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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!
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!
Episodes
Jan 13, 2022
How to Stay Motivated When Applying - Ep.27
Jan 13, 2022
Jan 13, 2022
35 min
We’re currently in a weird, broken, and tough job market where it takes up to a hundred applications before you get an interview and the average unemployment time is 29 weeks. So, here’s an episode for you to help keep you motivated and prevent burnout when applying for jobs!
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 tough job market we have right now and how you can keep motivated when applying through jobs
- The numerous factors why it takes a large number of applications to get an interview and what you can do to improve your odds
- Why job application is a numbers game and how to have a proper mindset to keep you from being worn down through numerous rejections.
Ryan talks about how to prevent yourself from getting application burnout and why it’s important to celebrate your small wins.
Hannah also talks about the importance of keeping track of your applications and optimizing your resume for each company to increase your odds of getting hired.
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!
Jan 6, 2022
Jan 6, 2022
48 min
Are you studying for a tech certification exam? Learn tips and strategies that we used to pass our certification exams and get hired for a tech role!
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 set routines and habits as an adult to effectively study for a certification exam.
- Why you don't have to know everything when studying for a tech certification exam.
- Tips and tricks on how to maintain focus while studying and how to research for an exam so that you can improve your chances of passing.
Ryan talks about Parkinson’s law and the importance of self-imposed deadlines.
Hannah also talks about how colleges can’t keep up with the industry and how certifications solve that problem.
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!
Dec 31, 2021
How to Negotiate Remote Work - Ep. 25
Dec 31, 2021
Dec 31, 2021
38 min
One of the very few advantages of the pandemic is it opened up the world to remote work. So if you’re thinking of negotiating remote work with your employer, we made an episode just for you!
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 negotiate a remote work arrangement.
- How to present your case and make a remote work arrangement a win-win for you and the company.
- The downsides of remote work and how you can work around it.
Ryan talks about his own story on how he negotiated remote work even before it’s common.
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!
Dec 23, 2021
Dec 23, 2021
34 min
Working on sales is one of the best things you can do and if you’re thinking of getting into sales when you have no sales experience, listen to this episode!
Note: Due to our temporary setup, we had technical difficulties with the recording of the audio in the first 11 minutes. Please bear with us and thank you so much for listening!
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 get a sales job by using your current or previous work experience.
- The difference between B2B(Business to Business) and B2C(Business to Consumer).
- Where to start looking for a sales job if you don’t know where to start.
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!
Dec 9, 2021
Dec 9, 2021
10 min
All of us are tempted to take a break this holiday season. It’s the busiest time of the year and it’s not a good time to apply for jobs, right? Well, that’s not true!
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 you should keep on applying for jobs during the holiday season.
- The weird job market we have right now is where there are millions of Americans resigning without a job lined up.
- Why do companies keep on hiring during the holiday season and why it’s the best time to apply for jobs.
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!
Nov 25, 2021
Nov 25, 2021
47 min
Telling your family that you’re taking a different path from college is one of the hardest things you’re gonna do. There’s no easy way to do it but we prepared this episode so that you can make it easier and learn from our experience!
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 prepare and tell your parents that you’re going to be degree free and take a different path.
- Why you don’t need to have a college degree to be skilled and educated.
- Why a college degree isn’t an investment and what are the alternatives you can do to achieve your goals instead.
Hannah talks about why she dropped out of college and how there is an element of societal shame for women who don’t have a degree.
Ryan also shares his experience growing up in an Asian household and what did he do to convince his family that he’s taking a different path.
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!
Nov 22, 2021
Why You Should Get A Sales Job - Ep. 21
Nov 22, 2021
Nov 22, 2021
37 min
Learning sales will teach you transferrable skills that can help you throughout your career, business, and personal life!
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 you should learn sales and how it can benefit your career and personal life.
- Why sales is the quickest way to make the most amount of money with the least amount of hard skills needed.
- Positioning yourself on the money-making side of the company makes you indispensable.
Hannah talks about how most of us are salespeople without us realizing it.
Ryan also shares his early sales experience where he used to cold stop people on the streets to sell their products.
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!
Nov 11, 2021
What Does an IT Business Analyst Do? - Ep. 20
Nov 11, 2021
Nov 11, 2021
34 min
Do you want to know what does an IT Business Analyst does? Let’s hear it from Hannah herself as she walks us through her day-to-day life as an IT Business Analyst!
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 does an IT Business Analyst do on a day-to-day basis.
- What is the importance of a business analyst on a company and why are they needed.
- What traits do you have to have to be a good business analyst.
Hannah talks about which certifications helped her the most to secure her business analyst job.
Ryan also talks about why a business analyst need to have a beginner mindset.
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!
Nov 4, 2021
Nov 4, 2021
34 min
A lot of you are asking where are the best places to find a job online, so here it is!
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:
- Where to find the best jobs online with minimal competition.
- The best strategies so that you can stand out when applying for your dream job.
- Why LinkedIn Easy Apply isn’t a good way to apply right now because of very low barrier of entry.
Hannah also talks about how job rejection feels like romantic rejection and what are the things you can do to cope.
Ryan talks about the importance of asking employers and businesses what their needs are.
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!
Oct 28, 2021
Oct 28, 2021
55 min
If you’re currently in college and you’re thinking of dropping out, you’re in the right place! Watch the full episode to learn what you should do!
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 a lot of people are falling victim to the sunk cost fallacy and the different situations where you should drop out of college.
- How to take an alternative path to get your dream job instead of going to college.
- How different and challenging your life will be if you take the risk of dropping out of college.
Hannah shares why she thinks that dropping out of college is her best decision ever made. She also shares the story behind why she decided to do it.
Ryan talks about how the whole world opens up to you if you just start working and how different it will be instead of just going to college.
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!
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