This LinkedIn strategy got him a sales job at 18 with Kade Hinkle | OpenEd

No degree? No problem. In this episode, Isaac sits down with 18-year-old Kade Hinkle, who landed a full-time job in B2B SaaS sales before he even graduated high school. Kade breaks down the exact, replicable process he used to go from running a local landscaping business to getting hired in a competitive industry that most college grads are fighting to get into.

This isn't a story about genius or prodigy—it's a masterclass in modern career-launching. You'll learn how to leverage platforms like LinkedIn, why learning industry lingo is a superpower, and how a simple, authentic post can land you an inbound job offer. If you're a parent worried about your teen's future or a young person trying to find your path, this episode is your blueprint.

Timestamps

(00:24) The Myth of the Child Prodigy: Why Kade's story is attainable for anyone.

(02:36) The Spark: How a hot summer doing landscaping led to a career in tech.

(03:00) The LinkedIn Strategy: How to find the right people and make connections that matter.

(05:53) The Outreach Method: Kade's script for connecting with top industry voices (and getting them to reply).

(08:19) The Right Questions: How to figure out what you don't know and get the answers you need.

(09:13) Learning the Lingo: Why understanding industry abbreviations (like B2B and SaaS) is a critical first step.

(11:18) The Power of a Pain Point: How knowing what you don't want to do can be your best career guide.

(17:10) The Viral Post: Deconstructing the LinkedIn post that got Kade hired in two weeks.

(19:51) The Interview Process: From mock calls to a final offer, how Kade proved his skills without a resume.

(22:15) Kade's Advice for Teens: How to start working, find your path, and use your age as an advantage.

(24:15) The Diploma Question: Why the best companies care more about ambition than your GPA.

Connect with Kade Hinkle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kade-hinkle/

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