Secret Academy Episode - Austin NetzleyAustin Netzley wanted what many Americans dream of: a college education followed by a stable and high-salary career in the corporate sector. Not only did he achieve that by earning an engineering degree and securing a job at a large oil company in Houston, but he also accumulated over $72,000 debt in student loans. Coming from a middle class family, he learned the importance of being frugal and was able to pay off all his loans within 3 short years. After initially wanting to further his education with a master's degree while working, he realized that he didn't want to be a part of "the system" in the corporate world. He started day trading on the side, and a few years later was able to quit his corporate job to pursue his own business. Austin started a blog and podcast to teach others to take their money and mindset to the next level, and wrote a book using information he had learned from other entrepreneurs. Today, he helps publish and sell books for clients through his business, Epic Launch.
- How he was able to pay off $80,000 debt in 3 years
- Why he ultimately decided to give up on pursuing an MBA
- What three things he did to help pay off his loans
- How he was able to make money day trading
- What was the only time he actually put his engineering degree to good use
- Tips for trading in the stock market
- How he launched his book, and how that led to Epic Launch
- 4 things you must know about launching your own book successfully
- Why he encourages people to have a "back end" program to go along with their book
- How does Epic Launch's pricing structure work
- The hardest part of him becoming an entrepreneur personally and professionally
- Why hiring and working with great people is the most important part of running a business
