78% of College Grads Never Use Their Degree — Here Is the Degree-Free Fix

78% of College Grads Never Use Their Degree — Here Is the Degree-Free Fix

Is college really worth $520,000? In this episode of the Success Formula Podcast, host Shawn Lynch sits down with Hannah Maruyama, co-founder of Degree Free, to expose the uncomfortable truth behind America's $848 billion higher education industry and show every parent exactly what to do instead. Hannah breaks down why only 22% of college graduates ever work in their field of study, why the true average cost of a bachelor's degree, including lost wages and interest, now sits at $520,000, and why sending your 18-year-old to college with no clear goal is one of the most financially devastating decisions a family can make. She unpacks the little-known history of the Higher Education Act of 1965, how bankruptcy-exempt student loans were designed to trap young people in a system that profits from their uncertainty, and why 62% of high school seniors are walking into a debt crisis that will prevent them from buying homes, starting families, and building real wealth. In this episode you will learn why most jobs in America do not legally require a college degree, how Hannah's Launch Program has placed teenagers and young adults into thriving careers in weeks rather than years, why AI literacy and the ability to communicate clearly are now the two most valuable skills a young adult can have, how the apprenticeship model is making a powerful comeback across industries from construction to software development, and what the four-question framework is that every parent should work through with their child before ever filling out a FAFSA form. Whether your child is 13 or 21, this conversation will completely change the way you think about education, career, and what it actually takes to build a successful life in the age of AI. Subscribe to the Success Formula Podcast and visit degreefree.com to start building a smarter path forward today. Website- https://degreefree.com/launch Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/degreefree/ Tune in every Tuesday at 10 AM for another inspiring success story, along with the proven formula to help you achieve your own goals. Don't miss out on the insights that could change your life! Buzzsprout- https://successformulapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7aRe06pXIq6yq8GQf62NBM Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1393b77c-626a-4a53-bdd5-43ce3b1aa15b/success-formula-podcast Apple Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/success-formula-podcast/id1748704615 Our Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialSuccessFormula Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsuccessformula/ Twitter: https://x.com/_SuccessFormula/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialsuccessformula

Why Most Doctors Go Broke in Business, The Brutal Truth Exposed

In this episode, Shawn Lynch sits down with ER doctor turned serial entrepreneur Dr. Abdulla Kudrath to break down how one man built a portfolio of emergency rooms, a rooftop lounge, an imaging center, and a growing real estate empire. If you have ever wondered how high performers turn expertise into ownership, this conversation hands you the playbook in real time and shows you why your skills are worth far more than a paycheck. Shawn and Abdulla go deep on commercial real estate investing, from buying distressed industrial buildings at $50 per square foot to converting them into Class A flex space, understanding cap rates, carrying costs, and how actually to raise a building's value through occupancy. They get candid about why most doctors go broke in business, how to choose the right operator, the danger of ego, and the hard-won lessons that only come from getting beaten up like in kung fu. The conversation also covers AI and the future of work, raising kids without entitlement, the spilled milk approach to solving problems, and why traditional college may already be obsolete. If you are ready to think bigger about wealth, ownership, and building a life on your own terms, subscribe to the Official Success Formula channel for more conversations that give you a real advantage. Listen to the full podcast at the link below and follow Dr. Abdulla Kudrath to see what the king of side quests is building next. Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/akudrath/ Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/@AKUDRATH Tune in every Tuesday at 10 AM for another inspiring success story, along with the proven formula to help you achieve your own goals. Don't miss out on the insights that could change your life! Buzzsprout- https://successformulapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7aRe06pXIq6yq8GQf62NBM Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1393b77c-626a-4a53-bdd5-43ce3b1aa15b/success-formula-podcast Apple Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/success-formula-podcast/id1748704615 Our Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialSuccessFormula Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsuccessformula/ Twitter: https://x.com/_SuccessFormula/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialsuccessformula

How EJ Built a $20M+ Childcare Empire Using SBA Loans (Full Breakdown)

In this powerful episode of Success Formula, host Shawn sits down with EJ, a franchise childcare entrepreneur who has built a multi-million dollar empire by doing one thing differently than his competitors: staying obsessively hands-on. Starting with zero experience in 2018, EJ purchased his first school for $6.45M using SBA financing and a strategic real estate play that most business owners completely miss. Today, he operates multiple locations generating hundreds of thousands in annual revenue while simultaneously benefiting from property appreciation. But here's what separates EJ from average operators: he's not chasing passive income. Instead, he's invested heavily in top-tier talent, created systems that scale, and maintained the kind of customer service and transparency that turns struggling schools into thriving institutions. In this conversation, we break down the financial mechanics of SBA loans, the dual-profit model of owning both the business and the real estate, why paying premium salaries for exceptional staff actually maximizes profit, and how state regulations impact your bottom line. We explore EJ's operational playbook for scaling from one location to multiple schools, including how to fill new facilities with families, what to look for when acquiring existing schools, and why the best operators are never truly passive. You'll discover the teacher-to-student ratios that matter, insurance considerations that have tripled in recent years, pricing strategies that work in competitive markets, and the real estate appreciation play happening underneath your business operations. Beyond childcare, EJ also opens up about his latest ventures: a luxury short-term rental property on four and a half acres in Galveston that sleeps 48 people comfortably, and an upcoming hotel acquisition outside of Round Top, Texas. Whether you're interested in the childcare industry, franchise models, commercial real estate investing, or just understanding how elite operators think, this episode delivers actionable intelligence you can apply immediately. If you're an aspiring entrepreneur, business owner looking to scale, or investor exploring franchise opportunities, hit that subscribe button and ring the bell for more deep-dive conversations on Success Formula. Drop your biggest takeaway in the comments below and let us know what topics you want covered next. Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ejenergyhouston/ Tune in every Tuesday at 10 AM for another inspiring success story, along with the proven formula to help you achieve your own goals. Don't miss out on the insights that could change your life! Buzzsprout- https://successformulapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7aRe06pXIq6yq8GQf62NBM Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1393b77c-626a-4a53-bdd5-43ce3b1aa15b/success-formula-podcast Apple Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/success-formula-podcast/id1748704615 Our Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialSuccessFormula Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsuccessformula/ Twitter: https://x.com/_SuccessFormula/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialsuccessformula

Why Your Doctor Is Wrong About Testosterone, Peptides & Longevity | Dr. Ashley Madsen

What if the reason you feel exhausted, unmotivated, and stuck has nothing to do with discipline and everything to do with what is happening inside your cells? In this episode of the Success Formula Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Ashley Madsen, a leading expert in regenerative and functional medicine, for an unfiltered deep dive into the world of peptides, hormone optimization, NAD therapy, red light therapy, and the future of longevity medicine.  We break down what peptides actually are and why they are not new despite the media hype. We talk about BPC-157, SS31, GHK-Cu, growth hormone secretagogues, and which ones are coming back on the market after FDA reclassification. Dr. Madsen explains why most people should not start with peptides before fixing foundational issues like micronutrient deficiencies, thyroid function, and testosterone levels.  We also get personal about how a testosterone level of 90 nearly derailed everything and what the path back looked like. Whether you are a busy entrepreneur, someone struggling with brain fog, or just trying to feel like yourself again, this conversation is packed with actionable insight you will not hear in a typical doctor visit.  Dr. Madsen also shares her work with Lumara Collective building regenerative homes designed around longevity principles.  Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ashleymadsenofficial/ Website- https://ashleymadsen.com/ Tune in every Tuesday at 10 AM for another inspiring success story, along with the proven formula to help you achieve your own goals. Don't miss out on the insights that could change your life! Buzzsprout- https://successformulapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7aRe06pXIq6yq8GQf62NBM Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1393b77c-626a-4a53-bdd5-43ce3b1aa15b/success-formula-podcast Apple Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/success-formula-podcast/id1748704615 Our Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialSuccessFormula Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsuccessformula/ Twitter: https://x.com/_SuccessFormula/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialsuccessformula

Robots Will Replace 70% of Jobs in 5 Years — How to Prepare Your Kids NOW

What happens when a computer science guy turns a drunken family painting night into a 150-location franchise empire? Craig Ceccanti joins the Success Formula Podcast to break down exactly how he scaled Pino's Palette from a $1,000 rent storefront in Montrose to a nationwide franchise powerhouse averaging $350,000 in revenue per location. But the real conversation goes way deeper than business. Craig and Shawn unpack why the traditional education system is failing an entire generation, with 55% of Texas college graduates returning home without jobs. They dive into the terrifying reality that AI and robotics are about to compress a decade of career disruption into just a few years, leaving parents and institutions scrambling to catch up. Craig reveals the Entrepreneurial Operating System that transformed his chaotic leadership style into a scalable machine, shares why your best salesperson might be destroying your company culture, and explains the concept of entrepreneurship through acquisition that is creating millionaires out of corporate employees who never thought they could own a business. Whether you are a parent trying to figure out how to prepare your child for a world that does not exist yet, an entrepreneur drowning in tasks you should have delegated years ago, or someone stuck in corporate wondering if there is another path, this episode is your blueprint. Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/craigceccanti Website- https://www.craigceccanti.com Tune in every Tuesday at 10 AM for another inspiring success story, along with the proven formula to help you achieve your own goals. Don't miss out on the insights that could change your life! Buzzsprout- https://successformulapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7aRe06pXIq6yq8GQf62NBM Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1393b77c-626a-4a53-bdd5-43ce3b1aa15b/success-formula-podcast Apple Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/success-formula-podcast/id1748704615 Our Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialSuccessFormula Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsuccessformula/ Twitter: https://x.com/_SuccessFormula/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialsuccessformula