Manny sits down with Billy Howell, founder of Stupid Simple Apps, to explore how he went from a non-technical background to building over 50 apps using Replit’s AI-powered dev tools. They dive into the rise of vibe coding, rapid prototyping, and how Billy turns client problems into real products quickly. You’ll learn how he scopes projects, closes Upwork deals, and builds landing pages for local businesses in minutes. Whether you’re just getting started or already shipping, this episode is packed with insights on building fast, learning faster, and creating real value with Replit.
Connect w/ Billy Howell
X → https://x.com/billyjhowell
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/billyjhowell/
Billy's Agency → https://stupid-simple-apps.com/
Try Replit → https://replit.com/refer/mannybernabe
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
03:24 Billy's introduction and Replit journey
10:40 Replit's cloud environment advantage
14:00 Client onboarding process
17:30 UX mockups and requirements
21:40 Prototyping in Replit
25:00 Project handover process
29:00 Internal business tools
32:40 Local newsletter automation
35:00 Upwork strategy preview
36:40 Replit's democratizing impact
38:00 Rapid webpage development