336: Why College Isn’t the Only Path to Wealth (A Blue-Collar Millionaire’s Truth) ft. Ken Rusk

What if the life you want didn’t require a college degree—just grit, vision, and the courage to bet on yourself?

In this episode of The Root of All Success, I sit down with Ken Rusk, best-selling author of Blue Collar Cash, founder of Rusk Industries (a nine-figure construction company), and host of the Comfort, Peace, and Freedom podcast.

Ken started digging ditches at just 15 years old—and never stopped designing a life on his own terms.

We dive deep into:

• Why the belief “you must go to college to succeed” is one of the biggest lies we tell young people
• How blue-collar skills are creating the next generation of millionaires
• Why freedom, not money, is the real definition of success
• How empowering your people—not controlling them—unlocks massive growth
• Why AI will enhance, not replace, skilled trades
• How to design a life built around comfort, peace, and freedom (your version, not someone else’s)

If you’re an entrepreneur, leader, or someone questioning the traditional path to success, this conversation will challenge how you think about work, wealth, and fulfillment.

🎧 Watch or listen now and rethink what success really looks like.

Who is Ken Rusk?

Ken Rusk is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker known for his book Blue-Collar Cash and his podcast Comfort, Peace & Freedom. As the founder of Rusk Industries, a nine-figure construction business, Ken champions workplace culture, life design, and entrepreneurship. His insights have been featured in Forbes, USA Today, Fox Business, and more, and he’s made multiple TV appearances. A passionate mentor, he supports organizations like Make-A-Wish and teaches at Boys & Girls Clubs. Ken’s next book will focus on building workplace cultures that attract and retain top talent while driving business success.

Ken Rusk’s Website Link:  kenrusk.com

Ken Rusk’s  Social Media Link: 

www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel

www.youtube.com/@geobreezetravel

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