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If you’re 40+, you’re not starting over — you’re transferring over.
In this video, I break down real-world skills you already have and match them to real tech roles that need them.

🧠 Problem Solving → IT Support, Networking, Cybersecurity
📅 Organization & Planning → Project Management
🗣️ Customer Service & Communication → Help Desk
📊 Financial Management → Cybersecurity Compliance & GRC

💡 These aren’t soft skills — they’re superpowers.

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Thinking about starting a career in IT?
Not sure if you should go the networking route… or jump into cybersecurity?

In this episode, I break down what each role really looks like — and help you figure out which one matches your goals, lifestyle, and interests.

🛠 Daily tasks
🧭 Career paths
💼 Work styles
🌍 Remote potential

👀 My take? I’ll share what I started with and why it made sense for me.

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🎯 Want Hands-On IT Practice?
Studying for your CCNA? Breaking into cybersecurity or the cloud? Today’s video breaks down the best online labs, emulators, and real gear to sharpen your technical skills — even if you’re just starting.

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🔧 Cisco Labs You’ll Learn About:
✅ Cisco Packet Tracer (Free)
✅ Cisco Modeling Labs (CML)
✅ Cisco DevNet Sandbox (Free)
✅ Boson NetSim (Paid)

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🧠 Network Emulators (Multi-Vendor):
🔹 GNS3 (Free)
🔹 EVE-NG (Free & Paid)
🔹 Plus: My thoughts on real Cisco gear for home labs

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If you’re grinding for your CCNA or wondering what kind of jobs you can land after certification — this one’s for you.

Inspired by a post from Cisco Genius on YouTube, I break down 6 real jobs you can get with your CCNA — from Network Analyst to Pre-Sales Engineer. I’ll walk you through:

✅ What each job typically does
✅ Where you might work
✅ Average salary 💰
✅ Tools & skills used on the job

Whether you’re new to IT or switching careers, the CCNA is still one of the best certs to open doors. And no, you don’t have to know everything — your skills grow with your experience!

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CompTIA just rebranded CASP+ to SecurityX, and in today’s episode, I break down what changed, why it matters, and whether this cert is right for you.

👨🏾‍💻 What Is SecurityX?
— For pros with 10+ years IT + 5 years hands-on security
— Built for senior roles: Security Architect, Engineer, SOC Manager
— Follows Security+ in the cert path (not for beginners)

🧠 Skills You’ll Learn
— Security Architecture
— Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
— Security Engineering & Cryptography
— Operations & Resilience

📝 Exam Overview
— 90 questions max
— Performance-based + multiple choice
— 165 minutes
— $509 (valid for 3 years)
💸 Save on the exam here https://www.comptia.org/blog/voucher-discount

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If your CCNA or any Cisco Associate-level certification is expiring soon, this video is for you!

🎯 In this episode, I break down Cisco’s Rev Up to Recert: AI Solutions on Cisco Infrastructure Essentials (DCAIE)—a free learning path on Cisco U. that gives you 34 Continuing Education (CE) credits—more than enough to recertify your CCNA without retesting or spending another $300+.

🧠 You’ll learn:
•What the Rev Up to Recert program is
•What the DCAIE course covers (AI, Cisco infrastructure, data center deployments)
•Why this is a win-win for your career
•Who should be jumping on this opportunity (CCNA, DevNet, CyberOps holders)

🗓️ Deadline: April 26, 2025
Complete the course by then, and your CE credits will automatically apply if your CCO ID is linked.

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🔗 Enroll in the Free Course Here: https://u.cisco.com/paths/ai-solutions-on-cisco-infrastructure-essentials-288

👉 AI Solutions on Cisco Infrastructure Essentials (DCAIE) – Cisco U.
(Be sure you’re logged in with your Cisco.com account)


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Full Focus Planner: https://amzn.to/4fHj5Rt

CCNP ENCC 300-440 Exam Topics: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/encc-exam-topics

Cisco Certification Roadmaps : https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/cisco-certification-roadmaps

CCNA Exam Topics: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/ccna-v1-1-exam-topics


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In this episode, I answer a popular listener question:
“What’s more important for a new network engineer—learning Python or understanding Cloud?”

We break down the difference between traditional vs. modern network engineer roles, explore the benefits of learning Python for automation, and discuss why cloud skills are essential in today’s hybrid networking environments.

✅ Whether you’re just starting out or trying to level up, this episode gives you a clear roadmap on where to focus your energy first.


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Full Focus Planner: https://amzn.to/4fHj5Rt

CCNP ENCC 300-440 Exam Topics: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/encc-exam-topics

Cisco Certification Roadmaps : https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/cisco-certification-roadmaps

CCNA Exam Topics: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/ccna-v1-1-exam-topics


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Audible Free Trial: https://amzn.to/3uQayKf
Think and Grow Rich: https://amzn.to/487YtOH
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: https://amzn.to/3T9Kmo5
I Will Teach You To Be Rich: https://amzn.to/3HddALl
Hobonichi 2024 Planner:https://amzn.to/3TWrpWf
The Simple Path to Wealth: https://amzn.to/3UyxnN7

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CCST Networking Study Guide: https://amzn.to/4bxkxEA

Comptia Cysa+: https://amzn.to/4aQZDQB

Project Management
Project+ Certification Kit :https://amzn.to/3uxZ5yY

Cisco CCNP
CCNP and CCIE Enterprise Core ENCOR 350-401 Official Cert Guide 2nd Edition: https://amzn.to/3SmlRmE

Cisco CCNA
Todd Lammle CCNA Certification Study Guide and Practice Test Kit:https://amzn.to/46olA6p
Todd Lammle CCNA Certification Study Guide: https://amzn.to/47IdpmD
Wendell Odom CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide Volume 1 https://amzn.to/46dQD6r
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Security+ All In One: https://amzn.to/3QYXcml

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Today, we're diving into the key highlights from the Dice Tech Salary Report for 2024! This report reveals critical insights every tech professional needs to know, including the average salaries, hottest skills, and major industry trends like AI and machine learning.

We’ll explore:

The average tech salary for 2024:

Top 5 states with the highest tech salaries 

The most impactful tech changes in the past 20 years according to seasoned IT professionals

Career mobility in tech and its impact on earning potential

Average bonuses and the most valuable tech skills for 2024

Download the full Dice Tech Salary Report here: https://www.dice.com/technologists/ebooks/tech-salary-report/


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Full Focus Planner: https://amzn.to/4fHj5Rt

CCNP ENCC 300-440 Exam Topics: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/encc-exam-topics

Cisco Certification Roadmaps : https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/cisco-certification-roadmaps

CCNA Exam Topics: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/ccna-v1-1-exam-topics


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Book Recommendations
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Audible Free Trial: https://amzn.to/3uQayKf
Think and Grow Rich: https://amzn.to/487YtOH
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: https://amzn.to/3T9Kmo5
I Will Teach You To Be Rich: https://amzn.to/3HddALl
Hobonichi 2024 Planner:https://amzn.to/3TWrpWf
The Simple Path to Wealth: https://amzn.to/3UyxnN7

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Get Certified (Links to Certification Study Guides)
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CCST Networking Study Guide: https://amzn.to/4bxkxEA

Comptia Cysa+: https://amzn.to/4aQZDQB

Project Management
Project+ Certification Kit :https://amzn.to/3uxZ5yY

Cisco CCNP
CCNP and CCIE Enterprise Core ENCOR 350-401 Official Cert Guide 2nd Edition: https://amzn.to/3SmlRmE

Cisco CCNA
Todd Lammle CCNA Certification Study Guide and Practice Test Kit:https://amzn.to/46olA6p
Todd Lammle CCNA Certification Study Guide: https://amzn.to/47IdpmD
Wendell Odom CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide Volume 1 https://amzn.to/46dQD6r
Wendell Odom CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide Volume 2: https://amzn.to/3LsNPJp

Network+
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In this episode, I break down the SAL1 (Security Analyst Level 1) Certification by TryHackMe! If you’re looking to get into cybersecurity and want a hands-on, practical certification, this one might be for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Who the SAL1 certification is for
✅ How it compares to CySA+, BTL1, and CDSA
✅ Topics covered in the exam
✅ Exam structure and cost
✅ My thoughts on whether it’s worth it


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Notes & Resources:

***************************************************
Full Focus Planner: https://amzn.to/4fHj5Rt

CCNP ENCC 300-440 Exam Topics: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/encc-exam-topics

Cisco Certification Roadmaps : https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/cisco-certification-roadmaps

CCNA Exam Topics: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/ccna-v1-1-exam-topics


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Book Recommendations
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Audible Free Trial: https://amzn.to/3uQayKf
Think and Grow Rich: https://amzn.to/487YtOH
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: https://amzn.to/3T9Kmo5
I Will Teach You To Be Rich: https://amzn.to/3HddALl
Hobonichi 2024 Planner:https://amzn.to/3TWrpWf
The Simple Path to Wealth: https://amzn.to/3UyxnN7

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Get Certified (Links to Certification Study Guides)
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CCST Networking Study Guide: https://amzn.to/4bxkxEA

Comptia Cysa+: https://amzn.to/4aQZDQB

Project Management
Project+ Certification Kit :https://amzn.to/3uxZ5yY

Cisco CCNP
CCNP and CCIE Enterprise Core ENCOR 350-401 Official Cert Guide 2nd Edition: https://amzn.to/3SmlRmE

Cisco CCNA
Todd Lammle CCNA Certification Study Guide and Practice Test Kit:https://amzn.to/46olA6p
Todd Lammle CCNA Certification Study Guide: https://amzn.to/47IdpmD
Wendell Odom CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide Volume 1 https://amzn.to/46dQD6r
Wendell Odom CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide Volume 2: https://amzn.to/3LsNPJp

Network+
Network+ All in One: https://amzn.to/3uBYZq3
Todd Lammle Network+: https://amzn.to/414pn7O

Security+
Certification Kit: https://amzn.to/46CvKAr
Security+ All In One: https://amzn.to/3QYXcml

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CISA Study Guide: https://amzn.to/3RndkiP

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🚀 The IT industry is changing! More professionals are ditching traditional 9-to-5 jobs for freelancing, consulting, and contract work. But is freelancing really the future, or is full-time employment still the best move? In this video, we’re comparing Freelancing vs. Full-Time IT Jobs—breaking down earnings, flexibility, career growth, and more!

💡 Freelance Platforms Mentioned:
🔹 Upwork – Great for IT freelancers (software dev, networking, cybersecurity)
🔹 Fiverr – Gig-based IT jobs (tech support, WordPress, scripting)
🔹 Field Nation – On-demand IT & networking support gigs

📢 Question for You:
Would you rather freelance or work full-time in IT? Or do you do both? Drop your thoughts in the comments!



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