meta_pixel
Tapesearch Logo
Log in
The Intrinsic Value Podcast - The Investor’s Podcast Network

MI277: Blue-Collar Cash w/ Ken Rusk

The Intrinsic Value Podcast - The Investor’s Podcast Network

The Investor's Podcast Network

Education, Investing, Business

4.6592 Ratings

🗓️ 20 June 2023

⏱️ 52 minutes

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

Robert Leonard interviews Ken Rusk on the blue-collar crisis, job shortages, misconceptions, and tips for fulfilling careers. Ken Rusk is the President of Rusk Industries, professional ditch digger, entrepreneur, author of Blue Collar Cash, and proud advocate of following your dreams. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 05:45 - The supply/demand imbalance the blue-collar industry is currently facing.  08:02 - The reasons blue collar jobs are facing such shortages and the opportunities this presents. 22:41 - Why blue-collar careers can be a very rewarding career financially, and full of fulfillment.  24:42 - What are some common misconceptions people have about blue collar careers?  39:30 - His top tips for entrepreneurs just starting out and those trying to turn a side hustle into a fulfilling career.  44:05 - How to get more joy out of your career and live a more fulfilling life. 47:43 - Ken’s top tips on managing money and improving financial wellbeing.  50:22 - Ken’s advice for those who feel unfulfilled at their current job.  *Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Kyle and the other community members. Check out: Kenrusk.com.  Check out Ken’s book: Blue Collar Cash. Related Episode: Listen to MI259: Strategies For Success In Entrepreneurship w/ Nicholas Hutchison or watch the video here.   NEW TO THE SHOW? Check out our Millennial Investing Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try Kyle’s favorite tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Fiscal.AI Connect with Robert:  Twitter Connect with Ken: Website | LinkedIn | TikTok Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0

You're listening to TIP.

0:02.4

On today's show, I chat with Ken Rusk.

0:05.2

Ken is the president of Rusk Industries.

0:07.7

He's an entrepreneur and author of Blue Collar Cash, which is a book all about how to love your work,

0:13.8

secure your future, and find happiness for life.

0:17.0

And a spoiler alert, how you can do this with a blue collar career.

0:20.8

During this episode, Ken

0:21.8

discusses the blue collar crisis the industry is currently facing, the reasons there are such

0:26.5

shortages in blue collar work, and the opportunities this supply and demand imbalance presents.

0:32.2

He sheds light on some of the common misconceptions people have about blue collar careers,

0:37.1

like how they can't make

0:38.1

as much money as white collar jobs. And Ken shares advice for those who feel unfulfilled at their

0:43.5

current job and how to change that. He shares his top tips for entrepreneurs just starting

0:47.5

out and those trying to turn a side hustle into a full-time career and much, much more.

0:52.5

And now, without further delay, let's get into this week's episode with Ken Rosk.

0:57.9

You're listening to Millennial Investing by the Investors Podcast Network, where your host, Robert

1:03.6

Leonard, interview successful entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors to help educate

1:08.8

and inspire the millennial generation.

1:19.9

Hey, everyone, welcome back to the millennial investing podcast. I'm your host, Robert Leonard,

1:25.5

and with me today, I am joined by Ken Rusk. Ken, welcome to the show.

1:30.2

Thanks for having me. I'm looking forward to our conversation today because I grew up in a blue-collar

1:37.3

family, a lot of my dad's a blue-collar guy, my uncles, some of my best friends own plumbing companies, et cetera. So a lot of the

...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from The Investor's Podcast Network, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of The Investor's Podcast Network and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.

Copyright © Tapesearch 2026.