Episodes

Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
How to Turn Your Current Job into a 1099 Role and Make More Money - Ep. 33
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Turning your job into a 1099 contractor role can provide you with many benefits. You’ll pay lesser taxes, and companies tend to pay a higher rate to 1099 workers than they do for W2 employees. Listen to the full episode to learn why!
Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money.
In this episode, we talk about:
- The numerous benefits of a 1099 contractor role versus a W2 Job
- What type of jobs can be converted into a 1099 contractor role
- What are the step-by-step process for converting your current W2 job to a 1099 role
Ryan talks about why a 1099 contractor role will make you MUCH more money than a regular W2 job.
Hannah also talks about why the US contractor economy is growing rapidly.
Hope you all enjoy the episode!
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Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
What To Do When You Suddenly Lose Your Job - Ep. 32
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Suddenly losing your job can be devastating but it’s not the end of the world. Here are some tips so you can easily get back on your feet!
Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Why it’s important to start finding jobs as soon as you get your 2-week notice
- Tips on how you can find job opportunities as soon as possible using your current resources
- What are the things you can do while you have a job to be ready in case you suddenly get fired
Hannah also talks about how 80% of the jobs are filled informally and what are the steps you can take to take advantage of them.
Hope you all enjoy the episode!
To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefreenetwork.com
Get the guide on how to: Teach Yourself. Get Work. Make Money. No Degree Needed.: https://degreefreenetwork.com/guide
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Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at contact@degreefreenetwork.com

Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
How to Handle Rejection and Keep on Going - Ep. 31
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
Getting rejected after applying through hundreds of jobs will surely wear you out. Listen to the full episode to learn how to handle rejection and keep on going to achieve your goals!
Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Why the worst thing that can anybody tell you is “No”.
- Why rejection doesn’t mean failure and why you shouldn’t take it personally
- How to have the right mindset and when you should take a step back to prevent burning out
Ryan shares his story when he failed an interview and the interviewer just hanged up.
Hannah also talks about how rejection gets easier the more you experience it.
Hope you all enjoy the episode!
To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefreenetwork.com
Get the guide on how to: Teach Yourself. Get Work. Make Money. No Degree Needed.: https://degreefreenetwork.com/guide
Sign up for our free weekly newsletter and get exclusive tips and tricks to make great money without a college degree! https://degreefreenetwork.com/signup
Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at contact@degreefreenetwork.com

Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
How to Start a Services Business - Ep. 30
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
We always preach that the quickest way to be cash flow positive is to create a services-based business. So, here’s an episode on how you can start one!
Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money.
In this episode, we talk about:
- How to learn which service you can do as a business to be immediately cashflow positive.
- Step-by-step procedure on how you can start your services business.
- The pros and cons of High Dollar/Few Clients and Low Dollar/Many Clients.
- How to gather information and research competitors so that you can have all the information you need.
- What’s the difference between Sole Proprietorship and LLCs.
Ryan talks about how you can do an easy test for the demand of your service through your personal circle.
Hannah also shares their story on how they started their first successful services business in Hawaii.
Hope you all enjoy the episode!
To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefreenetwork.com
Get the guide on how to: Teach Yourself. Get Work. Make Money. No Degree Needed.: https://degreefreenetwork.com/guide
Sign up for our free weekly newsletter and get exclusive tips and tricks to make great money without a college degree! https://degreefreenetwork.com/signup
Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at contact@degreefreenetwork.com
Thanks for listening, aloha guys!

Thursday Jan 27, 2022
What Does A Salesforce Admin Do - Ep.29
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Salesforce Admin is one of the best jobs you can have without a degree. When junior positions are ranging from $70 to $75k, and the certification costs only a few hundred dollars, it’s indeed one of the best jobs you can have out there.
Learn from Hannah herself as she walks us through her first tech certification job!
Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of going to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money.
In this episode, we talk about:
- What is the typical day like for Salesforce admins
- What experience do you need to become a Salesforce admin
- What’s the salary range for Salesforce admins
Hannah also talks about why you’re a good candidate for a Salesforce admin if you have customer service experience.
Hope you all enjoy the episode!
To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefreenetwork.com
Get the guide on how to: Teach Yourself. Get Work. Make Money. No Degree Needed.: https://degreefreenetwork.com/guide
Sign up for our free weekly newsletter and get exclusive tips and tricks to make great money without a college degree! https://degreefreenetwork.com/signup
Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at contact@degreefreenetwork.com
Thanks for listening, aloha guys!

Thursday Jan 20, 2022
How To Prepare For Job Interviews - Ep 28
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Thursday Jan 20, 2022

Thursday Jan 13, 2022
How to Stay Motivated When Applying - Ep.27
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
Thursday Jan 13, 2022

Thursday Jan 06, 2022
How To Study For A Tech Certification As An Adult - Ep.26
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
Thursday Jan 06, 2022

Friday Dec 31, 2021
How to Negotiate Remote Work - Ep. 25
Friday Dec 31, 2021
Friday Dec 31, 2021

Thursday Dec 23, 2021
How to Get a Sales Job With No Sales Experience - Ep. 24
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Thursday Dec 23, 2021