Join us as we dive into the topic of breaking out of college and navigating conversations with parents.  We explore the idea that education extends beyond college and offer a 7-step plan for young adults considering leaving college. What You’ll Learn:  - The importance of creating a work plan, setting goals, and focusing on mental health while exploring alternative education paths.- Researching job listings, acquiring necessary skills, and taking proactive steps toward building a career...

Join us as we discuss the signs that a child should consider leaving college and explore alternative education paths.  We delve into the importance of supporting your child's desires and goals over societal pressures to stay in college. What You’ll Learn: - Signs that a young adult should consider leaving college, such as asking for a gap year and not being taught subjects they are interested in- Challenges of the traditional college education system, including financing issues and lack of...

Join us as we challenge the traditional views on trade schools and encourage individuals to pursue careers aligned with their skills and interests.  Explore the dangers of societal pressures and the marketing tactics of colleges in this eye-opening discussion. What You’ll Learn:  - The importance of parents listening to young adults and supporting their career decisions based on their desires and interests.- Exploring the potential pitfalls of blindly promoting trade schools as a viable...

Join us for an enlightening episode with James Stewart, as he shares his insights on the power of networking in job hunting and career development.  From struggling to find a job to becoming a successful CMO, James sheds light on the importance of building relationships and taking risks in the professional world. What You’ll Learn: - Actionable tips for young adults entering the workforce and the value of building a savings nest egg for job transitions.- Insights on starting a startup, taking...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Join us for a thought-provoking episode where we explore the pressure parents often feel to push their children into traditional paths.  We share a moving example of a mother unsure of how to guide her son's post-high school journey. What You’ll Learn:  - The negative impacts of blindly suggesting traditional paths like college or the military without considering individual goals and interests- The importance of asking open-ended questions and having conversations with young adults about...

Join us for an eye-opening episode where we share a story of guiding an 18-year-old to a unique career path through artisan jobs like tailor, cobbler, shoemaker, or upholsterer.  Discover the rising demand for these skills and the potential for high income. What You’ll Learn:  - The benefits of self-employment and flexibility in artisan professions compared to traditional jobs- Insights on business ownership and building wealth through self-employment- The importance of working towards...

Join us for an enlightening episode where we share the success story of a young adult who found his career path through the Launch Program.  Discover how he identified his goals and secured a job aligned with his interests. What You’ll Learn:  - Importance of prioritizing needs and wants when choosing a job- Value of specific skills over a college degree- Challenges and uncertainties in pursuing higher education- Achieving financial goals through high-income skills and market trends Tune in...

Join us for an enlightening discussion on the lack of vocational creativity among educators and the societal pressure to prioritize college as the only path to success.  We challenge the status quo and advocate for exploring alternative education pathways. What You’ll Learn:  - The need for educators to guide students towards suitable career options beyond college- Exploring vocational creativity and alternative education paths like the Launch program- Critique of the current education system...