What It's About
A listener wants to create an app, but isn't sure where to start.
Notes from Chris
Episode 1148
This listener wants to make an app, but needs some help knowing where to start. I’ll give him three different paths to consider, none of which involve becoming a programmer. I’ll also point out something that most non-technical people totally forget about when it comes to making an app or otherwise doing something that requires specific coding skills."This is Mark Wilkins from Dallas, Texas, and I’ve been listening to the show since Day 1. I’m thinking about starting a side hustle creating a smartphone app. Do you have any tips? I’m concerned about sharing the idea because that’s all it is—an idea—that could be used to create a competing product."Listen to today's episode to learn more...
SEE ALSO:
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- Game on! Seahawks Fan Kicks Off Six-Figure Sports App: When faced with the possibility of not being able to enjoy his favorite football games, this sports fan creates an app to solve the problem. Four years in, it earns him a full-time income in exchange for 30 minutes of work each week.
- iPhone “Progress App” Weighs in with Measurable Profits: He missed out on the early gold rush of the Apple store, but this UK bank employee arrives three years later with an app that’s built to last. He now earns a full-time income from it while traveling the world.
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