In episode 39 of The Kitchen Table, Ken Baden is joined by guest Ken Rusk, a blue-collar entrepreneur and construction author. They discuss the importance of cultivating the next generation of blue-collar workers and bringing awareness to the opportunities available in these fields. The conversation touches on topics such as the misconception that blue-collar work is outdated and the desire of younger generations to pursue careers in technology.

Tune in to learn more about Ken Rusk’s book and the work he's doing to promote blue-collar entrepreneurship.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:57] Writing and Promoting books.

[00:07:11] Controlling Your Own Future.

[00:10:38] Living Life to the Fullest.

[00:14:23] Blue-Collar Spaces in Demand.

[00:21:00] Oversupply of Business Degrees.

[00:24:23] College as a Scam.

[00:31:15] Being the Limiter of Growth.

In this episode, Ken Baden and guest, Ken Rusk, strongly advocate for considering trade or blue-collar jobs as viable options for a successful career and financial stability. They argue that while pursuing a degree in a specific field can provide a clear career path, there is now a high demand for skilled workers in the blue-collar industry. They believe these industries will soon have the power to set their own price points due to a mass influx of workers.

In addition, Ken Baden and Ken Rusk highlight how the push for college education has overshadowed the many other paths to success. They emphasize that apprenticeships, tech schools, trade schools, or even starting to work right after high school can lead to a balanced life and the fulfillment of one's goals. Thus, they also emphasize that it is not just the type of job that matters, but also what individuals do with their chosen profession. They believe that blue-collar workers have the ability to quickly create wealth for themselves, enabling them to enjoy the things they have always wanted to do.

QUOTES

• “That's exactly what We're trying to bring light to, and we say blue-collar industries can yield white-collar returns, and they absolutely can, or dirty hands can equal clean money.” - Ken Baden
  "In blue-collar work, you get to control pretty much your input, and you control your output." - Ken Rusk
• "So, it's an awesome responsibility, but at the same time, it's wholly freeing because once you know what you want your life to look like, there's a million ways to go get it." - Ken Rusk
• "The beautiful part about what we do as blue-collar workers is we create wealth for ourselves in abundance quickly enough that we can start to enjoy the things that we wish we would have done." - Ken Rusk
• "which means you gotta be careful that you as a business owner, aren't the limiter of your own growth." - Ken Rusk
•  "I can't get what I want for myself, nor can my company get what it wants or needs until all of you get what you want first." - Ken Rusk

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Ken Baden

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Ken Rusk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenruskofficial/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KenRuskOfficial/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-rusk-2656a7175/

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