Degree or No Degree? How BCN Woodcrafts is Flipping the Script on “What’s Next?” (And Why Your Kid’s Garage Band Might Beat Harvard)
Entrepreneurship, career and skills, education alternatives, trades, skilled workers Brian Nelson Entrepreneurship, career and skills, education alternatives, trades, skilled workers Brian Nelson

Degree or No Degree? How BCN Woodcrafts is Flipping the Script on “What’s Next?” (And Why Your Kid’s Garage Band Might Beat Harvard)

In Degree or No Degree?, Brian Nelson challenges the conventional “college or bust” mindset and shines a spotlight on alternative paths to success — especially hands‑on skills, side hustles, apprenticeships, and creative entrepreneurship. With his signature wit and real‑world experience, he argues that what you build with your life matters far more than what’s printed on a diploma. From turning $50 in scrap into $500 on Etsy to celebrating muscle memory over memorization, this post flips the script on traditional success metrics and makes a compelling case for empowering young makers, tradespeople, and creative hustlers alike.

Read More