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## Resource

From Zero to $42K/Month in 90 Days with AI This is how CJ Zafir built an AI tool to $42,000 MRR in just 90 days. 🛠️ Want to start building with AI? Check out Starter Story Build → https://build.starterstory.com?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=cj Follow CJ's Journey: https://x.com/cjzafir 🔔 Follow the Second Channel: ‪@StarterStoryBuild‬ 🏁 We're hiring: starterstory.com/jobs Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:35 - CJ's story 2:12 - What issue does CodeGuide solve 3:00 - The opportunity in AI apps 3:47 - CJ's backstory 5:05 - How to find a successful idea 5:51 - How to validate an idea 7:17 - How to build a product 8:32 - The best way to build with AI 10:24 - CJ's marketing strategy 12:09 - Converting users into paying customers 12:40 - CJ's business model & pricing 13:27 - CJ's tech stack 14:59 - Day in the life of CJ 15:53 - CJ's experience with Starter Story 16:55 - CJ's advice to entrepreneurs 18:01 - Outro Sharing ideas that make money! ----- ---- Keywords: mobile app success, business ideas, revenue stories, micro saas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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