Blue Collar Cash

Bootstrapped Unicorns: Entrepreneurship with Josh Pies

LINK TO YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/TrUBqyeot2o

YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@BootstrappedUnicornsPodcast

ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: February 2024

RELEASE DATE: August 2024

EPISODE: 20

SHOW NOTES:

The BU podcast is back with episode 20! This time around, host Josh Pies welcomes author, entrepreneur and blue-collar advocate Ken Rusk. In this engaging discussion, Ken Rusk, the national best-selling author of "Blue-Collar Cash: Love Your Work, Secure Your Future, and Find Happiness for Life", shares his inspiring journey from digging ditches in his hometown to creating a successful construction business. He provides practical insights on goal setting and entrepreneurship, with a special focus on the significance of visualizing one's dreams and having a growth-oriented mindset. Ken emphasizes the outdated notions surrounding blue-collar careers and the importance of recognizing these jobs' potential. He shares a unique five-step process to achieve success, shifting away from a 'someday' outlook to a goal-oriented 'today' approach. Not only that, Ken shares a touching story about parenting in the midst of adversity, pointing out the balance between business and family.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

02:12 The Journey of an Entrepreneur

04:29 The Start of a Successful Business

10:56 The Importance of Trade Skills

20:11 The Impact of Personal Challenges on Business

26:04 The Power of Intrapreneurship

28:17 The Importance of Surrounding Yourself with Entrepreneurs

28:31 Balancing Entrepreneurship and Parenting

29:25 Understanding What Drives You

29:40 The Power of Visualization

30:17 The Journey to Success: A Personal Story

31:43 Creating Your Life's Vision

34:30 The Science Behind Visualization

41:24 The Power of Goal Setting

42:02 The Five-Step Process of Goal Setting

44:50 The Importance of Sharing Your Goals

46:47 The Difference Between 'Someday' and 'Today'

49:16 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

To connect with Ken:

Website: https://www.kenrusk.com/

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

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

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

For more about our podcast, or to become a guest, visit:

https://www.BootstrappedUnicorns.com

https://www.C47Films.com

The BU Entrepreneurship and Marketing Private (FREE) Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bootstrappedunicorns/

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