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EPISODE · Apr 14, 2026 · 17 MIN

From Losing Everything to Building a Beloved Brand - Ken’s Kettle Corn NYC Story

from Beyond The Story with Sebastian Rusk · host Sebastian Rusk

In episode 295 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Ken Nercessian, founder of Kettle Corn NYC, as he shares his incredible journey from overcoming personal struggles to building a successful kettle corn business in New York City and beyond.Tune in for an inspiring discussion that goes beyond the surface to explore the deeper narratives of personal and professional development.TIMESTAMPS[00:01:43] Overcoming addiction and finding purpose.[00:06:34] Kettle corn business journey.[00:09:22] Business growth during COVID challenges.[00:15:10] Building a self-sustaining business.[00:16:20] Purposeful living through value.QUOTES"It was either that or be homeless. So I decided to go, you know, to put my best foot forward. And that was the first time that I had ever done that. And it changed my life." -Ken Nercessian"I want what he said about an empire, a business that runs itself, where I could create, where I could just be, I could grow and create and add value and not be stuck in those day-to-day problems." -Ken Nercessian==========================Need help launching your podcast?Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY!PodcastLaunchLabNow.com==========================SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/Facebook: Facebook.com/sruskLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLabKen NercessianLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-nercessian-b5731668/ ==========================Take the quiz now! https://podcastquiz.online/==========================Need Money For Your Business? Our Friends at Closer Capital can help! Click here for more info: PodcastsSUCK.com/money==========================PAYING RENT? Earn airline miles when you use the Bilt Rewards MastercardAPPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474 

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In episode 295 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Ken Nercessian, founder of Kettle Corn NYC, as he shares his incredible journey from overcoming personal struggles to building a successful kettle corn business in New York City and beyond. Tune in for an inspiring discussion that goes beyond the surface to explore the deeper narratives of personal and professional development. TIMESTAMPS [00:01:43] Overcoming addiction and finding purpose. [00:06:34] Kettle corn business journey...

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