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How to Get Over Imposter Syndrome After Getting a New Job - Ep. 39 Apr 06, 2022

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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!

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Jobs That ACTUALLY REQUIRE College Degrees - Ep. 38 Mar 30, 2022

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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!

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Why You Should Write a Book - Ep. 37 Mar 23, 2022

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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!

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How to Become a Published Author and Start Making Passive Income - Ep. 36 Mar 16, 2022

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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!

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How to Talk to a Teenager About Going Degree Free - Ep.35 Mar 09, 2022

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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!

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Get the guide on how to: Teach Yourself. Get Work. Make Money. No Degree Needed.: https://degreefreenetwork.com/guide

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How to Become a Consultant - Ep. 34 Mar 02, 2022

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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 contact@degreefreenetwork.com

How to Turn Your Current Job into a 1099 Role and Make More Money - Ep. 33 Feb 23, 2022

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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 contact@degreefreenetwork.com

What To Do When You Suddenly Lose Your Job - Ep. 32 Feb 16, 2022

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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 contact@degreefreenetwork.com

How to Handle Rejection and Keep on Going - Ep. 31 Feb 09, 2022

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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 contact@degreefreenetwork.com

How to Start a Services Business - Ep. 30 Feb 02, 2022

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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 contact@degreefreenetwork.com

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