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You’ve seen this a million times on job descriptions. You’re led to believe that if you have more experience, you’ll get paid more. If you have less experience, then you’ll get paid less. This is a lie. Let’s talk about it! In this episode, we talk about: - How companies use "salary depends on experience" as a tactic to get you the lowest price possible and make it harder to negotiate. - How to prepare for a negotiation and how to overcome this tactic. - How to properly research salary so that you can get paid what you deserve. Ryan and Hannah also talk about the importance of knowing how much you get paid now and how much they’re about to pay you are not related. Hope you all enjoy the episode! To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefree.co Get the guide on how to: Teach Yourself. Get Work. Make Money. No Degree Needed.: https://degreefree.co/workbook Sign up for our free weekly newsletter and get exclusive tips and tricks to make great money without a college degree! https://degreefree.co/signup Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected]

James Quandahl is an entrepreneur, author, performance coach, and host of The James Quandahl Show: helping you live your life to the fullest, be present and connect deeply with others, and build the life of your dreams. Quandahl has led teams for nearly two decades including two at Fortune 1000 companies and has coached hundreds of driven individuals to success. James’s agencies help natural product brands sell more on Amazon and support authors in producing and launching best-selling books. We talked about a variety of topics: interview tips, how James knew within 45 seconds if he's gonna hire somebody, podcasting, selling on Amazon, you name it, we talk about it! Please enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with James Quandahl! To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefree.co Get the guide on how to: Teach Yourself. Get Work. Make Money. No Degree Needed.: https://degreefree.co/workbook Sign up for our free weekly newsletter and get exclusive tips and tricks to make great money without a college degree! https://degreefree.co/signup Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected]

Today, we're going to talk about why you should be willing to relocate for a job even before you hit that apply button! In this episode, we talk about: - The importance of going to where the work is and how it can open your world up! - Why being willing to relocate can get you considered more seriously for a role and how it can make you stand out. - The things you'll learn from moving to a different place that'll help you further your personal growth and career. Hope you all enjoy the episode! To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefree.co Get the guide on how to: Teach Yourself. Get Work. Make Money. No Degree Needed.: https://degreefree.co/workbook Sign up for our free weekly newsletter and get exclusive tips and tricks to make great money without a college degree! https://degreefree.co/signup Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected]

Today's episode is a special one because it's our 50th episode! It's been a year since we started the Degree Free podcast! We were doing other things and working multiple jobs and running another business so we started this as an experiment and it still is one in many respects. We didn't know what to expect and your overflowing support is a huge surprise and it's something that we sincerely appreciate! We're constantly grateful and humbled that we have people listening, interacting, and getting value out of what we do. We hope to be doing this for a long time more to help as many people reach their goals and potential as possible! Hope you all enjoy the episode! To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefree.co Get the guide on how to: Teach Yourself. Get Work. Make Money. No Degree Needed.: https://degreefree.co/workbook Sign up for our free weekly newsletter and get exclusive tips and tricks to make great money without a college degree! https://degreefree.co/signup Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected]

Today, we're going to talk about 4 side hustles that you can start right now to learn skills, grow your network, increase your confidence and earn money! In this episode, we talk about: - How to start a services business and why it's the quickest way to earn money and learn business skills. - How you can learn content creation and sell that service to businesses - How to start a Print-On-Demand business using Printful or Etsy. - How to be a self-published author using Amazon and freelancing sites to earn passive income. Ryan and Hannah also share their side hustles and how it affected their life and career! Hope you all enjoy the episode! To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefree.co Get the guide on how to: Teach Yourself. Get Work. Make Money. No Degree Needed.: https://degreefree.co/workbook Sign up for our free weekly newsletter and get exclusive tips and tricks to make great money without a college degree! https://degreefree.co/signup Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected]

Today, we're going to talk about why creating a side hustle can benefit you in your career, even if you don't want to be an entrepreneur! In this episode, we talk about: - How starting a side hustle can benefit your career even if you don't want to be an entrepreneur. - Why you shouldn't quit your job just to work on your side hustle. - Why there's a high chance that your side hustle will fail, but the experience and knowledge you'll gain will be worth it! Ryan and Hannah also share their experiences and learnings from their previous side hustles! Hope you all enjoy the episode! To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefree.co Get the guide on how to: Teach Yourself. Get Work. Make Money. No Degree Needed.: https://degreefree.co/workbook Sign up for our free weekly newsletter and get exclusive tips and tricks to make great money without a college degree! https://degreefree.co/signup Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected]

With summer in full swing, we are going to be talking about how you can get summer jobs the Degree Free way! In this episode, we talk about: - Traditional jobs that you can do this summer to earn money and work experience. - The skills you'll learn in these summer jobs that will help your career and also equip you with knowledge in starting a business. - 4 alternative project ideas that you can do to expand your knowledge and make it easier for you to get hired later. Hope you all enjoy the episode! To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefree.co Get the guide on how to: Teach Yourself. Get Work. Make Money. No Degree Needed.: https://degreefree.co/workbook Sign up for our free weekly newsletter and get exclusive tips and tricks to make great money without a college degree! https://degreefree.co/signup Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected]

A lot of you guys wanted to know about different job opportunities for people who work in the service industry. Today, we’re going to talk about it! In this episode, we talk about: - The 9 career opportunities you might be qualified for with your experience in the restaurant industry. - What are the transferrable skills you already have from working in the restaurant industry, and how you can utilize them to go into a different career path and earn more money - How to combine your restaurant skills and your skills outside of your work to break into a different career path. Hannah and Ryan also share their story when working in the restaurant industry! Hope you all enjoy the episode! To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefree.co Get the guide on how to: Teach Yourself. Get Work. Make Money. No Degree Needed.: https://degreefree.co/guide Sign up for our free weekly newsletter and get exclusive tips and tricks to make great money without a college degree! https://degreefree.co/signup Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected]

Most of us are wondering, where are the jobs? So today, we are going to tell you the top 5 cities/metropolitan areas for job growth in 2022! 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 are the top US cities with the largest number of job opportunities and growth so you can have a starting point when thinking about where you would want to move for work. - Why searching for jobs is hard but sometimes it takes something drastic in order to achieve your goals. - Why moving to a place with more opportunity is something that could really help your career. Hope you all enjoy the episode! To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefree.co Get the guide on how to: Teach Yourself. Get Work. Make Money. No Degree Needed.: https://degreefree.co/guide Sign up for our free weekly newsletter and get exclusive tips and tricks to make great money without a college degree! https://degreefree.co/signup Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected]

We hear all the time that we need to love our jobs. This is one of the biggest lies that we’ve all been told. “Love what you do and you’ll never work a day in your life”. Everyone’s heard that and multiple people have been credited with being the first ones to say this. The reality is the vast majority of people work so they can afford the things they need to make a decent life outside of work. 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 problem with “Love what you do and you’ll never work a day in your life” - Is job satisfaction more important than money? - Why you will quickly hate and resent the job you love when you cannot afford to do the basic things you’d like to - Why it's important to remember that you are a person outside of work Hope you all enjoy the episode! To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefree.co Get the guide on how to: Teach Yourself. Get Work. Make Money. No Degree Needed.: https://degreefree.co/guide Sign up for our free weekly newsletter and get exclusive tips and tricks to make great money without a college degree! https://degreefree.co/signup Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected]

There are many reasons why you should keep on applying for jobs when you have a job. Watch the full episode to learn how often should you apply for jobs when you're employed! 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 often should you apply for jobs when employed and why you should do it - Why applying for jobs will help you learn your market value and how you can leverage it to earn more money and have more benefits - What are the common misconceptions that cause people to not look for new jobs - The best places to apply for jobs when you're currently employed Hannah talks about why you shouldn't feel guilty when leaving a company for better compensation. Ryan also shares a story about his friend that got promoted twice in 15 months because of this strategy. Hope you all enjoy the episode! To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefree.co Get the guide on how to: Teach Yourself. Get Work. Make Money. No Degree Needed.: https://degreefree.co/guide Sign up for our free weekly newsletter and get exclusive tips and tricks to make great money without a college degree! https://degreefree.co/signup Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected]

Most of us are qualified for different job titles. But is one resume enough? 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 create different resumes for different job titles you are qualified for - How to optimize your resume and clearly communicate your work experience to increase your chances of getting hired - Why you should update your resume as soon as you get a new role and why it is important to constantly update your resume Hope you all enjoy the episode! To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefree.co Get the guide on how to: Teach Yourself. Get Work. Make Money. No Degree Needed.: https://degreefree.co/guide Sign up for our free weekly newsletter and get exclusive tips and tricks to make great money without a college degree! https://degreefree.co/signup Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected]

Becoming a teacher is one of the most fulfilling careers that you can take. It's one of the best careers where you can directly contribute to the community in a meaningful way. But most of us know that it doesn't pay as much especially if you're paying off your student debt. So, what if you can skip the college degree entirely and fulfill your goal of being a teacher? Watch the full episode to learn more! 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 be a teacher without spending years and going into debt for a college degree. • What are the different paths that you can take as a degree free teacher. • Why you can make a much bigger impact as a degree free teacher as well as a healthier work experience compared to a regular, public school teacher. Hope you all enjoy the episode! To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefree.co Get the guide on how to: Teach Yourself. Get Work. Make Money. No Degree Needed.: https://degreefree.co/guide Sign up for our free weekly newsletter and get exclusive tips and tricks to make great money without a college degree! https://degreefree.co/signup Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected]

Surprisingly, there are many great, high paying jobs that actually don’t require degrees. Learn which ones you can take without spending years of studying in college! 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 are jobs that you think require college degrees and how you can take the degree free path to break into those jobs. • How you can be a lawyer, teacher, architect, or even a pilot without a college degree • Why you don't need a college degree to learn how to do something that is 100% internet accessible and free. Hope you all enjoy the episode! To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefree.co Get the guide on how to: Teach Yourself. Get Work. Make Money. No Degree Needed.: https://degreefree.co/guide Sign up for our free weekly newsletter and get exclusive tips and tricks to make great money without a college degree! https://degreefree.co/signup Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected]

Imposter Syndrome is real, especially after getting a new job, and here's how to deal with it! 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 having imposter syndrome on a new job is normal and it happens to almost everyone What are the steps you can take to deal with imposter syndrome and get acclimated to your new job The importance of communication and how to properly communicate when you're struggling in your new job Ryan shares how learning to acknowledge your failures will tremendously help you in overcoming imposter syndrome. Hannah talks about the importance of asking questions and how to properly do it. Hope you all enjoy the episode! To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefree.co Get the guide on how to: Teach Yourself. Get Work. Make Money. No Degree Needed.: https://degreefree.co/guide Sign up for our free weekly newsletter and get exclusive tips and tricks to make great money without a college degree! https://degreefree.co/signup Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected]

There are actually very few jobs that ACTUALLY REQUIRE college degrees. Listen to the full episode and be surprised to learn how many jobs you can actually have without a degree! 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 different jobs and fields that absolutely require a college degree • How rare college degree required jobs actually are • Why you don't need a college degree to land a great job Hannah also shares the importance of looking into a college as a huge financial decision. Hope you all enjoy the episode! To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefree.co Get the guide on how to: Teach Yourself. Get Work. Make Money. No Degree Needed.: https://degreefree.co/guide Sign up for our free weekly newsletter and get exclusive tips and tricks to make great money without a college degree! https://degreefree.co/signup Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected]

Everyone has a book they can write, and there are a ton of reasons why you should write a book! Listen to the full episode and learn from the experiences of Hannah and Ryan on how being a self-published author helped their lives and businesses! 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 almost everyone has a book they can write and why it's easier than ever to publish a book • Why writing a book can be a good source of passive income as well as improve your authority or expertise in your field • The different skills you can learn when you write and publish a book Ryan talks about how writing and publishing a book is a great opportunity to improve your sales skills. Hannah also shares how writing a book on their field helped her secure more clients for her business. 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 [email protected]

It's now easier than ever to become a published author in the digital age. Listen to the full episode and learn how to become an author and make passive extra income on the side! 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 be a self-published author and start making passive income • Everything you need to know on the process on how to write, publish and market your book • How to self-publish on Amazon and why it's currently the best platform to publish your book Ryan talks about why you should hire a professional editor to ensure a much better quality of your book. Hannah also shares tips and tricks on how to get reviews on your book so that you can increase your social proof and gain more sales. 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 [email protected]

With alternative education on the rise and college degrees being worth less and less, it's now time to educate the next generation on how they can have successful careers without going into huge debt. 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 don't need a degree to get a job and how to explain it to teenagers • How to guide a teenager on selecting their career based on their interests and skills • Why college is a really huge emotional and financial decision instead of a practical one Ryan talks about how to educate teenagers that there are different and alternative paths to a very similar future of which they think that they want. Hannah also talks about the math of college education and how long it will really take you to pay your student loans after graduating. 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 [email protected]

If you value freedom and flexibility, consulting might be the right career for you. So here's an episode just for you if you want to dive into the world of consulting! 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 consulting and what does a consultant do on a day-to-day basis How to become a consultant using your current skill set and experience How to acquire your first clients as a consultant Ryan talks about the first steps on how to be a consultant when you still have no experience or skills. Hannah also talks about how to create your own pitch deck or portfolio. 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 [email protected]

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! 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 [email protected]

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 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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected] Thanks for listening, aloha guys!

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 [email protected] Thanks for listening, aloha guys!

Being interviewed for a job can be daunting, but with proper preparation and planning, you can rest assured that you’ll have a successful interview! 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 properly prepare and plan for a successful job interview - How to research the company you’re applying for and use the information for your job interview - The best way to practice for an in-person interview and online interview Ryan talks about why it’s important to re-create the interview environment and practice with another person. Hannah also talks about the importance of fitting into a company’s culture 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 [email protected] Thanks for listening, aloha guys!

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 [email protected] Thanks for listening, aloha guys!

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 [email protected] Thanks for listening, aloha guys!

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 [email protected] Thanks for listening, aloha guys!

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 [email protected] Thanks for listening, aloha guys!

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 [email protected] Thanks for listening, aloha guys!

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 [email protected] Thanks for listening, aloha guys!

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 [email protected] Thanks for listening, aloha guys!

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 [email protected] Thanks for listening, aloha guys!

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 [email protected] Thanks for listening, aloha guys!

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 [email protected] Thanks for listening, aloha guys!

Wondering how to negotiate and get the best out of a job? Watch the full episode to learn tips and tricks so that you can nail the job negotiations! 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 importance of deciding what you want and your non-negotiables first before stepping into an interview. - How to properly negotiate and learning how to compromise so that you and the company can have a win-win situation. - Knowing when to walk when the job isn’t for you. Hannah talks about the importance of asking for what you want and how young college graduates are afraid of asking what they want on the job negotiation. Ryan also shares the importance of having a salary range before you step into the job negotiation. 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 [email protected] Thanks for listening, aloha guys!

Finally secured an interview but you have no experience in that field? We got 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 sell yourself to a company if you feel that you have no experience and skills. - Determining your traits, soft skills, and hard skills so that you can “package” them for the company you’re applying for. - How to organize and keep track of your job applications so that you can have better chances of getting hired. Hannah shares some little tips and tricks that have helped her throughout her career. She shared how sending a simple thank you card after getting interviewed and hired has helped her gain multiple job offers even until this day. Ryan talks about how elevating and respecting your interviewers can go a long way. He also shares how to do some basic research about the interviewer or company that will significantly increase your chances 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 [email protected] Thanks for listening, aloha guys!

Now that you know how to identify which skills to learn from the previous episode, it’s now time to learn how to learn those skills! 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 fundamental skill of learning how to find answers to your questions and crowdsource information by using search engines. - How to set goals and deadlines to make sure that you effectively learn a skill. - Why it’s important to set a routine and how to make it fit your varying schedule. Hannah talks about her experiences in taking courses. She discussed how price doesn’t always equate to quality and shared her experience from taking a $7 course about testing a business idea which she learned a lot. Ryan also talks about Parkinson’s Law, which basically means "work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion”. He discussed the importance of setting up deadlines so that you can learn a skill. 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 [email protected] Thanks for listening, aloha guys!

How To Pick Employable Skills Not sure what skills to learn to get that “dream job”? Watch the full episode to learn the research process to learn EXACTLY the skills you need to get that dream 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: - The reverse research process so that you can learn EXACTLY which skills you need to learn to get that dream job. - How to make sure that you succeed in learning a skill by knowing the “why” first. Hannah talks about why it’s okay to not be passionate at your job, and how companies are using this concept to lowball you. Ryan shares a story about his friend, who works as a senior engineer at a big company. He shares how new engineers right out of college don’t know basic Excel and why he thinks that a degree isn’t needed to do his job. 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 [email protected] Thanks for listening, aloha guys!

Should You Finish Your Degree We're about to tell you how to get a job you want, without a degree! 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. 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 In this episode, we talk about: - How to figure out what you are trying to accomplish with your degree - How to research jobs that require degrees so you can apply anyway - How to look at what you want and how you are getting there and see if your degree is helpful Hannah talks about a biology student who wants to be a sports reporter and how she could make that happen. Ryan explains how honest you need to be with yourself about what you want out of your degree. Hope you all enjoy the episode! Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected] Thanks for listening, aloha guys!

How To Use Marriage as an Asset and How to Leverage a Good Partnership Into Higher Household Income We're about to tell you how to get a job you want, without a degree! 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. 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 In this episode, we talk about: - Relying on one spouse for benefits - Freeing each other up to take moonshots - Leapfrogging to get better jobs Ryan explains how teamwork is done in the Maruyama house and his role in work and entrepreneurship. Hannah talks about how to support a partner that supports you, and how to find and get good opportunities so you can help increase your household income. Hope you all enjoy the episode! Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected] Thanks for listening, aloha guys!

We're about to tell you how to get a job you want, without a degree! Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of go to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. 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 On this episode, we talk about: - You never want to be out of a job, but be between work. - Work stability is not real. You cannot depend on it. - Be ready to leave at all times. Ryan shares his view of the end of the 'gold watch' employment era, and how people can be prepared for other jobs at all times. Hannah talks about which skills you can learn to make yourself marketable. Hope you all enjoy the episode! Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected] Thanks for listening, aloha guys!

We're about to tell you how to get a job you want, without a degree! Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of go to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. 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 On this episode, we talk about: - Picking your job goal - Narrowing down your focus to 2-3 jobs at a time - Applying enough to get a result Ryan explains why being persistent is key to getting a new job, and how to prepare for disliking your job. Hannah talks about how to go to a company website and do research so that you can be prepared for your interview. Hope you all enjoy the episode! Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected] Thanks for listening, aloha guys!

We're about to tell you how to get a job you want, without a degree! Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of go to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. On this episode, we talk about: - the value of a technical bootcamp and when it might makes sense to go to one - most jobs hire without degrees - most Americans don't have degrees Ryan shares his experience of enrolling and almost starting a mechanical engineering program before he dropped out, and how people can get into an industry they want to work in. Hannah talks about how to look for opportunities to retool or educate yourself to move up or around in a company, and how to realistically assess the value of getting a master's degree for a small raise. Hope you all enjoy the episode! Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected]

We break down some of the highest paying jobs you can get without a degree! Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of go to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. On this episode, we talk about: - becoming an entrepreneur and the rewards and challenges that come with choosing that path - why sales jobs can teach you the most important workplace skills of any job - how tech and middle management in certain spaces can be extremely profitable places for people without degrees to make a great living Ryan talks about his first sales job and how that lead him down the path of entrepreneurship. Hannah explains cost centers at companies, and how you can avoid being one. Hope you all enjoy the episode! Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected] Thanks for listening, aloha guys!

Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of go to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. On this episode, we talk about: - the value of a technical bootcamp and when it might makes sense to go to one - how technical certifications are like branded mini degrees - many companies are quietly hiring people without degrees, and which companies have gone public about it Ryan explains that it's worth trying to get some sort of certification before going to college because it’s cheaper. Hannah talks about how she got her Salesforce Administrator certification in 31 days and landed a job right after completing the certification, without a college degree or previous experience. Hope you all enjoy the episode! Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected] Thanks for listening, aloha guys!

We discuss all the options people have instead of going back to college! Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of go to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. On this episode, we talk about: - how to improve your current job or transition to a different role in the same company - how to find a different job - how to start a business in your spare time Ryan shares his experience of enrolling and almost starting a mechanical engineering program before he dropped out, and how people can get into an industry they want to work in. Hannah talks about how to look for opportunities to retool or educate yourself to move up or around in a company, and how to realistically assess the value of getting a master's degree for a small raise. Hope you all enjoy the episode! Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected] Thanks for listening, aloha guys!

Ryan and Hannah talk about what types of businesses you can start without a college degree. Spoiler Alert: it's any type. Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of go to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. On this episode, Ryan shares how he got into buying books for Amazon, and Hannah explains how something Barbara Corcoran said on Sharktank changed her life. The types of businesses that are most accessible are: Services businesses like housecleaning Physical goods like apparel Digital products like pdfs Ryan and Hannah talk about their experience drop shipping and what it's like to work and run a services business. Hope you all enjoy the episode! Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected] Thanks for listening, aloha guys!

Today, we talk about whether or not you need a degree in 2021. Welcome to Degree Free, where we explain what you can do instead of go to college, and how to teach yourself, get work, and make good money. On this episode, we talk about what jobs actually require degrees. Ryan talks about how he self eliminated from job applications because of degree requirements. Hannah lists the top companies that hire degree free people. Ryan talks about the math of a degree salary. We debate the value of the college 'experience' and the actual value of the college network. Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at [email protected] Thanks for listening, aloha guys!