Ken Coleman | |
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| Born | July 22, 1974 |
| Education | Liberty University |
| Occupation(s) | Author, radio show host, speaker, podcaster |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Employer | Ramsey Solutions |
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| Spouse | Stacy Coleman |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | kencoleman |
Ken Coleman (born July 22, 1974) is an American author, radio show host, speaker, and podcaster best known for his work with Ramsey Solutions, the company run by radio personality and finance expert Dave Ramsey. Coleman is a co-host of the nationally syndicated radio program The Ramsey Show and host of the Front Row Seat podcast.
Before joining Ramsey Solutions, Coleman worked in politics and had several years of broadcasting experience. He has written multiple bestselling books, including The Wall Street Journal bestseller, The Proximity Principle. His latest release is the “Get Clear” Career Assessment and its accompanying book, Find the Work You’re Wired to Do.
Coleman was born on July 22, 1974. [1] After graduating high school, he briefly attended Liberty University to study political science. [2] In 2005, Coleman began pursuing a broadcasting career and attended a six-week broadcast school. [3]
Coleman began his professional career in politics, working on congressional campaigns. He also held various positions in leadership organizations and owned a small business in the Atlanta area. [4]
Once he began pursuing broadcasting as a career path, Coleman worked at a variety of venues to gain experience, including sports talk radio, local high school play-by-play, and live events. [3] When he worked at Catalyst, a Christian leadership organization, Coleman launched a podcast on behalf of the company. Coleman then began hosting Catalyst's live events—interviewing Christian leaders like Tony Dungy, Mark Burnett, and Dave Ramsey. [4]
In 2012, Coleman began his own local radio show on WDUN in Gainesville, Georgia. The show started as a one-hour program on Saturdays and eventually became a two-hour daily show. [5] On his show, Coleman interviewed many high-profile guests including former President Jimmy Carter, skateboarder Tony Hawk, Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy, and Senator John McCain. [2] His experience interviewing a variety of people on his show inspired his first book, One Question. [6]
Through his connection and friendship with Dave Ramsey, Coleman joined Ramsey Solutions in 2014. He co-hosts the company's flagship radio program, The Ramsey Show, and had his own podcast, The Ken Coleman Show. [3] On his podcast, Coleman offered career and personal development advice to listeners and reacted to business and career-related headlines.
On January 28, 2025, Coleman started a new podcast called Front Row Seat. The show is interview-based, looking into how successful people overcame obstacles to get where they are, as well as their individual leadership styles. Guests have included former UN Ambassador and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, YouTuber Layne Norton, author and investor Dan Martell, and restauranteur Will Guidara. [7] [8]
Coleman has appeared on media outlets like CNN, Fox Business, CNBC, Fox News Channel, KTLA, Forbes , as well as podcasts including The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe and Erika Taught Me with Erika Kullberg. [3] [2] [9] [10] Coleman is also a keynote speaker and headlines Ramsey Solutions live events across the country. [3]
Coleman is married to Stacy Coleman. They are based in Middle Tennessee and have three children: Ty, Chase, and Josie. [4] Coleman is a Christian. [2]