Degree Free

Join us as we challenge the traditional narrative that a college degree is the only path to success. 

We share valuable insights on choosing a career based on individual needs and offer advice to a concerned parent looking for alternative career options for her son.

What You’ll Learn: 

- The importance of prioritizing income, location, schedule, and work environment when selecting a job.
- Exploring job ideas in science and outdoor work for a 19-year-old, such as permaculture design, vineyard work, and fisheries.
- Emphasizing not limiting children with learning differences or disabilities based on diagnoses, focusing on what they can do rather than can't do
- Challenging societal pressures that push students to pursue higher education, even if it may not align with their career goals.
- Discussing the limitations of traditional education and the benefits of a Degree Free approach to finding suitable job opportunities.

Join us in redefining success and exploring alternative paths to a fulfilling career. 

Whether you're a young adult clarifying your needs or a concerned parent seeking guidance, this episode offers valuable insights to empower your journey towards a Degree Free future.

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!

Want to help your 16-20 year old build the life they want without wasting 5 and half years and going into crippling student debt?

Get your copy of "The Degree Free Way" workbook!

Guide your 16-20 year old to jobs that help them reach their goals. All while saving time and money.

Discover personalized career options and clear direction with this comprehensive workbook set.

Get "The Degree Free Way" Workbook here → https://degreefree.co/book

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Bradley, a TikTok content creator, as he shares his eye-opening experience with student loan debt and the harsh realities of choosing a costly college without understanding the financial implications. 

Join us as we delve into the importance of informed consent and radical responsibility in managing personal finances.

What You’ll Learn: 

- The lack of information and guidance before signing for student loans and the shock of realizing the amount owed after graduation.
- The impact of debt on creative professionals and the missed opportunities for career growth due to financial constraints.
- The pressure to pursue traditional education paths and the societal expectations surrounding obtaining a degree.
- Bradley's personal journey of overcoming $130,000 of debt with a low-paying job and the importance of taking control of one's financial future.

Don't miss this insightful conversation on student loan debt and the societal pressures around education. 

Take control of your finances, make informed decisions, and commit to improving your financial situation. 

Tune in to the Degree Free Podcast for more inspiring stories and practical tips on navigating the world of personal finance.

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!

Want to help your 16-20 year old build the life they want without wasting 5 and half years and going into crippling student debt?

Get your copy of "The Degree Free Way" workbook!

Guide your 16-20 year old to jobs that help them reach their goals. All while saving time and money.

Discover personalized career options and clear direction with this comprehensive workbook set.

Get "The Degree Free Way" Workbook here → https://degreefree.co/book

Join us as we hear from Bentley Hensel, a senior data and DevOps engineer, who built a successful career through self-teaching and practical skills. 

From working in tech, politics, and the navy to self-teaching and pursuing his passions, Bentley's story is a testament to the importance of practical skills and problem-solving.

What You’ll Learn: 

- Bentley's journey from data and DevOps engineering, learning skills in marketing, coding, and data analysis.
- The importance of self-teaching and using open-source tools to learn new skills.
- Advice to young adults and parents on experimenting in their twenties, and supporting children's career development.

Join us as Bentley Hensel shares valuable insights on learning complex skills, understanding motivations in education, and persevering in the face of challenges. 

Don't miss out on this inspiring episode of the Degree Free Podcast!

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!

Want to help your 16-20 year old build the life they want without wasting 5 and half years and going into crippling student debt?

Get your copy of "The Degree Free Way" workbook!

Guide your 16-20 year old to jobs that help them reach their goals. All while saving time and money.

Discover personalized career options and clear direction with this comprehensive workbook set.

Get "The Degree Free Way" Workbook here → https://degreefree.co/book

Join us for an inspiring episode as Jenn Hoskins shares her unconventional career journey and valuable insights on education, entrepreneurship, and tech sales. 

Discover how she embraced failure and success to pave her own path to success.

What You’ll Learn: 

- Jenn's career evolution from starting her own business to consulting and tech sales, emphasizing the importance of unique skills and networking.
- The role of mentors and resources in advancing in the tech industry, breaking barriers, and seeking alternative pathways to success.
- Challenges faced by professionals in high-debt professions like doctors and lawyers, exploring the value of experience over degrees, and the shift towards fulfilling careers.
- The concept of 3 years of industry experience being equivalent to a degree and the importance of self-education.
- The significance of parents supporting children in alternative paths, unlearning traditional beliefs, and fostering resiliency and perseverance.

Don't miss this enlightening conversation that challenges traditional beliefs about education and career paths. 

Jenn's story serves as a reminder to pursue your goals without waiting for permission and to embrace alternative paths to success. 

Tune in to the Degree Free Podcast for more inspiring stories and discussions!

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!

Want to help your 16-20 year old build the life they want without wasting 5 and half years and going into crippling student debt?

Get your copy of "The Degree Free Way" workbook!

Guide your 16-20 year old to jobs that help them reach their goals. All while saving time and money.

Discover personalized career options and clear direction with this comprehensive workbook set.

Get "The Degree Free Way" Workbook here → https://degreefree.co/book

Join us as we challenge the misconception of choosing careers based on personality traits and emphasize the importance of aligning career choices with personal needs. 

We share a story of a student who found fulfillment in a simple 9-5 job rather than pursuing a career as a veterinarian.

What You’ll Learn:

- Highlighting the importance of identifying income, schedule, location, and work environment needs when selecting a career path.
- Emphasizing the risks of choosing a career solely based on industry without considering key factors like income and work environment.
- Encouraging young adults to make informed decisions by determining their needs and wants before pursuing a college degree or career path.
- Discussing the benefits of going Degree Free, avoiding student debt, and tailoring learning to specific goals for faster career entry and more opportunities for growth.

Join us as we explore the significance of understanding one's work needs and goals for career satisfaction and fulfillment. 

Avoiding student debt and pursuing alternative paths can lead to a more successful and fulfilling life trajectory. 

Stay tuned for more insightful episodes on guiding through the world of work and education.

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!

Want to help your 16-20 year old build the life they want without wasting 5 and half years and going into crippling student debt?

Get your copy of "The Degree Free Way" workbook!

Guide your 16-20 year old to jobs that help them reach their goals. All while saving time and money.

Discover personalized career options and clear direction with this comprehensive workbook set.

Get "The Degree Free Way" Workbook here → https://degreefree.co/book

Join us as we explore career options and education without the need for a degree. 

We discuss how our book, “The Degree Free Way” is tailored to parents of 16-20-year-olds to help them explore job options that align with their young adult’s goals and lifestyle choices.

What You’ll Learn: 

- Emphasizing the importance of the book's target audience and discouraging individuals outside of this age range from purchasing it.
- Sharing insights on creating resources for older individuals and the brainstorming process behind it.
- Discussing the misconceptions around traditional education and the need for alternative career paths.
- Highlighting the significance of understanding realistic expectations and financial implications in career planning.
- Addressing the importance of being honest with young adults about career choices and avoiding unnecessary debt.

Join us for an enlightening discussion on empowering young adults to make informed decisions about their future careers. 

Leave your comments and questions for upcoming episodes, and don't forget to share your reviews on our workbook at dfwreviews.degreefree.co

Thanks for tuning in to the Degree Free Podcast!

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!

Want to help your 16-20 year old build the life they want without wasting 5 and half years and going into crippling student debt?

Get your copy of "The Degree Free Way" workbook!

Guide your 16-20 year old to jobs that help them reach their goals. All while saving time and money.

Discover personalized career options and clear direction with this comprehensive workbook set.

Get "The Degree Free Way" Workbook here → https://degreefree.co/book

Join us as we explore the importance of covering basic needs to pursue passions without financial stress. 

Discover unique job limit inventory exercise from our book, “The Degree Free Way”, to help young adults identify various job options.

What You’ll Learn: 

- Importance of understanding business costs and challenges for entrepreneurs.
- Impact of school labeling on boys' performance and self-esteem.
- Strategies for helping teenagers envision their future and promoting balance in career decisions.
- Evaluation of the current education system and the value of hands-on training.

Join our conversation on envisioning a fulfilling career aligned with lifestyle choices and financial goals. 

Share your experiences and thoughts using #degreefreejourney and continue exploring new perspectives on your path to 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!

Want to help your 16-20 year old build the life they want without wasting 5 and half years and going into crippling student debt?

Get your copy of "The Degree Free Way" workbook!

Guide your 16-20 year old to jobs that help them reach their goals. All while saving time and money. 

Discover personalized career options and clear direction with this comprehensive workbook set. 

Get "The Degree Free Way" Workbook here → https://degreefree.co/book

Join us for an engaging episode where we discuss the challenges of student loan debt, book pre-orders, and the impact of government involvement. 

We share our humorous anecdotes about shipping books and the importance of learning from mistakes.

What You’ll Learn:

- The discussion on the history of student loans, default rates, and the negative consequences of government involvement.
- The increase in student loan default rates due to government subsidies and amendments to the Higher Education Act.
- The financial burden on students, marketing tactics for unnecessary degrees, and the concept of student loan asset-backed securities.
- Comparison between the mortgage market and student loan market, emphasizing the legal implications and financial hardship of student loan debt.

Discover the impact of student loan policies, the risk of unnecessary degrees, and the advice to avoid student loan debt. 

Stay tuned as we explore the long-term implications of these policies in the next episode.

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!

Want to help your 16-20 year old build the life they want without wasting 5 and half years and going into crippling student debt? 

Get your copy of "The Degree Free Way" workbook!

Guide your 16-20 year old to jobs that help them reach their goals.

All while saving time and money.

Discover personalized career options and clear direction with this comprehensive workbook set.

Get "The Degree Free Way" Workbook here → https://degreefree.co/book

Join us for an engaging episode where we discuss the changing landscape of job requirements and the impact of government involvement in student loans. 

Explore how companies like AWS, Google, and Tesla are removing degree requirements for job positions. 

We also reflect on the evolution of the podcast over the past 3 years.

What You’ll Learn: 

- Reflecting on the evolving trend of companies dropping degree requirements and offering advice on applying for jobs fearlessly.
- Discussing the shift in the job market towards down credentialing and the increasing importance of specialized education over traditional degrees.
- Addressing the shift in access to knowledge due to the internet and debunking the misconception that a degree is required for most jobs.
- Highlighting the importance of not self-eliminating job opportunities that list a degree as a requirement and providing data on the decreasing percentage of jobs with actual degree requirements.

Join us for more insightful discussions on the Degree Free Podcast as we challenge societal norms and provide practical advice on finding your way in the job market without a traditional degree. 

Stay tuned for upcoming episodes where we continue to explore the value of skills over degrees and share real-world examples of Degree Free success stories.

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!

Want to help your 16-20-year-old build the life they want without wasting 5 and a half years and going into crippling student debt?

Get your copy of "The Degree Free Way" workbook!

Guide your 16-20-year-old to jobs that help them reach their goals, all while saving time and money.

Discover personalized career options and clear direction with this comprehensive workbook set.

Get "The Degree Free Way" workbook here → degreefree.co/book

Join us as we share our journey of self-publishing ‘The Degree Free Way’, highlighting the importance of collaboration and attention to detail.

What You’ll Learn:

- The challenges and lessons learned from working with a typesetter
- Utilizing Google Docs and Canva for content creation and formatting
- Testing titles and subtitles, choosing cover designs, and the impact of self-publishing decisions on subsequent choices

Get valuable insights into the self-publishing process and the importance of proper planning and promotion for a successful launch. 

Don't miss out on learning from our experience in self-publishing for future endeavors. 

Tune in now!

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!

Want to help your 16-20-year-old build the life they want without wasting 5 and a half years and going into crippling student debt?

Get your copy of "The Degree Free Way" workbook!

Guide your 16-20-year-old to jobs that help them reach their goals, all while saving time and money.

Discover personalized career options and clear direction with this comprehensive workbook set.

Get "The Degree Free Way" workbook here → degreefree.co/book