MI277: Blue-Collar Cash w/ Ken Rusk

<p>Robert Leonard interviews Ken Rusk on the blue-collar crisis, job shortages, misconceptions, and tips for fulfilling careers.</p><p>Ken Rusk is the President of Rusk Industries, professional ditch digger, entrepreneur, author of Blue Collar Cash, and proud advocate of following your dreams.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:</strong></p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>05:45 - The supply/demand imbalance the blue-collar industry is currently facing.&nbsp;</p><p>08:02 - The reasons blue collar jobs are facing such shortages and the opportunities this presents.</p><p>22:41 - Why blue-collar careers can be a very rewarding career financially, and full of fulfillment.&nbsp;</p><p>24:42 - What are some common misconceptions people have about blue collar careers?&nbsp;</p><p>39:30 - His top tips for entrepreneurs just starting out and those trying to turn a side hustle into a fulfilling career.&nbsp;</p><p>44:05 -How to get more joy out of your career and live a more fulfilling life?</p><p>47:43 - Ken’s top tips on managing money and improving financial wellbeing.&nbsp;</p><p>50:22 - Ken’s advice for those who feel unfulfilled at their current job.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><em>*Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>BOOKS AND RESOURCES</strong></p><ul><li>Check out: <a href="https://www.kenrusk.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Kenrusk.com</strong></a>.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></li><li>Check out Ken’s book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Collar-Cash-Ken-Rusk/dp/006298960X?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=tipnetwork-20&amp;linkId=a99501eca9575f32630e9138b8d9c043&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Blue Collar Cash</strong></a>.</li><li>Related Episode: Listen to <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/MI259" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>MI259: Strategies For Success In Entrepreneurship w/ Nicholas Hutchison</strong></a> or