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Hosted by Michael Bowden · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 190 episodes
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“This Podcast is for anyone looking to get in the IT industry, whether it’s a career change or your just interested. You come to the right place”
Michael Bowden hosts Debt Free In IT w/ Mike, a technology show with 190 episodes published.
Send us Fan Mail You passed the certification. So why isn't anybody calling you back? If you've got the cert, updated the resume, and you've been applying for weeks with nothing but silence — you're not doing anything wr
Send us Fan Mail Same title. Totally different job. A network tech at a 50-person company and a network tech at a Fortune 500 can do completely different work for completely different money. The variable most people igno
Send us Fan Mail The CompTIA A+ has been the default first certification in IT for decades. But in 2026 it'll run you over $600 to get certified and I've got some thoughts on whether that still makes sense. In this episo
Send us Fan Mail You said you'd start applying once you finished the class. Then it was the cert. Then the second cert. That list never gets shorter and somebody with less on paper than you is getting hired right now. I
Send us Fan Mail The daily tasks from three IT roles I actually worked — help desk, desktop support, and networking — and where AI would've made me faster in each one. Not a video about AI taking your job. A video about
Send us Fan Mail The financial and career moves that build a real foundation early in an IT career — hard-earned hindsight on what to prioritize once you land that first job. The 7 moves: 1️⃣ Negotiate — even early on, a
Send us Fan Mail If you're making $15/hr right now and want to know how to get to $40/hr or more in IT — this episode breaks down exactly how I would do it. We cover: ✅ The IT skills and certifications that actually get
Send us Fan Mail The networking community has been debating this hard — especially with the new CCNA update dropping in February 2027. After covering the CCNA v2.0 update last episode, I kept seeing the same questions po
Send us Fan Mail Cisco is updating the 200-301 to version 2.0 — and if you're studying right now, this video is for you. Why it matters: The CCNA is the most recognized entry-level networking cert in the industry. When i
Send us Fan Mail Are you stuck at a crossroads in your career — knowing you want to level up but not sure if going back to school is the move? Maybe a job you've been eyeing requires a four-year degree and you're wonderi
Send us Fan Mail What’s the difference between a Network Administrator and a Network Engineer? If you’re trying to get into networking, you’ve probably seen both job titles and wondered which one is right for you. In thi
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m ranking some of the most common certifications people use to transition into tech. I’m putting each certification into a tier based on its return on investment, industry recogniti
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode of Debt Free in IT, I’m giving you my 7 Laws of the IT Industry — lessons I’ve learned throughout my years working in tech. Some of these lessons I learned the hard way, some from ment
Send us Fan Mail Everyone talks about GRC, CISA, and Security+ — but nobody mentions the Network Security Engineer role that quietly pays $120K–$150K. If you want a path into cybersecurity with real demand and serious sa
Send us Fan Mail Stuck on the help desk and wondering how to stand out and move up? These 6 help desk tips come from watching the best techs I know climb the ladder — different paths, same habits. Use them to get noticed
Send us Fan Mail Think IT is out of reach because you don't have a tech background? You're closer than you think. In this episode, I break down how the everyday jobs you've already worked — retail, customer service, heal
Send us Fan Mail This episode came straight from a listener question. They're currently a truck driver looking to transition into IT — and they wanted to know whether to start with A+, Network+, or Security+, and if they
Send us Fan Mail If you're trying to break into IT or level up your career, the 2026 Robert Half Salary Guide tells you exactly what companies are hiring for, what skills they're paying more for, and where the real oppor
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I talk about something that doesn’t get discussed enough in IT… The value of your team. A lot of people focus on certifications, resumes, and landing that next job—but what really det
Send us Fan Mail If you’re trying to get into IT but you’re more introverted, this episode is for you. A lot of people start their IT careers in roles like help desk or desktop support and quickly feel drained. The const
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