Blessing Effect

Knowing the different ways to build an app is crucial for early product decisions. These choices impact how quickly you bring your idea to life and how well your team supports and scales the product. The real challenge isn't just in the technical details but in how quickly your team can move from concept to prototype, while staying responsive to user feedback and building a strong community.

In this episode, I dive into the nuances of borrowing, buying, and building apps to help you navigate these options and find the best fit for your needs.

Got thoughts or questions? Hit me up in the comments!

Notable Apps Mentioned

* Airtable

* Coda

* Pipedream

* Plasmic

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Three Approaches to App Building

02:24 Borrowing an App: Benefits and Limitations

05:11 Buying an App: Advantages and Considerations

07:05 Building an App: Nuances and Methods

09:58 Choosing the Right Approach: Trade-offs and Team Capacity



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Creators and Guests

Host
Blessing Richardson

What is Blessing Effect?

You’ve tried the tools. You’ve invested in automation. And honestly? Some days it feels like keeping things simple might’ve been easier. But you know the old way won’t help you scale.

Join tech strategist Blessing Richardson as she explores how consultants and first-time founders scale their service-based businesses using apps, automation, and AI. You’ll learn how to turn your expertise into digital products, AI team members, and tools—without drowning in tech or losing sight of why you started in the first place.