Your Work Friends Podcast: Employment is Dead with Josh Drean and Deborah Perry Piscione

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Employment is Dead…

In this episode, we dive into why the traditional nine-to-five no longer cuts it and explore how AI, gig economies, and decentralized organizations are reshaping work as we know it.

We sat down with futurists, innovation thought leaders, and founders of Work3 Institute’s Deborah Perry Piscione and Josh Drean to get into the mindset shift from “I work for you, you pay me” to a future where skills and purpose matter more than a desk and a paycheck. You’ll hear bold predictions about money possibly disappearing, villages re-emerging, and why flexibility, community, and entrepreneurial thinking are now non-negotiables.

If you’re curious about what work—and your role in it—might look like in the next five to ten years, this episode will give you plenty to think about.

The uncomfortable truth about your job security that no one's talking about : Employment is dead. 

We sat down with Deborah Perry Piscione, Josh Drean, authors of "Employment is Dead:How Disruptive Technologies Are Revolutionizing the Way We Work," and founders of the Work 3 Institute. This conversation kinda blew our minds. They break down why traditional 9-to-5 employment is literally dying  and how to thrive in what's coming next.

This isn't doom and gloom. It's about seeing the massive opportunity in the biggest work transformation in 150 years.

Here's what we're diving into:

⏰ 5:30 Why the industrial age work model is officially dead

⏰ 12:45 Why AI is moving so fast they give their book 5 months of relevance

⏰ 18:20 How teenage Roblox developers make $65K and ditch traditional jobs

⏰ 25:15 Gig Economy 3.0: DAOs and why Switzerland is living in the future

⏰ 32:40 When money goes away: Village economies and bartering

⏰ 38:50 Building multiple revenue streams and being "incredibly entrepreneurial" NOW

🔥 REAL TALK YOU CAN USE TODAY:

  • Why 50% of entry-level jobs will disappear in 1-5 years

  • How to build skills alongside AI instead of competing against it

  • Making revenue streams work together (the Uber driver cookie example)

Join us as we explore why "wake the hell up" isn't just good advice - it's survival.

About Our Guests: 

Deborah Perry Piscione, Globally recognized innovation thought leader, New York Times bestselling author, and serial entrepreneur who's built six companies and worked on Capitol Hill.

Josh Drean, Co-founder and Director of Employee Experience at Work Three Institute, featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and The Economist for his insights on the future of work.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.

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