{"podcast":{"title":"Sub Club by RevenueCat","slug":"sub-club-by-revenuecat-1319181","podcast_index_feed_id":1319181,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/sub-club","website_url":"https://www.subclub.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/OqebXhlM8hmd9NIZx9XNWEWgWsEVFQKgq-6meuMWt2M/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE1MDYxLzE2MDE5/MjMwNjEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg","author":"David Barnard","episode_count":167,"summary":"Interviews with the experts behind the biggest apps in the App Store. Hosts David Barnard and Jacob Eiting dive deep to unlock insights, strategies, and stories that you can use to carve out your slice of the 'trillion-dollar App Store opportunity'.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-16T08:18:19.266730+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sub-club-by-revenuecat-1319181"},"episode":{"title":"How a Single Paywall Experiment Generated $50M – Jeff Morris, Chapter One, Ex-Tinder","slug":"how-a-single-paywall-experiment-generated-50m-jeff-morris-chapter-one-ex-tinder","published_at":"2026-01-07T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sub-club-by-revenuecat-1319181/how-a-single-paywall-experiment-generated-50m-jeff-morris-chapter-one-ex-tinder","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sub-club-by-revenuecat-1319181","url":"https://subclub.com/episode/how-a-single-paywall-experiment-generated-50m-jeff-morris-chapter-one-ex-tinder","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/5335178f/4b368e88.mp3","summary":"On the podcast, I talk with Jeff about Tinder's $50 million paywall win. Why now is such a great time to build apps, and how hard paywalls can mislead you about product-market fit. Top Takeaways: 💡 Focus on Product-Market Fit First Before jumping into monetization, ensure your product truly resonates with users. Building a product that solves a real problem and captures genuine interest is the foundation for sustainable growth. Once you achieve product-market fit, monetization becomes a natural extension. 🛠 Monetization Strategies Are Evolving Founders are being pushed to monetize early, but the key is to test different models and find what works for your user base. Experimenting with subscription tiers and paywalls can unlock new revenue streams while preserving a great user experience. This flexibility is crucial in today’s competitive app landscape. 🚀 Experimentation is the Key to Success The most successful apps are built through continuous experimentation and iteration. Constantly testing new ideas—whether in pricing, features, or user engagement tactics—helps you learn and adapt quickly. Fail fast, adjust, and keep pushing forward. 📊 Data-Driven Decisions Over Gut Instincts Rely on data to make smarter decisions, especially when it comes to monetization and growth strategies. Properly instrumenting your app and analyzing user behavior gives you the insights needed to refine your approach. Data-driven decisions remove the guesswork and lead to more reliable outcomes. 💬 User Feedback Drives Innovation Your users are the best source of inspiration. Listening to their feedback and adjusting your app based on real-world experience will improve your product and increase retention. The more connected you are to your community, the more likely your app will evolve in the…","meta_description":"On the podcast, I talk with Jeff about Tinder's $50 million paywall win. Why now is such a great time to build apps, and how hard paywalls can mislead you…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3201,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/sub-club-by-revenuecat-1319181/episodes/how-a-single-paywall-experiment-generated-50m-jeff-morris-chapter-one-ex-tinder/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sub-club-by-revenuecat-1319181/how-a-single-paywall-experiment-generated-50m-jeff-morris-chapter-one-ex-tinder.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}