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Ken's Nearest Neighbors

Why He Quit Being an Analytics Manager ( @AlexTheAnalyst ) - KNN Ep. 167

Sep 15, 2023
In this episode of the podcast, Ken interviews AlexTheAnalyst, a YouTube content creator and founder of analystbuilder. They discuss Alex's choice to leave his analytics manager job, his new platform analystbuilder, and his perspective on new AI technologies. They also talk about their experiences of making more money through side projects, expanding skills beyond data analysis, the importance of income stability and job security, navigating LinkedIn, struggling with focus, and building a unique learning platform for data analysis.
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Quick takeaways

  • Leaving a stable job to pursue personal ventures can be financially rewarding and provide more flexibility in terms of time and learning opportunities.
  • Finding joy in building things from scratch and exploring new ventures can lead to personal and professional success.

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Transitioning from Full-Time Manager to YouTube and Consulting

The speaker discusses their decision to leave their role as a manager and focus on YouTube and consulting full-time. They realized they were making more money through YouTube and consulting than in their full-time job, leading them to reevaluate their career path. While they initially enjoyed being a manager, they ultimately found that they missed coding and building things. They made the decision to pursue their own ventures, which provided more financial upside and flexibility in terms of time and learning opportunities. The speaker also mentions the diverse nature of their consulting work, ranging from YouTube-related projects to technical implementations and marketing strategies.

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