Episodios

  • From Lawn Care to Director of Account Services at Bitcoin Magazine With Allen Helm (DF#157)
    Jul 11 2024

    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.

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    39 m
  • How Pursuing a Degree Free Path Leads to Success with Quinn McLaren (DF#156)
    Jul 5 2024

    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.

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    Apply for our Degree Free Launch Program and let's build them a personalized career roadmap: https://degreefree.co/launch

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    Your questions, answered on air! Head over to https://ask.degreefree.co/question and Ryan and Hannah will answer your question on the podcast!

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    43 m
  • Companies Prefer Skills Over College Graduates and Why Your Degree Doesn’t Matter (DF#155)
    Jun 29 2024

    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.

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    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!

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    43 m
  • How to Help Your Young Adult Explore Career Options That Fit Their Goals (DF#154)
    Jun 19 2024

    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!

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    39 m
  • How to Help Your Young Adult Build Wealth in Niche Professions (DF#153)
    Jun 12 2024

    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

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    Your questions, answered on air! Head over to https://ask.degreefree.co/question and Ryan and Hannah will answer your question on the podcast!

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    46 m
  • How We Helped a Family Launch Their 19 Year Old, The Degree Free Way (DF#152)
    Jun 5 2024

    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!

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    46 m
  • The State of College and Finding Work That Aligns with Your Goals (DF#151)
    May 29 2024

    Join us for an enlightening discussion on the lack of vocational creativity among educators and the societal pressure to prioritize college as the only path to success.

    We challenge the status quo and advocate for exploring alternative education pathways.

    What You’ll Learn:

    - The need for educators to guide students towards suitable career options beyond college - Exploring vocational creativity and alternative education paths like the Launch program - Critique of the current education system and societal pressure to attend prestigious colleges - Debunking myths about STEM degrees as a guaranteed pathway to employment - Importance of considering individual needs and wants when choosing a career path

    Challenge societal norms and rethink traditional approaches to career selection with the Degree Free Podcast.

    Discover the benefits of prioritizing personal needs and wants when exploring career opportunities.

    Tune in for practical insights on finding fulfilling work and achieving financial security.

    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!

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    47 m
  • How to Transition into the Crypto Industry with Kenny DeGiglio (DF#150)
    May 24 2024

    Join us for this week’s episode with Kenny DeGiglio, CEO of US Employment Solutions, as he delves into the importance of retraining in the evolving job market and introduces the Crypto Academy training program for transitioning into the Bitcoin and crypto industry.

    What You’ll Learn:

    - Explanation of Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and web 3 and their intersection with finance and technology - The concept of cohorts in the Crypto Academy program and reasons people join - Misconceptions about the tech industry, particularly in Bitcoin and crypto, and the importance of leveraging existing skills - Preparation for a career in crypto through live, cohort-based learning and building relationships - Ideal group size for the program, program duration, cost, and who benefits most from it

    Discover how the Crypto Academy can help you thrive in the tech industry, particularly in Bitcoin and crypto.

    Join Kenny DeGiglio on this journey of building skills, relationships, and shaping your career path in these emerging fields.

    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!

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    51 m