Ken Trent: The Risk Adverse Entrepreneur
Mon Oct 20 2025
In this episode we sit down with Ken to unpack the real journey of becoming an entrepreneur — from college lessons that don't pay off, to partnerships that implode, to finding smarter, low-risk ways to build a thriving business.
You'll hear Ken's unfiltered take on:
Why grades and degrees don't guarantee success in the real world
The hidden danger of 50/50 partnerships (and what to do instead)
How to start lean, lower risk, and still aim for huge upside
Finding the right people to work with and protecting your equity the smart way
Balancing family, life and entrepreneurship without losing yourself
Lessons learned from early failures and what Ken would do differently now
If you're a founder, future entrepreneur, or someone dreaming of leaving the 9-to-5, this conversation is full of insights that could save you years of trial and error.
🔔 Subscribe for more episodes on building a business, taking smart risks, and designing a life you actually want.
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In this episode we sit down with Ken to unpack the real journey of becoming an entrepreneur — from college lessons that don't pay off, to partnerships that implode, to finding smarter, low-risk ways to build a thriving business. You'll hear Ken's unfiltered take on: Why grades and degrees don't guarantee success in the real world The hidden danger of 50/50 partnerships (and what to do instead) How to start lean, lower risk, and still aim for huge upside Finding the right people to work with and protecting your equity the smart way Balancing family, life and entrepreneurship without losing yourself Lessons learned from early failures and what Ken would do differently now If you're a founder, future entrepreneur, or someone dreaming of leaving the 9-to-5, this conversation is full of insights that could save you years of trial and error. 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes on building a business, taking smart risks, and designing a life you actually want.