Week 2 Building BB Sports – Our First Client 🎿
Week 2 Building BB Sports – Our First Client 🎿
Week 2 was a big milestone for BB Sports: we went from ideas and wish lists to real users and real feedback.
From Wishlist to Real Feature
We decided to turn one of the most requested wishlist items into reality: video upload.
And it worked faster than expected.
Our very first video was uploaded by a skier we didn’t even have contact information for. That immediately revealed a gap in our flow, so we added a new step to the web experience: collecting contact details after video upload.
First client video upload — the moment BB Sports became real.
Building the Review Flow
As soon as the video arrived, we started building the review system.
To close the loop, I:
- Set up an SMTP service
- Created a simple email notification to let users know when their video had been reviewed
- Built admin features and screens so coaches can:
- Write personalized feedback for each video
- Trigger the review notification email
- Built the skier side so users can read their feedback directly in the app
This was our first end-to-end experience: upload → review → notification → feedback.
Early Monetization Strategy 💸
At the same time, we began thinking about monetization.
Our current approach:
- 🎁 First video review is free
- 💳 Additional video reviews cost $9.99 each
- 🔁 A subscription plan that includes:
- Unlimited AI checks
- 2 Pro (coach) reviews per week
This gives new users a low-friction entry point while validating willingness to pay.
The Second User: A Bigger Signal
The most interesting moment came with our second user.
Instead of just uploading a video, he asked about a full BB program: pricing, structure, duration, and expectations.
Image of the conversation with the first client
This was a huge signal.
First, he told us we’re building exactly what he was looking for.
Second, it made it clear that we need a clear, structured program—not just isolated video reviews.
We’re now benchmarking existing coaching programs and designing a scalable 1-week skiing program as our next step.
What’s Next?
This week confirmed something important:
People don’t just want feedback—they want a path to improve.
We’ll keep iterating, learning, and building in public.
Stay tuned.
Happy riding 🎿