Degree Free

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How to Get a Job You Want Without a College Degree - Ep. 9 Aug 25, 2021

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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 contact@degreefreenetwork.com

What are Some of the Highest Paying Jobs without a Degree? - Ep. 8 Aug 18, 2021

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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 contact@degreefreenetwork.com
Thanks for listening, aloha guys!

How to Get Tech Certifications? - Ep. 7 Aug 11, 2021

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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 contact@degreefreenetwork.com

Thanks for listening, aloha guys!

What to do Instead of Go Back to College? - Ep. 6 Aug 04, 2021

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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 contact@degreefreenetwork.com

Thanks for listening, aloha guys!

What Types of Businesses to Start Without Going to College - Ep. 5 Jul 30, 2021

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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 contact@degreefreenetwork.com

Thanks for listening, aloha guys!

Do You Need a College Degree in 2021? - Ep. 4 Jul 22, 2021

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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 contact@degreefreenetwork.com

Thanks for listening, aloha guys!

Why Degree Free? and a Little About Us - Ep. 3 Jul 09, 2021

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Ryan and Hannah talk about who we are and why we started Degree Free.

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 who we are and what we do for a living.

Ryan tells the story of his first big boy job out of college and the reaction he got negotiating.
Hannah talks about how she dropped out and ended up working in tech.

Ryan talks about real job requirements, and they both discuss how to hold your own when applying for 'degree required' jobs without a degree.

Hannah and Ryan go into the marketing that colleges have done to brand themselves as job providers.

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

Thanks for listening, aloha guys!

College Degree NOT Required - Ep. 2 Jun 28, 2021

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We hear it all the time: "ALL the job listings *REQUIRE* a college degree!! I can't get those jobs!"

Here's the secret: Yes you can!

Of course, you can get those jobs without a college degree. The key is to not give up. Apply!

In today's episode, we are going to talk about one of the things we hear the most when talking about getting great-paying jobs and meaningful work without a college degree. We are going to bust down that wall and help you press that apply button!

What is Degree Free? - Ep. 1 Jun 25, 2021

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Ryan and Hannah Maruyama on College, Applying for Jobs Without a Degree, and What College Students Put on Their Resumes

In the first episode of Degree Free, Ryan and Hannah talk about the origin of Degree Free and how and why they started the podcast.

The shocking fact is that most Americans have never been told that they do not HAVE to go to college.

Ryan and Hannah talk about what you can do instead of go to college, and an unbelievable conversation they had with both of their teenage sisters before they went to college.

What can't you do if you don't go to college?