Millionaire University What If Your IT Skills Could Make You $100K? (No Degree, No Certs) | Boyd Clewis
Jun 9, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Boyd Clewis, founder of Cyberhero Training and a senior cybersecurity architect, shares how he transformed his career from copier tech to building an 8-figure education business. He debunks the myth that degrees and certifications are necessary, revealing how IT professionals can reinvent themselves and turn their skills into lucrative consulting gigs. Boyd also emphasizes the importance of personal branding on LinkedIn, the challenges of rapid business growth, and the significant role AI plays in the cybersecurity field.
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Boyd's Unlikely Cybersecurity Start
- Boyd Clewis began in accounts receivable without a cybersecurity background.
- He learned tech support out of necessity and entered cybersecurity after a coworker failed an audit.
Closing a $20M Company
- Boyd built an 8-figure cybersecurity training business, Baxter Clues.
- Rapid scaling, bad hires, and funding issues forced him to close the $20M company.
Make Money Before Starting Business
- Start a business by first making money, even within your current job.
- Side contracts from recruiters like Dice.com are great to test freelancing.