NO CASH, NO PROBLEM: HOW TO HUSTLE YOUR WAY TO THE TOP
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What does it really take to go from struggling to thriving?
In this raw and motivating episode, e-commerce expert Zoe Khan shares her incredible journey from financial desperation to running a successful agency with over 100 employees.
Zoe’s story starts with selling plasma just to afford a phone to apply for jobs. Juggling multiple minimum-wage jobs, sometimes working 18+ hours a day.
She built the work ethic and problem-solving skills that shaped her entrepreneurial success.
As Zoe puts it, “Money doesn’t buy happiness, but it does buy not-struggling.”
From flipping burgers at Culver’s to handling customer service at an energy drink startup to streaming on Twitch, every step taught her something valuable. Her big break came when she realized she could solve e-commerce problems others couldn’t, turning that skill into a thriving consulting practice.
This episode dives into the grit, resilience, and creativity it takes to succeed when you’re starting with nothing. Zoe’s story is proof that struggle isn’t a setback — it’s the foundation for future success.
Don’t miss her powerful insights and get inspired to turn your challenges into opportunities.
Chapters
1. Welcome to Underdogs (00:00:00)
2. From Giving Plasma to Survival (00:02:19)
3. Multiple Jobs and Minimum Wage (00:15:41)
4. Overcoming Debt and Health Struggles (00:29:01)
5. Breaking into E-Commerce at Ghost (00:48:18)
6. Gaming and Reality TV Opportunities (00:59:44)
7. Building an Agency from Consulting (01:08:01)
19 episodes