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A prescriptive and timely guide to finding success and happiness without a college degree by Ken Rusk, the Ohio-based entrepreneur and "million-dollar ditch digger" who believes it is time to celebrate the possibilities and financial opportunities that a Blue-Collar life can bring.A BLUE-COLLAR APPROACH TO CREATING A LIFE YOU LOVEIn a period of skyrocketing student loan debt without the promise of high-paying employment, and in an economy in desperate need of skilled tradespeople, many are seeking new paths. Ken Rusk, the "million-dollar ditch digger," is here to show you that blue-collar trades are a source of pride and that you can -- and will -- find your version of happiness by pursuing a good old-fashioned craft. In Blue Collar Cash, Ken shares his insights from over 30 years working in blue collar trades as an entrepreneur, mentor, and life coach.
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Ken Rusk is a blue-collar construction business entrepreneur who has launched multiple successful endeavors over the last three decades. For the first several years of his working life, he dug ditches, poured concrete and waterproofed foundation walls. Since then, he dug his way to a good life, one shovel of dirt at a time, and is teaching others to do the same. Rusk has extensive experience in hiring, training, and coaching job seekers to take control of their lives, particularly those without college degrees. He lives in Toledo, Ohio, where he runs Rusk Industries, Inc. which specializes in many types of construction products and services.