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From Lyft Driver to $580K as a Tech Sales Engineer: How He Did It with No Degree!


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📱 FROM $0 TO $580K IN TECH WITHOUT A DEGREE: CYRUS HARBIN'S INSPIRING JOURNEY

What does it REALLY take to break into tech - without a degree, connections, or experience? In this powerful episode of the Tech Jobber Podcast, we sit down with Cyrus Harbin - a former Lyft driver who hit rock bottom, slept in a My Little Pony-themed room, and still found his way to a $580K tech offer.

He didn't have a traditional background. But what he did have? Relentless mindset shifts, strategic learning, and an unstoppable belief that tech was the path forward.

Since then, Cyrus has launched "Tech is the New Black," the largest Tech Careers Podcast in the world, generating an impressive 7 figures in revenue during its first year alone. His journey from rideshare driver to tech success story to influential podcast creator showcases the unlimited potential for those willing to bet on themselves.

💰 Topics we cover:

How to navigate tech job searches without traditional credentials

The exact strategy Cyrus used to land multiple six-figure offers

Why Tech Sales, SDET, and DevOps are hidden goldmines for career changers

Mindset shifts that separate successful tech transitioners from the rest

How imposter syndrome affects everyone and strategies to overcome it

The importance of community and mentorship in tech career journeys

Practical steps to start your tech career transition TODAY

🔗 Follow Cyrus Harbin: Instagram: @imjustcyrus / @techisthenewblack LinkedIn: / cyrus-harbin-6a0892163 TikTok: @techisthenewblack

🎙️ Hosted by Chris Schwenk (@techjobberpodcast)

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