EP 160: Beyond the Bottom Line: Building a People-First Business with Ken Rusk and John Skomski

#Podcast #HeartLedBusiness #RockstarsAndRainmakers Your biggest business asset isn't on your balance sheet. It's the people who show up every day! ❤️ And here's the kicker: Are you helping them build a future worth staying for? For the final episode of The Heart-Led Business Show, I’m joined by two incredible minds: Ken Rusk, entrepreneur and bestselling author of Blue Collar Cash, and John Skomski, founder of Converge Wealth and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional who helps aspiring retirees build a sustainable retirement on their own terms. Together, they've written Rockstars and Rainmakers, and they're challenging the way business owners think about success. We're talking about why talented employees leave, how financial stress affects workplace loyalty, and why making someone feel genuinely seen and valued might be one of the smartest leadership moves you'll ever make. The best part? You don't need a massive budget or complicated strategy to start making a difference. This conversation brings everything I love about heart-led business full circle: building successful companies while helping people thrive. 🎧 Hit PLAY and discover how putting people first can change the way you lead! 👍 Enjoyed the conversation? LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE! And pass this episode along to a leader who needs to hear it. Key Takeaways What it really means to lead a heart-led business How empathy builds stronger, more loyal teams Simple strategies to improve workplace culture Keeping remote teams connected and engaged The hidden costs of employee turnover How financial wellness supports employee retention Why personalized recognition matters Celebrating employee goals, milestones, and wins About the Guests Ken Rusk is the founder of Rusk Industries, a portfolio of construction companies generating over $500 million in revenue, and the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of Blue-Collar Cash. He advocates for the value of blue-collar workers in small-business success and has appeared on hundreds of podcasts and major media outlets. John Skomski is the founder of Converge Wealth and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional who helps aspiring retirees achieve sustainable retirement on their own terms. He also hosts Retirement Is a Joke, a practical, humorous show about navigating retirement with confidence. Additional Resources Website: www.convergewealth.com | www.kenrusk.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/john-skomski | www.linkedin.com/in/ken-rusk-2656a7175 Facebook: www.facebook.com/KenRuskOfficial | www.facebook.com/johnskomski Instagram: www.instagram.com/kenruskofficial | www.instagram.com/johnskomski TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@kenrusk.official YouTube: Retirement Is A Joke:    / @retirementisajoke   Books: Rockstars and Rainmakers: Build It and They Will Come: Blue-Collar Cash: Love Your Work, Secure Your Future, and Find Happiness for Life: ✨ Explore the Dialogue’s Treasures: Tap HERE: https://tinyurl.com/4mxuy8xk to delve into our conversation. ✨Support for the Show: Consider supporting our continued efforts to bring you great, free content each week. Click this link to become a monthly supporter and get a shout-out on the next episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1793649/su... Next Steps: ~Subscribe to The Heart-Led Business Show on 👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0kj7vgq... 👉 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 👉 YouTube:    / @tomjackobs   ~Pass the Torch of Wisdom: Share this episode with someone who embraces holistic practices in their business journey. It’s a treasure trove of insights waiting to ignite their path! Join the Conversation: Connect with me on social media. Let’s exchange thoughts, inspiration, and heart-led wisdom. 👉 Facebook:   / tom.jackobs   👉 Tom Jackobs Business Page:   / impactpilot   👉 Instagram:   / impactpilot   👉 LinkedIn:   / jackobseffect   👉 X (Formerly Twitter):   / tomjackobs   Up Next… ~Get my FREE SALES TRAINING here: https://go.tomjackobs.com/linktree-page ~Spread the Heart-Led Message: Loved the episode? Your review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify fuels our mission. 📑 00:00 Welcome to The Heart-Led Business Show 00:36 Meet Ken Rusk and John Skomski 01:27 What Makes a Business Heart-Led? 07:30 The Story Behind Rock Stars and Rainmakers 10:07 Creating a Strong Culture in Remote Teams 12:42 Why Employee Financial Wellness Matters 18:07 The Power of Employee Recognition 24:43 Simple Actions That Transform Workplace Culture 26:56 Giving Back Through the Worthy Books Mission 32:31 Closing Thoughts Need some recommendations on great tools to help with sales? Check out my preferred tools here: https://tomjackobs.com/resources