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October 12, 2022 Breaking Into Tech: How To Become a Self-Taught Developer with Kent Utterback - Ep. 66
If you've been thinking about getting into software development, coding, and software engineering, this episode is for you!
Ken is a wealth of knowledge and we were very lucky to have him sit down and go over what he did and what you can do to become a software engineer!
In this episode, we talked about:
• How Kent worked his way up from a customer service role to becoming a senior software engineer
• How you can be a software engineer/developer without a degree and experience, and what are the best resources to learn
• How you can learn which languages or technologies you should learn by finding a job backwards
Ryan and Kent also talked about the day-to-day life of a software engineer and how you can prevent tutorial hell.
Hope you all enjoy this fun conversation and value-packed episode!
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1 hr 17 min
October 07, 2022 BONUS Episode: Supercharge Your Career in a Sh*t Economy (Virtual Event by Career Hackers)
In this episode, we have our very first return guest, Career Hacker's newly appointed CEO, Joel Bein!
We talked about how everyone should consider themselves entrepreneurs, even if they work as an employee. We also talked about Career Hacker's upcoming 2-day virtual event called "Supercharge Your Career in a Sh*t Economy" on October 19-20, 11 AM to 6 PM EDT.
If you're interested in joining this free virtual event, click here to register.
Event Info:
The economy is sh*t. It's tough, whether you're looking for a job, or wanting to keep your current one.
But you still have the choice to take control.
Join top thought leaders to supercharge your mindset, and bulletproof your job hunt and career. Listen and engage in the conversations. Meet new people. Feel energized and empowered.
You are powerful. You are the one you have been waiting for.
This Virtual Event Is For Job Seekers and Career Builders
• Learn to stand out to 50X your interview rate. Then get the secrets to crushing the interview.
• Become a linchpin at your current role, or skyrocket to a new one, and learn to 5X your salary.
• Want to switch careers? Learn from the best, who know that no degree or permission is required.
Bottom line: no matter the economic times, you hold the power to forge your path and discover and do what makes you come alive.
These 2 days are gonna be on fire!
Click here to register and supercharge your career!
Please enjoy this conversation with Joel Bein and we're looking forward to seeing you at Career Hacker's virtual event!
To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefree.co
Get the guide on how to: Teach Yourself. Get Work. Make Money. No Degree Needed.: https://degreefree.co/workbook
Sign up for our free weekly newsletter and get exclusive tips and tricks to make great money without a college degree! https://degreefree.co/signup
Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected]
21 min
October 05, 2022 How To Repurpose Your Education And Achieve Financial Freedom with Zakiya Akerele, Ph.D. - Ep. 65
"What’s alarming is that many think that having a degree is an employment guarantee. Solely connecting higher education to career sustainability creates a false sense of security."
-Zakiya Akerele, author of Dump Your Degree
Dr. Zakiya Akerele is an Atlanta-based educator, author, and speaker who found an early passion in academic pursuits hoping to use them to improve herself and the world around her.
She sought higher education with full force, obtaining degrees from Florida A&M University (B.A.), Columbia University (Ed.M.), and Fordham University (M.A. and Ph.D.) in International Education, Philosophy, and Religious Studies. Dr. Akerele has served in various capacities at higher education institutions and at social justice, political, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) both in the U.S. and abroad.
Her new book, Dump Your Degree, is a timely and invaluable resource for anyone seeking guidance on navigating higher education, developing their career, and having financial security.
In this episode, we talked about:
• Why a degree won't guarantee career success, and what can you do instead to have a successful career?
• How you can repurpose your education to get the job you want and achieve financial freedom
• Why 'who you know' is as important as 'what you know' to have career success.
Ryan and Zakiya also talked about how parents can help their children prepare for college and their careers.
Hope you all enjoy this fun conversation and value-packed episode!
To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefree.co
Get the guide on how to: Teach Yourself. Get Work. Make Money. No Degree Needed.: https://degreefree.co/workbook
Sign up for our free weekly newsletter and get exclusive tips and tricks to make great money without a college degree! https://degreefree.co/signup
Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected]
53 min
September 28, 2022 4 Professional License Jobs That Pay Over $60,000 - Ep. 64
No degree and thinking of changing careers? Learn about these jobs that only require professional licenses and start earning at least $60k/year!
In this episode, we talk about:
• Jobs that only require a professional license, their requirements, and how you can become one!
• What's the day-to-day like for these professional license jobs.
• The pros and cons of each job to help you see which one fits you the best.
Ryan and Hannah also talk about why Reddit AMAs are a goldmine for information when you're looking for certain professions.
Hope you all enjoy the episode!
To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefree.co
Get the guide on how to: Teach Yourself. Get Work. Make Money. No Degree Needed.: https://degreefree.co/workbook
Sign up for our free weekly newsletter and get exclusive tips and tricks to make great money without a college degree! https://degreefree.co/signup
Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected]
18 min
September 21, 2022 How To Go From Unemployed to Making $385,000/Year with Drake Porter, Meta Product Manager - Ep. 63
Drake Porter is an entrepreneur, League of Legends coach, and he's currently working at Facebook/Meta as a Senior Product Manager.
Watch the full episode to learn about his journey on how he went from unemployed because of COVID, to earning $385,000/yr at Meta without a college degree.
In this episode, we talked about:
• How Drake went from founding his own startup and working numerous jobs, to unemployed from COVID to earning $385,000/yr as a Senior Product Manager at Meta despite having no college degree.
• What does a product manager do and what skills you should learn to become one.
• Effective strategies that you can do to get hired quickly and beat the competition.
Drake also talked about why it's a very good idea to start a side project that you can put in your resume, especially if you have little to no experience.
Hope you all enjoy this fun conversation and value-packed episode!
To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefree.co
Get the guide on how to: Teach Yourself. Get Work. Make Money. No Degree Needed.: https://degreefree.co/workbook
Sign up for our free weekly newsletter and get exclusive tips and tricks to make great money without a college degree! https://degreefree.co/signup
Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected]
1 hr 29 min
September 14, 2022 Worst Failures #1: Worst Interview Of My Life - Ep. 62
Everyone has failures. It’s easy to think that other people don’t have failures when you don’t hear about them. So, today we’re going to talk about one of the biggest interview fiascos of Ryan’s career.
In this episode, we talk about:
• The biggest interview fiasco of Ryan's career, in great detail!
• What we learned from Ryan's biggest interview failure and what Ryan could've done differently.
• What you can do to bounce back after experiencing failures and why you should not be so hard on yourself.
Ryan and Hannah also talked about why we sometimes only notice people's successes instead of their failures.
Hope you all enjoy the episode!
To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefree.co
Get the guide on how to: Teach Yourself. Get Work. Make Money. No Degree Needed.: https://degreefree.co/workbook
Sign up for our free weekly newsletter and get exclusive tips and tricks to make great money without a college degree! https://degreefree.co/signup
Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected]
29 min
September 11, 2022 How To Find Jobs Not Posted On Job Boards - Ep. 61
A lot of the job market is filled informally. Where do we find jobs that aren’t listed on job sites?
In this episode, we talk about:
Where to find jobs that aren’t listed on job boards and beat the job competition
Why 80% of people are competing for the 20% of jobs that are listed on job boards
Why letting your network know that you’re looking for a job is the best and first thing you should do if you're job hunting.
Ryan and Hannah also talked about why it’s better to apply directly to the company’s website instead of using the job listing.
Hope you all enjoy the episode!
To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefree.co
Get the guide on how to: Teach Yourself. Get Work. Make Money. No Degree Needed.: https://degreefree.co/workbook
Sign up for our free weekly newsletter and get exclusive tips and tricks to make great money without a college degree! https://degreefree.co/signup
Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected]
26 min
September 07, 2022How To Find Jobs Not Posted On Job Boards - Ep. 61
A lot of the job market is filled informally. Where do we find jobs that aren’t listed on job sites?
In this episode, we talk about:
Where to find jobs that aren’t listed on job boards and beat the job competition
Why 80% of people are competing on the 20% of jobs that are listed on job boards
Why letting your network know that you’re looking for a job is the best and first thing you should do if you're job hunting.
Ryan and Hannah also talked about why it’s better to apply directly to the company’s website instead of using the job listing.
Hope you all enjoy the episode!
To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefree.co
Get the guide on how to: Teach Yourself. Get Work. Make Money. No Degree Needed.: https://degreefree.co/workbook
Sign up for our free weekly newsletter and get exclusive tips and tricks to make great money without a college degree! https://degreefree.co/signup
Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected]
26 min
August 31, 2022 Robyn Altucher, Master of Soft Skills - How to Go From Apprentice to Having 70+ Employees - Ep. 60
Robyn Samuels Altucher is an accomplished entrepreneur and podcaster who has lived all over the world. She built one of the largest salons and spas in Austin, TX in the 1990s.
Robyn lived in Ghana for three years, China for six years, and Kuwait for three years while raising three amazing children. She has produced and appeared on dozens of episodes of the successful podcast, "The James Altucher Show" and is a co-founder of the website NotePD.com, the social network of ideas.
In this episode, we talked about Robyn's degree free journey and how she went from an apprentice to having a successful services business with 70+ employees.
We also talked about the importance of mastering soft skills and body language, and how it permeated through other areas of her life. Finally, we also talked about parenting and how you can teach your kids about alternative paths to college and how they can be free thinkers!
Hope you all enjoy this fun conversation and value-packed episode!
To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefree.co
Get the guide on how to: Teach Yourself. Get Work. Make Money. No Degree Needed.: https://degreefree.co/workbook
Sign up for our free weekly newsletter and get exclusive tips and tricks to make great money without a college degree! https://degreefree.co/signup
Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected]
1 hr 32 min
August 24, 2022 Why You Should Separate Your Work and Your Job - Ep. 59
Your work and your job are not the same things! Here's why tying your work and purpose to your job is risky for you.
In this episode, we talk about:
- How you can protect yourself and be more future-proof by separating your work from your job.
- How employers and employees are in a constant dance for power.
- Why giving an employer a chokehold over the way you value yourself, your happiness, or your life’s purpose is a great way to expose yourself to having those things threatened or taken from you.
Ryan and Hannah also talk about why it's important to remind yourself that you can still do work you love without doing it at the job you have now.
Hope you all enjoy the episode!
To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefree.co
Get the guide on how to: Teach Yourself. Get Work. Make Money. No Degree Needed.: https://degreefree.co/workbook
Sign up for our free weekly newsletter and get exclusive tips and tricks to make great money without a college degree! https://degreefree.co/signup
Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected]
27 min

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Welcome to Degree Free! It’s our job to share fundamentals we’ve discovered and the mistakes we’ve made while self educating, getting work, building businesses, and making money.

We’ll tell…