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  • 166: You’re Already a Data Analyst (You Just Don’t Know It)
    Jun 24 2025

    Turn your current tasks into clear, resume-ready bullets that sound more data-focused

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    Here's a realization you need to hear: You're a Data Analyst ALREADY. You're not as far away as you think you are. In this episode, I teach you how to reframe your everyday tasks (and mind) to showcase your existing data skills, along with some real-life examples from my bootcamp students! Also, I provide useful tips to enhance your LinkedIn profile and resume to attract more job opportunities!

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    ⌚ TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 Introduction: You're a Data Analyst already!

    02:16 #1: Sales Professionals

    03:04 #2: Teachers

    03:54 #3: Delivery Drivers

    04:40 #4: Physical Therapists

    05:24 #5: Parents

    06:12 #6: Retail Workers

    06:41 #7: Construction Workers

    07:26 DataFairy.io


    Check out these episodes!

    The ONLY Framework to Become a Data Analyst in 2025 (SPN Method)

    👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/141-the-only-framework-to-become-a-data-analyst-in-2025-spn-method


    Zero to Data Analyst: Tim Beecher’s Journey from Locksmith to Data

    👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/81-zero-to-data-analyst-tim-beechers-journey-from-locksmith-to-data


    This Math Teacher Became a Data Analyst in 50 Days w/ Alex Sanchez

    👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/112-this-math-teacher-became-a-data-analyst-in-50-days-w-alex-sanchez


    How This Delivery Driver Became a FAANG Data Analyst (Jen Hawkins)

    👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/154-how-this-delivery-driver-became-a-faang-data-analyst-in-100-days-jen-hawkins


    This Physical Therapist Became a Data Analyst AFTER a 20-Year Career (Melody Santos)

    👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/160-she-became-a-data-analyst-after-a-20-year-career-in-physical-therapy-melody-santos


    From Construction to Data Analytics (Jordan Temple's Story)

    👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/79-from-construction-to-data-analytics-jordan-temples-story


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    14 min
  • 165: How to Earn $250k+ With Multiple Remote Data Jobs (Overemployment with Delaney William)
    Jun 17 2025

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    What's the secret to having three six-figure jobs at once? My guest, Delaney William, cracked the code on overemployment/ job stacking and he's here to spill the beans! Is overemployment a genius move or totally unethical? Delaney shares his personal journey, the secrets to his efficiency, and how he helps others triple their income without working 80-hour weeks.

    💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter

    🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/training

    👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

    👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/interviewsimulator

    ⌚ TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 - Introduction

    00:55 - Understanding overemployment/ job stacking

    05:40 - Can a Data Analyst do overemployment/ job stacking?

    09:12 - Is overemployment/ job stacking even legal?

    17:09 - How to start job stacking/ overemployment

    21:53 - Optimizing your job application strategy

    28:28 - The tools you need for successful overemployment/ job stacking

    35:40 - Talk with Delaney William!

    🔗 CONNECT WITH DELANEY

    🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@delaney-william

    🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/delaney-william1/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/delaney-william2/

    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delaneywilliam_/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/delaney.elevatedtech/

    🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@delaneywilliam

    💻 Website: https://elevatedtech.us/

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    42 min
  • 164: I built an entire data pipeline in 30 minutes using only AI (no code required)
    Jun 12 2025

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    Today, we'll create an entire data pipeline from scratch without writing a single line of code! Using Keboola MCP server and ClaudeAI, we’ll extract data from my FindADataJob.com RSS feed, transform it, load it into Google BigQuery, and visualize it with Streamlit. This is the future of data engineering!

    Keboola MCP Integration:

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    I Analyzed Data Analyst Jobs to Find Out What Skills You ACTUALLY Need

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo3VU1srV1E&t=212s

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    👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

    👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/interviewsimulator

    ⌚ TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 - Introduction

    00:54 - Definition of Basic Data Engineering Terms

    02:26 - Keboola MCP and Its Capabilities

    07:48 - Extracting Data from RSS Feed

    12:43 - Transforming and Cleaning the Data

    19:19 - Aggregating and Analyzing Data

    23:19 - Scheduling and Automating the Pipeline

    25:04 - Visualizing Data with Streamlit


    🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY

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    🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/

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    💻 Website: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/

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    🌞 Summer Cohort of DAA

    Join the Summer Cohort of DAA and become an analyst by the end of summer! Be sure to check out our current deal to save BIG! See you in class!

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    33 min
  • 163: How to Analyze Data in the New Era of AI
    Jun 3 2025

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    AI is transforming how we work, how we make decisions, and how we understand the world through data. In this episode, I explore how Julius AI can simplify your data tasks, automate repetitive work, and offer valuable insights in MINUTES. Dive into the future of data analysis and get ready to 10x your productivity!


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    How This Delivery Driver Became a FAANG Data Analyst (Jen Hawkins)

    https://youtu.be/f-BWp_IJZ-I?si=2_tKqHEng_EYNRCB


    💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter

    🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/training

    👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

    👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/interviewsimulator


    ⌚ TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 - Introduction

    01:55 - My CRM Data Analysis

    02:23 Exploring and Cleaning Data with Julius AI

    06:15 Email Analysis and Insights

    13:39 Sales Cycle Length Analysis

    15:27 The Power of AI in Data Analysis


    🔗 CONNECT WITH MY TOP NEWSLETTER ENGAGERS!

    Isaac Oresanya: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaac-oresanya/

    Jen Hawkins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeandriska/

    David Mills: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mills/

    Mukta Pandey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mukta-pandey-30a89b243/


    🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY

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    🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata

    💻 Website: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/

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    🌞 Summer Cohort of DAA

    Join the Summer Cohort of DAA and become an analyst by the end of summer! Be sure to check out our current deal to save BIG! See you in class!

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    📰 Join 18k Other Analysts in My Newsletter

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    19 min
  • 162: This Loan Officer Became a Data Analyst WITHOUT a Degree (Ryan Ponder)
    May 27 2025

    Break into data analytics EVEN without a degree, just like our guest for today's episode! He's Ryan Ponder, a Data Analytics Accelerator program student who transitioned from Loan Officer to Data Analyst within his company-- without a degree. He shares how he leveraged internal opportunities and attained his new role. Tune in and learn actionable steps for making an internal pivot and overcoming career challenges!

    💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter

    🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/training

    👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

    👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/interviewsimulator

    ⌚ TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 - Introduction

    05:49 - The Internal Pivot: A Unique Pathway to Data Analytics

    09:57 - Networking and Overcoming Challenges

    15:47 - Imposter Syndrome

    23:02 - Final Thoughts and Advice

    🔗 CONNECT WITH RYAN

    🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rtponder/

    🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY

    🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@averysmith

    🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/

    📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart

    🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata

    💻 Website: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/

    Mentioned in this episode:

    🌞 Summer Cohort of DAA

    Join the Summer Cohort of DAA and become an analyst by the end of summer! Be sure to check out our current deal to save BIG! See you in class!

    https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

    💙 Thank you for subscribing & leaving a review

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    26 min
  • 161: Entry Level Data Jobs That Are ACTUALLY Entry Level
    May 20 2025

    Struggling to break into data analyst roles because you have no experience? In this episode, I reveal 6 overlooked, easier-to-land entry-level data jobs that can kickstart your data career. I also provide 7 reasons why these roles are worth considering!

    💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter

    🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/training

    👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

    👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/interviewsimulator

    ⌚ TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 - Introduction

    01:43 - Six overlooked data jobs

    02:09 - Reason 1: Domain-focused

    03:18 - Reason 2: Easier to qualify for

    04:26 - Reason 3: Less competition

    05:34 - Reason 4: Still provide real data experience

    06:42 - Reason 5: Often remote or hybrid

    07:49 - Reason 6: Internal pivot

    09:03 - Reason 7: Decent pay


    🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY

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    💙 Thank you for subscribing & leaving a review

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    13 min
  • 160: She Became a Data Analyst AFTER a 20-Year Career in Physical Therapy (Melody Santos)
    May 13 2025

    Melody Santos has successfully transitioned from a physical therapist to a revenue analyst in a few months! In this episode, she shares three main steps that expedited her journey, her struggles with imposter syndrome, and offers valuable advice for anyone looking to pivot into a data career.

    💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter

    🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/training

    👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

    👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/interviewsimulator

    ⌚ TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 - Introduction

    04:16 - Melody's Google Data Analytics Certificate Experience

    06:41 - Job Application Challenges

    15:43 - Landing the Charge Integrity Analyst Job

    23:16 - Advice for Career Changers

    🔗 CONNECT WITH MELODY

    🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melodyusantos/

    🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY

    🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@averysmith

    🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/

    📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart

    🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata

    💻 Website: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/

    Mentioned in this episode:

    🌞 Summer Cohort of DAA

    Join the Summer Cohort of DAA and become an analyst by the end of summer! Be sure to check out our current deal to save BIG! See you in class!

    https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

    💙 Thank you for subscribing & leaving a review

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    27 min
  • 159: Is The Google Data Analytics Certificate ACTUALLY Worth It? (FULL REVIEW)
    May 6 2025

    If you're thinking about doing the Google Data Analytics Certificate, you need to hear this: DON'T. In this episode, I list five reasons why it is a waste of time.

    The ONLY Framework to Become a Data Analyst in 2025 (SPN Method): https://youtu.be/XUxWQgh3soo?si=v3SQV3zJ4h0jH1uQ

    💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter

    🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/training

    👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

    👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/interviewsimulator

    ⌚ TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 - Introduction

    00:11 - Reason 1: Certificates Don't Matter in the Data Industry

    02:45 - Reason 2: The Course Teaches the Wrong Skills

    06:32 - Reason 3: The Course is Slow and Theoretical

    09:21 - Reason 4: Lack of Projects and Portfolios

    14:15 - Reason 5: No Career or Networking Support

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    Mentioned in this episode:

    💙 Thank you for subscribing & leaving a review

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    🌞 Summer Cohort of DAA

    Join the Summer Cohort of DAA and become an analyst by the end of summer! Be sure to check out our current deal to save BIG! See you in class!

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    21 min