E134 | $140k/year as a Technical Project Manager–LeRon Barton

Since he grew up poor, LeRon Barton’s family encouraged him to pursue a career that would allow him to take care of himself. So, he put his love for writing aside and started college. But it just didn’t work for him so he dropped out and went headfirst into the workforce.

Listen in as LeRon shares the story of how he became a Technical Project Manager that earns $140,000/year.

Support/Contact LeRon: 

• Website: http://leronbarton.com/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/MainlineLeRon
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leron-barton-2b700b1/

Books and resources mentioned in this podcast:

• Resume course: https://bit.ly/podcastpca
• Straight Dope: A 360 degree look into American drug culture: https://www.amazon.com/Straight-Dope-degree-American-culture-ebook/dp/B00BMVW52W/ref=sr_1_2?crid=45RLBTC02VFW&
• All We Really Need is Love: https://www.amazon.com/All-Really-Need-Love-relationships-ebook/dp/B016JB4W5C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=45RLBTC02VFW&

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Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at NoDegree.com.