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Switch to a Tech Career in Your 30s and 40s

by TechCareerAccelerator™

Raw discussion with and about people who change careers in their 30s and 40s! Get tips, tricks, encouragement, and coaching from people who have made the switch to various careers, including high-tech careers.👑 DM me "doc" on Instagram ⁠⁠https://urlgeni.us/instagram/ZdZE0⁠⁠ and I'll throw you a FREE Google Doc showing you how I switched to a tech career without going back to college or waiting years. Or, email with subject "doc" - [email protected].

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  1. S1 E60: AI is hurting your chances--but not if you do this...

    👑 DM me "doc" on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://urlgeni.us/instagram/ZdZE0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and I'll throw you a FREE Google Doc showing you how I switched to a tech career without going back to college or waiting years... 🔗 Or, email with subject "doc" - [email protected]. ——- I'm Brooks and since 2020 I've...

  2. S1: E59: Are you Playing the Long Game?

    👑 DM me "doc" on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://urlgeni.us/instagram/ZdZE0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and I'll throw you a FREE Google Doc showing you how I switched to a tech career without going back to college or waiting years... 🔗 Or, email with subject "doc" - [email protected]. ——- I'm Brooks and since 2020 I've...

  3. S1 E58: Kings and Toilets

    NOTE: today's podcast is from a video presentation, so you will hear some screen references throughout the training. 👑 DM me "doc" on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://urlgeni.us/instagram/ZdZE0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and I'll throw you a FREE Google Doc showing you how I switched to a tech career without going back to...

  4. S1 E57: How to Never Procrastinate Again (and become a People Person)

    NOTE: today's podcast is from a video presentation, so you will hear some screen references throughout the training. 👑 DM me "doc" on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://urlgeni.us/instagram/ZdZE0⁠⁠⁠⁠ and I'll throw you a FREE Google Doc showing you how I switched to a tech career without going back to…

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  5. S1 E56: Potholes, Marriage, and The Secret Phenomenon

    👑 DM me "doc" on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠https://urlgeni.us/instagram/ZdZE0⁠⁠⁠ and I'll throw you a FREE Google Doc showing you how I switched to a tech career without going back to college or waiting years. Or, email with subject "doc" - [email protected]. ---- Get my Free google doc showing how I helped...

  6. S1 E55: The Nimble Hustle (PLUS 2 Types of Failed Job Searchers)

    👑 DM me "doc" on Instagram ⁠⁠https://urlgeni.us/instagram/ZdZE0⁠⁠ and I'll throw you a FREE Google Doc showing you how I switched to a tech career without going back to college or waiting years. Or, email with subject "doc" - [email protected]. ---- Get my Free google doc showing how I helped…

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  7. S1 E54: How I Finally Turned the Tide to Get Hired (it's Not About AI)

    👑 DM me "doc" on Instagram ⁠https://urlgeni.us/instagram/ZdZE0⁠ and I'll throw you a FREE Google Doc showing you how I switched to a tech career without going back to college or waiting years. Or, email with subject "doc" - [email protected]. ---- Get my Free google doc showing how I helped over...

  8. S1 E53: Stop Applying to Tech Jobs - Do This Instead

    👑 DM me "doc" on Instagram https://urlgeni.us/instagram/ZdZE0 and I'll throw you a FREE Google Doc showing you how I switched to a tech career without going back to college or waiting years. Or, email with subject "doc" - [email protected]. ---- Get my Free google doc showing how I helped over…

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  9. S1 E52: How Many Applications it Takes to Get an Interview

    Are you still trying to switch to a tech career? See how I switched to a tech career, FREE -- DM me on IG: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/brookshanes/⁠⁠⁠ Or, email [email protected] and I'll send it over. "When your career is at a dead end, I'm your helpful friend!" Brooks ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]

  10. S1 E51: IT Course Nightmare Scenarios (How to Avoid Them)

    Are you still trying to switch to (or level up) a tech career? Here are some helpful ways to get unblocked right now: • DM me on IG:⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/brookshanes/⁠⁠⁠ • Get a free consultation with my calendar...

  11. S1 E50: Ignore the Market Doom (Here's why)

    Are you still trying to switch to a tech career? Here are some helpful ways to get unblocked right now: • DM me on IG: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/brookshanes/⁠⁠ • Get a free consultation with my calendar here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/brooksdhanes/diagnostic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ •...

  12. S1 E49: Secret Words that Get You Interviews

    Are you still trying to switch to a tech career? Here are some helpful ways to get unblocked right now: • DM me on IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/brookshanes/⁠ • Get a free consultation with my calendar here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/brooksdhanes/diagnostic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Want...

  13. S1 E48: Kenny Dubroff Switched, AI Jobs, and Unblocking Yourself

    Today's link from our guest, Kenny Dubroff: Become a beta tester of AInigma Quest (and explore his other Gen AI projects): https://ainigmaquest.com/ Are you still trying to switch to a tech career? Here are some helpful ways to get unblocked right now: • Follow me on IG:...

  14. S1 E47: A Surprising Way to Stand Out in a Hunt for a Tech Job

    Are you still trying to switch to a tech career? Here are some helpful ways to get unblocked right now: • Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brookshanes/ • Join my Skool for ALL my self-paced training courses, instantly:...

  15. S1 E46: I have a cert. Now what?

    Are you still trying to switch to a tech career? Here are some helpful ways to get unblocked right now: • Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brookshanes/ • Join my Skool for ALL my self-paced training courses, instantly:...

  16. S1 E45: Top 3 First Steps I Have Seen Successful Switchers Take

    Are you still trying to switch to a tech career? Here are some helpful ways to get unblocked right now: 1. Join my Skool for ALL my self-paced training courses, instantly: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/techcareeraccelerator-academy-3242/about⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Email me at [email protected] --...

  17. S1 E44: How Long it Takes to Switch to a Tech Career

    👑 DM me "doc" on Instagram ⁠⁠https://urlgeni.us/instagram/ZdZE0⁠⁠ and I'll throw you a FREE Google Doc showing you how I switched to a tech career without going back to college or waiting years. Or, email with subject "doc" - [email protected]. ---- Get my Free google doc showing how I helped…

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  18. S1 E43: Do You Need an Accountability Partner?

    Are you still trying to switch to a tech career? Here are some helpful ways to get unblocked right now: 1. Join my Skool for ALL my self-paced training courses, instantly: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/techcareeraccelerator-academy-3242/about⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Email me at [email protected] -- or...

  19. S1 E42: Annoying Bikes, Gross Tea, Mind Shift

    Are you still trying to switch to a tech career? Here are some helpful ways to get unblocked right now: 1. Join my Skool for ALL my self-paced training courses, instantly: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/techcareeraccelerator-academy-3242/about⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Email me at [email protected] -- or...

  20. S1 E41: How to Get More Done: Worry About Today, Not Tomorrow

    Worry about tomorrow can kill today. But worrying about today can make tomorrow's dreams come true. Here's how. Are you still trying to switch to a tech career? Here are some helpful ways to get unblocked right now: 1. Join my Skool for ALL my self-paced training courses, instantly:...

  21. S1 E40: Backdoor Approach, Ukrainian Deli: When Choosing Wrongly is Right

    Sometimes the "wrong" thing is the right thing. When "everyone" does something, it's a good sign you should do something else. And when you start doing that, you need to take action fast, without hesitation. That's how I succeed, and I bet you can, too. Are you still trying to switch to a tech...

  22. S1 E39: How God saved me from poverty

    There is nothing worse than poverty--except pride. My pride is still hanging around but God keeps showing grace. Here's how it went down for me... and how it might help you too. Are you still trying to switch to a tech career? Here are some helpful ways to get unblocked right now: 1. Join my…

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  23. S1 E38: How to Instantly Stop Feeling Defeated

    I've got a new contest for you. And, a 2-step process (takes 3 minutes) to stop the defeatism and discouragement! Are you still trying to switch to a tech career? Here are some helpful ways to get unblocked right now: 1. Join my Skool for ALL my self-paced training courses, instantly:...

  24. S1 E37: A Big Book, Complete Overwhelm, Geeking Out

    Are you still trying to switch to a tech career? Here are some helpful ways to get unblocked right now: 1. Join my Skool for ALL my self-paced training courses, instantly: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/techcareeraccelerator-academy-3242/about⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Email me at [email protected] -- or get a free...

  25. S1 E36: "15 Job Applications, No Response"

    Are you still trying to switch to a tech career? Here are some helpful ways to get unblocked right now: 1. Join my Skool for ALL my self-paced training courses, instantly: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/techcareeraccelerator-academy-3242/about⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Email me at [email protected] -- or get a free...

  26. S1 E35: Wet feet, toolbelt, and look the part

    Are you still trying to switch to a tech career? Here are some helpful ways to get unblocked right now: 1. Join my Skool for ALL my self-paced training courses, instantly: ⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/techcareeraccelerator-academy-3242/about⁠⁠ 2. Email me at [email protected] -- or get a free...

  27. S1 E34: Where do I fit?

    Are you still trying to switch to a tech career? Here are some helpful ways to get unblocked right now: 1. Join my Skool for ALL my self-paced training courses, instantly: ⁠https://www.skool.com/techcareeraccelerator-academy-3242/about⁠ 2. Email me at [email protected] -- or get a free…

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  28. S1 E33: Nashvegas, Printing Press, My First Tech Job

    Today's episode will help you get a job idea--from GROUND ZERO I go through my history. I hope it's helpful. Are you still trying to switch to a tech career? Here are some helpful ways to get unblocked right now: 1. Join my Skool for ALL my self-paced training courses, instantly:...

  29. S1 E32: If I Had to Switch to Tech All Over Again

    Are you still trying to switch to a tech career? Here are some helpful ways to get unblocked right now: 1. Join my Skool for ALL my self-paced training courses, instantly: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/techcareeraccelerator-academy-3242/about⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Email me at [email protected] -- or get a free...

  30. S1 E31: Shadowing, Des Moines, Boldness

    Are you still trying to switch to a tech career? Here are some helpful ways to get unblocked right now: 1. Join my Skool for ALL my self-paced training courses, instantly: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/techcareeraccelerator-academy-3242/about⁠⁠⁠ 2. Email me at [email protected] -- or get a free...

  31. S1 E30: Headphones, Jerks, Catan

    Are you still trying to switch to a tech career? Here are some helpful ways to get unblocked right now: 1. Join my Skool for ALL my self-paced training courses, instantly: ⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/techcareeraccelerator-academy-3242/about⁠⁠ 2. Email me at [email protected] -- or get a free...

  32. S1 E29: Overcoming Discouragement, Losing My Job, Do More

    Are you still trying to switch to a tech career? Here are some helpful ways to get unblocked right now: 1. Join my Skool for ALL my self-paced training courses, instantly: ⁠https://www.skool.com/techcareeraccelerator-academy-3242/about⁠ 2. Email me at [email protected] -- or get a free…

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  33. S1 E28: Dumbbells, Transformers, and Goldilocks

    Are you still trying to switch to a tech career? Here are some helpful ways to get unblocked right now: 1. Join my Skool for ALL my self-paced training courses, instantly: https://www.skool.com/techcareeraccelerator-academy-3242/about 2. Email me at [email protected] -- or get a free consultation...

  34. S1 E27: Brief Report

    This is a short episode just filling in while my voice recovers! Thanks for listening!

  35. S1 E26: Cary the Recruiter, Crying for Family, Sushi in a Van

    Listen for a FREE Resource INSIDE! Want more help? Head for some FREE resources on my FREE private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchtotech Want some personal coaching? Why not become a guest on this podcast? We will take an episode and dedicate it to your personal growth and...

  36. S1 E25: Fingernails, Startups, Ghosting, Dripping Sweat

    WARNING: episode is safe for all ages but not for faint of heart or weak stomach :P Want more help? Head for some FREE resources on my FREE private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchtotech Want some personal coaching? Why not become a guest on this podcast? We will take an...

  37. S1 E24: Handling Discouragement, Where to Look for Jobs, and a Free Book

    Want more help? Head for some FREE resources on my FREE private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchtotech Want some personal coaching? Why not become a guest on this podcast? We will take an episode and dedicate it to your personal growth and shift to tech... and others can...

  38. S1 E23: Scared of AI + Contest

    Want more help? Head for some FREE resources on my FREE private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchtotech Want some personal coaching? Why not become a guest on this podcast? We will take an episode and dedicate it to your personal growth and shift to tech... and others can...

  39. S1 E22: QA Jobs, 80’s Pizza Hut, Tech Predictions

    Join my free group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchtotech Want some personal coaching? Why not become a guest on this podcast? We will take an episode and dedicate it to your personal growth and shift to tech... and others can benefit from hearing all the advice! Apply now (you may remain...

  40. S1 E21: Dairy Queen, Print Photos, and Entry Level Jobs

    Want more help? Head for some FREE resources on my FREE private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchtotech Want some personal coaching? Why not become a guest on this podcast? We will take an episode and dedicate it to your personal growth and shift to tech... and others can...

  41. S1 E20: Local, Doubts, and Victories

    There are some tips (and a special FREE opportunity) buried in this episode that you may be interested in... Want more help? Head for some FREE resources on my FREE private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchtotech Want some personal coaching? Why not become a guest on this...

  42. S1 E19: Caffeine, All-nighter, Tough Job Market?

    The stereotypical tech guy has a coffee in one hand, and a laptop in the other, somehow, and is never asleep at night. Let's discuss why these traits may not suit you if you are going to get serious about switching to a tech career in your 30's and 40's. Want more help? Head for some FREE…

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  43. S1 E18: Big Paychecks, Big Failures, Big Plans

    Some failures are directly related to switching to a new shiny tech career, or leveling up inside one. Avoid these failures by listening to how others failed.... ahem... yours truly. Want more help? Head for some FREE resources on my FREE private Facebook group:...

  44. S1 E17: Game Night, Ageism, and 9 Steps

    If you've ever worried about being too old, too social, or having no plan, this episode may encourage you. Want more help? Head for some FREE resources on my FREE private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchtotech Want some personal coaching? Why not become a guest on this...

  45. S1 E16: Mall Walkers, Sundays, Bots

    In this episode, you'll become familiar with the secret of mall walkers, the power of Sundays, and how to respond to AI and AGI. Don't forget! You can get more FREE resources as you make the switch to tech, on my free private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchtotech And, why…

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  46. S1 E15: Burger King, Books Giveaway, and Tomatoes

    Believe it or not, it all relates to help you switch to a tech career... In this episode, you'll learn about my trip to Burger King, how buying books is the #1 way to learn in many ways, and what a tomato can do to change your life. Also, if you're one of the first 2 people to respond (listen to...

  47. S1 E14: The DMV, a Night Person, and Feeding Kids

    In this episode, you find out why you should pick a job in your new tech career that's not super hard to get, plus why you're going to need to figure out a morning schedule. Don't forget! You can get more FREE resources as you make the switch to tech, on my free private Facebook group:...

  48. S1 E13: AI Nightmares, Diet Soda, and Spinning Wheels

    This episode addresses things you possibly wished I didn't bring up. 'Nuff said. :) Don't forget! You can get more FREE resources as you make the switch to tech, on my free private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchtotech And, why not become a guest on this podcast? We will…

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  49. S1 E12: Venti Lattés, Resume Tricks, and Time Hacks

    Are you having trouble making consistent time to study? Are you hacking your way through life with habits that kill your chances of switching to tech? This episode may be fresh air to your soul... and to your chances of getting your first (or a better) tech job. Don't forget! You can get more…

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  50. S1 E11: What happened to Boot Camps? Plus Protocols and Persistence

    Are you being duped by boot camps and course providers? This episode will help you avoid becoming fresh meat in the ocean of new boot camp providers. Today, you can apply to get more FREE resources as you make the switch to tech, on my free Facebook group:...

About this show

Raw discussion with and about people who change careers in their 30s and 40s! Get tips, tricks, encouragement, and coaching from people who have made the switch to various careers, including high-tech careers.👑 DM me "doc" on Instagram ⁠⁠https://urlgeni.us/instagram/ZdZE0⁠⁠ and I'll throw you a FREE Google Doc showing you how I switched to a tech career without going back to college or waiting years. Or, email with subject "doc" - [email protected].

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How many episodes does Switch to a Tech Career in Your 30s and 40s have?

Switch to a Tech Career in Your 30s and 40s has 60 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on September 9, 2025.

What is Switch to a Tech Career in Your 30s and 40s about?

Raw discussion with and about people who change careers in their 30s and 40s! Get tips, tricks, encouragement, and coaching from people who have made the switch to various careers, including high-tech careers.👑 DM me "doc" on Instagram ⁠⁠https://urlgeni.us/instagram/ZdZE0⁠⁠ and I'll throw you a...

How often does Switch to a Tech Career in Your 30s and 40s release new episodes?

Switch to a Tech Career in Your 30s and 40s publishes every two weeks, based on its 60 episodes since January 2024.

Who hosts Switch to a Tech Career in Your 30s and 40s?

Switch to a Tech Career in Your 30s and 40s is created and hosted by TechCareerAccelerator™.
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