Degree Free

Join us for an engaging episode where we discuss the changing landscape of job requirements and the impact of government involvement in student loans. 

Explore how companies like AWS, Google, and Tesla are removing degree requirements for job positions. 

We also reflect on the evolution of the podcast over the past 3 years.

What You’ll Learn: 

- Reflecting on the evolving trend of companies dropping degree requirements and offering...

Join us as we share our journey of self-publishing ‘The Degree Free Way’, highlighting the importance of collaboration and attention to detail.

What You’ll Learn:

- The challenges and lessons learned from working with a typesetter - Utilizing Google Docs and Canva for content creation and formatting - Testing titles and subtitles, choosing cover designs, and the impact of self-publishing decisions on subsequent choices

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Join us for an insightful episode as we share our experience managing the publishing process for our book, 'The Degree Free Way'. 

Learn about the challenges we faced and the decisions we made along the way.

What You’ll Learn: 

- Importance of writing with a clear purpose and making ideas understandable to others - Creating an accessible book for the target audience - Effective tools and time management for writing a book - Restruc...

In this episode, Joe Kowalski shares his inspiring journey of self-teaching organic chemistry to becoming an R and D research scientist and then building a successful software company with an 8-figure exit. 

He emphasizes the importance of skills acquisition, critical thinking, and intellectual curiosity, challenging the notion that formal education is necessary for success.

What You’ll Learn: 

- The changing job market due to tech...

Join us in a candid conversation about the importance of aligning decisions with goals. 

From Hannah's transition as an interviewer to improving her interviewing skills to the significance of job awareness and vocational creativity, this episode jumps into the challenges of effective interviewing and content creation.

What You’ll Learn:

- The value of meaningful discussions over scripted Q&A formats in podcast interviews - The ...

Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Allen Helm, who shares his journey of breaking free from college to pursue a successful career in lawn care and eventually becoming the director of account services at BTC Inc.

What You’ll Learn: 

- How Allen Helm transitioned from breaking free from college to building a successful career in the Bitcoin industry - The importance of taking risks, self-improvement, and learning from failure...

Join us as Quinn McLaren, a 22-year-old financial analyst at a Fortune 500 company, shares his journey of breaking free from college and finding success through a Degree Free path. 

Discover the flaws in the education system and the importance of questioning the traditional path.

What You’ll Learn:

- Quinn's belief that college is not necessary for success and his own experience of thriving in the real estate industry through a Deg...

Join us for a thought-provoking episode where we challenge recent college graduates to rethink their job search strategy by removing their college degrees from their resumes and applying with their skills to see if they have the same difficulty in finding work.

What You’ll Learn: 

- The shift in job requirements towards focusing on skills and potential rather than years of experience or education. - The disconnect between job seeke...

Join us for a thought-provoking episode where we explore the pressure parents often feel to push their children into traditional paths. 

We share a moving example of a mother unsure of how to guide her son's post-high school journey.

What You’ll Learn: 

- The negative impacts of blindly suggesting traditional paths like college or the military without considering individual goals and interests - The importance of asking open-ended ...

Join us for an eye-opening episode where we share a story of guiding an 18-year-old to a unique career path through artisan jobs like tailor, cobbler, shoemaker, or upholsterer. 

Discover the rising demand for these skills and the potential for high income.

What You’ll Learn: 

- The benefits of self-employment and flexibility in artisan professions compared to traditional jobs - Insights on business ownership and building wealth th...

Join us for an enlightening episode where we share the success story of a young adult who found his career path through the Launch Program. 

Discover how he identified his goals and secured a job aligned with his interests.

What You’ll Learn: 

- Importance of prioritizing needs and wants when choosing a job - Value of specific skills over a college degree - Challenges and uncertainties in pursuing higher education - Achieving finan...

Join us for an enlightening discussion on the lack of vocational creativity among educators and the societal pressure to prioritize college as the only path to success. 

We challenge the status quo and advocate for exploring alternative education pathways.

What You’ll Learn: 

- The need for educators to guide students towards suitable career options beyond college - Exploring vocational creativity and alternative education paths li...

Join us for this week’s episode with Kenny DeGiglio, CEO of US Employment Solutions, as he delves into the importance of retraining in the evolving job market and introduces the Crypto Academy training program for transitioning into the Bitcoin and crypto industry.

What You’ll Learn: 

- Explanation of Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and web 3 and their intersection with finance and technology - The concept of cohorts in the Crypto Academy...

Join us as we talk about the growing importance of vocational creativity and the impact of ChatGPT experience in the job market.

What You’ll Learn: 

- How half of business leaders now value Chat GPT experience more than a college degree, signaling a shift in hiring preferences. - The potential benefits of AI in enabling individuals to focus on more valuable work rather than replacing them in the workforce. - Practical tips on effec...

Preorder our workbook set for parents of 16-20 year olds today! https://degreefree.co/otheroptions 

This book can save your young adult $100,000 and 5.5 years of their life!

Join us as we dive into the world of Degree Free career options. 

Discover the insights we share about the importance of setting goals first when making career decisions.

What You’ll Learn: 

- Importance of starting with goals before choosing a career path - Di...

Join us for an engaging episode where we share insights from Ryan's trip to San Francisco and his experiences at the Game Developers Conference (GDC). 

Discover how you can pursue a career in video game design without a degree.

What You’ll Learn: 

- The value of practical skills and hands-on experience over a traditional education in creative fields. - The importance of persistence and taking on challenges to pursue one's goals. - ...

Join us for a thought-provoking episode where we tackle the irony of a college course at UC Berkeley centered around Taylor Swift as a case study for business and marketing. 

We discuss the high cost of degrees and the emergence of specialized programs in fields like AI.

What You’ll Learn: 

- Questioning the value of paying for a class on a Degree Free billionaire like Taylor Swift, instead of learning from her self-made success an...

Join us for an engaging episode as we share a compelling story about negotiating remote work arrangements. 

Learn how to successfully secure a remote work setup by strategically planning and getting supervisor buy-in.

What You’ll Learn: 

- Importance of getting buy-in from the right people and presenting a well-thought-out plan in writing - Tips on creating concise proposals, using statistics, and highlighting unique value to the c...

Join us as we explore the lack of awareness among teenagers and young adults about career options beyond college, trades, or the military. 

Discover the importance of vocational creativity and empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their future.

What You’ll Learn: 

- The focus on vocational creativity and helping young adults explore diverse career options beyond traditional paths. - The personalized approach to ca...