Travis Makes Money 726: Carla White | Becoming the First Woman to Launch an App
Imagine going from having $47 in your pocket to flying first class around the world by combining software and coaching. This is the story of today's guest, Carla White, CEO of Hiro.FM.
Carla is a software pioneer, podcast host, and coach helping entrepreneurs make $100K+ using audio. She is the first woman to ever launch an iPhone app and has been featured on Oprah, NBC, NYTimes, and countless other publications. Like many content creators, she is impacting and influencing the world with audio and helping people get paid for their message!
Jump in find out how Carla became the first woman to launch an app.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 05:02] Opening Segment
- I introduce today’s guest, Carla White
- Carla gives a bit of his background
- Always had a desire to be on stage
- Growing up on a farm
- Pushed to get into the military as a kid
- Studying abroad in Germany
[05:03 - 12:12] Becoming the First Woman to Launch an App
- Carla talks about the impact studying overseas had on her
- Learning a new language
- The power of encouragement
- Breaking the glass ceiling and pursuing a dream
- “Crazy Carla” - just doing things others would consider crazy
- Carla talks about regrets
- Carla talks about becoming the first woman to launch an app
- The first leap into entrepreneurship
- Deciding to create an app despite the pushback
- A quick word from our sponsor
[17:13 - 21:36] Leveraging the Power of Audio
- Carla’s thoughts on just jumping into a new idea
- If there’s curiosity there, just jump in
- Carla talks about her newest app Hiro.FM
- Private podcast platform
- Geared towards getting your message out quick
- How Carla got into this platform
- Literally saving lives through the power of audio
- Carla’s advice on leveraging a podcast
- Audio is easier for people to consume
- People learn better during an active state
- You may be sitting on premium content
- How to sign up and use the app
- Links below
[21:37 - 24:42] Closing Segment
- ThE RaNDoM RoUnD
- How to connect with Carla
- Links below
- Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
“All these people saying, ‘just don’t…’ What a great decision not to listen to those people!” - Carla White
“If it is fun, if it’s interesting to you, if there’s a curiosity there, jump in!” - Carla White
“Most people learn better when they’re in an active state… If you’re a podcast host, a content creator, you probably have premium content sitting around on a hard drive that could be making money right now for you.” - Carla White
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Want to connect with Carla? You can follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Head on over to https://carlawhite.org/ and learn how to start getting paid for your message!
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