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4 Side Hustle Ideas to Start Today (Part 2) - Ep. 49 Jun 15, 2022

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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!

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4 Reasons You Need To Start a Side Hustle (Part 1) - Ep. 48 Jun 08, 2022

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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!

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Summer Jobs and 4 Alternative Project Ideas - Ep.47 Jun 01, 2022

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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!

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9 Jobs Restaurant Workers Are Already Qualified For - Ep. 46 May 25, 2022

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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!

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The Top 5 US Cities for Job Growth - Ep. 45 May 18, 2022

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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

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The Biggest Job Lies: ”You Need to Love Your Job” - Ep. 44 May 11, 2022

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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

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How Often Should You Be Applying For Jobs Even When You Have One? - Ep. 43 May 04, 2022

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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

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How Many Resumes Should You Have? - Ep. 42 Apr 27, 2022

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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

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Like, subscribe, write us a review, and if you have a question or want some advice email us at contact@degreefree.co

How to Become a Teacher Without a College Degree - Ep. 41 Apr 20, 2022

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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

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Which Jobs You Think Require a College Degree But Don’t - Ep. 40 Apr 13, 2022

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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

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