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From Degree Free Research Scientist to an 8-Figure Exit w/ Joe Kowalski (DF#159)
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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 Kowalski's personal journey of starting in a factory job and rising up through process engineering and management roles by adding value to the company.
- The importance of practical skills, willingness to learn, and bringing value to organizations in any career path.
- Transitioning from a lab career to software engineering at a Fortune 500 company and the value of continuous learning and self-awareness in the tech industry.
- The significance of sales skills in all career paths and how they can lead to growth and entrepreneurship.
Stay tuned for more engaging conversations and feel free to send in your questions for a potential episode.
Enjoy the episode!
Ready to set your teen on the path to success after high school?
Apply for our Degree Free Launch Program and let's build them a personalized career roadmap: https://degreefree.co/launch
To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefree.co
Your questions, answered on air! Head over to https://ask.degreefree.co/question and Ryan and Hannah will answer your question on the podcast!
Want to help your 16-20-year-old build the life they want without wasting 5 and a half years and going into crippling student debt?
Get your copy of "The Degree Free Way" workbook!
Guide your 16-20-year-old to jobs that help them reach their goals, all while saving time and money.
Discover personalized career options and clear direction with this comprehensive workbook set.
Get "The Degree Free Way" workbook here → degreefree.co/book
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Manage episode 433793128 series 2943537
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 Kowalski's personal journey of starting in a factory job and rising up through process engineering and management roles by adding value to the company.
- The importance of practical skills, willingness to learn, and bringing value to organizations in any career path.
- Transitioning from a lab career to software engineering at a Fortune 500 company and the value of continuous learning and self-awareness in the tech industry.
- The significance of sales skills in all career paths and how they can lead to growth and entrepreneurship.
Stay tuned for more engaging conversations and feel free to send in your questions for a potential episode.
Enjoy the episode!
Ready to set your teen on the path to success after high school?
Apply for our Degree Free Launch Program and let's build them a personalized career roadmap: https://degreefree.co/launch
To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: https://degreefree.co
Your questions, answered on air! Head over to https://ask.degreefree.co/question and Ryan and Hannah will answer your question on the podcast!
Want to help your 16-20-year-old build the life they want without wasting 5 and a half years and going into crippling student debt?
Get your copy of "The Degree Free Way" workbook!
Guide your 16-20-year-old to jobs that help them reach their goals, all while saving time and money.
Discover personalized career options and clear direction with this comprehensive workbook set.
Get "The Degree Free Way" workbook here → degreefree.co/book
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