In this episode, I spoke with my friend John Ganotis. John is the creator of a popular iPhone app called Pee & See (the number one number one app!) which helps users measure their hydration and health. John’s progression and journey as an independent creator is super inspiring to me. When he was in middle school, he created a YouTube esque show before YouTube was a thing, that somehow made it to TV. John is also a DJ and you can find links to his mixes in the show notes.

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Timestamps

(2:12) - John Ganotis, the creator of the popular iPhone app Pee & See, talks about his innovative approach to hydration tracking, focusing on output rather than input. He discusses the development of the app, how it came about, and how it is helping people improve their health.

(12:08) - John shares insights about the development process of Pee & See, including its original creation as a website and its evolution into an iPhone app. He details how the app saves data privately, creating a low-effort journal of users' lives.

(19:23) - John recalls his journey of getting a show on public access television, beginning with a YouTube-like show in middle school. He discusses the challenges of digital editing and the value of these early entrepreneurial experiences.

(29:13) - John discusses his first career venture as a high schooler and the lessons he learned about taking risks and avoiding a traditional nine-to-five job. He reflects on how these experiences helped him become more confident in undertaking independent projects.

(36:43) - John talks about embracing the idea of being a solo entrepreneur and the benefits it brings, such as infusing projects with personal character and building a strong rapport with users. He discusses the development of self-service tools for users and his thoughts on customer service.

(45:24) - John shares his journey into DJ-ing, starting with Logic Pro and transitioning to an iPad and a physical controller. He discusses his experiences with podcasting and website projects, and his decision to pursue his own independent projects.

Resources

Pee & See (John's hydration tracking app)

John's Twitter

John's YouTube

John's Deep House Mix #1

John's Deep House Mix #2