Financial Strategies for Blue-Collar Workers With Ken Rusk

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Oftentimes we think about what we want to achieve in life, but how do we plan to get there and accomplish those goals?

In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautis is joined by Ken Rusk. Ken is the founder of Rusk Industries, a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker who achieved WSJ Bestseller status with Blue-Collar Cash: Love Your Work, Secure Your Future, and Find Happiness for Life. He hosts the podcast "Comfort Peace & Freedom" and empowers individuals through his impactful course, "The Path to a Successful Life."

Tune in to hear how individuals in blue-collar fields can secure their financial future through proactive planning and action, regardless of formal education!

In this episode, you will learn:

How to take control of your life’s blueprint, and a discussion on the power of visualization.
How to replace vague aspirations with concrete plans and actionable steps.
Reasons to challenge the conventional belief that success is solely linked to traditional higher education, advocating instead for a shift towards prioritizing personal fulfillment and proactive goal pursuit.
The importance of seeking guidance from positive influences who genuinely support you.
A variety of misconceptions about blue-collar work.
And more!

246 episodes

Financial Strategies for Blue-Collar Workers With Ken Rusk

The Agent of Wealth

published about a year ago

MP3•Episode home

Oftentimes we think about what we want to achieve in life, but how do we plan to get there and accomplish those goals?

Tune in to hear how individuals in blue-collar fields can secure their financial future through proactive planning and action, regardless of formal education!

In this episode, you will learn:

How to take control of your life’s blueprint, and a discussion on the power of visualization.
How to replace vague aspirations with concrete plans and actionable steps.
Reasons to challenge the conventional belief that success is solely linked to traditional higher education, advocating instead for a shift towards prioritizing personal fulfillment and proactive goal pursuit.
The importance of seeking guidance from positive influences who genuinely support you.
A variety of misconceptions about blue-collar work.
And more!

246 episodes

#Trading #Business #Marc Bautis #Podcasting Education #Self-Improvement #Investing #Financial Planning #Wealth Management #Retirement #Personal Finances #Small Business Owners

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How Inflation Distorts Markets With Ivan Pavlovic 50:18

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Financial Therapy: The Missing Piece in Retirement Planning With John Hankins 27:34

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A Guide to Investing in Section 8 Real Estate With Michael Curadossi 29:23

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Discover Your Money-Multiplying Superpower With Scott Yamamura 28:11

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Most people wait until life forces them to confront their finances. What if you had a ‘financial epiphany’ before that point — and used it to multiply your money, not your stress? In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast , host Marc Bautis is joined by Scott Yamamura – a seasoned financial coach, communications expert, and author of Financial Epiphany: Discover Your Ability to Multiply Money and Reimagine Your Financial Life . With over experience blending communication, design, and financial coaching, Scott shares how anyone can take control of their financial future, overcome mental barriers, and unlock lasting wealth. In this episode, you will learn: Why most people don’t struggle with math, but with mindset, when it comes to money. How to identify and break through “financial paralysis.” The importance of redefining wealth and setting a personal “enough” number. How communication and storytelling can reframe your relationship with money. And more! Resources: Episode Transcript & Blog | financialepiphany.com | Contact Scott Yamamura : scott@financialepiphany.com, (206) 854-6632 | Bautis Financial : 8 Hillside Ave, Suite LL1 Montclair, New Jersey 07042 (862) 205-5000 | Schedule an Introductory Call…

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