Ask Me Anything: Pivoting, Plastic Surgery, and Starting a Business With No Money

How do you start a business with no money, and is it ever too late to pivot? In this solo Ask Me Anything, I'm answering your real questions on building from nothing, why having no capital can actually be an advantage, and how to start again in your 40s. I also get personal, the truth about my marriage, what my life looked like in my twenties, and how I actually look after myself. Plus a rapid-fire round on everything from my favorite crisps to plastic surgery. In this episode you'll learn: The type of business I'd build if I were starting today How to think about fear when you're making a decision What it takes to start again in your 40s The marketing rule that built Good American How to find your first customers before anyone knows you My one rule for spending in year one The one thing I think every woman needs to stop doing If your question didn’t make it this time, hold onto it, because she’ll be doing this again. SUBSCRIBE HERE:    / @emmagrede   so you don’t miss the next one, and sign up for the weekly newsletter at emmagrede.com. #EmmaGrede #AspirePodcast #BusinessAdvice #FemaleEntrepreneur #StartABusiness #CareerPivot #womeninbusiness 0:00 Introduction 2:03 Setting yourself up financially 4:05 How I met Jens 8:14 "I didn't marry a rich man" 9:12 Starting again in your 40s 15:13 Ad Break 17:33 The business I'd start today 20:14 Starting with no capital 24:18 Spending in year one 26:12 Finding your first customers 28:43 Dealing with a bad mentor 30:45 Women who resent other women 32:12 Ad Break 34:24 Advice for young women 36:45 Therapy and self-care 37:52 On privilege and access 39:39 Friendship breakups 40:38 Rapid Fire _____ Buy Emma's Book: START WITH YOURSELF at https://www.emmagrede.com/ _____ ABOUT ASPIRE WITH EMMA GREDE Build the life of your dreams and learn from the world's most successful people. Emma Grede, one of America's richest self-made women, wants you to make the most of your life. On 'Aspire with Emma Grede', learn through thought-provoking conversations with some of the most successful and smartest minds on the planet, including Grammy-winning artist and entrepreneur Cardi B, actress and producer Issa Rae, bestselling author and podcast host Mel Robbins, goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow, investor, philanthropist and former chair of Starbucks, Mellody Hobson, podcast host Jay Shetty, billionaire entrepreneur and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban, and public luminaries like Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Charlamagne Tha God, Jessica Alba, former First Lady Michelle Obama, and Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos. Each episode will unpack their habits, philosophy, and strategies, covering career advice, well-being, psychology, and, of course, how to win in business. The show offers personal stories, data-driven advice, real-world strategies, and the experience you need to turn your dreams into reality. Join us on "Aspire with Emma Grede" for an insightful conversation that dives deep into effective business strategies and success strategies. LISTEN TO ASPIRE WITH EMMA GREDE link.pscrb.fm/f0281/Aspire_YT ABOUT EMMA GREDE Emma Grede is a founding partner and chief product officer of SKIMS and CEO of Good American. She also made history as the first Black woman to serve as an investor on Shark Tank. Learn more at: https://www.emmagrede.com/