Breathe Scott…everything is gonna work out

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For those of you who follow me on Facebook, bless your little hearts, you may have seen this post last week.

But I also wanted to share it with you, my wonderful app family.

This may be a bit of a rambling post, so bear with me.

Yesterday was a win. Well…a win-win actually.

A win for everyone who was able to get lifetime access to my app within their budget. I’ve said since day one, I never want money to be the reason someone cannot use the app. If you want the app, regardless, I’ll make it work. 🧡

But it was a needed win for me too. Let me explain.

It’s been a long year. I mean a real long year.

I knew rebuilding the app from scratch would be a challenge. And it was. A labor-intensive, exhilarating, expensive, creative, hair-pulling challenge.

When it launched early February, the feedback was awesome, but I was spent.

And though people love the app and it has a 4.8 rating on the app store, the fact is, not enough people were subscribing to support it.

The economy stinks, the world is on fire and I think people are subscriptioned to death. Yes…I just made that word up. 😁

I understand it is not an app people will use every day. But when you need it, you really need it.

So I tried something different this week. Pay what you can for lifetime access.

And you showed up. In a big way.

I won’t share the exact numbers, but I will say this: it genuinely changed my outlook on where this is all heading.

The app is going to be just fine. And so am I.

Thank you. Seriously. 🧡👊

This community has carried me more times than you know.

Scott

Comments

12 responses to “Breathe Scott…everything is gonna work out”

  1. Tammy G7701 Avatar
    Tammy G7701

    Thank you for offering it at the monthly fee. Made it possible for me to subscribe!

    1. Gluten Dude Avatar
      Gluten Dude

      You are quite welcome 👊🏻

  2. S.Gamble7053 Avatar
    S.Gamble7053

    Glad so many more people get to support the app! Even if I paid more for the lifetime subscription at the time I did, I don’t even care, because it was worth every penny and I could afford that amount at the time anyway. Happy to see this app thrive, Dude!

    1. Gluten Dude Avatar
      Gluten Dude

      I really appreciate that.

  3. Neicyd222690 Avatar
    Neicyd222690

    This app is the best thing that’s happened to me since I got my diagnosis. Thank you for making my dining experience so much easier now, considering I’m always traveling to other towns.

    1. Gluten Dude Avatar
      Gluten Dude

      So glad it’s helping you.

  4. Mvalenzuela21889834 Avatar
    Mvalenzuela21889834

    I’m recently diagnosed this year and have been struggling with cross-contact. Have not eaten out in 6 months. We’ve been on vacation this week camping with relatives and the social aspect of food really hit me hard. I found your app and finally braved going out to eat at a safe restaurant. Thank you for your hard work. I don’t know that I would’ve ever felt comfortable enough to go out.

    1. Gluten Dude Avatar
      Gluten Dude

      👊🏻🧡

  5. Diane Harris2229 Avatar
    Diane Harris2229

    After years of being gluten free and using the method of try the restaurant and see if the place knows what they are doing, this has made my life so much easier. Going out to breakfast tomorrow with no worries as I have picked one on the app. ❤️

  6. kennedy7679864 Avatar
    kennedy7679864

    I signed up for a lifetime subscription mostly to support your advocacy for people with celiac disease. Your Instagram posts are super helpful and I appreciate when you call people and companies out. The app itself is limited on reviews in my area (I live in Ohio), I’m sure it’s great for people on the coasts. Keep doing what you’re doing and thank you!

    1. Gluten Dude Avatar
      Gluten Dude

      Thank you! And sorry for my late reply.

  7. bevbshaw7519 Avatar
    bevbshaw7519

    Keep on keepin’ on, GD!

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