Ken Rusk – The “Blue-Collar” Mindset for Business Success

SEASON: 5 EPISODE: 30 Episode Overview: Welcome back to Becoming Preferred podcast. The podcast dedicated to providing business professionals and entrepreneurs with the strategies and mindset to not just succeed, but to truly thrive and create the life they desire. Today, we have a guest whose journey completely redefines conventional wisdom. He's a living testament that success isn't confined to traditional paths. In fact, sometimes, the most profound insights come from those who forge their own way. Our guest is Ken Rusk, the bestselling author of "Blue-Collar Cash," host of the "Comfort, Peace & Freedom" podcast, and the visionary behind "The Path to a Successful Life" course. Ken built a remarkable empire and a life of purpose over four decades, all without a for mal higher education. He's not just building businesses, he's building lives, and fostering a truly employee-centric culture. Get ready for an incredibly insightful conversation that will challenge your assumptions and empower your professional journey. Join me now for my conversation with Ken Rusk. Guest Bio: Ken Rusk is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker who achieved WSJ Bestseller status with "Blue-Collar Cash" during the pandemic. He hosts the podcast "Comfort, Peace & Freedom" and empowers individuals through his impactful course, "The Path to a Successful Life." Ken's unique journey includes appearances on Fox & Friends, Tucker Carlson Tonight, and America's Newsroom. His insights have been featured in Forbes, USA Today, Fox Business, and more. Without formal higher education, Ken's diverse accomplishments include awards like Top Workplaces in Ohio and numerous Franchise of the Year honors. As the founder of Rusk Industries, he collaborates with notable figures and supports charitable organizations. With over four decades of experience, Ken continues to inspire through speaking engagements. He's currently working on a book about fostering employee-centric business culture for growth. Resource Links:Website: kenrusk.com & veteransuccess.orgProduct Link: https://courses.kenrusk.com/  Insight Gold Timestamps: 01:21 Your book, Blue Collar Cash 05:44 Did you have a paper route? 08:32 You learn by what you see sometimes 10:20 I wish they would put out the same statistics that they do for professional football players 15:37 What was the biggest lesson I got out of college? 19:04 The law of supply and demand never fails us 21:12 I don't necessarily care what you do for a living as much as I care what you do with what you do for a living 22:39 Focus on the people, not the product 23:22 I've always thought that you had to go to college to be smart enough to be an entrepreneur 25:16 I call it putting a rudder on your boat 26:54 I practice being grateful 29:46 We're going to walk a higher tightrope, but we're going to raise the net 31:23 What's the lesson here? What's the opportunity? 33:05 There's always multiple pathways of things that are happening at the