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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!
Episodes

Sep 5, 2024
Sep 5, 2024
58 min
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

Aug 29, 2024
Aug 29, 2024
48 min
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

Aug 23, 2024
Aug 23, 2024
55 min
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

Aug 19, 2024
Aug 19, 2024
42 min
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

Aug 14, 2024
Aug 14, 2024
49 min
Join us for an insightful episode as we share our experience managing the publishing process for our book, 'The Degree Free Way'.
Learn about the challenges we faced and the decisions we made along the way.
What You’ll Learn:
- Importance of writing with a clear purpose and making ideas understandable to others
- Creating an accessible book for the target audience
- Effective tools and time management for writing a book
- Restructuring content to provide a clear solution to a narrowly defined problem
Discover the journey of co-authoring a book, the process of self-publishing, and the decision-making involved in designing and launching 'The Degree Free Way'.
Stay tuned for more insights 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 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

Aug 12, 2024
Aug 12, 2024
51 min
In this episode, Joe Kowalski shares his inspiring journey of self-teaching organic chemistry to becoming an R and D research scientist and then building a successful software company with an 8-figure exit.
He emphasizes the importance of skills acquisition, critical thinking, and intellectual curiosity, challenging the notion that formal education is necessary for success.
What You’ll Learn:
- The changing job market due to technology and the need for continuous skill development.
- Joe Kowalski's personal journey of starting in a factory job and rising up through process engineering and management roles by adding value to the company.
- The importance of practical skills, willingness to learn, and bringing value to organizations in any career path.
- Transitioning from a lab career to software engineering at a Fortune 500 company and the value of continuous learning and self-awareness in the tech industry.
- The significance of sales skills in all career paths and how they can lead to growth and entrepreneurship.
Stay tuned for more engaging conversations and feel free to send in your questions for a potential episode.
Enjoy the 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 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

Aug 7, 2024
Aug 7, 2024
52 min
Join us in a candid conversation about the importance of aligning decisions with goals.
From Hannah's transition as an interviewer to improving her interviewing skills to the significance of job awareness and vocational creativity, this episode jumps into the challenges of effective interviewing and content creation.
What You’ll Learn:
- The value of meaningful discussions over scripted Q&A formats in podcast interviews
- The importance of preparation and research in conducting interviews
- The need for job awareness and vocational creativity in the modern world
- The idea that everyone may need to become content creators in the future for differentiation and success
Tune in to explore the process of creating valuable content, the laborious journey of podcasting, and the importance of defining goals in decision-making.
Join us as we share our experiences and invite listeners to engage in the conversation on aligning decisions with goals 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!
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

Jul 11, 2024
Jul 11, 2024
38 min
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!
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

Jul 5, 2024
Jul 5, 2024
43 min
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!
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

Jun 28, 2024
Jun 28, 2024
42 min
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!
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
