Jan. 11, 2024

Unlocking Success: Lessons from 'Blue-Collar Cash' Author with Ken Rusk - Episode 299

Unlocking Success: Lessons from 'Blue-Collar Cash' Author with Ken Rusk - Episode 299

In this episode, I speak with Ken Rusk, a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker who defied odds by achieving WSJ Bestseller status with his book "Blue-Collar Cash," even during the pandemic's challenges. He hosts the podcast...

In this episode, I speak with Ken Rusk, a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker who defied odds by achieving WSJ Bestseller status with his book "Blue-Collar Cash," even during the pandemic's challenges. He hosts the podcast "Comfort, Peace & Freedom," where he imparts wisdom on personal and professional fulfillment. Ken's impactful course "The Path to a Successful Life" empowers individuals to overcome obstacles and create their own success stories.

Ken's entrepreneurial flair shines as the founder of Rusk Industries, a growing portfolio of construction companies with revenue above nine figures. Collaborating with notable figures like Tony and Jairek Robbins, Tucker Carlson, and Evander Holyfield, Ken is actively shaping future American leaders. Committed to giving back, he supports organizations like Make a Wish, Tunnel to Towers, and Ronald McDonald House and he teaches at Boys and Girls Clubs and Junior Achievement. With a wealth of experience spanning over four decades, Ken Rusk continues to inspire through speaking engagements on workplace culture, life design, and entrepreneurship.

 

Highlights

  • Who is Ken Rusk? An author, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker
  • Insight into his successful journey and the value of hands-on experience over formal education
  • The importance of considering the financial implications of attending college without a clear career path
  • Comparison between the salary of a college degree holder and an experienced worker in the field
  • The lack of prospective individuals in the blue-collar trades and potential earnings in the field
  • The concept of being an "intrapreneur" within another entrepreneur's company
  • Transitioning back to blue-collar work in the middle of one's career
  • The process of attaining goals through visualization and subconscious motivation
  • Taking action and implementing plans


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