What’s Phil Building?

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202613 projects

AscBuddyLive / Active

Browser extension to help iOS developers get their apps accepted and optimized.

Browser ExtensioniOS app developersAscBuddy.com
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Cave CalsLive / Active

Simple calorie counting for weight loss. Log a meal by typing it, snapping a photo, or just saying what you ate.

iOS App · Android AppPeople trying to lose weightCaveCals.com
Download Cave Cals on the App StoreGet Cave Cals on Google Play

Clean Mission BayLive / Active

Keeping Mission Bay in San Diego clean.

VolunteerNo one 🙂CleanMB.org
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DriveFXLive / Active

Makes your phone sound like your car. The engine revs and shifts as you speed up and settles into a low rumble when you cruise.

iOS App · Android AppCar lovers
Download DriveFX on the App StoreGet DriveFX on Google Play

Next TimeLive / Active

Notes and reminders for the next time a recurring situation comes up.

iOS AppForgetful people
Download Next Time on the App Store

On the DotLive / Active

Timing game. Tap start, count in your head, and stop the clock exactly on the target.

iOS App · Android AppCasual game playersGetOnTheDot.com
Download On the Dot on the App StoreGet On the Dot on Google Play

Phil-Good CardsLive / Active

I’m giving away my personal sports card and memorabilia collection for free. Sign up once and you’re in every drawing.

WebsiteSports card collectorsPhilGoodCards.com
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Reverse It!Live / Active

Fun mobile party game where you try to get your team to guess words by saying words backwards.

iOS AppParty gamePlayReverseIt.com
Download Reverse It! on the App Store
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San Diego Youth Volleyball GuideLive / Active

Helps parents find youth volleyball clubs, clinics, beach programs and rec leagues in San Diego County that fit their kid’s age, skill level and ZIP code.

WebsiteVolleyball parents in San Diegosd-volleyball-guide.vercel.app
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Sincell HeartsLive / Active

A private Hearts table for our family. Create a room, share the code, and play with 3 to 6 people.

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VidDMLive / Active

Record short, personal video DMs right inside X, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Browser ExtensionFounders doing outreachVidDM.com

Carpe DiemBuilding

A life clock, plus one thing to do today so you don’t die with regrets.

iOS AppProcrastinators

20256 projects

CalmNailsLive / Active

iPhone app to help people stop biting their nails. Built it for myself and it actually works! Deciding if I can/should try to monetize it.

iOS App · Android AppNail bitersCalmNails.com
Download CalmNails on the App StoreGet CalmNails on Google Play
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DTI GuideLive / Active

Built with my daughter. Helps Roblox players play “Dress to Impress”.

iOS App · Android AppDress to Impress players on RobloxDTIGuide.com
Download DTI Guide on the App StoreGet DTI Guide on Google Play
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Domain BuddyBuilding

[Secret, for now]

Browser ExtensionPeople searching for domains
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ShortsPageLive / Idle

It’s YouTube Shorts, but organized, searchable and intentional.

Web AppYouTubers who make ShortsShortsPage.com
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FixerificI'll finish it someday

AI-powered DIY app for home repair.

iOS AppHome ownersFixerific.com
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Listing VibesShut down / failed

Layer added on top of real estate products (Zillow, Redfin, etc.) that allows for comments, ratings and collab with your spouse.

iOS AppHome buyersListingVibes.com
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20243 projects

Creative FuelLive / Idle

AI powered ideas, thumbnails and metadata for YouTubers.

Browser Extension · Web AppYouTubersCreativeFuel.ai
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Easiest Calorie CounterLive / Idle

Simple app for calorie counting.

iOS AppPeople trying to track caloriesEasiestCalorieCounter.com
Download Easiest Calorie Counter on the App Store
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Roast RealtyShut down / failed

Funny, snarky comments and community on Zillow listings.

Browser ExtensionSnarky home buyersRoastRealty.com
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20214 projects

ZenStacksI'll finish it someday

Build a meditation from blocks of items.

WebsitePeople wanting to build custom meditationsZenStacks.com
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Life After TweetsShut down / happy

When Twitter was getting shut down (supposedly), I built a site to export your followers so you wouldn’t lose that list.

WebsitePeople wanting to leave TwitterLifeAfterTweets.com
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MembersAmpShut down / failed

Help creators who run memberships.

Web AppCreators with membershipsMembersAmp.com
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QikZenShut down / failed

AI powered meditation app. Enter what you need and it creates a meditation for you.

iOS AppBusy peopleQikZen.com
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20205 projects

ClipJarsLive / Idle

A way for people to easily and securely share YouTube videos with friends and family.

Web AppFamilies wanting to share home videosClipJars.com
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MindfulShopperI'll finish it someday

Browser extension to help people think about spending while shopping online.

Browser ExtensionMindfulShopper.com
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Monkey Beach PatrolI'll finish it someday

Casual iOS game.

iOS AppCasual game playersMonkeyBeachPatrol.com
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PurrdictShut down / failed

Help people run prediction contests.

Web AppBusinessesPurrdict.com
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StreamsyNever launched

Tools for YouTube live streamers.

WebsiteYouTube live streamersStreamsy.com
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20151 project

TubeBuddyAcquired

Automation and SEO tools for YouTubers. Great product, even better people (employees, team and affiliates) that I got to work with.

Browser Extension · Web App · iOS App · Android App · Alexa SkillYouTubersTubeBuddy.comDec 2015 – Oct 2020
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20122 projects

TubeAssistShut down / happy

Automated YouTube marketing (web app).

Web AppYouTubersTubeAssist.com
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Engagement LeadsShut down / failed

Scan MySpace and email wedding vendors when it finds people who are now “Engaged” on MySpace.

WebsiteWedding vendorsEngagementLeads.com
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20101 project

TubeToolboxShut down / happy

Automated YouTube marketing (Windows app).

Windows AppYouTubersTubeToolbox.com
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20091 project

20071 project

iCalmShut down / happy

Infant Color and Light Mellower.

iOS AppParentsiCalm.app
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20061 project

Double VisionShut down / happy

Semi-transparent window while working (so you can watch a movie and work at the same time).

Windows AppOffice jobsGoDoubleVision.com
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20031 project

The GiftrNever launched

Shared gift lists.

Facebook AppGift buyersTheGiftr.com
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19941 project

Bombs Away!Shut down / happy

Freshman in high school. Made over $2,000, which was a LOT of money at that time for me.

Game (Windows)GamersSold on AOL
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19921 project

GlideShut down / happy

My first video game and first project ever. I was 13 years old and it made over $1,000 selling as shareware on AOL.

Game (Windows)GamersSold on AOL
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