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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 you how to make it happen, no degree needed!

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    • 4.8 • 56 Ratings

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 you how to make it happen, no degree needed!

    From Lawn Care to Director of Account Services at Bitcoin Magazine With Allen Helm (DF#157)

    From Lawn Care to Director of Account Services at Bitcoin Magazine With Allen Helm (DF#157)

    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 failures in pursuing your passion- Advice for young adults to consider gaining work experience, developing skills, and saving money before deciding on their path
    This episode highlights the value of work experience, continuous learning, and following one's passion. 
    Whether you're a parent guiding a young adult's college decision or a professional navigating a career change, Allen Helm's story offers valuable insights and advice for success.
    Ready to set your teen on the path to success after high school? 
    Apply for our Degree Free Launch Program and let's build them a personalized career roadmap: https://degreefree.co/launch
    To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefree.co
    Your questions, answered on air! Head over to https://ask.degreefree.co/question and Ryan and Hannah will answer your question on the podcast!

    • 38 min
    How Pursuing a Degree Free Path Leads to Success with Quinn McLaren (DF#156)

    How Pursuing a Degree Free Path Leads to Success with Quinn McLaren (DF#156)

    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 Degree Free approach.- Insights into job hunting and the value of gaining practical skills over accumulating debt through higher education.- Using recruiters to find a job, caution when choosing recruiters, and strategies for addressing the lack of a degree in job interviews.
    Explore the alternatives to traditional education paths, the financial implications of pursuing a degree, and the importance of parental support in guiding career decisions. 
    Join us on the Degree Free Podcast to uncover more about Quinn McLaren's inspiring journey and insights on achieving success through a Degree Free path.
    Ready to set your teen on the path to success after high school? 
    Apply for our Degree Free Launch Program and let's build them a personalized career roadmap: https://degreefree.co/launch
    To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefree.co
    Your questions, answered on air! Head over to https://ask.degreefree.co/question and Ryan and Hannah will answer your question on the podcast!

    • 43 min
    Companies Prefer Skills Over College Graduates and Why Your Degree Doesn’t Matter (DF#155)

    Companies Prefer Skills Over College Graduates and Why Your Degree Doesn’t Matter (DF#155)

    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 seekers and employers in the tough labor market, with some college graduates having high expectations without work experience.- The suggestion to remove college degrees from resumes to increase chances of getting hired and focusing on what potential employers are looking for.- Exploring whether a college degree is necessary for certain professions and considering alternative career pathways.- The importance of skill and talent over traditional education in fields like cloud computing and debunking the misconception that all professions require a degree.
    This episode challenges the traditional approach to job hunting and emphasizes the importance of skills and talents over degrees, offering valuable insights and anecdotes to inspire listeners to rethink their career paths. 
    Don't forget to leave a review on Apple Podcasts to share your thoughts!
    Ready to set your teen on the path to success after high school? 
    Apply for our Degree Free Launch Program and let's build them a personalized career roadmap: https://degreefree.co/launch
    To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefree.co
    Your questions, answered on air! Head over to https://ask.degreefree.co/question and Ryan and Hannah will answer your question on the podcast!

    • 42 min
    How to Help Your Young Adult Explore Career Options That Fit Their Goals (DF#154)

    How to Help Your Young Adult Explore Career Options That Fit Their Goals (DF#154)

    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 questions and having conversations with young adults about their aspirations before providing advice- The significance of involving parents in the career planning process for young adults and facilitating important discussions- Disagreements and commitments in writing and launching a book, emphasizing shared goals and decision-making in business
    Join us next week as we continue to explore alternative paths to success and empower young adults to make informed decisions about their futures. 
    Ready to set your teen on the path to success after high school? 
    Apply for our Degree Free Launch Program and let's build them a personalized career roadmap: https://degreefree.co/launch
    To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefree.co
    Your questions, answered on air! Head over to https://ask.degreefree.co/question and Ryan and Hannah will answer your question on the podcast!

    • 39 min
    How to Help Your Young Adult Build Wealth in Niche Professions (DF#153)

    How to Help Your Young Adult Build Wealth in Niche Professions (DF#153)

    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 through self-employment- The importance of working towards high-paying careers and self-assessment for job-seeking or entrepreneurship
    Explore the challenges and rewards of self-employment, the value of financial literacy, and the need for increased income to address financial difficulties. 
    Join us for more valuable insights and learn about our launch program and book.
    Ready to set your teen on the path to success after high school? 
    Apply for our Degree Free Launch Program and let's build them a personalized career roadmap: https://degreefree.co/launch
    To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefree.co
    Your questions, answered on air! Head over to https://ask.degreefree.co/question and Ryan and Hannah will answer your question on the podcast!

    • 45 min
    How We Helped a Family Launch Their 19 Year Old, The Degree Free Way (DF#152)

    How We Helped a Family Launch Their 19 Year Old, The Degree Free Way (DF#152)

    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 financial goals through high-income skills and market trends
    Tune in to learn how focusing on skills and career goals can lead to a fulfilling and successful professional journey. 
    Whether you're navigating career choices or aiming for financial success, this episode offers valuable insights for your personal growth and development.
    Ready to set your teen on the path to success after high school? 
    Apply for our Degree Free Launch Program and let's build them a personalized career roadmap: https://degreefree.co/launch
    To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefree.co
    Your questions, answered on air! Head over to https://ask.degreefree.co/question and Ryan and Hannah will answer your question on the podcast!

    • 46 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
56 Ratings

56 Ratings

AGN1983 ,

Thinking outside the box

I love that this podcast is rethinking the idea that college is the only route to success. As a millennial, I was told go to college and you will be successful. Now as someone in my 40s, I know that is completely false and there are so many different ways to have a successful career and this podcast is discussing all the alternatives.

Goofball #1 ,

Heard you on 1KHO…

My husband retired from the military in 2021. We are in the small business/entrepreneur realm now, with several kids in the about-to-launch range. I’m excited to broaden their possibilities - and find myself wishing you had something similar for us mid-lifers too!
Thank you for changing the conversation about the necessity and the true cost of pursuing college degrees. My younger sister is over her head in college-related debt and will never be free of it - and like so many, she’s not even working in her field of study. I wish someone had been saying these things 25 years ago!

sarah3187 ,

Life changing!

This podcast has been so helpful in changing our mindset and seeing so many possibilities we never even knew existed! Thank you for all your hard work making this show!

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